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Vonage Softphone for Mac OS X

Vonage SoftPhone for Mac OS X provides clarity and ease for those who spend a lot of time working on their Macs. With the increasing popularity of VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), Vonage has added support for Mac OS X (10.2+) users to their popular service. During my evaluation period I had a chance to […]

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Apple Announces iPod Photo and iPod U2 (Updated1)

Apple today announced two new iPods: The iPod Photo which features a 65K color display and iPhoto synching ability, the 40GB model is available for US$499 while the 60GB model sells for US$599. The iPod U2 Special Edition which is black with a red click wheel. The iPod U2 sells for US$349 and only comes […]

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What Makes Apple's Power Mac G5 Processor so hot?

58 million transistors can drive incredible Power! Apparently, Apple appreciated the choices IBM processor architects made when designing the 970 family. “Understanding 64-bit PowerPC architecture” provides the 64-bit architecture big picture for the 970 family (a.k.a. the Power Mac G5) and the critical issues in IBM’s 64-bit POWER designs, covering 32-bit compatibility, power management, and […]

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Mac Malware Discovered

ZDNet is reporting on a script-based threat that spies on Mac OS X users: The malware, which has been dubbed Opener by Mac user groups, has the potential to disable Mac OS X’s built-in firewall, steal personal information or destroy data. At the moment, however, it seems to pose little danger. Security experts say those […]

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Newer Technology iPod Battery Lasts 22 Hours

Wired’s Leander Kahney reports on the new iPod battery from Newer Technology: After nearly three years of almost daily use, my trusty old iPod was starting to give up the ghost. But thanks to a new install-it-yourself battery, it has a new lease on life — and it’s even better than new. Wired News tested […]