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Sorry Apple, Microsoft is right: Windows is for people who get things done

When it comes to productivity, Microsoft is right; Windows is the best operating system for those who do. Nothing compares to Windows in the workplace.
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OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 launches just in time for new MacBook release

Apple has pushed OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 to users with Wi-Fi fixes and new Photos app.
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Java for Mac now includes the same adware as Windows version

Oracle has started bundling the Ask toolbar with the Mac version of their Java software, as they have been doing with its Windows version for some time.
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Use a Mac, but love Office? Get ready to download the free preview of Office 2016!

Office for the Mac hasn't received a new edition since 2011, but Microsoft has finally released a preview edition of Office 2016 for Apple's machines.
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Apple deploys automatic OS X security update for the first time

A severe flaw in the Network Time Protocol (NTP) has forced Apple to push an automatic update of Mac OS X for the first time in the company's history.
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Apple tells Digital Trends that it has blocked ‘WireLurker’ malware targeting iPhones and iPads

Silicon Valley security researchers say they've discovered new malware attacking iPhones and iPads via Apple computers. Though currently confined to China, one researcher said it "heralds a new era in malware attacking Apple's desktop and mobile platform."
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Microsoft borrows some Mac OS X gestures in Windows 10 Build 9865

The latest area where Microsoft has found inspiration in Apple's work is gesture support. Here's a look at future OS X-like Win 10 gestures.
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First week OS X Yosemite usage is out-shooting Mavericks, but not by much

Are you wondering how popular OS X Yosemite is so far? Here are some numbers, as estimated by Chitika.
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OS X Yosemite users plagued by Wi-Fi breakdowns — no fix in sight

Reports of various OS X Yosemite Wi-Fi glitches are piling up, while Apple remains mum on the matter.
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Mac OS X Yosemite is out and ready for download starting today

Mac OS X Yosemite has just been fully launched by Apple, and is available for download starting today.
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Apple says most users are safe from Bash flaw

If you're running a Mac OS X system, you don't need to panic about the Shellshock bug for the time being — Apple says that "the vast majority" of users don't have anything to worry about.
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Don’t expect Apple to launch new MacBooks, iMacs this year, report says

A new report claims that revamped versions of Apple's iMac and MacBook Air may not launch until sometime in 2015.
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Hands-on with Shazam for Mac: It knows what music you’re listening to, for the most part

Shazam, the app that tells you the name of that song whose name you just can't put your finger on, has arrived on Mac OS X. So, we gave it a spin.
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Yosemite usage rate more than doubles after beta launches, ad network says

According to an Internet ad network firm, OS X Yosemite usage spiked dramatically soon after Apple launched the public beta of their next desktop OS.
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New $1,099 21.5-inch iMac teardown reveals that users can’t upgrade RAM

One Mac hardware servicer tore down the new iMac, and found that it is not DIY-friendly at all.
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Apple introduces a new 21.5-Inch iMac that’s $200 cheaper

The financial barrier to entry on the iMac front just got a little more affordable.
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Apple to talk about the future of iOS and OS X at WWDC 2014, now confirmed for June 2

Apple has announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC, and it will start on June 2. Expect to hear plenty about the future of iOS 8 and OS X, plus a few surprises too, we hope.
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Chitika: OS X Mavericks adoption is currently at 40 percent in the U.S. and Canada

A big chunk of Mac users in the U.S. and Canada appears to have adopted OS X Mavericks, the latest version of Apple's desktop operating system.
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New OS X Mavericks update said to provide ‘pixel doubling’ for 4K Retina display support

It looks like the next Mavericks update will allegedly bring 4K Retina support along with it. Learn more here.
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Mac users, do this now: Apple issues patch for OS X Mavericks SSL vulnerability

Apple just put out a fix for a recently discovered SSL security hole.
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Apple’s OS X security hole affects slew of apps, researcher claims

As Mac computer users wait patiently for Apple to roll out a fix for a serious security flaw that hit the headlines over the weekend, it's now emerged that the bug appears to affect a long list of Apple apps.
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Heads up! A new Mac OS X virus is stealing Bitcoins

A tainted app for Mac OS X can steal Bitcoins from you if you install it.
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Apple releases workaround for OS X Mavericks mail retrieval problem

Some have reported problems with receiving emails when using the Mail app in Mavericks. Apple published its own method for getting around the problem.
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Apple engineer says OS X and iOS will not merge

Apple's mobile and desktop operating systems will not be joined at the hip anytime soon.
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New Mac Pro struggles with spotty 4K monitor support

Apple's new Mac Pro offers beefy graphics hardware, but you may be out of luck if you want to use it with a 4K display - at least for now.
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Is Apple about to end its support of OS X Snow Leopard?

Is Apple signaling the end of its support for OS X Snow Leopard?
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Apple releases OS X Mavericks update with Mail fixes and more

Apple on Monday released its first update to Mavericks, with version 10.9.1 focusing particularly on sorting out issues with Mail. Changes to Safari bring improvements to form-filling procedures, as well as to its new Shared Links feature.
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Keynote, Pages, Numbers for Mac OS X get makeovers

Numbers, Keynote and Pages for Mac OS X each just got updates. Check 'em out here.
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Yay freebies! MediaFire now has a desktop app

Free up some hard drive space with MediaFire's new cloud storage desktop app.
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Better now? Apple releases fix to address Mavericks Mail and Gmail bugs

Finally, Apple has released a fix to address the problems between Mavericks Mail and Gmail.
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Mavericks updates, hooray! … But will they help keep OS X bugs away?

Apple is reportedly developing multiple updates for Mavericks apps, including Mail, Safari and more.
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My OS X has fallen, and it can’t get up! How to fix common Mavericks problems

Here's how to fix a slew of Mac OS X Mavericks problems that users of the new OS have been coming across.
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How to use Maps in Mavericks to send directions to your iPhone or iPad

You can use Mavericks to send directions from your MacBook or Mac desktop to your iPhone or iPad. It's not that hard to do either. We'll show you how.
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OS X Mavericks usage spikes past 10 percent across US and Canada

Apple's new OS X Mavericks is experiencing a trend of increased adoption, according to one firm.
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Dude, where’s my mail? Mac Mail misbehaves with Gmail in Mavericks

Significant problems are being reported when using Gmail with Mac Mail in Mac OS X Mavericks.
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Soldier on, Mavericks: How to fix OS X Mavericks install problems

Got Mavericks install problems? Perhaps these tips can help you with your troubles.
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Got Mavericks and McAfee compatibility issues? How to fix them

Are your Mavericks and McAfee installs not getting along? This should fix any compatibility issues you're experiencing.
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Mavericks is three times more popular than Mountain Lion, so far

Many more Mac users used Mavericks on day one compared with Mountain Lion and its day one usage stats.