OS X

Upgrading to Snow Leopard

Upgrading to Snow Leopard

Two weeks after the release and one update to 10.6.1 later, it was time to upgrade from OS X 10.5 Leopard to OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Just how hands-free and painless was this upgrade going to be?

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Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6)

Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6)

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.

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Apple to ship Mac OS X Snow Leopard 28 August

Apple to ship Mac OS X Snow Leopard 28 August

Snow Leopard isn't so much about adding new features as it is about refining the code in the Apple operating system.

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Snow Leopard wallpaper gallery

Snow Leopard wallpaper gallery

The wallpapers for forthcoming new Apple operating system OS X 10.6, codenamed Snow Leopard, have been revealed. Apple has recruited impressionist painter Claude Monet, alongside Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper and yes, some leopards.

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Apple's Snow Leopard: What to expect

Apple's Snow Leopard: What to expect

Mac OS 10.6 is coming soon with some small changes that you'll like a lot. Here's what you need to know about the OS "refinements".

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Snow Leopard preview

Snow Leopard preview

Among the news and announcements at the WWDC Keynote this morning, Apple previewed the next iteration of Mac OS X Leopard. Snow leopard, as Mac OS X 10.6 is known, packs a lot of new features and is slated for release in September.

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Apple releases OS X 10.5.7

Apple releases OS X 10.5.7

The update to Leopard operating system includes fixes for a variety of bugs and security issues, as well as expanded hardware support.

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Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps

Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps

Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.

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Apple releases Mac OS X 10.5.6

Apple releases Mac OS X 10.5.6

Latest batch of improvements for Mac OS X Leopard fixes a syncing issue with the MobileMe service and improves security of several applications and OS components.

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Google Earth browser plug-in arrives for Mac

Google Earth browser plug-in arrives for Mac

Websites that feature the built-in version of Google Earth now can support Mac OS X users — or at least those who download a 47MB plug-in.

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Apple removes Mac antivirus warning

Apple removes Mac antivirus warning

Apple has removed an old item from its support site late Tuesday in the US that urged Mac customers to use multiple antivirus utilities and this week said the Mac is safe "out of the box".

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Apple's Snow Leopard due early 2009

Apple's Snow Leopard due early 2009

Apple's OS X Snow Leopard may be on tap for the start of the new year, slightly earlier than expected.

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CheckUp is your Mac's first-aid kit

CheckUp is your Mac's first-aid kit

For a good way to keep your Mac running smoothly, we recommend CheckUp, a shareware system utility that lets you quickly view system stats in a visually appealing interface.

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Tweaking OS X

Tweaking OS X

Not everyone is a power user. If you want to get under the hood of the Mac OS X without getting your hands too dirty, check out some of our recently reviewed apps. With these programs, minor tweaks and routine maintenance are a lot easier.

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Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users

Advanced Mac keyboard shortcuts for power users

If you're an experienced Apple user, this guide will show you some of the more advanced keyboard shortcuts you should know.

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