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Is it time for Apple’s patent war to end?

By Darrell Etherington Dec. 28, 2011, 7:03am PT 17 Comments

In its fight with Android hardware-makers, Apple almost seems to see itself as a noble hero fighting a nefarious villain bent on stealing its identity and reputation. But just or not, is the fight one that makes sense to Apple from a practical and business standpoint? Read More »

How to identify the exact model of your old Mac

By Geoffrey Goetz Jul. 19, 2011, 9:10am PT 3 Comments

When you’re getting ready for a major OS upgrade — say, from Snow Leopard to Lion — it helps to know the exact specs of the Mac that you have. Here’s a simple way to figure it out, plus a list of resources to get additional… Read More »

Buy, wait or skip: What’s your plan for OS X Lion?

By Darrell Etherington Jul. 1, 2011, 12:00pm PT 69 Comments

OS X Lion is set to arrive sometime this month, and new reports suggest that it could be here as soon as next Wednesday at 9 AM. Will you be buying when it does arrive, and if not, why are you unsure about upgrading? Read More »

Will Apple Grow WWDC in the Wake of Sell-Outs?

By Geoffrey Goetz Mar. 29, 2011, 9:24am PT 8 Comments

Why didn’t Apple’s event organizers see a 2011 WWDC sell-out coming and expand as necessary? When looking to expand an event such as WWDC, there are a number of factors that Apple has to consider before taking that step, and the risk outweighs the reward. Read More »

The Appeal (and Ethics) of Hackintoshing: Should Apple License the Mac OS?

By Charles Moore Oct. 1, 2009, 10:30am PT 103 Comments

Writing on Fast Company, Farhad Manjoo says that not long ago, he got his hands on “one of the slowest, ugliest, and least-user-friendly Macintosh laptops the world has ever seen” — and he loves it, since it sports a couple of features that others can’t… Read More »