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  • Apple flaws put both Macs and PCs at risk

    Serious flaws in Mac OS X and QuickTime software could put Macintosh and Windows systems at risk of cyberattack, Apple Computer has warned.

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    Intel has released betas of its software development tools for Mac OS X running on the Intel architecture.

  • Apple sees 'pause' in Mac sales

    Apple Computer executives confirmed on Wednesday that some buyers put off Mac purchases last quarter in anticipation of new Intel-based Macs -- although that slowdown was masked somewhat by strong iPod sales.

  • QuickTime patch hits trouble

    A security update to Apple Computer's popular QuickTime media player software is being blamed for causing problems for some Mac OS X and Windows users.

  • Is Mac OS as safe as ever?

    Apple Computer fans have long loved to point out the safety of using Mac OS X, which has mostly been left alone by hackers. But the recent arrival of three threats has some asking: Is the software's charmed security life over?

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    Does Microsoft adore Apple's iPhoto?

    Apple customers must cringe when Microsoft starts talking about Windows Vista -- after all many of the same "new" features have been available on Mac OS X for about five years.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Other shoe still hasn't dropped for Boot Camp

    There were some interesting responses to my analysis piece last week about Apple's new Boot Camp Windows-on-Mac software, but all the evidence still points in one direction...

  • Read the blog post - Chris Duckett

    Ubuntu can't cut geek support umbilical

    Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala was officially released overnight and marked the eleventh release of the distribution. It's attractive, polished and measured, but fails "the grandma test".

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    Symantec's OS X spyware prediction in flames

    Symantec published its 10th Internet Threat Report this week and quietly admitted a few days later that its predictions of increasing Mac-targeted spyware threats have not been realised.

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    Symantec quits beating the 'OS X malware' drum

    The latest Internet Threat Survey from Symantec is a whopping 120 pages and unlike in its previous reports, the company has avoided any mention of malware for Apple's OS X.

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    It used to be that running Windows programs on a Mac was a slow, painful process. There was only one option: running Virtual PC emulation software.

  • Apple pitches Mac OS X to Linux fans

    This year Apple attended Linux Expo for the first time to explain why Linux fans should take a look at its operating system.

  • 2007: How was it for security?

    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

  • Hackers turn attention to Apple's OS

    Hackers are increasingly focusing on Apple's Mac OS X, and the number of newly discovered vulnerabilities has surged. Such a switch could mean big implications for Apple's user base, which has traditionally not had to concern itself too much over security.

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    Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

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    Intel Mac users will like Snow Leopard's smartly designed interface enhancements, and its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the AU$39 upgrade fee.

  • Nine lives for Mac OS 9

    Apple Computer has pulled back from a plan that would have made Mac OS X the primary operating system on all new Macs starting in January.

  • Apple updates Mac OS to squash bugs

    Apple Computer on Tuesday in the US released an update for its Mac OS X that repairs several security flaws and includes feature updates.

  • Apple's Mac OS X

    Apple has announced Mac OS X, the new Macintosh operating system which combines the openness of UNIX with the broad applications base of Macintosh.

  • Mac OS X: worth the wait?

    The wait is over: After seven long years, Apple hits the mark with OS X.

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