Mac OS X

The operating system for Apple’s computers.
October 21st, 2010 / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software — No Comments

Apple Mac OS X Lion

Mac OS X LionBesides the launch of the new MacBook Air laptops, Apple today gave a preview of the company’s upcoming Mac OS X “Lion” operating system.

Inspired by iPad’s software, the eighth major release of OS for Mac computers includes the Mac App Store, support for full screen iPad-like apps, Launchpad, a new home for all of Mac apps, and and Mission Control, which “unifies Exposé, Dashboard, Spaces and full screen apps into an innovative new view of everything running on your Mac, and allows you to instantly navigate anywhere.”

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August 6th, 2009 / Apple Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software — No Comments

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Available for Pre-Order

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardSnow Leopard, a new version of Apple’s Mac OS X operating system, is available for pre-order at Amazon.com.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, which is expected to hit the market in September, makes Mac computers “faster, more reliable, and easier to use,” according to Apple.

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December 15th, 2008 / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software — No Comments

Mac OS X 10.5.6 Released

Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardApple released today Mac OS X 10.5.6, the sixth major update to Leopard 10.5 operating system.

The update includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of Mac-based computers, according to the support page.

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December 20th, 2007 / Apple Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software — No Comments

MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1 Fixes Keyboard Issue

MacBook Pro KeyboardApple has released MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1, which addresses a keyboard issue on MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system.

“Some MacBook and MacBook Pro systems may occasionally experience a temporary suspension of keyboard input which can last a minute or longer. The Mac OS X 10.5.1 update is required before installing the MacBook, MacBook Pro Software Update 1.1,” the company says.

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October 26th, 2007 / Apple Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software — No Comments

Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Officially Released

Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardApple has just released the Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which brings “more than 300″ new features and some changes over the previous 10.4 Tiger version.

Leopard, which is a 64-bit OS also compatible with 32-bit software, has a brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to access files from the Dock; a redesigned Finder for browsing and sharing files between multiple Macs; Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application; Spaces, used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them; a data backup software called Time Machine; and a variety of other new features and improvements.

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October 16th, 2007 / Apple Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software — No Comments

Apple Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Coming on October 26

Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardApple today announced that its Mac OS X version 10.5 Leopard operating system will go on sale Friday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Apple’s retail stores and authorized resellers.

“Leopard is packed with more than 300 new features and introduces a brand new desktop with Stacks, a new way to easily access files from the Dock; a redesigned Finder that lets users quickly browse and share files between multiple Macs; Quick Look, a new way to instantly see files without opening an application; Spaces, an intuitive new feature used to create groups of applications and instantly switch between them; and Time Machine, an effortless way to automatically back up everything on a Mac,” the press relese says.

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June 11th, 2007 / Apple Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software — 1 Comment

Apple Unveiled Near-Final Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

Apple Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardApple today unveiled the near-final version of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system at the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco.

This fully 64-bit OS introduces over 300 new features, according to Apple.

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April 28th, 2007 / Apple Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop Batteries / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software — No Comments

Battery Update 1.2 for MacBook and MacBook Pro Released

AppleApple has released Battery Update 1.2 for MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. The patch “updates battery firmware and improves battery functionality” and is released after the company discovered that some batteries used in its notebooks may have battery performance issues. However, if the affected batteries do not work properly after the installed Update, Apple will replace these batteries free of charge.

The factors causing the performance issues do not present a safety risk, so users may continue to use current batteries, according to Apple.

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April 13th, 2007 / Apple Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software — No Comments

Apple’s Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Launch Delayed to October

Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardApple will not be able to release its Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system at its Worldwide Developers Conference in early June as planned. Instead, Apple will ship new OS in October, the company officially announced today.

Cupertino based computer maker says the Mac OS X 10.5 launch is delayed, because it had to borrow experts from its operating system team in order to finish software for iPhone on time.

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February 21st, 2007 / Accessories & Peripherals / Apple Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software / Wireless & Laptops — No Comments

Apple Released Support for Novatel HSDPA, EVDO Cards

Novatel's HSDPA CardApple has added the software support for the Novatel’s WWAN products to its Mac OS X 10.4.8 based systems, such as MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. Owners of the Intel-powered Macs are now enabled to use Novatel HSDPA and EVDO wireless modems for Cingular, Sprint and Verizon networks with Apple’s official drivers.

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February 19th, 2007 / Apple Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software — No Comments

FinancialWire: Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Coming Next Month

Mac OS X 10.5 LeopardApple is set to release its Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system as early as the end of March, FinancialWire reports according to sources.

Apple has declined comment on when the forthcoming OS for Mac computers will be released, the report says.

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January 16th, 2007 / Apple Laptops & Tablet PCs / Laptop News / Mac OS X / Software / Wireless & Laptops — No Comments

Airport Extreme 802.11n Enabler Patch Coming Next Month

AppleIntel Core 2 Duo processor-based Apple Mac computers, including MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops, incorporate the next generation 802.11n wireless technologies. But, in order to enable it, the customers will have to install “Airport Extreme 802.11n Enabler 1.0” patch.

The 802.11n Mac patch will be available starting next month and will cost $4.99, Apple Insider reports.

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