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VirtualBox updated to 4.2.12

A good set of bug fixes never hurt anyone. VirtualBox, an open source x86 virtualization project available for free has just hit version 4.2.10. The new version, a 150 megabyte download, features the following fixes and changes: – VMM: fixed a Guru Meditation on putting Linux guest CPU online if nested paging is disabled – […]

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Cocktail updated to 5.3.3

On Thursday, shareware developer Maintain released version 5.3.3 of CocktailCocktail (Lion Edition), the popular shareware utility program that allows for additional Mac OS X system tests. The new version, a 3 megabyte download, adds the following fixes and features: – Added the “Use SRM secure delete” option to the “Force empty Trash” feature. SRM removes […]

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Apple posts Frequently Asked Questions guide for Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter

The mysteries of Thunderbolt, they’re being unraveled. Per CNET, Apple has posted a short FAQ on its new Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter, which outlines some uses and limitations of the adapter, and also hints at potential troubleshooting for both it and other Thunderbolt devices. In the FAQ, Apple makes particular note about the daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt […]

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Western Digital debuts My Book Thunderbolt Duo drive at Macworld/iWorld Expo

Ok, the Thunderbolt peripherals have sort of trickled out the gate as opposed to a mighty torrent. This may be changing as hard drive and accessory maker Western Digital introduced its first Thunderbolt-equipped drive at Macworld|iWorld on Thursday. Per Electronista, the My Book Thunderbolt Duo uses the fast 10Gbps port to feed two 3.5-inch hard […]

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Rumor: Intel to bring Thunderbolt port to “first-tier” Windows PCs in April, 2012

You were wondering when that rather-nifty Thunderbolt port would make its way to Windows PCs and thus spread the use of the technology? Well, now there’s something of an answer. Per DigiTimes, Intel has begun notifying PC makers that it will “fully release” the high-speed I/O in April 2012, according to a new report. Sources […]