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Google Chrome for OS X goes 64-bit

If you were hankering for a 64-bit version of Google Chrome for OS X, it’s finally arrived. Safari has been 64-bit since OS X 10.6 (August 2009) and Firefox has been 64-bit since version 4 (2011). Incidentally, a 64-bit web browser is required to run Oracle Java on OS X. Per Google’s Chrome Releases Blog, the Chrome […]

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Some users continue to report Wi-Fi-related issues after OS X 10.10.1 update

From my own end, the OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite update worked and I haven’t had any issues to kvetch about. This doesn’t seem to be the same case for everyone. Per 9to5Mac, Computerworld and complaints registered on the Apple Support Communities, yesterday’s dot-release of OS X 10.10.1 has seemingly failed to address the Wi-Fi problems […]

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Apple releases OS X 10.10.1 Yosemite update

‘Tis a day for updates. Per 9to5Mac, Apple has released OS X Yosemite 10.10.1 with bug fixes and performance improvements for Macs running the latest version of the desktop operating system. The update offers the following fixes and changes: – Improves Wi-Fi reliability. – Improves reliability when connecting to a Microsoft Exchange server. – Resolves […]

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Microsoft begins overhauling Skype, launches selected users to Skype for Web beta

A while back, it was reported that Microsoft has been significantly overhauling Skype. As of Friday, the company announced that it is starting to roll Skype out onto the Web. Per 9to5Mac, Skype for Web will allow users to chat, video call, and manage contacts from a web browser without having to download the Skype […]

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Microsoft releases Office 14.4.6 update

On Tuesday, Microsoft released its Microsoft Office 2011 14.4.6 update. The update, a 114 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and features: – This update fixes critical issues. Microsoft Office 2011 14.4.6 requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later to install and run.