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The Apple Core: Tevanian, Rubinstein leave Apple

March 31, 2006 was the last official day of employment for two key Apple executives: Avadis “Avie” Tevanian, Jr. and Jon Rubinstein. Think Secret reported last Monday that San Francisco Chronicle reporter Alan T. Saracevic confirmed that Tevanian was leaving to “pursue other interests.” Read the rest of the story on my ZDNet Blog: The […]

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MacBook Pro

KBase: How to use the MacBook Pro With the Display Closed

Apple has posted a Knowledge Base article (#86286) that explains how to use your MacBook Pro with the display closed, it also works with the PowerBook G4. Basically it boils down to closing the computer’s lid once your computer’s desktop appears on the external display. When the lid is closed, wake the computer up by […]

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MacBook Pro

PowerDeal: MacBook Pro Rebate on Amazon

If you’re not the type to buy a refurb MacBook Pro then you may want to check out a rebate that Amazon has going on MacBook Pros. Apple MacBook Pro 1.83GHz US$1,999.99 – $150.00 MIR = $1,849.99 shipped! Apple MacBook Pro 2.0GHz US$2,499.99 – $150.00 MIR = $2,349.99 shipped! What makes this is deal is […]

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MacBook Pro

Apple Offering Refurb MacBook Pros

Apparently someone wanted to return their new MacBook Pro (although the thought of doing this completely baffles me) because over the weekend Apple added two MacBook Pro models to its Apple Certified Refurbished Products Web site. They’re offering the 2.0GHz model for US$2,149 (a 13% savings off US$2,499 list) and, get this, the 2.16GHz CTO […]

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MacBook Pro LEAP/PEAP Issues Resolved

In a post to the Apple Support Forum (MacBook Pro > Internet, and Networking the MacBook Pro) Anthony Romano has resolved a problem with Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP)/ Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) wireless networking on the MacBook Pro. The fix involves installing the 1.1.1 version of the driver (from a Intel Mac mini) […]