Desktop Product Center

Review: iCal 3.0.3 calendar program

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:21:00 -0700

For the price, and for most users, there is no better calendar application and calendaring system for the Mac OS. It's a bit weak in the task-management department, but even business users may now find that iCal can manage everybody's calendars easily, effectively, and economically.

Companies join forces to promote Macs in Enterprise

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:14:00 -0700

Several companies have joined forces to help organizations integrate Macs into the Enterprise.

ExpressBox4 hooks up to 4 PCI Express cards

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:30:00 -0700

The ExpressBox4 is an external chassis that can accommodate up to 4 PCI Express cards.

AMD goes Hollywood with new graphics chips

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:30:00 -0700

AMD is targeting Hollywood with the new Radeon 4800 series graphics chips, which can render lifelike images in real time.

Support grows for universal power adapter

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:50:00 -0700

Westinghouse said on Friday it will use Green Plug's "universal power adapter" technology in its future LCD TVs.

ATI Radeon HD 3870 graphics card for Mac and PC debuts

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:54:00 -0700

ATI has introduced a new Radeon HD card for Mac gamers and professional users who use Mac Pros; the company claims it's faster than Nvidia's rival GeForce 8800 card.

Working with multiple Macs

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:59:00 -0700

Chances are good you’ve got more than one Mac running at home. In this Macworld video, Rob Griffiths offers some tips that make it easier to work with multiple Macs under one roof.

Computerworld: x86 turns 30

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:15:00 -0700

Essential Mac Maintenance: Rev up your routines

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:58:00 -0700

Mac OS X is relatively hassle-free—most people can get by without doing any routine maintenance at all. But you can greatly reduce your chances of problems, both big and small, by regularly performing a few simple tasks. I recommend performing some—such as backing up your data—diligently and often. Others require your attention only occasionally.

Asustek to launch iMac rival in September

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:27:00 -0700

Asustek plans to launch an iMac rival in September, the Eee Monitor.

Essential Mac Maintenance: Get set up

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:21:00 -0700

Setting your system up right can not only prevent problems but also make a difference if a problem arises in the future—be it a hard-drive meltdown, a natural disaster, or theft. In the opening installment of Essential Mac Maintenance, Dan Frakes shows how taking a few simple steps when your Mac is brand new is easiest, but it’s never too late to get organized.

Five Mac maintenance myths

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:12:00 -0700

You know you need to change the oil in your car every 3,000 miles, clean your house’s gutters every fall, and brush your teeth at least twice a day—but do you know what’s necessary to keep your Mac in good shape? For the most part, Macs run smoothly. But as with most machines, a little preventative maintenance goes a long way toward keeping things running smoothly.

Aluminum keyboard loses its luster

Mon, 26 May 2008 12:51:00 -0700

Jonathan Seff changes his mind on Apple’s aluminum iMac keyboard design, finding it a bit too hard to type on.

Reliving the clone wars

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:33:00 -0700

The emergence of a company selling an OS X-compatible PC has rekindled talk of the Mac clone era. Rik Myslewski looks back at a time when more than just Apple-made systems could run the Mac OS, and reminds us why we’re unlikely to see a repeat of that any time soon.