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Parallels Desktop 5.0.9376 Released

Parallels Desktop, the popular virtualization application that allows users to run the Windows and Linux operating systems simultaneously alongside Mac OS X, reached version 5.0.9376 on Thursday. The new version, available here, sports the following major fix: – This version of Parallels Desktop fixes compatibility with new Mac Pros based on Intel Xeon Westmere processors. […]

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Apple announces updated Mac Pro line to arrive in August

It’s been a long time coming, but it could be awesome when it hits next month. Per AppleInsider, Apple’s update to Apple’s Mac Pro desktop was announced Tuesday, with the new tower sporting up to 12 processing cores with Intel Xeon processors, making it up to 50% faster than its predecessor. The hardware arrives in […]

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iMac retail shortages hint at new models on the horizon

A number of Apple retail stores have apparently run out of stock of both current 21.5″ and 27″ iMac models, ahead of an expected refresh to the desktop Mac hardware. Per AppleInsider, a reader sent word Sunday that the 21.5″ iMac, and quad-core 27″ model are both unavailable for the Reserve and Pick Up option […]

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Rumor: Apple to update iMac, Mac Pro desktops for fall, add USB 3.0, improved FireWire

Amidst the cacophony of the iPhone 4 press conference, French website Hardmac reported Friday that Apple aims to update its iMac and Mac Pro desktops in time for its back to school sales period. The report cited one of the site’s “better sources” in relaying the information. “On this occasion, Apple should inaugurate two great […]

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Intel demonstrates Light Peak port technology for HD video streams

PC Pro is reporting that Intel has been demoing a laptop running the company’s “Light Peak” connectivity standard initially offering transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps in both directions. The company previously demonstrated the technology using a prototype Mac Pro motherboard last year, but has now reduced the required hardware to fit inside a […]