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New Computer Virus Targets Windows, OS X And Linux Simultaneously – The Inquisitr

A new virus released this week attacks Microsoft Windows, Apple OS X and Linux-based operating systems without prejudice. The new virus works by pretending to be a piece of code that is needed as an add-on for the users operating … Continue reading

Some Lion-powered Macs can’t upgrade to OS X Mountain Lion – Computerworld

Computerworld – Apple’s new OS X, dubbed Mountain Lion, will exclude some older Macs that can run 2011′s Lion, the company’s website said. The system requirements for OS X 10.8, slated to ship this month, ban older machines including the … Continue reading

Apple iOS platform market share grows to 17.3 per cent in China – PC Advisor

Apple’s iOS market in China has grown to 17.3 per cent in the June quarter, a significant increase from the 9.9 per cent share the company had a year ago. The latest quarterly report from Needham & Company analyst Charlie … Continue reading

Apple plans short iCloud downtime in early Wednesday hours – MacNN

Apple has posted on its iCloud status update page that it will have a brief period of planned maintenance to its free iCloud service between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight Tuesday (Pacific time, 1-3 a.m. Wednesday Eastern time). … Continue reading

Apple and EPEAT: What it Means – PC World

Indeed, EPEAT spokesperson Sarah O’Brien said that Apple had told the organization that it plans on going in a different direction with its products. You’ve mentioned Macs. What about iOS devices? Now that’s paying attention. EPEAT actually doesn’t …

Kim Komando Q&A: Find the best cloud storage system – Shreveport Times

Plus, it has reduced glare and improved color and contrast. Serious photographers who use Apple’s updated Aperture, iPhoto and Final Cut Pro software will love this machine. So will avid gamers. Unfortunately, the Retina display is way ahead of …

Confirmed: Apple restricts some 64-bit Macs from running OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – Macdaily News

“Apple has now confirmed via its Mountain Lion upgrade page that previously published limitations on some 64-bit Macs will extend to the final release,” Chris Foresman reports for Ars Technica. “This means that several otherwise 64-bit …

Early 64-bit MacBook Pros, Airs get shafted on OS X Mountain Lion upgrade – YAHOO!

Early adopters of Mac products, prepare to get the shaft. Per Ars Technica, Apple has released system requirements for machines eligible OS X Mountain Lion upgrades and has revealed that pre-2007 iMacs, pre-2008 Mac Pros, MacBook Airs released …

OS X Mountain Lion’s 10 Most Important New Features – Time

We knew OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion’s arrival was imminent after Apple announced at WWDC 2012 that we’d see it in July, and sure enough, Apple just posted the final version of its revamped operating system for the Mac — … Continue reading

New Java malware attacks Apple’s OS X along with Windows, Linux – Apple Insider

A new form of browser-based cross-platform malware can give hackers remote access to computers running Apple’s OS X, Microsoft’s Windows, and even Linux. The multi-platform backdoor malware was disclosed this week by security firm F-Secure. It was …