Mac cloner and enduring litigant Psystar has rolled out a new $50 application that will allow certain Intel-powered PCs to run Mac OS X. The Florida-based company announced Thursday that any PC with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, i7 or Xeon Nehalem processor installed can take advantage of its Rebel EFI software… Continue reading Psystar sells $50 software hack to run Snow Leopard on PCs
Month: October 2009
Nokia sues Apple over iPhone's use of patented wireless standards
Global handset leader Nokia announced Thursday it has filed a lawsuit against rival Apple, alleging that the iPhone infringes on GSM and wireless LAN related patents owned by the Finnish company. The cell phone maker has alleged that Apple has violated ten patents owned by Nokia. Specifically, the company claims ownership of technology relating to… Continue reading Nokia sues Apple over iPhone's use of patented wireless standards
Windows 7: 7 days of Windows 7 savings
It’s out Windows 7 and on Microsoft website we have a promo: “Check here for daily deals. Hurry, some quantities are limited. The program ends October 28, 2009. 6 days 21 hours 25 min. 11 sec. REMAINING”
iFixit – MacBook Teardown Images Reveal a Number of Additional Minor Changes
As usual, iFixit has been quick to dissect Apple’s updated MacBook, offering an extensive gallery of photos documenting the process. A few notes of interest: – There is no external indicator of battery charge state. – There is no infrared port, meaning that the new model is incompatible with Apple Remotes. – The integrated battery… Continue reading iFixit – MacBook Teardown Images Reveal a Number of Additional Minor Changes
Sun, Oracle save Microsoft's Pink after Danger data disaster
Microsoft has announced the restoration of Sidekick users’ contacts as the first milestone in recovering data it lost in the cloud computing disaster affecting its Danger subsidiary, while a new source explains why the restoration was possible without a backup and why it is taking so long. A source familiar with Sun SAN hardware used… Continue reading Sun, Oracle save Microsoft's Pink after Danger data disaster
A future Michael Jackson?
Apple's new multi-touch Magic Mouse will require the unreleased Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later
Native support for Apple’s new multi-touch Magic Mouse will require the unreleased Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later, the new hardware’s user manual states. Apple’s new mouse works with both hardware and software to sense finger position, gestures with fingers, momentum of movements, and more. According to the Magic Mouse manual, the hardware will require Mac… Continue reading Apple's new multi-touch Magic Mouse will require the unreleased Mac OS X 10.6.2 or later
Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional) still 2 days to come…
Product summary The good:Strong design and Microsoft don’t always go together, but they do in Windows 7. Users might take a while to get used to the new taskbar and Aero Peek, but they’re a pleasure to use. The bad:Performance is still hit-or-miss in Windows 7. At the ripe age of seven, Windows XP still… Continue reading Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional) still 2 days to come…
Windows Mobile 6.5.1 on the Way?
I guess this is no huge surprise, but Download Squad reports that Microsoft is already working on a minor revision to the recently released Windows Mobile 6.5: When Microsoft launched Windows Mobile 6.5 earlier this month, the latest version of the company’s operating system for cell smart phones and mobile devices was met with lukewarm (if not… Continue reading Windows Mobile 6.5.1 on the Way?
Couples Retreat' Movie Trailer
Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Faizon Love star in Universal Pictures’ upcoming comedy Couples Retreat. Based on an original idea of Vaughn’s, the comedy follows four Midwestern couples who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort.