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security Software

Apple releases Security Update 2010-003 for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6 operating systems

Following up on a slew of recent software updates, Apple released Security Update 2010-003 on Wednesday. The update, which varies in size between 6.2 and 208 megabytes depending on the version used and fixes assorted security holes described here. The update, as usual, can be located, snagged and installed Mac OS X’s Software Update feature. […]

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iPad News

Associated Press Developing Subscription Service for iPad

The Associated Press, one of the world’s largest news wire services, will be building an iPad app in a move that counters the primarily ad-only model for news on the Web. According to the Financial Times, AP’s iPad plans were unveiled along with the creation of a new business unit called AP Gateway, which will […]

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hard drive MacBook News

Apple Offers Extended Warranty Program for MacBook Hard Drives

If the hard drive on your older MacBook Pro was starting to go south, Apple may have something for you. Per CNET, Apple is now offering the MacBook Repair Extension Program for hard-drive issues on machines purchased roughly between May 2006 and December 2007. Customers experiencing hard-drive issues should take their machines to an Apple […]

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Macworld Expo Pictures

MWSF: Day One Gallery

Macworld Expo is underway and with we’ve sent ace photo hound Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley to go grab shots for us. Take a gander, let us know what you think and remember: you can probably outrun the giant anthropomorphic Microsoft Office icons: Yep, we’re in the right place. Even without Apple there, you’ve got […]

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Macworld Expo News

MWSF: Microsoft Announces Office for Mac 2011

With Macworld Expo underway, representatives from Microsoft announced Microsoft Office for Mac 2011, which should arrive in time for the 2010 holiday season. Per Macworld, the new version focuses on better compatibility across platforms, improved collaboration tools, and a more refined user interface. Also, as Microsoft announced last August, the suite will include Outlook for […]