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| 8 in 10 Businesses Choose Macs |  | According to a Computerworld report, more than 700 surveyed senior IT administrators and C-level executives revealed that Macs are clearly a better choice for their business. Some of the reasons include the ability to virtualize other operating systems and reliability.
"Then, we were talking about onesies and twosies," said Laura DiDio, researcher at Yankee Group Research Inc, pointing out to an older, similar survey ... [read more >>] | | 30 June 2008, 04:19GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Mac-Switchers Confused by Installation Prompts |  | Ever thought installing a simple program (such as Mozilla Firefox) on the Mac can be more confusing than it is on Windows? Neither did I, but that's because we don't see it the way a Windows user does, especially if it's the first time they're installing a piece of software on the Apple machine.
Those who've mostly used Windows, at home and at work, have adapted to the way Windows programs are installed, namely ... [read more >>] | | 26 June 2008, 09:36GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| MAC Future Earth: Organic Ash Exfoliator |  | Organic cosmetics are all the rage these days, as I'm sure most of you already know. With so many big players in the cosmetic industry setting their sights on producing and marketing "all-natural" beauty products, it's now a pleasure to browse the shelves and cosmetics counters in various shops up and down the country choosing what's best for your skin with the sure-fire knowledge that whatever you buy is ... [read more >>] | | 18 June 2008, 11:34GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| AMD HD 3870 Shows Love for Macs |  | Despite finding it more and more difficult to keep up with rivals Intel and NVIDIA in the computing and graphics chips market, or perhaps in a move to counteract that, Advanced Micro Devices has made a late announcement on Thursday, according to which it is expanding its Radeon for Mac lineup. Mac users, as well as PC users, can now power their desktop systems with one of the company's latest graphics cards, namely the HD 38 ... [read more >>] | | 13 June 2008, 04:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| The Intense Neo Sci-Fi Collection from MAC |  | MAC is the latest cosmetics giant to launch a new summer makeup collection, and let me tell you this – it's not for the fain of heart. Its bold, innovative approach to packaging is as surprising and as refreshing as the frost and shimmer that's inside the bright orange containers. The MAC team welcomes its fans into a "magnetic field of hot fluorescents, modern buffs, beiges and flesh tones […] destined to test the ... [read more >>] | | 23 May 2008, 08:05GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Microsoft Unveils Office 2008 for Mac Service Pack 1 |  | According to Microsoft, it seems that not only is Office 2007 a smashing success on the Windows client, but Office 2008 has debuted with the strongest launch in history for Apple's Mac computers. Designed as the equivalent of Office 2007 but for Mac, Office 2008 was launched at the beginning of this year at the Macworld Expo 2008. The Redmond company applauded a strong market performance of Office 2008, revealing that sales ... [read more >>] | | 13 May 2008, 04:22GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Yahoo Acquires Inquisitor, Spotlight-Like Safari Plug-in |  | Yahoo has announced the acquisition of Inquisitor, a Safari browser plug-in that provides useful as-you-type search suggestions to Mac users of the Apple browser. Inquisitor is similar to another technology powered by Yahoo, Search Assist, with a single difference: it is actually a browser plug-in that has to be down ... [read more >>] | | 12 May 2008, 03:10GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.5.3 Build 9D23 to Developers |  | Apple has released yet another build of its upcoming maintenance update for Mac OS X Leopard users, just three days after the last build seeded to devs. This time around, Apple has also issued the seed notes that talk about the known issues (there a ... [read more >>] | | 22 April 2008, 17:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Leopard Leaves Vista in the Dust in Performance Benchmark |  | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard has left Windows Vista Home Premium in the dust in a performance benchmark put together by Popular Mechanics both on desktop machines and on laptops. On computers featuring similar hardware configurations Apple's proprietary operating system proved its s ... [read more >>] | | 17 April 2008, 13:09GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| A Slew of Updates Available for iMac, MacBook/Pro/Air Owners |  | MacBook users as well as iMac owners are greeted with an array of updates from Apple today. The company's entire line of MacBook laptops (MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air) has received the EFI Firmware (versions 1.2, 1.5 and 1.0 respectively), but so has the iMac – iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.3 is available for owners of the respective system.
An Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update (1.0) and a firmware update for Restora ... [read more >>] | | 09 April 2008, 08:55GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Now You Can: Run Yahoo Messenger for the Web on Your Desktop! |  | As you surely know, there are multiple types of Yahoo Messenger out there compatible with certain versions of operating systems or especially addressed to users who don't want to download and install applications. Beside Yahoo Messenger for Windows and Mac OS X, the Sunnyvale company has also released the Web version of Yahoo Messenger which lets people talk with their friends straight from their browser, no matter if using ... [read more >>] | | 09 April 2008, 03:02GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| MacFreelance 2.0.8 Improves Leopard Compatibility |  | Macware has just updated its invoice and billing application, MacFreelance, to version 2.0.8. The new release adds improved compatibility with Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, a new first-launch wizard and other enhancements. Version 2.0.8 also resolves previous formatting i ... [read more >>] | | 04 April 2008, 04:04GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Apple Reveals WWDC 2008 iPhone, Mac and IT Sessions |  | Apple has confirmed over 60 sessions spanning iPhone, Mac and IT at the 2008 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference, soon to be held on June 9-13 at the Moscone West in San Francisco. Last month, Apple introduced ... [read more >>] | | 03 April 2008, 09:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Study Finds that Few iPhone Owners Are Mac Fans |  | Surveys are generally interesting, especially when they deal with gadgets that people commonly use. This time around the iPhone is taking up quite a lot of space on the industry's scene, but while some say Apple's handsets are paving the way for everyone to embrace and ultimately adopt Mac’s, ( ... [read more >>] | | 02 April 2008, 05:18GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Survey: Once an Apple Fan, Always an Apple Fan |  | A recent survey conducted by poll by online magazine brandchannel.com has revealed the following: Apple is the most inspiring brand; Apple is the one brand that nearly 2,000 professionals and students (the surveyed folks of course) can't live without. Now that's what I like t ... [read more >>] | | 01 April 2008, 04:49GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Yet Another Mac OS X Infection Spotted in the Wild |  | Mac OS X has always been regarded as a secure operating system which cannot be attacked by viruses, Trojan horses, malware or other infections since most of them are focused on compromising Microsoft's Windows. However, it may seem like the rogue security products have evolved a little bit and are now attempting to trick Mac OS X users into buying fake security software which is actually useless.
Just like the Windows-bas ... [read more >>] | | 01 April 2008, 03:54GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Yahoo Messenger Supporting up to 2GB File Transfer? |  | Following the recent updates of Yahoo Messenger, users around the web are discussing about the new features, most of them being quite pleased of the improvements. However, one of the articles that really caught my attention is posted on Mashable and sustains that the new Yahoo Messenger for Mac ... [read more >>] | | 28 March 2008, 09:12GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Yippee, Yahoo Messenger for Mac Has Voice! |  | Yahoo Messenger, that popular instant messaging application designed by the Sunnyvale super giant, is again brought in the spotlights thanks to a Mac OS X update rolled out a few hours ago. In case you’re one of those Apple fans out there and you’re using Yahoo Messenger, you surely know that the instant messaging software lacks some features. For example, the Mac flavor doesn’t provide photo sharing support just like the Windows ... [read more >>] | | 26 March 2008, 03:48GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Aperture 2.0.1 Adds Stability, Fixes Minor Issues |  | Aperture has recently been updated for stability, it is recommended that you update as 2.0.1 also addresses issues related to performance, while fixing a number of other issues.
"Aperture 2.0.1 addresses issues related to performance and overall stabili ... [read more >>] | | 04 March 2008, 05:22GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Full Version of Return to Dark Castle Still not Out |  | Earlier this month, Apple owners and fans of orb-collecting fun were happy to read that a revamped version of Return to Dark Castle, developed by Z Sculpt and published by Super Happy Fun Fun, had reached its gold status and was due out for Macs. Recently, ... [read more >>] | | 01 March 2008, 11:02GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Old School Pixelated Shooting Comes to Mac |  | End of the week, what do we want to do? Relax of course, and relaxing to some (many) is playing a video game. This week, Softpedia is happy to present a retro-style shoot-'em-up title for Mac by Freeverse called Neon Tango. A ... [read more >>] | | 29 February 2008, 11:02GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Microsoft and Apple: a Match Made in Heaven |  | MS developers admit using Macs. A certain blog post of a certain Microsoft developer has revealed what some people may consider shocking, upsetting or downright hilarious, or all. ... [read more >>] | | 26 February 2008, 04:04GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Apple Offers Refurbished iMacs Starting at $999! |  | In typical Apple fashion, the company's online store is offering refurbished Macs all of the sudden, as part of a Limited Time Special Price offer. iMac (current generation) prices range between $999 and $1,899 depending [ADMAR ... [read more >>] | | 23 February 2008, 06:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Airfoil 3.1 - Apple TV Support; Sync Audio to Video |  | Airfoil allows its user to send any audio to one or more AirPort Express units in sync and to other local Macs! As Rogue Amoeba puts it: "It's your audio — everywhere." Need any more clues? If you've already used Airfoil 3 (updated just over a month ago), you' ... [read more >>] | | 22 February 2008, 10:53GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Apple Brings Science Down to Earth |  | We've stumbled upon yet another piece of evidence that, instead of turning us into snobs, Macs "bring science down to Earth" for everyone to understand and appreciate. Recent ... [read more >>] | | 21 February 2008, 03:28GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Mac Owners Are Spore-Worthy |  | There really is no doubt that Mac users are going to be very happy around September, on the 7th to be precise. Will Wright's and EA's Spore is coming to Apple platforms, at the same time it arrives on Windows but the game's designers believe that Spore will appeal ... [read more >>] | | 19 February 2008, 04:41GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Boost Your Mac Downloads with Speed Download 5 |  | Heavy downloader are we? Well, if "heavy" doesn't mean a bunch of songs and a couple of wallpapers per day to spice things up, then Speed Download 5 is what you need. Yazsoft is now making available a turbo-charged download manager with auto-resuming downloads, a file sharing u ... [read more >>] | | 14 February 2008, 06:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Updated - 11.4.0 |  | It is the second Tuesday of February and users of Microsoft's Office 2004 for Mac are getting a bit of a treat. Actually, considering the risk they've been exposed to so far, it's more of a life-saver, but we'll just leave it at that. The patc ... [read more >>] | | 13 February 2008, 13:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Mac Funamizu Is Not Mac News |  | Given that more Mac users/fans will be somewhat mislead by Mac Funamizu's name appearing in headlines recently, here's what this non-Mac news is all about. Funamizu has this idea of developing a gadget that incorporates a camera and ... [read more >>] | | 12 February 2008, 03:37GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| TrueCrypt 5.0 Out - First Mac Version! Download Here |  | After four full years of development, TrueCrypt can finally confirm the release of the only open-source disk encryption software that runs on all today's major operating systems: Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. TrueCrypt 5.0 adds ... [read more >>] | | 08 February 2008, 11:25GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| BBC: iPlayer Confirmed for Macs, Launches This Year |  | Sources on the Internet have revealed that the Mac version of BBC iPlayer will be launched this year. The new application will enable Mac users not only to stream, but also to download TV content from the Internet, and watch it at their leisure. BBC found that the iPlay ... [read more >>] | | 08 February 2008, 08:30GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Apple Boss Tells Staff to 'Hang in There' |  | We can all understand Jobs' recent position revealed in a "private communication" in which Apple's CEO acknowledges "the beating his company’s shares have taken during this time of economic ... [read more >>] | | 29 January 2008, 05:08GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Apple's Q1 – Best Revenue in the Company's History |  | In case you were wondering how Apple's fiscal 2008 is shaping up, Q1 to be precise, the company has issued a report announcing the financial results for the respective time frame. Apple's Q1 2008 (ending December 29, 2007) has se ... [read more >>] | | 23 January 2008, 04:44GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Why Would You Buy the MacBook Air? |  | No, really why would you buy it? Because it's practical? But there are lots of similar machines that do Air's job perhaps twice as good. Do you buy it with its wireless capabilities in mind? Huh, I doubt that anyone would count ... [read more >>] | | 22 January 2008, 09:04GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| iTornado to Ease File Transfer When Switching From PC to Mac |  | Have you ever considered leaving your old generic PC in order to give the splendid Mac a try? Of course, you will have to get used to the new operating system, but you will also have to move all your data from the old computer to the new one. This may be quite painful, but fear not, the iTornado for Mac is here to assist you.
The iTornado device is the latest accessory to be used when migrating from your old computer to a new ... [read more >>] | | 21 January 2008, 05:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| What’s New in Microsoft Land: 14-18 January, 2008 |  | With all the talks surrounding security that have been going on recently in all domains, the Redmond giant couldn’t have neglected this category and decided to invest in it some serious money in order to keep its users and clients happy. That being said, Monday saw Microsoft announcing a series of initiatives that have at heart the continuing of help given to its partners, for designing effective and profitable business models, at the same ... [read more >>] | | 19 January 2008, 13:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Apple's Time Capsule Comes With A 'Server-Grade' Hard-Drive |  | Apple announced its "Time Capsule" wireless backup device that works in conjunction with the Time Machine in the new Leopard OS. The Time Capsule backup system integrates 802.11n networking features and can back-up multiple Mac computers to a single Time Capsule.
"Bring Time Capsule home, plug it in, click a few buttons on your Macs and voila -- all the Macs in your house are being backed up automatically, ever ... [read more >>] | | 18 January 2008, 10:26GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
| Elgato to Release Refurbished EyeTV Hybrid / 250 Plus TV tuners |  | Digital television specialist Elgato released a new version of its EyeTV 3 software, and decided that it would be nice to give it together with two substantial hardware updates to its TV tuner line. The TV tuners are to be showcased during the Macworld Expo.
The Elgato EyeTV Hybrid is an external USB TV tuner the size of an average portable media player. In fact, it strikingly resembles one, as you can see in the picture. The ... [read more >>] | | 17 January 2008, 11:02GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia |
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