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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Computers

Psystar Is Royally Screwed

7:55AM Chris Jacob | Yet another bad day for Psystar. After both Apple and the shady hackintosh company filed for summary judgments, the rulings are out, and Psystar is looking pretty screwed. More »
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Friday, November 6, 2009
Software

Surprise! Psystar’s Rebel EFI Software And Customer Service Shady

5:40AM Sean Fallon | Psystar’s Rebel EFI software promises that you can install OS X on any PC with a Core 2 Duo, Quad, i7 or Xeon Nehalem processor for $US50, but we are discovering that you will probably end up getting screwed royally. More »
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Software

OS X 10.6.2 Beta Addresses Hard Drive Killing Bug

11:31PM Chris Jacob | We know that Apple is aware of the data-annihilating Guest Account bug in Snow Leopard, and it looks like a fix is on the way. The latest 10.6.2 beta seeded to developers specifically addresses the issue, and throws in a few other tweaks for good measure. If you’re staring at that Guest Account on the login screen with fear and loathing, sit tight. Hopefully this will all be resolved soon. [9to5 Mac]
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Computers

Here’s One For The PC Fanboys…

9:55AM Nick Broughall | See? We’re not Apple fanboys. We show off all operating systems’ failings here at Gizmodo. It’s not our fault we see one type more than the other. Or that saying “Blue Screen of Death” is just so damned catchy… [Thanks Matt!]
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Software

Purported Mac OS X Snow Leopard Retail Packaging Pics Surface

12:00AM Jack Loftus | MacRumors has received what appears to be the final retail packaging for Apple’s Mac OS X Snow Leopard. The packaging looks to be the Portuguese version, and if real would imply that the OS has officially entered into mass production. More »
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
Software

The Real Cost Of Upgrading To Mac OS X Snow Leopard

2:00AM Sean Fallon | The good news is that upgrading to OS X Snow Leopard is going to be pretty cheap for people who wisely sprung cash for Leopard. But before you buy, you better check your situation and plan the right move, money-wise. More »
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Software

Sit A Spell, Please, And Drink Deep Of These Five Great Video Players

6:30AM Jack Loftus | Lifehacker takes on the best of the best in video players this Sunday. In the interest of continuing the “best” theme, the best part of all is there’s no middleman—This list is generated by glorious Readers Like You. [Lifehacker]
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Thursday, August 6, 2009
Software

OS X 10.5.8 Out Now

6:35AM John Herrman | Apple’s just pushed OS X 10.5.8—the last major update to ole’ lame duck Leopard before it gets replaced—and it’s chock-full of bugfixes and updates. Check the full changelog below. More »
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Computers

The State Of Hackintosh: Which Netbooks To Hack

4:00AM John Herrman | BoingBoing Gadgets’ netbook compatibility chart is a great resource for putting Mac OS on netbooks. But before taking the Hackintosh plunge, here are the major contenders’ strengths, pitfalls and quirks to consider, plus guides for when you (carefully) jump in. More »
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
Computers

Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart Updated

12:00AM Dan Nosowitz | Boing Boing Gadgets’ fantastic ease-of-netbook-Hackintoshing chart just got updated with three new models (all pretty promising) and a smattering of changes throughout. If you’re thinking about a Hackintoshed netbook, check it, and our guide, out. [Boing Boing Gadgets] More »
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