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Background I was a Windows user until just under two years ago. I thought Macs were terrible machines because, based on my experience with them at school, they were. In college I saw others with Macs and the style didn't win me over entirely; the security won me over.

Update to Parallels 2.5 for Leopard support

Source: Ars Technica

Parallels 2.5 has finally been updated to support Leopard. Now you don't have to upgrade to 3.0 to get official Leopard support.

Clipper - The OSX clipboard history util

Source: Tumblr

Sebastian from 28yearoldapplevirgin.tumblr.com explains what the clipper utility is, how to install it and how to use it

Putting My Dashboard (widgets) to Use

Source: Wired News

As a life-long Mac user, I have rarely used the Dashboard program, even though the program sits on my dock. Just recently, I discovered how much time I can save by pushing on one icon rather than going through a web browser to find information.

Macworld: News: Apple debuts 'Now What' Mac ad

Source: Macworld

The new ad, dubbed "Now What," features Hodgman as a book author. Hodgman's first book, "I Want to Buy a Computer, Now What?" tries to counter Apple's personal shoppers and hands-on help available from the Apple Store.

Apple's rising popularity lures hackers

Source: FT.com

Watch out Apple fans. The hackers are coming after you too!The rising security threat could present a challenge to Apple, which has long touted the security advantages of its platform over those of Microsoft, whose software is a perennial target for hackers.

Thinking of switching to a Mac? Here's why you might

Source: Yahoo! News

I'm a Mac guy, too, though not one who believes bashing Windows is a prerequisite. So consider this column a primer on switching to the Mac. I'll come back next week with advice for folks who plan on sticking with Windows.

Problems with the Mac promised land

Source: CNET News.com

It's never clear in the early going exactly how many people as a whole run into problems with Macs, since things get quickly blown out of proportion under the intense scrutiny paid to Apple. But the basic complaint seems to be: this ain't what we thought it would be.

Apple OSX Dashboard Widgets - Webclips

Source: Tumblr

Article about OSX Leopards dashboard widgets focusing on Webclips.

More Leopard Problems Plague Apple

Source: Tom's Guide

This is something I never thought I'd hear myself say - or maybe I should say, see myself type - about an Apple operating system: Mac OSX Leopard was released before it was ready.

The reason there's a "Cult of Mac"

Source: bc.tech.coop

I had always been a bit amused by the cult-like following that the Mac has (the first machine I ever bought was an Amiga 500 and for years I used to lament the fact that the Amiga never really caught on even though I felt it superior to the Apple Mac).

Leopard installed on Asus Eee PC

Source: MacNN | The Macintosh News Network

One blogger recently installed Leopard on his Asus Eee PC, despite requiring a number of workarounds.

RealPlayer 11 brings iPod video, Mac beta

Source: MacNN | The Macintosh News Network

The new version is designed to make web video usable elsewhere and lets users click a button to transfer many embedded videos on websites to an iPod; all fifth- and sixth-generation iPods as well as the latest iPod nano can immediately get unprotected videos in a compatible forma …

My 2 day old Macbook Pro Died!

Source: Tumblr

Article about a new Apple user whose brand new Apple Macbook Pro died in two days after trying out Bootcamp

InDesign & Leopard: UPDATE III

Source: blogs.adobe.com

More interesting news regarding failure to launch and unexpect shut down problems with InDesign on Leopard: the crash logs continue to indicate that it is pre-release versions of the software (which are not made legally available to the public, I should hasten to add) that are ha …

Geek To Live: Set Up a Self-Cleaning Mac with Hazel

Source: Lifehacker

ust like in the physical world, it's easy to let digital clutter accumulate on your Mac: your Downloads Stack is filled with no-longer relevant files and your Desktop is covered in documents you finished with last week.

What I Love, and Loathe, About Leopard

Source: Business Week

Features like Stacks, Time Machine, and Cover Flow are marvels, but they have irritating downsides. I'm usually among the first to install a new version of the Mac OS after its release. So it was with the Apple's (AAPL) latest OS, Leopard. Apple released it on Oct. 26, a Friday.

How To: Remote Control Leopard with TightVNC

Source: Lifehacker

Mac OS 10.5 only: With VNC built right into Leopard, you can remote control your Mac from any other Mac via iChat or the Screen Sharing client—OR any PC using the right VNC client.

Mac OS X Leopard: Do More with Preview in Leopard

Source: Lifehacker

Leopard only: Another handy new set of features in Mac OS 10.5 that didn't get much attention arrived in Preview.app, that trusty utility that opens images and PDF files.

Macworld: News: Computerworld: Leopard Server vs. Windows Server

Source: Macworld

This combination of an easy interface and planned growth options makes Leopard Server a much more attractive option than Windows Small Business Server for small businesses and other organizations.

I'm not happy with Leopard

Source: Scripting.com

I've given Leopard a chance, but it's pretty clear, this is not a good operating system release.

Mac Users Get A Credit Card Stealing Trojan for Halloween

Source: Wired News

Hackers are reportedly sticking virtual razor blades into Apple computers this Halloween, as a Mac security vendor reports Wednesday that a Mac-focussed Trojan is reportedly loose on the internet costumed as an innocent video decoding file.

Apple OS X 10.5 (Leopard): Full Preview - Reviews by PC Magazine

Source: pcmag.com

fter three intense days with Apple's Mac OS X Leopard Version 10.5, I have three main things to say about it.

Top Ten Leopard Tips

Source: How to Change the World

Here are the top-ten Leopard tips from my friends, Adam Engst et al, at Take Control Books. They've already released five ebooks to help people upgrade to Leopard. These books cost either $10 or $15, but you can save 30% if you buy all five.

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