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The Apple Core

The Apple Core: My Mac diagnostic tool belt

I keep a special folder of Mac OS X diagnostic and repair applications on my Mac’s hard drive in case of emergency and there are a couple tools that every self-respecting mobile Mac user should have in their arsenal. This is a short list of some of my essential selections… Read the rest of the […]

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MacBook

MacBook to Come in Colors?

Apple Insider posted a piece today about the MacBook shipping in "iMac white." If so, that may mean that it’s a painted aluminum enclosure, and if it’s painted white, why not another color? Also does this mean that it’ll chip and flake like the Titanium PowerBooks?: When Apple Computer introduces its new line of Intel-based […]

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Software

How to Avoid a MacBook Meltdown – Part II

Rob Kolter, a Mac-only systems consultant in Colorado and PowerPage regular writes: After reading of your frustration with the MBP Firmware update I’ve got a couple ideas that might help you in the future. 1) Install your OS on a FireWire drive. Do the core install and when the computer reboots unplug the drive. Let […]