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Oracle unveils Java development kits for Mac OS X

...versions of the Java Development Kit and JavaFX software development kit for the Mac OS X operating system. JavaFX 2.1 came out on Thursday... Read more

27 April, 2012

Apple patent hints at Spaces on iPad

...new patent filing has shown the company is looking at possibly incorporating the Mac OS X feature into its tablet device Read more

4 April, 2011 by Josh Lowensohn

Mac OS X developer Bertrand Serlet quits Apple

Bertrand Serlet, who led the development of the Mac OS X operating system, is to step down from the company... Read more

24 March, 2011 by Staff
Mac OS X Lion

Mac OS X Lion

...going to bed or leaving for work. When the download is finished, the Mac OS X Lion installer appears in the Dock and launches automatically... Read more

20 July, 2011 by Jason Parker
Apple MacBook Air 2010 (13.3in.)

Apple MacBook Air 2010 (13.3in.)

We like the 13.3in. MacBook Air's slimline design, high-resolution screen, fast boot time and long battery life. If the price and one or two feature omissions don't put you off, it's a great notebook to use and to be seen using. Read more

30 November, 2010 by Charles McLellan
Apple and Microsoft: 10 moments of truce

Apple and Microsoft: 10 moments of truce

...for Mac 2011, released on 26 October, 2010, Microsoft once again made the Mac OS X version of its world-dominant productivity suite harmonise more... Read more

4 November, 2010 by Jason Hiner
Apple Mac Pro (Mid 2010)

Apple Mac Pro (Mid 2010)

The top-end 12-core Mac Pro reviewed here is an expensive specialist purchase, but there are plenty of more affordable configurations for those with less exotic requirements. We have some quibbles, but the Mac Pro is highly recommended. However, cautious buyers may want to wait for the 2011 version with Intel's forthcoming Sandy Bridge processors. Read more

26 October, 2010 by Charles McLellan
NoobProof 1.5

NoobProof 1.5

...The first time you launch NoobProof the Wizard will help you configuring the Mac OS X firewall. NoobProof is a frontend for ipfw. NoobProof is... Read more

7 May, 2012
Knox 2.1.15

Knox 2.1.15

...files between Macs has never been so simple and secure. Knox uses the Mac OS X encrypted disk images feature, the technology behind FileVault, to... Read more

23 April, 2012

Apple malware flourishes in a culture of denial

...to the C&C. Isn't that a HW ID unique to the Mac OS X platform? Whatever the case, it remains a fact that... Read more

6 April, 2012

Book review: Design for Hackers

For a book so packed with fascinating and informative details, Design for Hackers: Reverse Engineering Beauty starts... Read more

20 March, 2012

Linux support for Macs still strong (as usual)

...was amused and it was actually a lot of fun showing them the Mac OS 8 operating system on it. The next day, I remembered... Read more

19 March, 2012
Librarian Pro 2.2

Librarian Pro 2.2

...your own reviews! Librarian Pro's databases are fully compatible with both the Mac OS X and Windows versions. Additionally, one license will grant activation... Read more

15 February, 2012
iSoftphone 3.3

iSoftphone 3.3

...get talking to other iSoftPhone users in seconds. iSoftPhone is integrated with the Mac OS X address book to make calls and manage contacts. Click... Read more

15 February, 2012

Firefox 10 hits desktops, phones and tablets

...some users were experiencing when moving bookmarks. Another fixed bug sometimes caused the Mac OS X version of Firefox to crash due to a conflict... Read more

1 February, 2012 by David Meyer

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