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Posted on July 20, 2011 at 9:00 am

Mac OSX Lion (10.7) Available via download only.

Well, it’s finally here: http://www.apple.com/macosx The World’s Most Advanced Operating System – Lion Mac OSX 10.7 Over 250 improvements on the already stable and more secure 10.6 Snow Leopard OSX. Lion has more of a mobile feel to it, making better use of multi-touch and gestures, allowing proper full screen views of Apple made programs. [...]

Posted on May 7, 2009 at 11:28 am

Snow Leopard: OSX 10.6 – Leopard replacement expected 2010

Apple are shifting the focus away from new features for the next version of OSX (10.6) ‘Snow Leopard’. It will be built more for performance and reduced footprint on the Apple it finds itself running on. When Apple shifted from the legacy systems of 0S8 and OS9 there was a clean break with a Rosetta [...]

Posted on April 20, 2009 at 4:05 pm

How would I make mac my default start up if I have windows?

Hi i have a mac with windows installed on it. Every time i start it it goes directly to windows unless i press the option button down at the first second. Is there any way i could make mac be my default. (like windows is now? Open the Mac part since I’m not sure how [...]

Posted on April 1, 2009 at 7:17 am

How do you install Mac OSx Leopard onto a PC?

I have a Sony VAIO VGN-FW200 laptop. It is brand new and has Windows Vista Home Premium. I would prefer the Mac OSx though. Is there a way that I can buy Leopard and replace Vista with it? If so, how? You can’t do it with a Vaio laptop. In fact, it won’t work on [...]

Posted on March 31, 2009 at 10:55 pm

How do you dual boot vista and mac osx on two separate hard drives?

two hard drives. vista on one. mac osx on the other. how do you set up dual boot? You need an Intel based Mac running Leopard. Once Leopard is installed, go to Applications->Utilities->Boot Camp Assistant. It has a guide you can read, or you can just follow the prompts. It’s very easy. You’ll just need [...]

Posted on March 31, 2009 at 10:55 pm

How do I get rid of Windows XP and install Mac OSX to replace it?

I want to get rid of Windows XP and install Mac OSX on my computer. I do not have a Mac. I have a Compaq. I am just not for sure if I can wipe everything clean and install OSX or if I just need to go out and get a Mac. you can’t…you can [...]

Posted on March 31, 2009 at 10:50 pm

How do I install Mac Osx on another Macbook?

My freind sold me his macbook with no install disc so I borrowed someone elses original install disc’s from there macbook. I erased the drive but when I restart to install mac osx with original disc’s it says this mac osx cannot be installed on this computer. Help me what do I do? Boot to [...]

Posted on March 29, 2009 at 5:55 pm

Where can I find a free download of mac osx operating systems?

I got an apple laptop at a yard sale last weekend. It has to have a password to get into the system, we don’t have it. I would just like to reload it with a free copy of mac osx to see if it even works. If it works ok I will purchase the operating [...]

Posted on March 27, 2009 at 7:00 pm

How many can install mac OSX leopard from the software that comes with a new mac?

If i buy a new macbook right now, it will come pre-installed with MAC osx leopard right? will i be able to use the osx leopard installation dvd on my other mac (imac)? No. If you want to install Leopard on more computers (up to 5), you need to purchase the Family pack. addthis_url = [...]

Posted on March 17, 2009 at 12:34 pm

Does a Macbook’s OSX have automatic driver detection and installation?

I am between buying a $850 dell and a $1099 macbook. One crucial piece of information I must have: does a macbook’s OSX operating system automatically detect and install all necessary drivers just like windows XP can? Yes, Macs have already support for some drivers, but some may be installed separately. Unlike XP that can [...]