gOS 3 Linux gets Gadgets like Apple Mac OS X

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gOS, the Linux OS known for its debut in the $199 Wal-Mart gPC and NetBooks, today announced the details of the newest version of its Linux operating system for consumers, called gOS 3 Gadgets.
gOS 3 Gadgets instantly launches Google Gadgets for Linux on startup, giving users access to more than 100,000 iGoogle and Google Gadgets that are small, graphically rich applications that can be added to the desktop in seconds over the Internet. gOS 3 Gadgets will also preload WINE, LXDE, and other Google software for Linux to improve the user experience. Read more

Posted on Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Latest Apple OS X DNS Security Update leaves Users still at Risk

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Apple rolled out Security Update 2008-005 this week that contained an important security update for the DNS service.

Now security experts say that Apple did not fix the issue in its entirerty leaving OS X users at risk.
Apparently port randomization is not built-in to help prevent cache poisoning attacks. Read more

Posted on Sat, 2 Aug 2008 02:42:28 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

OS X Security Update 2008-005 fixes DNS Flaw

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Apple finally fixed the DNS vulnerability issue with a new security update.

Security Update 2008-005 fixes BIND which was susceptible to DNS cache poisoning and may have returned forged information.
The new OS X security update also touches the Open Scripting Architecture, CarbonCore, CoreGraphics, Data Detectors Engine, Disk Utility, OpenLDAP, OpenSSL, PHP, QuickLook, and rsync. Read more

Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2008 05:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Posit Brain Fitness Program Available for Mac OS X

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Posit Science has announced that Mac users can now get its Brain fitness Program Classic for Mac OS X. The program offers users exercises that are designed to provide faster thinking, sharper focus, and better memory.

The application was designed by a team of 50 neuroscientists from UCSF, Yale, Stanford, MIT, and UC Davis. The application retails for $395 for a single user and will run on PowerPC 10.3.9x- 10.4.x and Intel Macs 10.4.x – 10.5.x. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Mac OS X 10.5.4 Update released

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Apple released the new Mac OS X 10.5.4 update just about 1 month after the last OS X update 10.5.3.

The Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:39:09 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New OS X Snow Leopard Features unearthed

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Apple previewed the next major update for OS X called Snow Leopoard at the WWDC 08. Apple said that the Snow Leopard release will enhance the performance of OS X, and improve quality and not focus on new features.

Of course there are new features to expect. Apple Insider has just published a report that describes 5 features that have not been disclosed yet. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:37:47 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

OS X Snow Leopard Preview

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Apple previewed Mac OS X Snow Leopard at the WWDC 08.

Rather than focusing primarily on new features, Snow Leopard will enhance the performance of OS X, and improve quality.
Snow Leopard is optimized for multi-core processors, taps into the computing power of graphic processing units (GPUs), enables larger amounts of RAM and features a new media platform with QuickTime X. Read more

Posted on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:26:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Snow Leopard is OS X 10.6 - WWDC 08

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The rumored animal name for the next update of OS X was correct. Apple calls OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Apple is introducing Snow Leopard to developers this afternoon at the WWDC 08. Read more

Posted on Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:37:11 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mac OS X 10.6 is Snow Leopard?

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Yesterday we reported about a rumor that Apple would unveil a developer release of Mac OS X 10.6 at the WWDC 08 next week.

Ars Technica claims now that Apple calls Mac OS X 10.6 internally Snow Leopard. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2008 01:36:18 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple Mac OS X 10.6 to be unveiled at WWDC 08?

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A new rumor sprung up that Apple would give developers at the WWDC 08 next week a first build of the Mac OS X 10.6.

TUAW expects an official release of OS X 10.6 in January of 2009. OS X 10.6 would focus apparently on stability and security and not add new exciting features. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Jun 2008 23:37:52 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mac OS X 10.5.4 around the Corner?

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Apple just released the Mac OS X 10.5.3 update a week ago, but seem to prepare already OS X 10.5.4 for a developer release.

AppleInsider reports that developers could already receive a pre-release as early as end of this week according to people familiar with the matter. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Jun 2008 23:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mac OS X 10.5.3 Update

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Apple released a new OS X update today. Mac OS X 10.5.3 Update is recommended for Mac OS X 10.5, 10.5.1, and 10.5.2 Leopard.

The new OS X update includes general operating system improvements that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Apple computer. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 May 2008 15:31:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Psystar publishes Video showing Open Computer running Apple OS X

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Psystar is still trying to convince us that despite heavy criticism that their Mac OS X clone dubbed Open Computer is for real. They have now turned to the video medium to spread the word about $399.99 Mac hardware.

The video published on their site (apparently made with an Open Computer) shows the Open Computer running Windows XP, Ubuntu, and Mac OS X. Read more

Posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mac OS X 10.5.2 Combo Update

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Apple released a new update to Apple Mac OS X Leopard.

The Mac OS X 10.5.2 Combo Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:30:40 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Mac OS X 10.5.2 Leopard Update will be huge

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Apple Insider reports that the first test builds of the software update for developers, including a 354MB bare-bones delta build and a 362MB combo updater, both of which were labeled Mac OS X 10.5.2 build 9C7 have started to circulate at Apple.

The list of fixes and Leopard code corrections in the 10.5.2 release is supposedly 76 items long. This is actually good news as we are experiencing some performance loss compared to the situation before the Leopard update on a MacBook. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus denies 10 inch Asus Eee 8G and OS X runs on Asus Eee

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On Tuesday we reported about a German Asus representative talking about the Asus Eee PC 8G would come with a 10 inch display. Now an Asus representative has declined that fact to the EeeUser site.

Update:
Asus Eee 8G ships

I would say there is still a 50/50 chance the initial statement is true. Read more

Posted on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Alphacool NexXxos X2 Bold Highflow Water Block Review

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Overclock3D published a review of the Alphacool NexXxos X2 Bold Highflow Water Block.

Quote from the review: "After a considerable hiatus the German based water-cooling company is back with a revamped product line. Read more

Posted on Sun, 4 Nov 2007 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple OS X Leopard compared to Windows Vista

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Apple shipped the OS X update Leopard last week. The upgrade of the Macbook in our office was extremely simple and the new features and UI improvements are worth the money for Leopard.

Engadget published a feature by feature comparison of Apple's Leopard versus Microsoft Windows Vista. Leopard scored a bit better in that comparison.
Read more

Posted on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mac OS X Leopard only $109 on Amazon.com

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Now that Apple has begun offering Mac OS X Leopard in their Apple Store for pre-order, Amazon.com had to do something to keep sells up on the long awaited Mac OS X update. Amazon.com now offers Leopard for $20 (16% savings) less than Apple.

You can buy the single license Leopard for $109 on Amazon.com with free shipping of course. Read more

Posted on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:26:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple OS X 10.5 Leopard Video Guide

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Today Apple published a video guide highlighting the new features and improvements in the OS X 10.5 Leopard update.

Apple is really doing a great job with their product education videos. The ones for iPhone are also great. Watching the video is a great way to carve some minutes from your long Friday afternoon at work. Read more

Posted on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:17:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mac OS X Leopard to ship October 26th?

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AppleInsider reports that Apple is preparing for a big event during the last week of October.

Most likely Apple will finally launch the delayed OS X Leopard. Rumor has it that the shipping date of Leopard would be October 26th.

Amazon.com is taking pre-orders for OS X for $129 since June. Read more

Posted on Fri, 5 Oct 2007 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr