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Apple adds 256, 512 GB Flash drive options as build-to-order options for iMac

It’s pricey, but it’s a useful option. Per MacRumors, Apple has added new storage options to its iMac lineup, allowing users to choose either a 256 GB or 512 GB flash storage drive as part of the order customization process. The new options are available as US$300 and US$600 surcharges respectively to replace the 1 […]

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VMWare releases Fusion 5.0.3 update

Late Friday, virtualization softare maker VMWare released version 5.0.3 of its Fusion software for the Mac. Similar to other virtualization software packages, VMWare allows users to run alternate operating systems such as Windows and Linux distributions on Intel-based Macs at native speeds. Other features, such as Unity, allow users to run and minimize Windows applications […]

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Apple adds Fusion Drive as build-to-order option for 21.5-inch iMac

The cool thing you want is now available for the base model iMac. Per MacGeneration and AppleInsider, Apple is now offering the Fusion Drive as a build-to-order option when ordering the most affordable 2.7GHz 21.5-inch iMac model, a change in availability from October when the system was limited to high-end versions and the 27-inch iMac. […]

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Carbon Copy Cloner updated to 3.5.2

On Saturday, Carbon Copy Cloner, the shareware favorite for drive cloning operations by Mike Bombich, reached version 3.5.2. The new version, an 8.6 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes: – Added support for sending notifications to Mountain Lion’s Notification Center. Growl support will continue to be supported for Snow Leopard and Lion, but […]

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Some users complain of issues after MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Update 2.0, Apple pulls software from web site

Sometimes it pays to wait a few days before installing a fairly hefty firmware update… Per the Apple Core, a number of users have reported issues with the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Update 2.0, which was recently offered for 2012 models. Worse, late last week, Apple pulled the support page about the update as […]