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Hardware MacBook News

Apple pulls plug on white MacBook notebook, product reaches “End of Life” status

You had to like the white MacBook. If nothing else, it was plucky and it looked pretty good when you were working on one in a coffee shop. Unfortunately, Apple has reportedly notified resellers that the white polycarbonate MacBook is now officially classified as “End of Life” and has been discontinued. Per MacRumors, Apple has […]

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News Software

Microsoft Office 2008 updated to 12.3.2

Microsoft has posted an update to version 12.3.1 for Office 2008 for Mac. The update, a 285 megabyte

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iPod Nano News

Apple initiates first-gen iPod nano replacement program, cites occasional battery overheating concerns

Sometimes you just have to make amends. Per MacRumors, Apple has initiated a replacement program for the first-generation iPod nano due to issues with the device’s battery overheating. The Cupertino, Calif.-based iPod maker first acknowledged the issue in 2008, offering replacements to customers who experienced overheating. The defect prompted investigations from several international government agencies, […]

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Microsoft Office 2008 updated to 12.3.1, adds Word, Entourage changes

Microsoft has posted an update to version 12.3.1 for Office 2008 for Mac. The update, a 333 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: Improvements for Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac: Help works in all languages – This update resolves an issue that causes online Word Help not to display in some languages. Improvements […]

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News Rumor wireless

Amazon listing points to next-gen AirPort Express router in the works

Sometimes Amazon reveals a bit more than Apple would like it to. Per AppleInsider, Apple will soon begin shipping a new version of its AirPort Express portable 802.11n base station, capping a recent series of refreshes to the company’s line of WiFi routers ahead of this fall’s iCloud launch. Although Apple’s online store still reflects […]