Macworld Expo 2011: SuperSync sticks with what it knows
SuperSync had a nice booth at last week's Macworld Expo 2011 conference. In addition to a demo of the software on our livestream, we also chatted with the developer about how SuperSync (which allows you to share and view multiple iTunes libraries acr...
Window Cleaner Hides Inactive Apps To Prevent Desktop Clutter
The desktop isn’t iOS. On our Macs, we tend to open lots of apps and create new windows every minute, and we rarely remember to close them once we’re done with them. Unless you’re a serious window management geek who has installed scripts and utilities to keep your Mac’s screen elegant and neatly organized, free...
Mac OS X 10.6.6. introduces subtle changes to Boot Camp
MacNN cites two tips they received noting changes made to Boot Camp in Mac OS X 10.6.6. The first suggests that Apple has dropped support for Windows XP. When setting up a Windows partition, Boot Camp requests an "...authentic installation disc of Wind...
Wunderlist Review: Untethered Task Management Freedom
I attribute Dropbox to a few successful college projects because of how easy it is to collaborate by sharing files. Everyone understood the concept that they can drop a file into a shared folder, and everyone could see it. However, when we get to delegating tasks or making sure everyone is on the same page,...
Intel on the Windows/ARM port: it could be a good thing for us
On Friday, while I was at the Intel booth checking out some QuickSync and Intel Insider demos, Intel Executive Vice President Dadi Perlmutter dropped in for a moment. I got the chance to ask him some direct questions about...
Preview: Parallels Desktop for Mac vs. VMware Fusion
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December 2010 Patch Tuesday will come with most bulletins ever
According to the Microsoft Security Response Center, Microsoft will issue 17 Security Bulletins addressing 40 vulnerabilities on Tuesday, December 14. It will also host a webcast to address customer questions the following day.
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Field of Glory, Civ 5 out for OS X
Here's two good strategy game releases for Mac OS X this week (in case you want to spend a little time away from the family after the turkey's carved and eaten). First up, Freeverse has released a game called Field of Glory -- it's a turn-based hex st...
How to pack a Microsoft store opening
Dave Matthews and 2,000 free Miley Cyrus concert tickets will do the trick The air was scented with "bamboo sage." The walls were lined with 100 monitors. The cheering staff was clad in primary colors, ready to break out in dance at a moment's notice. But it was not the tables full of Dells and...
Mac has Blu-ray envy in Microsoft ad
Are Macs envious of Windows 7's ability to play Blu-ray discs? Microsoft seems to think so, as seen in this stop-motion web video highlighting a Windows 7 laptop computer and a jealous MacBook. The MacBook is blown away by the PC's ability to play a B...
Microsoft releases service pack blocker for Windows 7 SP1
Microsoft has updated the Windows Service Pack Blocker Tool Kit to include Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. As has been the case with previous service packs, soon after SP1 hits the RTM milestone,...
