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August 9, 2007
Idiocy inside: Intel to rebrand processor line. Again.
Posted by Dan Moren at 8:19 AM
Subcategory | Intel Macs
Hey, Intel: Remember last year when I told you that you shouldn't be allowed to name things? Yeah. Still true. I applaud the fact that...Tags: hardware, huh?, Intel, processors
August 8, 2007
Boot Camp gets some updating love too
Posted by Thomas Gagnon-van Leeuwen at 2:34 PM
Subcategory | Updates
Yep, this week is apparently software update week, as Steve Jobs' favorite way to run Windows on his Mac (as if he would ever...Lucky iMac and Mac Pro owners, this is for you
Posted by Thomas Gagnon-van Leeuwen at 1:57 PM
Subcategory | Updates
Warning: this post is only intended for a) rich people, b) lucky people, and c) rich and lucky people. Others, you can skip it....Tags: fans, firmware, iMac, Mac Pro, software updates
August 7, 2007
Mac event: Mac mini not completely left out of the party
Posted by Thomas Gagnon-van Leeuwen at 12:11 PM
Subcategory | Hardware
Rejoice, low-cost Mac lovers! Contrary to those reliable reports from insiders familiar with Apple's secret plans, the Mac mini is still alive, and it...Tags: Core 2 Duo, hardware, Mac, Mac mini
June 5, 2007
Apple updates MacBook Pros with better specs, same prices
Posted by Aaron Freedman at 6:28 AM
Subcategory | Intel Macs
There's nothing like waking up to an "Apple Store down" post-it on the online Apple Store. The anticipation, the excitement of what new product...Tags: Macbook Pro, upgrade
May 31, 2007
Exciting features for Parallels Desktop 3.0
Posted by Thomas Gagnon-van Leeuwen at 2:42 PM
Subcategory | Windows
Parallels today announced new and thrilling capabilities for the next big version of Parallels Desktop. Version 3.0 of the virtualization software should be available...Tags: gaming, Parallels Desktop, updates, virtualization
April 30, 2007
VirtualBox, yet another virtualization option
Posted by Thomas Gagnon-van Leeuwen at 4:13 PM
Subcategory | Windows
Joining the ranks of Parallels Desktop, VMWare Fusion and CrossOver is a new addition to the Mac virtualization market: VirtualBox. A few days ago,...Tags: beta, Linux, open source, software, virtualization, Windows
January 17, 2007
Apple to offer 802.11n support, for $5
Posted by Scott Silverman at 11:51 AM
Subcategory | Updates
Last week we reported that Apple would allow all Core 2 Duo Macs (along with the Mac Pro) 802.11n support, provided you bought the...December 6, 2006
Grainy screen on the 15" MacBook Pro
Posted by Scott Silverman at 4:03 PM
Subcategory | Intel Macs
According to a report from Le MacBidouille, a French Mac news site, the 15" MacBook Pro is experiencing some production delays on account of...December 2, 2006
First impressions: Parallels Desktop 3036 Beta
Posted by Dan Moren at 11:11 AM
Subcategory | Windows
Yesterday, we told you about the new Parallels Beta release. Now, I'd installed Boot Camp a while back and I still have the partition, and...November 30, 2006
MagSafe problems and fixes
Posted by Collin Allen at 1:30 PM
Subcategory | Intel Macs
Ever since the release of Macs with the new MagSafe connector, there have occasionally been problems with the connectors melting, potentially due to design flaws,...November 14, 2006
New Core 2 Duo MacBooks see little gain
Posted by Scott Silverman at 2:45 PM
Subcategory | Intel Macs
Last week's MacBook update with Core 2 Duo processors turns out to do little for the actual performance of the system, according to initial...November 13, 2006
Intel Xserve: The final review
Posted by Collin Allen at 1:30 PM
Subcategory | Intel Macs
While Apple's server and enterprise level offerings are arguably beyond the scope of MacUser, I felt compelled to mention InfoWorld's Intel Xserve review, as they...November 10, 2006
Rosetta is faster than ever in 10.4.8
Posted by Derik DeLong at 5:26 AM
Subcategory | Intel Macs
Back when 10.4.8 came out, I noted accuracy improvements to Rosetta. Transitive apparently bundled in significant performance fixes. Before the OS X 10.4.8 update,...November 7, 2006
Poor C2D MacBook Pro wifi signal
Posted by Collin Allen at 12:30 PM
Subcategory | Intel Macs
MacFixit is reporting that many readers have been experiencing less than stellar AirPort wireless reception in the new Core 2 Duo MacBook Pros, possibly related...Developing for Windows on a Mac
Written by Scott Silverman on November 6, 2006
Sneak peek inside the new Core 2 MacBook Pros
Written by Collin Allen on November 1, 2006
802.11n hardware built into MacBook Pros
Written by Collin Allen on October 27, 2006
Zebra MacBook caught in the wild
Written by Aaron Freedman on October 24, 2006
Disappearing act: the 7200 RPM hard drive
Written by Scott Silverman on October 24, 2006
Apple's upgrades spoiled by Intel roadmap
Written by Dan Moren on October 24, 2006
Boot Camp, six months later
Written by Dan Moren on October 17, 2006
Quad-core crazy: it's official
Written by Scott Silverman on October 13, 2006
Oh no you didn't! Macbook owners suing Apple for shutdown issues
Written by Aaron Freedman on October 12, 2006
The $10,000 Mac Pro
Written by Aaron Freedman on October 7, 2006
Half-Life 2 playable on Intel Macs via CrossOver
Written by Dan Moren on October 4, 2006
External MacBook battery options
Written by Scott Silverman on September 28, 2006
Intel multiplies their ad power
Written by Scott Silverman on September 28, 2006
Adobe Acrobat 8 IS Universal
Written by Derik DeLong on September 19, 2006
The poor iMac, cast into a corner and forgotten
Written by Scott Silverman on September 14, 2006
Do we count on Rosetta too much?
Written by Derik DeLong on September 3, 2006
CrossOver experiences
Written by Derik DeLong on September 2, 2006
Crossover for Mac public beta available
Written by Derik DeLong on September 1, 2006
Where is Macworld's WWDC coverage? It's everywhere
Written by Dan Moren on August 9, 2006
WWDC '06: Quark takes on the Universe
Written by Dan Moren on August 7, 2006
Core 2 Duo: sooner than we might think?
Written by Scott Silverman on August 4, 2006
Can Cider quench Mac gamers' thirst?
Written by Dan Moren on August 3, 2006
Hacked in 60 seconds?
Written by Dan Moren on August 2, 2006
On hold, but no Muzak
Written by Dan Moren on July 31, 2006
Memo to Intel: This Internet thing is going to be HUGE!
Written by Cyrus Farivar on July 27, 2006
Adventures with Apple tech support
Written by Scott Silverman on July 26, 2006
Dangerous phrases
Written by Derik DeLong on July 24, 2006
Intel slyly ships Core 2 Duo chips
Written by Scott Silverman on July 21, 2006
The end of the whiny MacBook Pro
Written by Derik DeLong on July 15, 2006
Macbook functions as portable stove top
Written by Aaron Freedman on July 14, 2006
Boot Camp update... quietly... very quietly
Written by Derik DeLong on July 12, 2006
Woodcrest arrives, eyes shift to Apple?
Written by Scott Silverman on June 26, 2006
CNet Mac OS X/Parallels/Boot Camp benchmarks
Written by Derik DeLong on June 25, 2006
Getting a screw loose : Installing RAM into my MacBook
Written by Cyrus Farivar on June 23, 2006
Refurb MacBooks appear
Written by Scott Silverman on June 21, 2006
Super-customize a Mac Mini for your specific computing needs
Written by Scott Silverman on June 19, 2006
Just when you thought it was safe...
Written by Dan Moren on June 17, 2006
Here comes Parallels, here comes Parallels, right down Parallels lane
Written by Dan Moren on June 15, 2006
Triple boot OS X/XP/Vista
Written by Aaron Freedman on June 12, 2006
MacBook: black vs. white
Written by Scott Silverman on June 12, 2006
Core 2 Duo in a Mac mini?
Written by Derik DeLong on June 12, 2006
First SATA ExpressCard adapter arrives
Written by Aaron Freedman on June 12, 2006
First Impressions: Flip4Mac Intel beta
Written by Dan Moren on June 10, 2006
MacBook with a splitting headache?
Written by Dan Moren on June 9, 2006
Intel will drop pants... err... prices
Written by Derik DeLong on June 9, 2006
Solving the fridge mystery
Written by Derik DeLong on June 9, 2006
Time shows some MacBook love
Written by Dan Moren on June 8, 2006
Jumping the gun, Intel desktop style
Written by Derik DeLong on June 8, 2006
Memories of summer: my MacBook's first day at camp
Written by Dan Moren on June 7, 2006
Apple pushing Intel in new directions
Written by Derik DeLong on June 7, 2006
Flip4Mac here for Intel...*almost*
Written by Dan Moren on June 6, 2006
Help your Mac keep its cool
Written by Dan Moren on June 3, 2006
#1 MacBook problem: gaming
Written by Scott Silverman on June 3, 2006
Jason Snell is the Alexander Fleming of two-finger clicking
Written by Dan Moren on June 1, 2006
Paul Thurrott likes MacBook
Written by Aaron Freedman on June 1, 2006
Will the Mac Pro finally break 3.0 GHz?
Written by Aaron Freedman on June 1, 2006
Merlot for your Mac
Written by Aaron Freedman on May 31, 2006
Intel Mac running kind of hot? Log/compare it here.
Written by Scott Silverman on May 25, 2006
My turn on the MacBook
Written by Scott Silverman on May 25, 2006
One reason why your MacBook may be too hot to handle
Written by Cyrus Farivar on May 25, 2006
The glory of two-day shipping
Written by Dan Moren on May 23, 2006
iFixit Guide to MacBook
Written by Cyrus Farivar on May 22, 2006
Apple laptops aren't for the lap top
Written by Scott Silverman on May 19, 2006
MacBook: What you need to know
Written by Cyrus Farivar on May 19, 2006
MacBook Pro pricing structure fixed
Written by Scott Silverman on May 18, 2006
Rob gets taxed
Written by Derik DeLong on May 18, 2006
MacBooks not just benchwarmers
Written by Dan Moren on May 18, 2006
Inside the MacBook: one man's journey
Written by Dan Moren on May 18, 2006
The proprietary kernel
Written by Derik DeLong on May 17, 2006
The naked MacBook
Written by Derik DeLong on May 17, 2006
MacBook hard drive is user-replacable
Written by Aaron Freedman on May 17, 2006
Getting acquainted with the MacBook
Written by Cyrus Farivar on May 17, 2006
MacBook benchmarks
Written by Aaron Freedman on May 17, 2006
My First 24 Hours with the MacBook
Written by Cyrus Farivar on May 17, 2006
Black MacBooks flaky?
Written by Dan Moren on May 17, 2006
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