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Macintosh Symantec has discovered a file deleting “Trojan” targeting Mac users. But is it really a piece of malware or a valid but hazardous example of online art? The company malware team last week put out a stark warning about a bogus Apple Mac space invaders game that deletes files from the host system’s hard drive as the price of zapping aliens. Branding the deadly game as malware and giving it the name OSX.Loosemaque, the company has even gone to the bother of posting a video of the game behavior on YouTube. In the demonstration, playing the game is clearly shown to delete files ... Read Full Story

Since I downloaded SuperDrive Update 2.1 and ran it (on my MacBook Pro), whenever I restart my Mac, it still launches, telling me there are no devices requiring the firmware update . I know this, because I already updated it! What the SuperDrive update doesn’t let me know is how to stop it from opening each time I restart my Mac . So, I hunt and pecked and found the answer. If you’re having the same issue, read on… Removing SuperDrive Update 2.1 from a Mac’s startup sequence is easy: Go to > System Preferences… Under the System header, click the “Accounts” option Select ... Read Full Story

I could say, I am 1 year older than popular Apple Macintosh. Apple’s Macintosh Turns 25 Years Old Today . Watch the video below how Steve Jobs introduced Macintosh to 3000 people. “There wasn’t a person in the room who didn’t think this was history happening,” recalled Richard Doherty, analyst with the Envisioneering Group, who was there.” The introduction of the Macintosh was also marked by the broadcast of Apple’s famous 1984 commercial video during that year’s Superbowl. See below. [via: macrumors ] Read Full Story

Getting a good adapter for your Mac computer can seem daunting especially if you are looking for something genuine affordable and powerful. Your laptop is very sensitive and it is important to get a quality adapter to ensure that the computer performs well and lasts long. The adapter is very essential and when buying you need to consider the worth and quality it has. When buying the lap top, look out for defaults like broken cases or stripped cables, such adapters can cause electric faults on a Mac’s motherboard. A good Mac laptop adapter should be designed to fit any given voltage. There are ... Read Full Story

With technology advancing at such a rapid pace computers are now so affordable that it is a rare home that does not have a computer. Once you have a computer, however, it can be a challenge to maintain. Who can keep track of all the adware, spyware, malware, and viruses? It's hard to remember what the difference is. There are tons of websites out there that claim to be able to fix your computer, but you should only use a reputable computer repair service . If your computer is running very slowly it is possible it may need more memory. Most computer repair services ... Read Full Story

“Well, I just priced out a new workstation comparing the top of the line MacPro and an equivalently configured Dell. I ended up buying the 3.0Ghz version of the MacPro for $1000 cheaper than an equivalent Dell. I'll be honest: I read that and I thought you were lying. So I went and looked for myself, and sure enough, I can't duplicate your results. I can't get the Dell price down far enough. Only $1000 more expensive than the MacPro? The best I can do is $1500 more expensive. Excuse me while I go and try to find all the pieces of my entire ... Read Full Story

Keep it a) Mac b) on topic c) clean d) friendly. Thanks! Read Full Story