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Security Update for Microsoft Mac Office 2004 and 200810 March 2010, 7:39 pm
Microsoft published seucirty update for the Mac Edtion of Office 2OO4 and 2008. It fixes a potential security breach affecting Excel. Direct link to the resources:Update Office 2008 (222 MB).Updater Office 2004 (9,7 MB) ...
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NVIDIA: The Nightmare Period Continues...10 March 2010, 5:00 am
It really seems that NVIDIA is experiencing the darkest period of its history. After numerous issues and problems, the latest one being the delay for the production and the availability of Fermi-based graphic cards, a new story will again darken even further the image of the company.The last version of drives released last week for Windows (196.75) features a major bug: it slows down or even stops fans cooling down the graphic card, even though in full woking load. As a consequence 3D rendering ...
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Cisco Announces New Ultra Fast Routing System10 March 2010, 5:00 am
Cisco unveiled yesterday new routing systems able to revolutionize the worldwide network edge: the CRS-3 Carrier Routing System. According to the company, the new system is designed to serve as the foundation for the next generation internet, and should support for the next decade and beyond the fast growing demand linked to online video streaming/download, mobile devices and new online services.
Figures are simply impressive, and its price 90,000 USD per unit might not be a limiting factor for ...
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Blu-ray Drives Never Been Cheaper9 March 2010, 11:10 pm
Digitimes announced that the price of Blu-ray drives dramatically dropped over the past weeks, reaching a price range of 70 to 80 USD. It remains more expensive than the DVD burner drive; however it could help computer companies to integrate such optical drive more often in their models, of course for Apple one would need a slot-in unit for all hardware models but the Mac Pro. This will take time as the website considers that the current price of BD movies is too high to efficiently compete with...
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Games on Mac: A True Comeback?9 March 2010, 8:22 am
The Mac community of gamers is getting excited as Valve, the famous game editor on Windows (for Half-life and counter-strike for examples) started a "teasing" campaign as the company will release games on Mac OS X in a near future. It seems quite clear now that Valve will be porting "Portal" on Mac OS X. however, do not rush as the expected release date should be at the end of the year.
For Mac gamer, as well as Mac users, this is good news, and might indicate that beside the market for iPhone g...
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Intel: people do not really need powerful graphics chips9 March 2010, 5:00 am
Hardly a week goes by without us criticizing the bad performances of the graphics chips of Intel that the foundery has now the bad idea to directly install next to the processor, removing any chance to be able to doing without it. In an interview, an senior executive of Intel justified the poor performance of these chips by declaring that the customers do not need powerful graphics chips. For him, people who play 3D games requiring a lot of power are a small minority.He even declared, an ob...
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A SSD To Optimize HD-based RAID Volume9 March 2010, 5:00 am
If SSDs are clearly offering higher performance levels than disc-based HD, it is also clear than they remain too expensive for being true competitors when it comes to save large amount of data. LSI just introduced a new solution aiming to get the best from both storage technologies with new software coming bundled with their MegaRAID card. They use a SSD connected to the RAID card in addition to the standard HDs. The SSD works as a large cache to speed up reading and writing modes, but...
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Macs To Be More Expensive In Europe And In The Rest Of The World BESIDE USA!?8 March 2010, 11:08 pm
This is a rather hot topic, as many EU customers are already complaining about the higher price of Mac on this side of the Atlantic, when compared to USA; especially considering that we are closer to the assembling lines located in China... The way our Mac get more expensive might not only be associated with the weird way Apple is calculating the USD/EURO rate, but also the distribution channel:
Apple sells hardware to its Apple Europe subsidiary in USD.
Apple Europe resells in EURO (or P...
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Local APR Getting More And More Upset Against Apple And Its Policies8 March 2010, 11:03 pm
Over the last past years, we have already been reporting about the tension between Apple and its APR (Apple Premium Resellers). They have been supporting Apple during the crisis ranging from mid-90 to 2002, and they did not really benefit from the "re-birth" of Apple. Cupertino has been reducing margins of APR years after years, making also distribution channel more complicated and defining rules and policies for presenting products in shops, etc. The success of the online Apple Store has been t...
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A Trojan horse in a battery charger8 March 2010, 5:00 pm
A Trojan horse (Windows) was detected in the software accompanying a USB Energizer DUO charger of batteries. It opens a port on the affected PC that makes it possible to be able to reach it easily from outside. Even though it is impossible not to throw the stone at the company that did not make any elementary checks before offering its software, there are others, and Apple springs to mind, who already know about this kind of mishap. In 2006 a small series of iPod had been put on the market ...
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PC-EFI v10.6 Released4 February 2010, 11:49 pm
The widely used PC-EFI boot-loader has been updated today to version 10.6 by netkas himself. In case anybody needs a reminder, PC-EFI is a boot-loader which allows vanilla Mac OS X kernel to be run on not Apple hardware. This update adds support for desktop Radeon 4300/4500/4600 graphics cards via the GraphicsEnabler feature. It also [...]...
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Apple iPad – what it is and what it ain’t28 January 2010, 12:56 am
After years of anticipation, the Apple tablet device has finally been unveiled as the iPad.
Essentially, it’s an iPod Touch on steroids – here’s some key facts:
9.7-inch LED-backlit multi-touch display with IPS technology (high quality LCD panel)
1024×768 resolution (compared to 480×320 on the iPhone/iPod Touch)
9.56×7.47 inches, and just 0.5 of an inch thin (242.8×189.7mm, and 13.4mm [...]...
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BumpTop 3D desktop app now available for Mac OS X22 January 2010, 10:32 am
They say a messy desk is a sign of productivity… and in the computer world, your desktop is your messy virtual equivalent. If, like me, you use your desktop to frequently store “temporary” (as in 6 months+!) files, text notes, images, etc. then you may appreciate the release of BumpTop for Mac.
BumpTop is a 3D [...]...
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[Updated] Let’s help the Chameleon21 January 2010, 10:28 pm
Ever want to take control of all those features in the latest release of Chameleon? A big thanks goes out to rekursor and all the others involved in the Chameleon helper application. Starting out with a simple prefpane for selecting the boot partition and evolving into something so much more.
Current features:
-Select boot partition
-”Freeze partitions”
The next [...]...
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Happy 5th Birthday, Mac mini11 January 2010, 10:15 pm
Bust out the party poppers and balloons, today is cause for celebration: it’s the youngest of the Mac family’s birthday today; the Mac mini.
Announced five years ago today, the Mac mini was the last entirely new computer product line that Apple introduced, making its debut at Macworld Expo San Francisco on January 11th, 2005.
“Starting at [...]...
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Chameleon RC4 is out!11 December 2009, 9:25 pm
In addition to the many patches a fixes included in this new version, a few new features for the bootloader made this cut.
We’re back again with this new RC4 version. Since the last RC3 release, we received many patches and fixes, and also backported some important features like ATI graphics device injection, EFI64 tables and [...]...
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iClassic Brings Click Wheel to iPhone OS *UPDATED*2 December 2009, 8:37 pm
I know that this has been a hope of mine for a long time – Bring back the iPod Classic click wheel for the iPhone and iPod Touch devices. No, I’m not talking about a physical click wheel, but rather an application that utilizes the touch screen on the device to simulate the click wheel, [...]...
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10.6.2 Brings Bad News for Hackintosh Netbooks19 November 2009, 2:46 am
With the release of the second update to Mac OS X Snow Leopard last Monday, many problems have arisen for netbook users. The bad news began when it was reported that beta builds of 10.6.2 had no support for the Atom Processor; a commonly used processor in netbooks. The problem originates in a revision to [...]...
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Mac OS 7 on your Snow Leopard machine?28 October 2009, 12:46 am
If, like me, you are a bit of an old school Mac head, or possibly you have an actual genuine need to launch your old Mac OS “Classic” applications, check out the oddly named “SheepShaver”.
Far from doing what it says on the tin, SheepShaver is a PowerPC emulator that lets you run Mac OS 7, [...]...
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Intel with a Hackintosh?25 September 2009, 12:56 am
Along with Intel’s impressive demo of the Light Peak optical device interconnect it seems as though Intel has unveiled some previously unknown part of their company. The guys over at Engadget noticed that the rig Intel was using for the demo was running MAC OS X. Check out the video at Engadget and see for yourself!
Updated: Well [...]...
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On The Job: Time Tracking and Invoicing Made Easy10 March 2010, 7:13 am
Dear freelancer, listen up – this is important: You need to track your time and expenses. Nowhere is the axiom “time is money” more obviously true than in the life of a freelancer. If you don’t pay enough attention, you will find money dribbling away – in unbilled hours you spend on projects, [...]...
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8 Mac Apps to Embrace Minimalism9 March 2010, 8:36 am
We posted earlier this year about how to clean up your Mac, but today I thought it would be interesting to share a selection of applications that can really simplify your Mac experience. While being “minimal” isn’t everything – and nor is it for everyone – it’s a fun exercise to try from time to [...]...
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Delicious Library: Catalog Your Media in Style8 March 2010, 1:00 pm
Have you recently bought a book, DVD or a CD you already own, but had forgotten about? No? But you do know every single book, DVD, game, CD, gadget or toy you own?
If you just screwed up you forehead trying hard to think of everything, maybe Delicious Library is something for you. It will help [...]...
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MacTastik Weekly #576 March 2010, 10:41 am
Embedding this MacTastik strip elsewhere? Please provide a link back to this post and to NCWinters.com...
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How To Find Your Files Faster with Tags5 March 2010, 1:00 pm
As more online web apps such as Flickr, Delicious, and Gmail adopt the filing system of tags over a folder structure, tagging is growing more and more popular as a way to keep hoards of digital files organized.
Tags, from Gravity Applications makes tagging files universally across your Mac a breeze. This review will look [...]...
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6 Places to Find Superb, High Quality Mac Icons4 March 2010, 3:35 pm
Although the icons that ship with OS X are wonderfully designed, there’s no harm in a change from time-to-time. It might be a complete rework of your system icons, or just a case of replacing one or two for specific applications.
Today I’ll be showcasing 6 places where you can find the perfect icon. We’re focusing [...]...
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How To Power Up Your Email Search With Rocketbox3 March 2010, 3:59 pm
I’m just getting to the end of my sixteenth year of using email. In this time, I’ve used around twenty different email addresses and have usually operated several accounts at once. Email accumulates incredibly quickly and I, as I’m sure many of you to, have many thousands of email messages on my MacBook.
For years [...]...
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MacHeist nanoBundle: 7 Apps for $203 March 2010, 12:09 pm
MacHeist, known for their regular “bundle” sales of OS X software, have announced a new nanoBundle. This offer consists of 7 applications, usually priced at over $260, for $19.95. Here’s what to expect from this year’s bundle:MacJournal ($39.95) – A good choice for any amount of writing, whether that’s just a quick note, an in-depth [...]...
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LicenseKeeper: Keep Your Serials Safe2 March 2010, 7:28 am
It usually doesn’t happen very often that one has to reinstall OS X from scratch, but when you do, have you ever wondered where in the world you put those licenses for your digitally purchased software?
With LicenseKeeper, an application that is specially designed to help you in these cases, storing and retrieving license information becomes [...]...
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Best of AppStorm in February1 March 2010, 5:30 pm
We’ve collected the top five reviews, roundups and how-to articles from across the AppStorm network in February. Whether you’re interested in Mac, iPhone, or Web apps, there’s bound to be something you didn’t spot over the course of the month.
Now would be a good time to explore a part of the AppStorm Network you’ve never [...]...
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How to Upgrade Your Apple TV Hard Drive Using ATVCloner6 March 2010, 8:49 pm
Instructions on how to upgrade your Apple TV Hard Drive using ATVCloner for Mac....
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How to Create Your Own Podcast and Submit It to iTunes1 March 2010, 9:50 pm
Instructions on how to create your own podcast and submit it to iTunes...
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How to Set a More Secure Alpha-Numeric iPhone Passcode19 February 2010, 5:30 pm
Instructions on how to set a more secure alpha-numeric passcode for your iPhone using iPhone Configuration Utility....
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How to Transfer Files From Your iPhone Using Bluetooth [iBlueNova]16 February 2010, 12:28 am
Instructions on how to install and use iBlueNova, an application which enables bluetooth file transfer on the iPhone....
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How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3GS Using PwnageTool [Mac]15 February 2010, 5:03 am
Instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 3GS using PwnageTool for Mac. Updated for the latest 3.1.3 firmware....
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How to Jailbreak Your iPhone 3G on OS 3.1.3 Using PwnageTool (Mac)15 February 2010, 4:52 am
Instructions on how to jailbreak your iPhone 3G on the new 3.1.3 firmware using PwnageTool for Mac...
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How to Unlock/Jailbreak Your iPhone 2G on OS 3.1.3 Using PwnageTool (Mac)15 February 2010, 3:17 am
Instructions on how to unlock and jailbreak your 2G iPhone on the new 3.1.3 firmware using PwnageTool for Mac...
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How to Backup and Restore Your Cydia Applications Using PkgBackup14 February 2010, 1:12 am
Instructions on how to backup and restore your list of Cydia applications using PkgBackup....
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How to Spoof Your Airport MAC Address in Snow Leopard13 February 2010, 4:41 am
Instructions on how to change or spoof your wireless adapter's MAC address in Snow Leopard....
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AppleTV Firmware Download Locations11 February 2010, 12:57 am
Where to find the direct links to the AppleTV Firmware Files for every released firmware version....
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Black Swan Brings Google Voice Back to the iPhone Without Jailbreaking10 March 2010, 8:36 pm
VoiceCentral Black Swan is a feature-rich 'weblication' that enables use of your Google Voice account on the iPhone without jailbreaking....
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Apple Adds New Touch Commands to the iPhone SDK10 March 2010, 7:57 pm
The latest iPhone SDK reveals that Apple has added two new touch commands to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch....
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Google Adds Biking Directions to Google Maps10 March 2010, 7:06 pm
Google has announced that they have added biking directions and extensive bike trail data to Google Maps for the U.S....
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Apple Files for 'New Music Tuesday' Trademark10 March 2010, 6:57 pm
Apple has filed a trademark application for the 'New Music Tuesday' phrase used for new music section of the iTunes Store....
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Slide To Play Releases GameFinder Update10 March 2010, 6:09 pm
GameFinder is designed to help iPhone and iPod touch owners find their new favorite games in a variety of ways....
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The Secret Origin of Windows10 March 2010, 5:59 pm
A first hand report by Tandy Trower, the product manager who ultimately shipped Windows 1.0....
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iDongle Performs a Tethered Boot for Jailbroken iPhones, iPods10 March 2010, 5:15 pm
iDongle is a prototype piece of hardware able to boot your jailbreaked device (a.k.a "tethered boot"), and optionally jailbreak and hacktivate it if not already done....
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2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Headed to iPhone10 March 2010, 4:41 pm
EA Mobile has announced that 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa will be released for iPhone and iPod touch next month....
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Download Manager and Torrent Client10 March 2010, 4:26 pm
Folx features a friendly, easy-to-use and very Mac-style interface, so all Mac users will find it convenient to use....
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Street Fighter IV is Now Available for iPhone10 March 2010, 4:23 pm
CAPCOM has released their much anticipated Street Fighter IV game for the iPhone and iPod touch...
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LeopardTricks.com for sale4 March 2010, 2:43 am
It’s with great regret that I announce the sale of this web site and domain. I just do not have time to work on it any more, especially now that we’ve just added a new addition to our family (which now makes two little tikes).
During it’s peak, LeopardTricks.com had over 25,000 subscribers, and very regular [...]...
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Sysprep for OS X18 February 2010, 3:11 am
as taken from Mactalk
I admit it, for the last fifteen years or so I’ve been almost exclusively Windows-centric. I’m sure there’s a Mac-specific term for this but I haven’t found it yet. So, I’ll use sysprep for now.
What do I mean? In Windows there’s a set of tools available that lets you build a reference [...]...
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Print directly from Finder5 February 2010, 2:48 am
Print a document from finder without opening it. Keep on working in a different Space....
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Hide the Dock20 January 2010, 1:07 am
from Klara:
Alt+Cmd+D hides the dock and pressing the same brings it back....
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Exposé Navigation Tricks for Snow Leopard9 December 2009, 11:11 pm
While clicking around in Exposé I noticed a couple useful features that might not be so obvious right away. Once in Exposé you can navigate through your applications and windows in a variety of ways.
Lets explore!
Firstly, get into Exposé (for all windows).
Pressing the “tab” key will switch between Exposé windows for only the selected applications. If you have the [...]...
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We’re networking!28 November 2009, 1:34 am
Hey all, just a quick post to let you know that we’re keeping up to date with technology and further networking leopardtricks.com to various social networking sites.
Firstly, we’re adding more and more video’s to the site (youtube). You can see them embedded right here on the site, or at www.youtube.com/somethingmac.
We’re in the process [...]...
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Gradient on mouse-over in Stacks.27 November 2009, 7:46 am
I tested this in Leopard (10.5.8) but it should work with Snow Leopard (10.6.x). Please comment telling me if it does work in 10.6.x.
In Terminal, type the following
defaults write com.apple.dock mouse-over-hilte-stack -boolean YES;killall Dock;killall Terminal
Terminal will close, and your Dock will flash. Open a stack, and you now have a gradient when you mouse over [...]...
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Change your dock to 2D26 November 2009, 5:38 am
Ever get sick of the boring glass “3D” dock?
Try this simple trick to change it to 2D:
open “terminal” and type:
defaults write com.apple.dock no-glass -boolean YES; killall Dock...
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Snow Leopard 10.6.2 released10 November 2009, 2:32 am
The 10.6.2 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes for:
- an issue that might cause your system to logout unexpectedly
- a graphics distortion in Safari Top Sites
- Spotlight search results not showing [...]...
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How to make your Mac say anything…9 November 2009, 5:12 am
How to make your Mac say anything you type, not on the terminal. Its really easy and funny!...