OS X
Growl for Mac keeps you notified
Growl for Mac notifies you when friends come online, files finish downloading and several other tasks, without you ever having to leave the program.
Apple previews OS X 10.6: Snow Leopard
Apple has previewed OS X 10.6 at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, code-named Snow Leopard.
Apple releases 'huge' Mac OS X update
Apple has released an update to Mac OS X patching over 40 security holes.
Apple releases security update for Mac OS X and OS X Server v. 10.4.11
Apple has released a hefty security update for the Mac OS X and OS X Server that fixes more than 40 vulnerabilities, a number of which could be exploited to enable someone to run programs on the machine remotely or lead to the disclosure of sensitive data.
Apple’s latest Leopard now on the loose
Apple has released the latest version of Mac OS X Leopard, just weeks before its annual developers' conference.
Mac OS X gets first open-source virtualisation tool
Sun has released a major update to its open-source desktop virtualisation tool xVM VirtualBox, adding support for Apple's Mac OS X and Solaris host operating systems, in addition to other improvements.
Apple backpedals on 'deceptive' Safari promotion
Following a storm of criticism, Apple has changed its Software Update software to mark a distinction between new programs, such as its Safari on Windows browser, and updates to existing ones.
Video: MacBook Air's remote disc-drive sharing
In this video Brian Tong shows you how to set up your MacBook Air to use another computer's optical drive.
How-to: Add your favourite program to the OS X Dock
Adding applications you regularly use to the Dock can save time fumbling around in Finder. Here's the easy way to add apps to Dock.
How-to: Use Expose' shortcuts
Want a quick way to get rid of the clutter on your desktop and find the application or window you're after? Here are three keystrokes you need to learn.
Video: How-to take screen shots on Mac OS X
Taking a screenshot on a Mac is a relatively simple task but not initially intuitive for novices. In this video Brian Tong shows you three different ways to grab screen shots in Mac OS X.
How-to: Manage files better in Leopard's Dock
The Stacks feature in Leopard is useful for displaying and launching a limited number of items in the Dock. If you're looking for something more robust for large folders then you might want to have a look at this free program.
Are PC users diluting the IQ of the Mac community?
According to one security vendor, Mac users are at a crossroad this year: will or won't they prove to be as gullible as their PC cousins when it comes to security?
How-to: Quit unnecessary system processes
More frequently than one might assume, application processes under Mac OS X stick around longer than they're welcome. Even though you've ostensibly quit an application (it no longer appears in the Dock or is turned off via a preference pane), its core or periphery processes may still be lingering and consuming system resources unnecessarily. The benefit in speed brought about by ending these processes can be dramatic, especially on systems with less RAM.
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