Tag: tiger
Disable Dashboard and save RAM on your Mac
July 17th, 2007 by Brendon ChaseOne feature that's been included in Apple's OS X Tiger operating system and above is Dashboard. In short, this application provides a platform to run mini-applications, or widgets, as Apple call them. If at any time you're using OS X Tiger you can press F12 and your screen will dim and your widgets will be displayed.
Apple releasing Leopard on October 26
October 17th, 2007 by Caroline McCarthyAfter much speculation, Apple has confirmed that the next version of its Mac OS X operating system, Leopard, will hit stores on Friday 26 October, at 6 pm.
Secure your data with TrueCrypt for Mac OS X
February 11th, 2008 by Jason ParkerThis rock-solid free program for creating encrypted volumes has been a popular choice on Windows machines for a while. Now you can rest assured your files are secure on your Mac with TrueCrypt for Mac OS X.
Apple Mighty Mouse
August 8th, 2005 by Lara Luepke, CNET.comFor Apple Mac OS Tiger users, the scrollwheeling Mighty Mouse is worth a look; for everyone else, better options are available.
Video: Run Windows on Leopard OS X
April 4th, 2008 by Tom MerrittUse Boot Camp, included in Mac OS X Leopard, to install Windows.
Practical notes on installing Leopard
October 29th, 2007 by MacFixItLeopard is here but where do you start? In this article we have a short philosophical and practical guide to upgrading Apple's new operating system. Your ground of being should be caution and forbearance.
Learn to take screenshots in Mac OS X
July 10th, 2007 by Brendon Chase and Jeremy RocheTaking 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.
Clock is ticking on Apple's Boot Camp beta
April 11th, 2007 by Ina FriedThose considering setting up a Windows partition on a Mac using the test version of Apple's Boot Camp might want to pay close attention to the licensing terms that accompany the beta software.
Review: OS X Leopard
October 27th, 2007 by Elsa WenzelApple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is Apple's first major operating system upgrade since Tiger more than two years ago. The changes include close to 315 new features which, while not earth-shattering, further streamline the experience of using a Mac. Please check back soon for performance test results of Leopard from our Labs.
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
October 26th, 2007 by Elsa WenzelThe grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update.
Of course. You'll need to RTFM though. Try "man screenshot". You'll find what you need there...