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Macs in the enterprise: The security conundrum

Macs in the enterprise: The security conundrumWhat's the big deal here now?You bring in, Linux to the mix, & resolve the ISSUES.Apr 2009, Conficker infects 700 PCs in U of Utah, Macs not affected. AP:"University health sciences spokesman Chris Nelson said the outbreak of the Conficker worm, which can slow...

Tags: Desktops, Cyberthreats, security, Apples OSX, OSX, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., virus, vulnerability

Discussion threads 2009-04-27

Longhorn to work with high-definition DVD

Longhorn to work with high-definition DVDWhat's the CATCH?3rd party programs can usually provide better, more universal support. Will it be compatible with Apple OS?, Unix, Linux? Will it lock you into only one OS/format/hardware base?Could you at least once do something RIGHT?(Hoping, but not holding my breath)Of course,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Consumer electronics, DVD, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Longhorn, Apples OSX

Discussion threads 2004-07-26

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Dell's answer to Apple's Mac mini - The Inspiron Zino HD

People Actually Buy These Things?Almost a $1000.00 for a cutsey, low powered designer computer? Do people actually buy these things? Maybe they should check out your Very Best Kit list.adrian please 959$ you dont put 959 for a low-end entry level machine you can have...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Mac Mini, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

A visit to Microsoft's first store

I missed an explanation as to why...I should shop there."Three rows of tables displayed hardware from Dell, HP, Sony and Lenovo."The big chains sell those already. Why would I go to a Windows store to buy Dells, HPs, Sonys and Lenovos, when there are several sources for those same computers...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., 64-bit, Microsoft Windows, computer, GPU, Microsoft Windows 7, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Psystar releases 'build your own Hackintosh' kit

there a few brain who will throw a fit big time Will nice i really wanna see what will happen on the legal side .but its a bit too late how many people already have the appz .... Well like many people ask for so long osx...

Tags: Sales strategy, Operating systems, Apple Inc., Psystar, Apple Mac OS X, EULA, EFI

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Windows 7 vs. Snow Leopard: Benchmark performance showdown

iTunes? Quicktime?Let's see--- his tests were largely based on running two Apple apps. And imagine this! The Apple apps did better on Apple hardware. What a surprise!Not.Come on, guys. That's not a benchmark. That's an ad.Of course it is an adwhat else did you expect from a fan boy?Seriously, iTunes...

Tags: Operating systems, Digital music, Apple Inc., Apple-hardware, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, performance

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Can ultrathin laptop David beat the netbook Goliath?

One Apple store customer said"Yeah, I could get something for $200 but if I'm on a business trip I can't use it for everything I need to do. I'm trying to run a business over 'ere, Edith."Wow, dueling anecdotes.Apple can not hold out much longer. Apple CAN charge a...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, iPhone sale, netbook, Apple Inc., desktop, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

Apple plugs 15 Java for Mac security holes

Flash, Java, libxml vulnerabilities highligh Apples systemic problemOnce again information about vulnerabilities have been readily available for anyone who wishes to exploit them.An attacker only needs to look up popular 3rd party products in Apples stack and compare versions against the latest from the vendor. Any version discrepancy reveals potential...

Tags: Operating systems, SECURITY, Patches, Windows variant, Java, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Inc., vulnerability, vulnerability information

Discussion threads 2009-09-03

Why you should care about Apple's Snow Leopard

How about security?Update: I have answered my own questions with the precious few details found here: http://www.apple.com/macosx/technology/Are there any security improvements in Snow Leopard? yes, a fewWill the NX/DEP finally be switched on in Safari and all other internet facing programs?Presumably it will be switched on for 64bit programs. All...

Tags: OSX, Apple Inc., Snow Leopard, security

Discussion threads 2009-08-17

Is this the Apple tablet?

I agreeThat thing looks pig ugly. If you zoom in and look around the screen it looks cheap and poorly built. I would be surprised if this was real but maybe this is Apples attempt to build to a price e.g. $5-600.Oh it's awful :(It's like a giant iPod. In...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Apple Tablet, Snow Leopard, tablet, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-08-17

Apple drops (another) Mac OS X security patch

The patch to fix the patch that fixed the patch that Jack builtI laugh and I laugh and I laugh at those who suggest that people have to patch Windows more frequently than OS X. Those same people will then turn around and cheer Apple for releasing patches "as soon...

Tags: Patches, Emperor, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Apple Inc., vulnerability, patch, OSX, security

Discussion threads 2009-08-12

Tablet devices suck, so why does Apple want to make one?

Tablet devices suck, so why does Apple want to make one?If portability was a key factorto the red hot success of "netbooks", then a tablet which can get rid of the keyboard and thus half the space when working with it makes a lot of sense.To succeed I belive it...

Tags: Tablets, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Keyboards, E-books, Current hybrid, tablet, netbook, Apple Inc., keyboard, e-book, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-08-04

Will Apple's rumored tablet be an 'iPod touch DX'? It's all about perception

Will Apple's rumored tablet be an 'iPod touch DX'? It's all about perceptionOversized iPod or downsized computer?If the "Apple tablet" is an oversized iPod running the iPhone OS it will fail.Other computer manufacturers are hard at work with their own multi-touch portable computing devices.The difference is that the latter will...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Digital media, Digital music, tablet, Apple Inc., rumored tablet, iPod touch DX, Apple iPod, Apple Tablet, Apple iPod Touch

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

Is it "Windows" or "Vista" that's dragging Microsoft down?

Is it "Windows" or "Vista" that's dragging Microsoft down?I think it is simply "Microsoft"ntI think it is the economy & VistaBusiness just are not buying new computers.Look at Dell's sales.Look at worldwide PC sales.Every (and, I am exaggerating) business is delaying the purchase of new computers.Now, on to Vista.Many (most?)...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., IS IT, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-07-24

Guy Kawasaki's Twitter account hijacked, pushes Windows and Mac malware

Guy Kawasaki's Twitter account hijacked, pushes Windows and Mac malwareMore details about severity of attack[i]On Windows machines, a user falling for the bait gets to a series of Web pages featuring pornographic content and, at the end, a prompt to update a video codec. That fake codec is...

Tags: Operating systems, Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Apple Mac OS X, malware, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Guy Kawasaki, attack, user interaction, disk image, Twitter

Discussion threads 2009-06-24

Apple vs. Microsoft: Yet another upgrade pricing fiasco

Apple vs. Microsoft: Yet another upgrade pricing fiascoPlus OS X is complete OS for one price.Not only is the price for the various Win 7 crippleware still outrageous compared to OS X, but with OS X you get the entire OS for that much lower price. It's a double-strike against...

Tags: Pricing, Operating systems, Vista-to-7, Win 7, pricing fiasco, service pack, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Corp., pricing strategy, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-09

Apple feels economic pinch, drops prices

Apple feels economic pinch, drops pricesApples to Apples17" laptop with poor battery life, low resolution screen and a slow CPU is not in the same class as the 17" Apple. Those PC laptops that are in the same class cost about the same....$2,500thats still rather expensive for a 17"...

Tags: Notebooks, Engineering, Desktops, Apple Inc., laptop computer, economic pinch

Discussion threads 2009-06-08

Is Apple going to get some security help from OLPC?

Is Apple going to get some security help from OLPC?Security is not a function of popularity.Have a seat and listen to yet another stupid analogy.A shipping company has a problem with their boats sinking. It has 300 ships. A smaller shipping company has only 3 ships and none...

Tags: Operating systems, Apple Inc., One Laptop Per Child project, shipping company, security, Apple Mac OS X

Discussion threads 2009-05-13

Oh, it's on: Apple counters Microsoft's 'Laptop Hunters' ads with 'Megan'

Oh, it's on: Apple counters Microsoft's 'Laptop Hunters' ads with 'Megan'5 viruses already, including the famous Izombie Bot net and......a new worm that ZDNet has already written about just yesterday. how many viruses/worms did OSX have? None, untill a couple of months ago.Yesterday, a 10.5.07 just came out, with a...

Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Cyberthreats, Desktops, Notebooks, Viruses and worms, PC commercial, Apple Inc., Laptop Hunters, advertisement, virus, Apple Macintosh, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-05-13

Mandatory iPhones at UM worth a bit of outrage?

Mandatory iPhones at UM worth a bit of outrage?More generalized solutions in the futureUM is clearly highlighting a market opportunity for iPhone/iPod Touch type devices and, at the moment, Apple appears to have the best overall solution.Ideally, in the future, more generalized solutions will be available that allow more vendors...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Web browsers, Digital media, Digital music, Mandatory iPhones, UM worth, outrage

Discussion threads 2009-05-12