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Apple releases third Mac OS X 10.6.8 build to developer community

If you’re hankering for the Mac OS X 10.6.8 update, it’s coming. On Friday, Apple seeded the third build of Mac OS X 10.6.8 to developers, with no known issues. Per AppleInsider, the 1GB download is labeled 10K531. MacStories reports that focus areas for the beta software remain unchanged: Airport, Graphics Drivers, Mac App Store, […]

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Older MacBook hacked into touch screen-equipped tablet

It’s been done before via Axiotron’s Modbook, but it’s being done cheaper. Per PC World, older MacBook owner Matt of Enigma Penguin took it upon himself to convert the MacBook into a touch-based tablet with interesting results. After taking the MacBook apart and removing non-functional hardware, Matt ordered a third party touch screen. Once it […]

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Apple posts new iOS 4.2 beta, adds AirPrint feature

Last Wednesday, Apple released a new beta version of its iOS 4.2 operating system to developers, bringing with it a new feature known as AirPrint. Per ZDNet, the update brings multitasking to the iPad for the first time. Multitasking allows users to run more than one program at a time. The iPhone and iPod Touch […]

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Apple releases sixth beta of Mac OS X 10.6.4, no known issues reported

Apple this week issued a sixth beta of its Mac OS X 10.6.4 security and maintenance update for its Snow Leopard operating system. Per AppleInsider, the latest build remains free of known issues. According to sources close to the story, the beta, which was issued to developers last Tuesday, is labeled as “build 10F564”, weighs […]

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Apple releases Epson 2.3.1 printer drivers update for Snow Leopard

Late Monday, Apple released an updated version of the Epson printer drivers for its Mac OS X 10.6 (“Snow Leopard”) operating system. The update, a 688.2 megabyte download, includes the latest Epson printing and scanning software for the operating system. The Epson 2.3.1 printer drivers require Mac OS X 10.5 or later to install and […]