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Fri, 24 May 2013

How do I restore my Mac with Time Machine

Mark Hattersley

Our guide to restoring Mac OS X from a Time Machine backup will help you recover a Mac that doesn't boot, and help with a failed hard drive.

Fri, 24 May 2013

Researchers find more versions of digitally signed Mac OS X spyware

Lucian Constantin

Security researchers have identified multiple samples of the recently discovered "KitM" spyware for Mac OS X, including one dating back to December 2012 and targeting German-speaking users.

Fri, 24 May 2013

Intel claims Haswell will offer 50 percent more battery life

Agam Shah

Intel's upcoming family of Core processors, code-named Haswell, will offer 50 percent more battery life in laptops than did their "Ivy Bridge" predecessors, Intel said on Thursday. The chips are expected to be used in Apple's new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, which are rumoured to be launching on 10 June at WWDC.

Thu, 23 May 2013

How to set up a Time Capsule

Mark Hattersley

Set up Time Capsule to create a Mac backup and restore system can help you backup and restore a MacBook.

Thu, 23 May 2013

Should I upgrade to Mountain Lion?

Mark Hattersley

Is Mountain Lion worth upgrading to? It's a question worth considering, and it seems that many Mac OS X owners have yet to take the plunge. In this feature we take a look at some of the features in Apple's latest operating system, and see if the update is worth it.

Thu, 23 May 2013

Score some geek points at your next BBQ with this Power Mac G5 grill

Elizabeth Fish

With Memorial Day and the traditional start of summer just around the corner, you're probably daydreaming about that giant rack of meat you're going to throw on your trusty grill this weekend (don't forget the vegetarian options, too!). But before you dust off that barbecue, consider using one of those old computer towers for your cookout.

Thu, 23 May 2013

Should I buy a refurbished Mac (or a new Mac)?

Mark Hattersley

The best Mac deals are found on the Apple Refurb Store, but should buy a new Mac? Our guide to buying a refurbished Mac has all the details.

Wed, 22 May 2013

Apple to build Macs in low-tax Texas

Gregg Keizer

Apple will build Macs in Texas using some parts made in the U.S., CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday, putting a little flesh on a pledge from last December.

Wed, 22 May 2013

Advice from an Apple Tech: When your Mac takes a fall

Chris Barylick

If you've never heard that noise before, you're bound to hear it someday: that amazing, dull crunch as your Mac slips out of your hands or off a desk and makes a date with the ground at 9.8 meters per second squared, gravity having played the role of a yenta-like matchmaker bringing together your computer and an admirably dense surface. The crunch registers in your brain, and you have a sudden mental image of the universe collapsing.

Wed, 22 May 2013

New Macs with 802.11ac Wi-Fi coming soon, custom built chip sighted

Karen Haslam

It is likely that the next generation of MacBook Air, expected to launch at Apple's WWDC next month, will feature the new, as yet unratified, standard.

Mon, 20 May 2013

How to take a screenshot on a Mac

David Price

Here's how to take screengrabs, also known as screen captures, on an Apple Mac.

Mon, 20 May 2013

New MacBook Air release date, rumours and leaked images

Malcolm Wilde

The new MacBook Air release date is hot topic in the Mac world right now. In this article, we explore some of the rumours and uncover some alleged leaked images of Apple's next MacBook Air. Read our new MacBook Air release date, rumours and leaked images article to find out more.

Mon, 20 May 2013

Low MacBook Air stock indicates new model coming at WWDC

Ashleigh Allsopp

Low stock of Apple's 13in MacBook Air at authorised resellers indicates that a new, updated MacBook Air launch could be just around the corner, possibly at WWDC in June.

Fri, 17 May 2013

Mac malware uploads screenshots, certified by Apple

Karen Haslam

Uh oh. Looks like a bit more evidence that Mac's are not safe from malware has emerged again.

Fri, 17 May 2013

Apple's Cook defends tax practices and reveals details of 'made in USA' Mac

Karen Haslam

Tim Cook is on the offensive prior to Senate meeting, defends Apple's tax practices and reveals details about Apple's plans to build a Mac on US soil

Thu, 16 May 2013

Apple and the file system: Skating to where the puck might go

Marco Tabini

Since the introduction of the Mac, Apple has waged a steadily escalating war against the file system. While the ability to organize files hierarchically has been a mainstay of operating systems for as long as there have been operating systems, the fine folks from Cupertino have constantly pushed away from that approach with each iteration of Apple's products, starting with the introduction of Packages and culminating, arguably, with iOS's complete lack of a user-facing interface for manipulating the file system.

Thu, 16 May 2013

Apple and Lenovo grow, but European PC market suffers

Mikael Ricknäs

PC shipments in Western Europe declined by 20.5 percent during the first quarter: The only vendors to see shipments grow were Lenovo and Apple, which returned to the top five.

Wed, 15 May 2013

Apple seeks Liquidmetal expert, reignites iPhone, MacBook Liquidmetal speculation

Karen Haslam

Along with a job listing for a bug tester for iWork, Apple is advertising for a mechanical engineer with experience in dealing with Liquidmetal, fuelling speculation that Apple may ramping up its use of the alloy for use in the iPhone, iPad or MacBook.

Wed, 15 May 2013

Blurring objects you want to hide in iMovie '11

Christopher Breen

Reader Fred Hendricks wishes to be respectful of others' privacy but isn't quite sure how to go about it. He writes:

Wed, 15 May 2013

Five overlooked OS X system tweaks

Kirk McElhearn

If you like to find new ways to tweak OS X, you sometimes need to look in unexpected places. For example, the Accessibility pane of System Preferences, which houses a number of features to help users who have limited seeing, hearing, and mobility, contains some nifty features that all users should know about. Here are five system tweaks that you might want to try on your Mac.

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