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How-to: Stream media to a PS3 from a Mac

July 31st, 2007 by James Ho

With the advent of the next-generation consoles like Sony's PS3 and Microsoft's XBOX360 there has been a surge in interest in the usage of media streaming capabilities these consoles offer for its users. In the first of a two-part series we'll endeavour to explore free alternatives to achieving this with a Mac acting as the media streaming server.

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Apple updates Quicktime 7.2 with eight security fixes

July 12th, 2007 by Robert Vamosi

In addition to providing full-screen viewing and various iPhone options, the latest version of Quicktime 7.2 includes eight important security fixes. This update affects users of Mac OS X v10.3.9, Mac OS X v10.4.9, as well as users of Windows XP and Windows Vista. The ...

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iPhone root password cracked in three days

July 9th, 2007 by Nick Gibson

It's been out just three days, but already the Apple iPhone has been taken apart both literally and figuratively. The latest: inquisitive Apple fans have hacked into the firmware and discovered the master root password to the smart phone.

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Learn to take screenshots in Mac OS X

July 10th, 2007 by Brendon Chase and Jeremy Roche

Taking screenshots on your Mac is a relatively simple task but not initially intuitive for novices. In this short tip we'll go over the basics for taking screenshots.

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Sony MDR-AS20J Active headphones

June 13th, 2008 by

Sony's curvy MDR-AS20Js are a suitable choice for MP3 player owners who simply want a more secure pair of earphones for the gym, but don't need better audio quality than that of stock earbuds.

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Inside Apple's new Chatswood store

August 11th, 2008 by Pam Carroll

Apple selected a shopping centre in suburban Sydney as the location for its second retail outlet in the Asia Pacific. Our photo gallery takes you to its grand opening.

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Apple iPhone vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

March 20th, 2008 by Joseph Hanlon

Two business-friendly handsets of the future go head-to-head. Let the virtual arm wrestle begin!

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Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps

February 11th, 2009 by CNET Staff

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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How-to: Quit unnecessary system processes

December 10th, 2007 by MacFixIt

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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Logitech G51

October 11th, 2007 by Craig Simms

Logitech's G51 should keep most gamers on a moderate budget very happy with their performance. Those who want the ultimate in clarity though should keep saving the pennies for the long time king of the hill, the Logitech Z-5500.

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