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Mac OS X
Living on Air: A Windows guru spends two weeks with a Mac
Windows expert Preston Gralla was challenged to work with Apple's MacBook Air for two weeks. Will he ever go back to a PC?
What business can expect from Mac OS X Snow Leopard
The newest Mac OS -- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, due to be released later this summer -- has two major changes aimed directly at business users and the IT staff that supports them.
Don't wait for Snow Leopard: 10 ways to slim down and speed up your Mac now
You can get lean and fast computing with your current version of Mac OS X. Here's how.
10 essential tasks to keep Leopard purring
Keep Mac OS X Leopard in tip-top condition with these key maintenance steps.
Make Leopard leap: Time-saving tips for OS X 10.5
We've got more than 20 ways to get things done faster in Leopard. Try our tips and watch your productivity soar.
Leopard tamers: 9 terrific interface tweaks
With a host of new tools and add-ons available, changing the look and feel of Leopard is easy. We show you how.
Opinion: Apple's Snow Leopard -- an OS without any new features?
Apple's next operating system, Snow Leopard, is due out in about a year, and it won't bring with it any major new features. Here's why that may just be a good thing.
The top 25 overlooked and underrated features in Leopard
With more than 300 new features in Mac OS X 10.5, it's easy to miss a few. We point out 25 that are too useful (or just plain cool) to ignore.
Apple confirms Snow Leopard as next Mac OS X
Due to be released in about a year, the next OS is designed to offer better stability and speed than previous Mac OS X operating systems.
Leopard at six months: Does it live up to the early hype?
In six months Apple has updated Leopard twice, released numerous code tweaks and bug fixes, and turned an already full-featured operating system into a mature platform, says Michael DeAgonia.
OS Smackdown: Linux vs. Mac OS X vs. Windows Vista vs. Windows XP
Forget market share -- which desktop operating system is truly the best? Four experts defend their OS of choice in an opinionated free-for-all.
In Depth: Apple's Leopard leaps to new heights
After almost two and half years, the Mac faithful finally have a crack at Apple's latest operating system, Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard." Here's a detailed look at the new features and changes they get from the OS. Also don't miss our Leopard image gallery.
Software for the Mac
Google Chrome for Mac: Hands on
The Google Chrome team has released a developer version of Chrome for both Mac and Linux users, but it has a long way to go before it can become your default browser.
The hidden features in Apple's latest iPhoto update
Apple did more than bolster stability in iPhoto with its recent update: It also added some cool and useful features to Faces and Places. Computerworld columnist Ryan Faas details what's new.
Review: Apple's iLife '09 'a must-have update'
With major updates across four of its five apps, Apple's newest iLife suite is well worth the $79 upgrade cost.
Review: Apple's iWork '09 gets online sharing, 'evolutionary' updates
Apple's office suite gets a number of evolutionary updates this year, along with iWork.com, Apple's take on Web-based document sharing.
OpenOffice.org launches first native Mac OS X suite
OpenOffice.org has released the first version of its open-source application suite written for Mac OS X. The new OpenOffice.org 3.0 runs only on Intel-based Macs.
Review: Parallels Server for Mac underwhelms
The lack of OS X guest support, stability and compatibility issues with Parallels Management Console, and the absence of storage and resource allocation features make its $999 price tag seem too high by half, InfoWorld's reviewer says.
Firefox 3 for Mac: Is it time to switch from Safari?
Performance improvements and a pleasant user interface in Mozilla's Firefox 3 mean that Apple's Safari 3.1 is no longer the de facto standard. But is Firefox the clear choice?
Mac e-mail showdown: Which program delivers?
Our reviewer weighs the pros and cons of Mail, Entourage and Thunderbird to see which one gets his stamp of approval.
22 essential Mac utilities
Right out of the box, your Mac can do a lot of things. With these utilities, you can make it do nearly everything.
Roundup: Tools that manage PCs, Macs at the same time
Mac and Windows machines can coexist nicely -- when it comes to systems management tasks, anyway. Ryan Faas gives his take on each tool's strengths and weaknesses.
The Great Mac Software Hunt
Our resident Windows expert has recently switched to the Mac and is on a quest to root out the very best Mac software. Is he making the right choices?
Mac, Windows or Both?
Ding! Mac vs. PC cost analysis, round II
Whose software, reliability are better? Plus: Figuring in the Mac's fun factor.
Mac vs. PC cost analysis: How does it all add up?
Everybody knows PCs are cheaper than Macs, right? Wrong! (At least sometimes.)
Virtual realities: All the world on a Mac
Virtualization on the Mac is a fairly new phenomenon, and getting here took some doing. Columnist Richard Hoffman explains.
A Windows expert opts for a Mac life: Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3
Windows expert Scot Finnie decided to give Apple a fair shake as an alternative to Windows Vista in a three-month trial. The transition was a little rocky, but after three months he's saying "sayonara" to Windows.
Running Vista on a MacBook Pro and A Mac fan takes on Vista
Computerworld's Ken Mingis, a longtime Mac fan, does the once unthinkable and installs Windows Vista on his MacBook Pro in this two-part series. Is this the best of both worlds?
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Review: Apple's updated white 13-inch MacBook
If price plays a greater role in a shopper's buying decisions during tough economic times, Apple's recent updates to its entry-level laptop, the $999 white MacBook, should help push some cost-conscious consumers over the laptop-buying fence.
Review: Apple's Mac Mini offers versatility, better graphics
With improved Nvidia graphics and a SuperDrive available now in the $599 model, the Mac Mini still makes sense economically -- as long as you don't trick it out.
Review: Apple's newest 24-in. iMac 'a sight to behold'
The all-in-one iMac aims for the sweet spot of style and performance, and the stunning 24-in. model starts at $1,499 -- $300 less than before.
Review: Apple's new Airport Extreme gets dual-band Wi-Fi
It's a welcome update for users with a mixed wireless environment.
Review: Apple's 17-in. MacBook Pro a gamer's delight?
Stuffed with 8GB of RAM and a high-end video card, the high-end laptop isn't just for business pros anymore.
Apple's Mac: 25 years and still going strong
On Jan. 24, 1984, Apple unveiled its new Macintosh computer. It featured an 8-MHz processor, 128KB of memory, a 9-in. black-and-white screen and something called a 'mouse.' The rest is history.
Opinion: The top 10 standout Macs of the past 25 years
Launched in January 1984, the first Apple Macintosh opened the door for a computer revolution. Michael DeAgonia chooses the 10 Mac models that have made the biggest splash.
Review: Apple's LED Cinema Display a boon for Mac laptop users
Apple's new display is more than a gorgeous 24-in. monitor; it's a de facto docking station.
Review: The new MacBook Air, now with extra SSD goodness
Thin as ever, the latest Air offers up to twice the storage and snappy performance -- and the top-end model is a lot cheaper than it was when it debuted in January.
Review: Apple takes the MacBook upscale
If an Apple iMac married a MacBook Air, what would their offspring look like? A lot like Apple Inc.'s new upscale MacBook.
Review: Apple's new 'unibody' MacBook Pro has both beauty and brains
Carved from a single block of aluminum, it's a solid update in more ways than one.
Ultrathin showdown: Apple MacBook Air vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X300 vs. Toshiba Portege R500
Which is really the best ultrathin notebook? We put the three best-known models through rigorous usability testing to find out.
The new rules for buying a Mac
In the past few years, many long-standing Mac truths have been upended. We bust the most common Mac shopping myths.
Helpful Hints
Mac management for Windows IT folks
Ryan Faas has tools and techniques for adding Macs to your network safely and effectively.
Secrets of the Mac trackpad, from iBook to MacBook Air
Whether your Apple laptop is brand-new or long in the tooth, an array of specialized options can make navigating faster and easier.
Get Leopard and Windows to play nice
Mac OS X and Windows machines don't get along, right? Wrong. Try our tips for cross-platform happiness on your network.
Mac (in)security: How to secure Macs in business
The days of free passes from malware and viruses are over. Business users need to pay close attention to six critical Mac security issues.
Hands-on: Making Leopard servers simple
Here's an in-depth look at Mac OS X Server's new simplified setup and management interface, the ways it works well and where it's not as effective.
Hands on: Configuring Apple's NetBoot service, Part 1 and Part 2
NetBoot allows admins to use the same network-based image for Macs throughout a network; here are some tips and tricks for making it work for you.
Hands on: Setting up Mac OS X Open Directory
Mac expert Ryan Faas takes you through the ins and outs of creating shared directory domains and offers tips about how to configure the software.
How-to: Understanding Mac OS X Open Directory
An introduction to directory services in the Mac environment. Tips include how to manage search paths for shared domains, how to use the directory access utility and more.
How to support Macs in an Active Directory environment
True Active Directory integration requires more than just access to resources, columnist Ryan Faas says. Here are a few options.
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