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How-To: Get Around MacBook/MacBook Pro Sleep Issues with Mac OS X 10.5.7

Mac OS X 10.5.7 has been out less than a week and, according to MacFixIt, a number of users have reported sleep issues with MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks upon installing the updated operating system software. Over on the Apple Discussion Board, reader “Roger G” reported the following: “The 10.5.7 upgrade (both with Combo and […]

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hard drive MacBook MacBook Pro

TechRestore Now Offering 500GB, 7200 RPM Overnight Drive Upgrade

Concord-based TechRestore announced on Tuesday that the company has begun offering the first 500 gigabyte, 7200 RPM overnight drive upgrade. The offer includes data transfer and free shipping wherein MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook users can have a new hard drive installed with cloned data and returned via free shipping. Clients also have the option […]

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Legal MacBook

Apple Now Involved in Class Action Suit Regarding MagSafe Power Adapters

A recently filed class action lawsuit has accused Apple Inc. of neglecting a flaw in its MagSafe power connector for MacBook notebooks that might not only cause a break but could trigger sparks, forcing customers to buy replacements and even creating a potential fire hazard. According to AppleInsider, the suit, which was submitted late last […]

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MacBook Rumor

Apple Posts Job Listing for 3G Engineer for Mac Hardware Group, May Bring Additional Functionality to MacBook Line

Over the past couple years, 3G has become a common buzzword within the technology industry. The iPhone 3G has it right there in the name, some PC laptops have the functionality built in and Mac notebooks have access to it via third-party add-ons. Computerworld has reported that Apple is now advertising a new “Communications QA […]

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Opinion

Apple and Microsoft Target Smart Shoppers in Marketing Campaigns

By Rachel Hoyer Who hasn’t seen the ubiquitous Microsoft “laptop hunters” and Apple’s “get a Mac” commercials? Each ad campaign attempts to convince the audience that savvy consumers purchase their brand. Microsoft uses documentary-style commercials where they offer “real” consumers (who are actually actors) a certain amount of money to purchase a new computer. Not […]