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Matt Neuburg No comments

KeyCue’s Keyboard Shortcut Cheat Sheet Goes Global

With version 4.4, the keyboard shortcut utility KeyCue now lists many global keyboard shortcuts.

Glenn Fleishman No comments

AirPort Firmware May Resolve Time Capsule Disk Problems

The latest version of Leopard combined with a firmware update for AirPort base stations may fix a problem with Time Machine that led to corrupted backup disk images on Time Capsule drives.

Adam Engst No comments

Mac mini Receives Multiple Performance Boosts

Apple has updated the Mac mini with solid performance enhancements including a faster processor, a larger hard drive option, updated graphics processor, the capability to drive two monitors, and greater memory expansion options.

Doug McLean No comments

Apple Refreshes iMac Line

Apple has updated the consumer iMac line with new 20- and 24-inch models sporting processor speed bumps, greater memory capacity, and updated graphics processors.

Tonya Engst No comments

Apple Adds Petite Aluminum Keyboard

Apple's new anodized aluminum USB keyboard is economical and sleek, but pay attention if you're buying an iMac and want a numeric keypad on your keyboard.

Adam Engst No comments

New Mac Pro Uses Intel ‘Nehalem’ Xeon Processors

Apple has overhauled the Mac Pro with numerous performance enhancements including a switch to Intel's "Nehalem" Xeon processors, a new system architecture, enhanced graphic capabilities, and more.

Adam Engst No comments

New MacBook Pro Gets Tiny Speed Bump

Apple quietly increased the MacBook Pro's processor speed options, bumping 2.53 GHz to 2.66 GHz, and 2.8 GHz to 2.93 GHz.

Doug McLean No comments

Apple Releases Beta of Safari 4

Apple's debut of a public beta of Safari 4 includes a slew of new features, interface changes, and low-level performance enhancements.

Jeff Carlson No comments

Get a Free, Non-Expiring Mac.com Address for iChat

You don't need to sign up for a MobileMe account to use iChat. Although not obvious, you can create a free, non-expiring mac.com address to use iChat.

Doug McLean No comments

Liquid Submersion Indicators Reveal Accidental Dips

Drop your iPod in the bathtub or spill coffee on your MacBook? Hoping to convince Apple otherwise and cash in on your warranty? Think again - Apple's liquid submersion indicators are stool pigeons for the 21st century!

Joe Kissell No comments

Apple Adds iDisk Sharing Feature to MobileMe

Better late than never, Apple finally comes through with an easy way to share individual files on your MobileMe iDisk with other people.

Adam Engst No comments

Finder Inconsistency Could Lead to Data Loss

A recently discovered inconsistency in how different aspects of Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard deal with opening files in the Trash, combined with an oversight by Time Machine, could result in data loss for unsuspecting users.

Adam Engst No comments

The Mac Turns 25: Best Mac Ever?

For Macworld's 25th anniversary issue, Adam was asked to write 100 words on what he thought was the best Mac of all time. He, along with John Gruber and John Siracusa, chose the SE/30. How could such an elderly Mac rank as the best Mac ever? Here's the answer.

Adam Engst No comments

Adam Prognosticates on Mac Software Future

For Macworld's 25th anniversary issue, Adam contributed an article looking at the near-term future of software on the Mac, focusing on three things: what's coming in Mac OS X, the possibility of a Mac App Store, and how Apple is embracing cloud computing. The nut? Don't expect big changes in the next year or two.

Adam Engst No comments

Macworld’s Six Worst Mac Products Ever

As part of Macworld's 25th anniversary issue, Adam wrote an article about what he feels are Apple's six worst Mac-related products of all time. It's pure opinion, so check out the reader comments about what was - and should have been - included.