Topic: Apple Mac OS X

Google Chrome OS lives on with big update, new hardware

The latest version of Google's cloud-centric Chrome OS resembles a "regular" desktop operating system in a lot of ways. The revamp, and new Chromebook and Chromebox hardware from Samsung, show how much Chrome OS has matured in the three years since its inception.

Facebook IPO? Flat. Facebook future? Bright.

Facebook IPO generated no big stock gains on its first day of trading. But Facebook has many of the traits that made Apple, Microsoft, and Google great in the long run.  

Switching from a Mac to a PC: Five lessons from an Apple fanboy

The Internet is filled with testimonials of people ditching their PC for a hip new Mac. Where once they trudged through stodgy spreadsheets, they now write screenplays and edit flashy videos (if the ads are to be believed). But there's almost no material documenting the opposite experience. Most of the personal switching-to-Windows stories are many years out of date and center around now-obsolete "But you can't play games and none of your software will work!" arguments.

So, here are the top five things an Apple fanboy learned from two months using Windows.

Windows 8 launches in preview mode

Windows 8, the latest operating system from Microsoft, is available this week as a Consumer Preview. 

Patents case lost, S3 less appealing to HTC

Patents behind HTC's interest in S3 Graphics? Taiwan's HTC reevaluating its purchase of S3 after it lost its patents suit against Apple.

Steve Jobs wanted to change the world, and he did (video)

Steve Jobs, who died Wednesday, seemed to know what people wanted even before they did. From those first boxy little Apple computers 35 years ago to the iPhone and the iPad today, he changed the way we work and play.

Ice Cream Sandwich, Jaunty Jackalope, and other bizarre code names

'Ice Cream Sandwich' sure doesn't sound like a smart phone OS. But Android has kept up a delicious naming convention, one of the weirder examples among tech products. But where does Ice Cream Sandwich fit among the code names from Apple, Ubuntu, and others?

Mac OS X Lion: The pros and cons

Released on July 20, Mac OS X Lion makes it easy to migrate your Windows computer onto a Mac. Should you make the switch?

Is Apple declaring war on DVDs?

Apple quietly removed the DVD drive from its Mac Mini line last week. Are we moving toward a discless future, or is Apple being too bold in pulling the plug?

Apple storms ahead with new MacBook Air, record sales

Apple's iPad sales double. Asia sales nearly quadruple. Now, Apple rolls out the new MacBook Air.

New MacBook Air with OS X Lion roars in the distance, but many questions remain

A MacBook Air equipped with OS X Lion is definitely on the way. When the Air gets here, however, is anyone's guess.

iPhone birthday: How Apple forever changed the smart phone game

Happy iPhone birthday! The iPhone first launched in June of 2007. And what a trip it's been.

iCloud, iOS 5 headline a packed WWDC keynote from Apple

iCloud, iOS 5, and Mac OS Lion make up the three big announcements in Steve Job's keynote at WWDC.

Apple WWDC: What to expect from today's keynote

Apple WWDC kicks off today with a keynote from CEO Steve Jobs. Here's all the latest rumors, so that you're prepared for the Apple WWDC news.

How 'cookiejacking' could steal people's Facebook passwords

Cookiejacking could let hackers compromise Facebook profiles, says a computer security expert. But Microsoft argues cookiejacking isn't a high risk threat.

White iPhone shows off new 'test' software

White iPhone reports from Vietnam demonstrate potential multitasking interface. Or it could be a fake white iPhone with spoofed software.

MacBook Air review roundup

MacBook Air review posts are rolling in. The thin laptop was due for an update. So what are the critics saying about the sleekest Apple laptop?

Back to the Mac event: What does Apple have on the agenda?

Apple has scheduled a "Back to the Mac" event for October 20. Let the guessing game begin.

Where are all the Starcraft 2 reviews?

Starcraft 2 review copies have not been provided to the tech press, which means reviews of Starcraft 2 won't hit the Web until tomorrow morning – at the earliest.

Alien Swarm re-released with Source upgrade [VIDEO]

Alien Swarm, a mod of top-selling Unreal Tournament 2004, has been kitted up for the Source engine and re-released – free of charge. Time to blast some alien swarms.

Google Chrome OS: Why should people switch?

Google Chrome OS has buzz now, but a number of stars will have to align for many folks to migrate to it.

Windows 7 copied from Mac? Not so, says Microsoft.

Windows 7 was not inspired by the Mac's graphics, Microsoft said Thursday, refuting a claim made by a Microsoft manager last month.

Searching for Snow Leopard? Careful.

WWDC: What will Apple unveil next week?

Horizon highlights – Missed opportunities edition