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Apple Continues Mac OS X 10.6.3 Testing [Seed Notes]

World of Apple once again has the 10.6.3 Beta seed notes for 10D561.

Apple has once again released a build of Mac OS X 10.6.3 to developers for testing prior to a public release. The build labelled 10D561 is largely similar to previous releases and continues to contain no known issues.

Of note Mac OS X 10.6.3 [...]

How do I remove invisible folders from Time Machine?

Normally to remove a file or folder from Time Machine, you would open Time Machine, highlight the file or folder, and then choose Remove from Backup in the options pull down.

But to do this with an invisible directory in the Finder by using Go -> Go to Folder… (command-shift-G) and enter the path. Once it’s [...]

The Time Travellers Companion…

What a day this has been for Doctor Who fans!

Not only has the BBC screened its new one minute trailer (see below) for the new season (starting at Easter) with Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor (an advert clearly designed with its 3D use in cinemas in mind) – but Game Geeks has done a [...]

Weekend Deal: Company of Heroes Franchise 75% Off

Weekend Deal: Company of Heroes Franchise 75% Off: “The entire Company of Heroes franchise is available for 75% off until Monday!

Delivering a visceral WWII gaming experience, Company of Heroes redefines real time strategy gaming by bringing the sacrifice of heroic soldiers, war-ravaged environments, and dynamic battlefields to life. Beginning with the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, [...]

Nihon Uni shirts resist stabbing

Mind you, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen garb constructed to withstand vicious knife fights, and apparently a few Japanese streets are becoming just as frightening as some in London. Reportedly created to provide protection against stabbers following an “increasing number of malicious crimes that have victimized children and late-night convenience store clerks,” Nihon [...]

VMWare Fusion v3.01 is now available….

VVMware has released an update to Fusion Desktop v3.0. v3.01 is now available, the highlights of the changes are:

Improved 3D & Video Performance: Improved WDDM driver and 3D backend improvements speed up some applications and tests up to 80% on Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala): Full support for Ubuntu 9.10 32-bit [...]

Can I use Access on my Mac?

I’m about to buy a Macbook as my main computer. But I also use Access a lot, especially the mail-merge function (Word/Access). I’ve read your comments in MacRumors about the likelihood of Microsoft creating Access for Macintosh. What do you recommend instead?

Can you run Microsoft Access natively on the Macintosh?  No.  Microsoft does not make [...]

Apple has won the first round vs Psystar

Apple has won the first battle against Psystar.  Apple has won their claims of infringement on Copyright, trademarks, and with the enforcement of the EULA.

But what is more shocking is some of the comments from The Register’s readers…

I’m at a bit of a loss how I manage to install these ‘upgrades’ on brand new unformatted [...]

Mac OS X 10.6.2 Build Resolves Obscure Apple TV Bug [Seed Notes]

According to World of Apple, Build 10C540 has been released to developers for testing of 10.6.2…

Apple has once again given developers another build of Mac OS X 10.6.2, despite being on the cards for release for several weeks build 10C540 solves several issues but continues to contain no known issues.

Obscurely in this build Apple [...]

Network Cabling Information

Making network cable is easy, as long as you have the right tools (Cable, Crimper, and RJ45 ends)..

Network Cabling Details

Cable CategoryBandwidth in MhzCommon Usages

21Telephone Wiring (RJ11)

316Telephone Wiring (RJ11), 10Base-T

420Token-Ring, 10Base-T

5100100Base-TX, 10Base-T

5e1001000Base-T, 100 Base-TX

62501000Base-T, 100Base-TX

6a50010G Base-T

7600

Enter Description

Spread and arrange the pairs roughly in the order of the desired cable end.
Untwist the pairs and arrange the wires [...]