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Apple Patent FigureSource: PatentlyApple However, having secured this patent Apple could be positioned to be a player in 2013 when Intel’s 3rd generation Ultrabooks are expected on the market. These are said to include a pivoting notebook lid that would form a tablet computer. Potentially this patent could interfere with those plans.Other patents published today dealt…

We’ll divide this article into two sections.  The first focuses on reverting to Snow Leopard from Lion and removing Lion completely.  The second demonstrates how to install Snow Leopard on a second drive or partition so that both operating systems can coexist peacefully. Reverting to Snow Leopard These methods get rid of Lion altogether and…

As discussed on Mac Geek Gab 355, while it may be “safe” to do so, it’s worth noting that it may not always be effective.  A higher wattage adapter will charge a lower-wattage computer just fine (for example, an 85-watt 15-inch MacBook Pro adapter used on a 45-watt MacBook Air) but a lower wattage adapter…

I’d like to take the time to mention here that everything discussed in this article, except for the RAM upgrade, most definitely voids your warranty.  In my case, the warranty had expired so I had nothing to lose in that department.  But if you choose to follow my lead and upgrade your own Mac Pro,…

Each successive version of Parallels Desktop pushes the technology to the limit, speeds up the virtual machines, and adds new features. Version 7 continues that tradition and also exploits some of Lion’s new features. It’s a must-have upgrade. Parallels Desktop is an application that exploits the ability of the Intel CPUs to simultaneously run additional…

Anyone with a MacBook Pro knows how hot they can get. Up to now, the best solution has been a high end laptop stand that promotes good airflow. Moshi has raised the bar on solutions with the introduction of the Zefýr 2. MacBook Pro attached to a Zefýr 2The Zefýr 2 works with the 13, 15, and…

Using an English nickname, “danbo” wrote (via Google Translate) that, “Though this source does not told in detail, this new Mac line seems to be clearly different products from current ones, so new product name could be given.” In other words, even the source doesn’t know how the alleged new device will be different, and…

In the research note obtained by The Mac Observer, the analyst wrote, “We believe that Mac sales in the month of July benefited from new Mac products,” including the above-mentioned Lion, new MacBook Air models, and new Mac minis. He added, “The tailwind from these releases will likely fade in the last two months of…

“Jstn” explained: “…in the early days of office computers, it was rare that you would actually have one on your desk. Instead there might be a central mainframe (running Unix) and everyone would have a terminal that connected to it over a long serial cable or modem connection. One computer, many users.” Inspired by the…

G-Form has added to its line of Extreme Sleeve™ products with the new Extreme Sleeve for Laptops. There are versions available for 11, 13, and 15-in laptops. The 11-in version will hold an iPad complete with case. The sleeve is soft, flexible, lightweight, water-resistant and comes in black or yellow. Extreme Sleeve for Laptop in…

Of course, no article or even book chapter can be all inclusive and exhaustive. This howto covers just the basics to get you started. In time, you’ll learn additional procedures and come to have additional preferences for both settings and useful applications.Default Tasks When you first boot up a new Mac with OS X Lion,…

“The latest version of Firefox includes more than 1,000 improvements and performance enhancements that make it easier to discover and use all of the innovative features in Firefox,” the group said in its announcement. “This release adds support for more modern Web technologies that make it easier for developers to build amazing Firefox Add-ons, Web…

Citing data from IDC, the analyst said that Apple saw 21% year-over-year Mac unit growth in May, up from the 9% growth the company saw in April. That compares to just 9.5% growth in May and 5% growth in April for the PC industry as a whole, meaning that Apple continues to make large gains…

To change this, go to Pages > Preferences. Under the “General” tab, you’ll see “For New Documents.” Toggle the “Use template” radio button (or, in Keynote, the “Use theme” one), and then select “Choose.” This will allow you to pick whichever template you use most often, including one of the blank ones. After making your…

Normal SettingOnce various settings are created and named, there’s a shortcut to access each one under the Apple menu: Locations. Here’s a list of locations that I have defined and can easily select:Location PopupWhat I do to ensure additional security while I’m sleeping is to create a new location that completely severs my Internet connection.…

As rumors go, this is a weak one, and on many levels. We’re only bothering to mention it in order to squash the idea that Apple is planning on shipping such a MacBook Air. There is little doubt that Apple has long been experimenting with running Mac OS X on ARM and its own ARM-derivative…

The more ways Apple’s Mac customers can buy software the better. It creates more awareness of Apple, creates a new place for developers to make money, and it fuels demand for Apple’s products. In fact, downloading software directly from Amazon isn’t a new thing. Amazon has apparently offered direct downloads of Intuit’s TurboTax in the…

The Loop first spotted the new substore, and many on the Internet are hailing it as an effort by Amazon to “go after Apple,” referring to Apple’s Mac App Store launched earlier this year. The reality, however, is that this is more an effort to pull all of the existing software downloads Amazon already sold…

What is Phishing? Phishing is a message to you, on a website, an e-mail or tweet that exploits the human weakness for curiosity, greed, and inexperience in some combination. The message entices you to take some action — log on to what you think is your bank, click on a link, or download and run…

“Since late 2009, there’s been a well-documented issue with the iMac line. If you upgrade the hard drive, the fans can start spinning like crazy. The fans at high speed are loud, mainly unnecessary, and have caused a lot of headaches for DIYers everywhere.” Eventually, OWC found a way to work around this obstacle. Until now. The…

Features: Alerts you when you have reach a certain amount of disk space Optionally alerts with a sound, very useful when you are away from the computer screen Runs as an agent app, close the settings window and it will still alert you Optionally stays in your menu bar for fast access mentioning the free…

Thunderbolt is a new peripheral connection first introduced on the MacBook Pro in February with the promise of data transfer speeds that dramatically outperform USB 2.0 and FireWire 800. The interface next showed up on the iMac refresh in early May.Apple’s Thunderbolt portThunderbolt offers two bi-directional channels that support 10Gbps data transfer speeds, and can…

“With a bit of magic, the GPU heat sink detaches from the logic board, exposing the AMD GPU board,” iFixit’s Miroslav Djuric said. “You heard that right, folks — you don’t have to replace the entire logic board if your GPU explodes from too much l33t gaming.”Replacing the GPU, however, comes at a cost since…

Both analysts noted that Apple was able to continue its long-term strategy of using Mac product refreshes to offer more performance at the same price point as the previous generation, the strategy that has allowed Apple to keep its computer business profitable. “The refreshed iMacs are up to 70% faster than the previous iteration with…