Unlock Mac OS X Apps' Hidden Features

Most Mac applications have preferences, enabling you to fine-tune certain elements or toggle specific items of functionality. Most also hide things from you, burying potentially useful features under a mound of geek.

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Apple's 11 Most Intriguing Computer Designs

A look back at 11 innovative product designs from Apple. From the first Apple (a single circuit board computer, introduced on April Fool's Day in 1976) to the MacBook Air released January 2008.

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How Apple Software is Born

One of the best things about the Mac is the community of dedicated software developers that create high-quality software. But what is involved in the process that goes into planning and developing new software for the Mac?

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Revealed: The secrets behind OS X Quick Look

'Look before you launch' was the memorable catchphrase Apple used when unleashing Quick Look in 2007, wryly adding that 'opening files is so 2006'. Unfortunately, Leopard's built-in 'super preview' went somewhat unnoticed as back-up app Time Machine became an instant media darling. This is a pity because if anything makes Leopard worth the money

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Wal-Mart's new Apple section seen as precursor to Mac sales

Wal-Mart's move to overhaul the electronics departments in many of its retail stores with Apple-designated shopping areas is being seen as a sign that the mega-retailer is making a pitch to eventually carry Apple's line of Mac personal computers.

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15 Terminal commands to supercharge OS X

Time was that Mac users would stare blankly or visibly shudder when the words 'command line interface' were uttered.

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Apple patents image-sensing display tech

Apple has been granted several patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office, including ones for the technology and design of the Mighty Mouse, and the general design of the extinct iPod Hi-Fi stereo. Key amongst the patents however is one for an integrated sensor display, which could theoretically simplify or expand on the features of many...

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