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Mac OS X Lion, Snow Leopard, and more
At the WWDC keynote presentation, Apple shows how OS X Lion will seamlessly work with other devices, giving users access to everything wherever they go. It's coming in July, a quite affordable update at $29.99, if you're already on Snow Leopard. Are you ready? Keep an eye on this page for ongoing news coverage and tips, slideshows, and videos. In the meantime, find out more about what Apple has in store for its desktop OS.
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OS X news
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Apple adds site-by-site Java support to Safari for OS X 10.6 April 16, 2013 7:10 PM PDT
The latest version of Safari gives Snow Leopard users more control over what Java content is displayed. Read more
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OS X not accepting your screensaver password? Try this April 8, 2013 1:51 PM PDT
Manual changes to your account may prevent OS X from supplying valid log-in credentials at security prompts. Read more
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Q&A: MacFixIt Answers March 29, 2013 1:43 PM PDT
Readers ask about the feasibility of fixing a broken MacBook trackpad, and other Mac-related questions. Read more
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What to do when a Mac won't boot to Safe Mode March 11, 2013 4:54 PM PDT
If your system hangs when going into Safe Mode, or will not load into Safe Mode at all, there are a couple of things you can do to fix the situation. Read more
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Passware expands to grab Facebook and Google passwords February 20, 2013 1:29 PM PST
Password-scanning technology is gaining ground, but there are ways you can help secure your Mac against it. Read more
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Apple: Employee computers were targeted in hack attack February 19, 2013 10:33 AM PST
The company says hackers targeted some of its employees' machines as part of the same attacks against a number of companies. Read more
- Manage collapsed window errors in Lion or Mountain Lion
February 6, 2013 4:36 PM PST
If you find windows for a program collapsed in a heap, there are several approaches to help you sort through them. Read more
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OS X Lion videos
OS X Snow Leopard reviews from CNET editors
Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard The bottom line: Intel Mac users will like Snow Leopard's smartly designed interface enhancements, and its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the $29 upgrade fee. | ||
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard The bottom line: The grace of Leopard's interface enhancements makes productivity more pleasurable with a Mac, as more than 300 functional and fun features top off this update. | ||
OS X Snow Leopard downloads
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Manage your music and movie libraries on your PC, iPod or iPhone.
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HandBrake Rip data onto disk with this DVD-to-MPEG-4 ripper/converter.
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Disk Drill Recover and protect data on your Mac, monitor S.M.A.R.T. and back up failing disks.
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