Topic: Apple MacBook

Hope, resiliency, and unity mark the Joplin tornado anniversary

One the worst tornadoes in US history hit Joplin a year ago. The Missouri city has good reason to now celebrate its path to recovery.

Apple unleashes Mac OS X Mountain Lion

Mac OS Mountain Lion takes ideas from the iPhone and iPad. Apple released a developer preview of the new Mountain Lion software Thursday.

Next MacBook will reportedly ship with hi-res 'retina display'

The MacBook Pro, Apple's popular laptop computer, is slated to get a display upgrade, according to a new report. 

Holiday shopping online: How to avoid the '12 cyber scams of Christmas'

With more Americans turning to the Internet for more of their holiday shopping needs, good cybersecurity is vital to avoid a raft of scams – from promises of "free iPads" to "holidays screensavers" that install malware on your computer. Here are the "12 cyber scams of Christmas." 

iTunes Match opened to developers, but did Apple change the rules?

iTunes Match is expected to hit this fall, with the launch of iOS 5, and according to one new report, the streaming option will be left out.

Apple's 'natural scrolling' feels horribly unnatural. Here's why.

Opinion: Apple put 'natural scrolling' into Mac OS X Lion. Ellis Hamburger wishes it hadn't.

Apple MacBook Air gets fresh specs, new OS

The Apple MacBook Air is here. So how does this Lion-powered machine stack up to past Air models?

How to track down a stolen gadget

Stolen phone? Lost laptop? Missing camera? New software and services can pinpoint your purloined tech.

Online media is replacing newspapers and TV. Is that a bad thing?

How the new online media landscape is changing the way the public gets its news.

Is an Apple Mac-lash coming?

To some, Steve Jobs has created a 'walled garden' that ultimately must wither. Google represents an 'open' way that invites everyone to play. But there's no clear winner yet.

Cyber Monday: US Shoppers eye deals from laptops to Squinkies

The lines between Black Friday and Cyber Monday have blurred as retailers promote both at once. More retailers are having web-only specials, and more are offering free shipping.

First Apple computer, the Apple-I, could fetch $242K at auction

First Apple computer started a tech revolution. And now, for a couple hundred thousand bucks, you can get your hands on the Apple-I.

Apple: Lion OS draws inspiration from iPad

Apple: Lion OS X will borrow many of the lessons that the company learned from its massively successful iPhone and iPad.

Apple event brings MacBook Air, OS X Lion, and FaceTime for Mac

At its Oct. 20 event, Apple rolled out two new MacBook Air laptops, a slew of updates for its iLife suite, and a sneak peak at the next OS X upgrade, Lion.

This new coat of polish for Apple's computer line comes at a time of rapid growth for the Mac. In the last few years, Apple has transitioned from a computer company that made mobile devices to a mobile-device company that makes computers. Last quarter, Apple shipped 14.1 million iPhones, 4.1 million iPads, and just 3.89 million Macs. Still, Mac sales have grown 2.5 times faster than the rest of the PC industry, according to the company.

Wednesday's event tried to reassure Mac fans that the company stands firmly behind its computers, and convince mobile converts that many of the things they love about iPhones and iPad will soon appear in computers. Click the blue arrows to learn how.

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.

Tablet computers probably not the best bet for back to school computers

Tablet computers, netbooks, laptops, or desktops? What are your best PC options for the upcoming fall semester?

Are iPads, smartphones, and the Mobile Web rewiring the way we think?

Multitasking on smartphones, iPads, and the Mobile Web makes some feel smarter and others just more scattered. Is it changing how we think?

Is Apple really readying a pint-sized MacBook Air?

A scaled-down MacBook Air would put Apple into territory traditionally occupied by netbooks.

White iPhone 4 preorder is 'unavailable.' But why?

Apple won't allow white iPhone 4 preorder sales. Its only explanation: the company is working 'as quickly as we can.'

Regular old Apple iPad too boring? Try an iPad carved out of solid gold.

An English designer has created an iPad from solid gold and diamonds. Price tag on the iPad Supreme? Think big.

Apple reveals new specs for MacBook Pro laptops

The popular MacBook Pro line will receive upgraded processors and a new scrolling function for the trackpad.

Apple iPad: Wi-Fi issues cramp tablet's launch

IPad Wi-Fi issues abound. Apple has posted a troubleshooting guide, suggesting that users may need to reset their network settings to get a better Wi-Fi connection. But complaints about the iPad's connectivity have continued to pour into Apple forums.

Apple iPad shipping with a camera? All rumors point to yes.

The latest buzz puts a camera of some sort on the Apple iPad.

Can AT&T handle the Apple iPad?

Already, AT&T has problems handling data requests from iPhone users in major cities such as San Francisco and New York. What happens when the Apple iPad hits the market?