Apple

∞ Macs dominate October U.S. retail sales

Market research firm NPD Group reports that Apple took the top spots in U.S. desktop and laptop retail sales categories for the month of October. Apple’s refreshed iMac line and its laptop computers occupied top spots. The news comes by … Continued

∞ Mac Pros refreshed with Quad-Core 3.3GHz model

Apple has quietly introduced a new option for its high-end desktop computer, the Mac Pro, offering the system with a single 3.3GHz Quad-Core Intel microprocessor. The new option is available for $3,699 – $1,200 more than the base price of … Continued

∞ Mini DisplayPort recognized as VESA standard

The Video Electronics Standard Organization (VESA) earlier this week issued its Mini DisplayPort standard, officially bringing the interface used extensively by Apple into the mainstream.

∞ Safari 4.0.4 improves JavaScript performance

Apple on Wednesday released an update to its Safari Web browser, bringing it to version 4.0.4. You can download the update through the Software Update system preference. It’s also available for download through Apple’s downloads Web site.

∞ Hands on: 2.26GHz Mac mini

I’ve been using Apple’s newest Mac mini for the past week or so and found it to be an eminently practical desktop computer that’s a solid value for the money. It’s not as sexy as the new iMac that Jim … Continued

∞ Apple updates Snow Leopard Server to 10.6.2

Apple has posted Mac OS X Server 10.6.2 , available for download from Apple’s Web site or through the Software Update system preference. It has been released concurrently with Mac OS X 10.6.2.

∞ Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.2

Apple on Monday released Mac OS X 10.6.2. It’s a free update for registered users of Snow Leopard and recommended for all Mac OS X 10.6 users. It’s available for download through the Software Update system preference, and should be … Continued