Category Archives: Mac OS X

iOS 6.1 Exchange Bug

Apple has admitted there is a bug with Exchange in the last release of the iOS. Users have reported that the 6.1 update has been draining their batteries quickly and excessively connecting to Exchange servers. Looks like the cause of … Continue reading

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Apple Releases OS X Lion v10.7.5 Update

Yesterday, Apple released a new update to Lion. In an effort to not leave those who haven’t migrated to Mountain Lion behind, the OS X Lion v10.7.5 Update provides the new Gatekeeper security feature, improve Wi-Fi reliability for iMacs (models from late … Continue reading

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Special on-campus demonstration of Mac OS X Lion presented by Apple, Inc.

The world’s most advanced desktop operating system advances even further. Multi-Touch gestures make interacting with your Mac easier and more natural than ever. Full-screen apps help you focus on your content without any distractions. Mission Control gives you access to … Continue reading

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MacDefender in Apple’s sights (Mac Security Update 2011-003)

You might have seen Security Update 2011-003 in your Software Update. Don’t hesitate to download and install this update. This update helps quarantine that MacDefender malware that has been making news of late. According to the KB article HT4657KB article HT4657, the … Continue reading

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The Refining of Mac OS: Early Impressions of Snow Leopard

When Apple’s Snow Leopard website advertises “more reliable disk eject” as a one of the primary refinements in the next incarnation of its operating system, all but Apple diehards might initially wonder if moving from Mac OS 10.5 to 10.6 … Continue reading Continue reading

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Ejecting a CD or opening a CD tray on a Mac using a non-Mac keyboard

Ejecting a CD or opening a CD tray on a Mac using a keyboard without the “Eject” key or How to add a CD eject button to the Menu Bar I have had two people ask me about this in … Continue reading

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Fun and Free (or almost Free) Mac Software.

BackLight 2.0 The freeware BackLight 2.0 provides a menu extra that allows you to use screensavers as your desktop background. It can also change your screensaver and open the preferences. The developer recommends a Quartz Extreme-capable machine to use the … Continue reading

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