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 | This week Apple decided to quietly update the MacBook Pro line of portable Macs. This update was a minor speed bump, but Apple kept the prices the same. One nice effect of the updated MacBook Pros is that the Apple refurbish store saw a slight reduction in price for the previous versions of the MacBook Pro. You can find more information about the Apple refurbish store in the Mac News & Events area of this newsletter. Don't forget: time is running out for you to dress up your Mac for Halloween. If you need ideas, from Halloween wallpaper to icon sets, be sure and check out our Halloween projects section on About: Macs | |
Speed-Bumped MacBook Pros Revealed
Apple today revealed MacBook Pros with slightly faster processors, and in some cases, new graphics and storage improvements. The MacBook Pro updates come with no price change from the previous versions, and all new models are in stock. This speed bump is so slight that it is doubtful that any of the processor improvements can be seen in average day-to-day use. However, the MacBook Pro models that received newer graphics options should see a noticeable boost in imaging performance... Read more
| Before You Buy an External Hard Drive
External hard drives are a popular choice for bulking up a Mac's storage capacity. Externals can be used for many purposes, including data backups, storing large files (such as your iTunes library), or storing the thousands of family photos you've accumulated over the years. External hard drives come in two basic styles: an empty case, and a case that includes a pre-installed hard drive. Both have their advantages. If you're in the market for an external hard drive, you may find our buying guide just what you need... Read more
| Which Is the Best Mac Browser?
Which is the best Mac browser to use? The question of which is the best Mac browser comes up so often that we try to have Mac browser faceoffs whenever there is a major upgrade among the leading Mac browsers. Our latest faceoff pits Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, and Firefox in a performance matchup... Read more
| Back Up Your Startup Disk Using Disk Utility
You have probably heard the admonition to back up your startup disk before performing any system updates. That's an excellent idea, and something that I recommend often, but you may wonder just how to go about it. The answer is: Any way you want, as long as you get it done. This guide will show you one of the many methods available for backing up a startup disk... Read more
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