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U.S. Mac sales down 1%

U.S. Mac sales down 1%Tapped out upper end?Until we get to the tail end of the current recession which could be 12 months or more away, there's no way to tell if reduced spending is the only cause. One can argue that Apple products, while at the top of usability...

Tags: Desktops, Sales strategy, Notebooks, Mac Desktop, U.S. Mac sale, recession, Apple Inc., desktop, Apple Macintosh, notebook

Discussion threads 2008-12-16

The Mac desktop, set to music

The Mac desktop, set to musicWatching the Mac do all of those tasks was...Mesmerizing.I don't think visuals this complex would work with a more complex song, but with this lighthearted fare, it worked perfectly.Kudos to the creator / director!RE: The Mac desktopAWESOME!!! Best Mac-related music video ever.

Tags: Desktops, Apple Macintosh, Mac Desktop, desktop

Discussion threads 2008-05-12

Mac desktops are 'smarter money,' says CIO

Mac desktops are 'smarter money,' says CIOVista is the most secure, reliable and flexible OS available from MicrosoftBe that as it may, but that isn't really much of a recommendation, given that Vista has - within 6 months of release - been compromised. And while it may be more secure...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows Vista, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Mac Desktop, desktop

Discussion threads 2007-07-17

Additional Resources

X29-Renamer 1.6 (Mac)

The Mac OS9 Finder and most OS 9 applications and ASIP file servers have a maximum character limitation of 31 for either file or folder names. Mac OSX allow much longer file names than does Mac OS9. At best these longer file or folder names get truncated with names...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, File, Fine Matter Software, Desktops, File Servers, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-21

FinderWindow 2.0.1 (Mac)

Drag it on Finder's window toolbar to: quickly find reveal a file, toggle invisibles, save desktop icons, refresh windows view, arrange and save windows of other applications too. Includes Utilities to copy paths, open Terminal, Quit applications, make clipboard plain text. Can be run from "global launchers": shows "contextual" dialogs...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Window, Piero Garzotto, Construction

Software downloads 2009-11-21

Pulsar 1.5.4 (Mac)

Satellite radio, no hardware or browser required. XM and SIRIUS both provide online access to most of their stations, but tuning in with a browser is clunky at best. With Pulsar and an XM or SIRIUS account, you can access all this great content directly from your desktop!

Tags: Apple Macintosh, XM Satellite Radio Inc., Web Browser, Sirius, Rogue Amoeba Software, Satellite Radio, Web Browsers, Digital Music, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet

Software downloads 2009-11-21

Chrome OS - The good, the bad and the ugly, and how it fits in with Windows, Mac and Linux

Chrome OS - The good, the bad and the ugly, and how it fits in with WindowsI gave it some thought too and realized that Chrome OS only has the bad and the ugly. There is nothing good about it. All data stored in the cloud, and on Google's...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Ballmer: Windows 7 sales on a roll

Oh boy... this should be a fun Talkback... ntntyeap...for sure we'll be hearing what everyone has already said "ad nauseum".BallSack is a MoronPlain and Simple.I'm sure Win7 sales are decent. After all, it's hard to get an OS-less computer.....It is easy enough to get linuxpre-installed.Or buy a MacHowever,...

Tags: Sales strategy, Operating systems, Mac sale, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Linux, sales, Steve Ballmer, Windows 7 sale, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Web Help Desk Pro 9.2.3 (Mac)

This help desk software Pro edition of Web Help Desk for Mac OS X Server offers an industry leading web-based help desk software that empowers IT help desk technicians with iPhone web-app access, email-to-ticket conversion, trouble ticket email notifications, self-service knowledge base, track billable time & materials, LDAP & AD...

Tags: Asset, Web, Apple Macintosh, MacsDesign Studio, Web Help Desk, Help Desk, Call Centers, Asset Management, It Operations, Financial Services, Operational Planning, Finance, Business Operations

Software downloads 2009-11-20

CrossOver Games 8.1.2 (Mac)

Now gamers can play the games they want, on whatever platform they want! With CrossOver Games, you can run many popular Windows games on your Intel OS X Mac or Linux PC. Whatever your tastes -- first-person shooters, fantasy, strategy, MMORPGs -- CrossOver Games provides the capability to run many...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, CodeWeavers Inc., Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-20

Everplay 1.0b3 (Mac)

A light-weight, stand-alone music player, Everplay merges your iTunes music library with Last FM web and online radio services. Scrobble. Love. Shout. Share. Everplay connects you to the social music playground. Features include: Cover Flow browsing Integrated Last FM web and radio services Video support Configurable hotkeys...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Radio, SNARB.TK, Everplay, Advertising & Promotion, Digital Music, Digital Media, Marketing, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-11-20

DateLine 0.85 (Mac)

DateLine is a small, simple app which displays a linear calendar on your desktop in a transparent window. It provides easy access to iCal by double clicking on a day. The background and text colors are customizable with support for transparency.

Tags: Apple Macintosh, CocoaLab Software, DateLine, Construction, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-20

Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their money

SilverLight draws circles around Google's gimmickCompare SL's demo w/ that of ChromeOS and see it for yourself the truth: The former completely owns the latter.RE: Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their moneyWhat kool aid are you drinking? NOTHING is secure, and Google wants to take over everything....

Tags: Operating systems, Google Chrome OS, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Ford Motor Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Chrome OS: Some Early Preview Videos

google should move away from linuxI suppose they could easily take away all those messes of the current os by doing that. Haha! Crummy-um "Chromium OS and Open Source" video-- the guy is calling it Crummy-um! Sounds about right.RE: Chrome OS: Some Early Preview VideosAnd ZDNet falls hook, line,...

Tags: Corporate communications, Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, ChromeOS, Chrome, Chrome OS, early Preview Video, operating system, Preview Video, video

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Live from Googleplex: Chrome OS details revealed

Ubuntu 9.10 has more immediate potentialMight I suggest trying Ubuntu 9.10? A phenominal OS with much more to offer then even Windows 7.Open source, free and ready to try today...http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=1122http://www.tuxradar.com/content/vista-windows-7-ubuntu-904-and-910-boot-speed-comparisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgWE6Svpaghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-nad9N3pgNot that I have readI'd stick with 904immediate potential to sink in obscurityGoogle was Linux's last fleeting chance to turn...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu 9.10, Linux, Google Inc., operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Google Chrome OS announcement

Just as I thought"All data on Chrome OS is in the cloud""All data stored in the cloud in Google Docs":(YeahThat unfortunately is a deal breaker for me.I'll be sticking to my dual boot Windows 7/Fedora Core setup on my netbook.bad and bad no chrome os for me ......RE: Google Chrome...

Tags: Operating systems, Google Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, operating system, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup

To make a good soup, you've got to stir the pot...Ok, sure - it turns cloudy, short-term. Just be sure to filter it or let it settle, before serving.Whereas the classic 'design-by-committee' model so often fails, its always useful to have multiple, talented teams working on similar projects, independently. With...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Programming languages, Linux Distro, operating system, John Gruber, Linux, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Hulu Desktop 0.9.8.2 (Mac)

Hulu Desktop is a lean-back viewing experience for your personal computer. It features a sleek new look that's optimized for use with standard Windows Media Center remote controls or Apple remote controls, allowing you to navigate Hulu's entire library with just six buttons. For users without remotes, the application is...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Remote Control, PC, Hulu, Hulu Desktop, Media Center PCs, Desktops, Keyboards, Mice, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Hardware, Peripherals, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Gmail Studio 2.0.0.8 (Mac)

Gmail Studio is the must have Gmail integration for the OSX desktop. Gmail Studio gives you unobtrusiveness desktop access to your Gmail and Gmail for Google Apps accounts. Gmail Studio allows you to check unlimited number of Gmail accounts. You can also view messages right on your desktop, in the...

Tags: Google Gmail, Apple Macintosh, BlueCrestStudios, Gmail Studio, E-mail Providers, Cloud Computing, Internet

Software downloads 2009-11-19

IceClean 3.3.2 (Mac)

IceClean is a powerful Finder and System optimization tool using ONLY built-in Unix system tasks to help your System stay healthy and to keep it running smoothly. IceClean lets you execute the following tasks: System Maintenance Process & Infos Periodic Routine Scripts Verify Preferences .plist files Repair Permissions Update Prebindings...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Network, MacDentro.com, IceClean, UNIX, Tcp/Ip, Operating Systems, Networking, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-19