December 19th, 2011
by Edy
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Apple
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For about 10 years now, Apple has been trying to go with a theme when naming its products. For all its mobile devices and some of its computers, it uses the iDevice naming convention.
As for its computer operating systems, it likes to name them after jungle cats (as opposed to house cats). In its operating system world, the names are all about Cheetahs, Jaguars, Panthers and Leopards.
For its latest operating system though, the company brings in a new kind of cat – the lion. This what they call the latest avatar of the Mac – the Mac OSX Lion.
Microsoft is known for charging outrageous sums of money for its operating systems. Apple on the other hand charges an extremely reasonable $30 (okay, $29.99). Of course, you’ll get it preinstalled on any new Mac that you buy. If you wish to run it on an earlier Mac, is this an upgrade that’s worth the price?
The simple answer to that question would be – yes, it is. But you knew that already. Let’s get into why it is worth your time and money.
To begin with, Apple calls the Mac OSX Lion an operating system that’s completely set to change the computer paradigm for you. Read the rest of this entry →
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April 24th, 2011
by computertips
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Computer Parts, Computer Spot, Hard Drive
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Installing up to four internal hard disk drives in some sort of Mac Pro is surely an easy do-it-yourself job that almost anyone can feel comfortable tackling. Even a fairly easy project runs better using a little progress planning, though. You can make the set up go swiftly and smoothly by setting up your work area before hand. You’ll need one or more hard shots off the tee.
The drives should adapt to either satas specifications. SATA is an extremely common form of hard drive, so it need to be easy to discover and obtain one, often locally or online. A new screwdriver, if at all possible a Phillips #1, although from a pinch, a #2 will likely work. Your clean workshop. You will be working with quite a few small screws; don’t danger losing any advisors in any mish-mash of clutter.
Excellent lighting along with comfortable obtain make nearly every task visit more smoothly. If you happen to be like a lot of Mac Master owners, your Macintosh Pro might be under some sort of desk as well as table. The initial step is go the Apple Pro to some clean dining room table or desk within a well-lit region.
Discharge Static Energy
1. When the Mac Pro is working, shut the idea down in advance of proceeding.
2. Disconnect any kind of cables that happen to be connected to the Mac Pro, except the facility cord. The facility cord have to be connected, to aid you to discharge almost any static buildup from the power string and in its grounded electric outlet.
3. Discharge every static electricity that has built up on your system by touching the PCI extension slot protect plates. There are these sheet metal plates on the back from the Mac Pro, next to the DVI video clip connectors to the display. You will feel your slight static shock if you touch the actual metal include plates. That is normal; there’s for many who be concerned on your own or the actual Mac Expert.
4. Remove the facility cord from the Mac Pro.
to be continued…
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January 23rd, 2009
by Edy
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Computer Software, Operating System
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In 1984, Apple Computer introduced the Apple Macintosh personal computer. The first version was the Macintosh 128K model which came bundled with the Mac OS operating system then known as the “System Software”.
The Mac is often credited with popularizing the graphical user interface (GUI).
The Mac OS has been pre-installed on almost every Macintosh computer ever sold. The operating system is also sold separately from the computer just as with Microsoft Windows.
The original Mac OS was heavily based on the Lisa OS previously released by Apple for the Lisa computer in 1983. It also used concepts from other operating systems previewed by Apple executives.
In 1984, Apple partnered with Microsoft in an agreement that would have Microsoft creating versions of Word and Excel for the Mac OS. Read the rest of this entry →
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September 11th, 2008
by Edy
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Computer Software, Computer Spot, Featured
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iTunes is an amazingly cool free application for Mac and PC, which plays all your digital music and videos. It syncs content to your iPod, iPhone, Apple TV as well as Mac PC, or portables.
Moreover it’s an entertainment superstore that stays open 24/7 and guarantees entertainment round the clock.
iTunes brings your entire music and video collections together and they are just a mere click away from you, giving you an all-access pass to thousands of hours of digital entertainment.
You can Browse, Organize, Play and do loads of stuff from your Mac or PC. Read the rest of this entry →
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September 9th, 2008
by Edy
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Computer Spot, Featured, Technology
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The iPhone has indeed been sensational all the way. Some people like its looks, style and other stuffs but of course above all, it has certain incredible applications that make it even more popular.
While the interface is brilliantly designed, fast and has an overall functionality totally different from other Mobile Operating Systems, what has really impressed every one is the number of wonderful applications currently available on the relatively new operating system. Read the rest of this entry →
