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VMWare releases Fusion 4.0.1 update

On Wednesday, virtualization softare maker VMWare released version 4.0.1 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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Parallels 7 upgrade goes live, available via retail on September 6

Upgrading: It’s not always a bad thing. Per AppleInsider, Windows virtualization favorite Parallels Deskktop has reached version 7, the new version adding faster performance and new support for Mac OS X Lion, including Windows integration of apps in Launchpad and windows in Mission Control and the ability to run an instance of Lion within Lion […]

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Apple releases Boot Camp 3.3 update

Late Wednesday, Apple released Boot Camp Software Update 3.3, an update which offered revised Windows support for Macs running Boot Camp 3.x, included as part of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Apple only notes that update supplies “critical bug fixes and hardware support.” This update is targeted at users running Windows 7 in either […]

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Skype to purchase GroupMe, looks to add group texting, added conference call support to application

When in doubt, try to have your software become more functional. Per Macworld, Internet calling company Skype said Sunday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GroupMe, a startup that offers a free group text messaging and conference call service on mobile phones. Skype did not disclose how much it is paying […]

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Final Cut Pro X customer receives refund from Apple, others pressing for their own

You can’t win ’em all. Facing backlash from customers who are unhappy with the revamped Final Cut Pro X, Apple has issued at least some refunds for the US$299 Mac App Store purchase. Per AppleInsider, carious claims of refunds have surfaced and at least one person who asked a refund from Apple had their request […]