With the release of OS X Lion in July of 2011, Apple unveiled a new service that was bound to change how we look at computers. iCloud is a cloud computing service that connects every iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC that you own. The idea is to create a seamless user experience on every single one of Apple’s devices. iCloud is Apple’s version of cloud computing. Cloud computing may seem complicated and confusing to the layman, but the concept behind it is actually very simple. Take a look at this article to learn about the cloud and how cloud services work.
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So, the contract with your wireless carrier has expired and it’s time for you to get a new phone. Of course, the iPhone is a big consideration. But, you have three options to choose from: 3GS, 4, and 4S. Even though the down payment on a 3GS is $0.00, I highly recommend that you stay away from it. It’s old technology that isn’t worth getting sucked into. With that in mind, you have two choices: iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S. The article will explain all of the differences between them and help you make an informed decision on your purchase.
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On March 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time Apple held a press conference outlining a new iPad. This iPad is an update to the existing iPad 2. Of course, Apple has announced a whole bunch of new goodies to go along with the release of the new iPad. Check out his article to discover everything you need to know about today’s announcement!
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Every once in a while you probably look at one of your Apple products and discover that it’s coated in finger prints or covered in dust and body oils. Upon realizing this, you likely went to clean it off. I’ve learned a few tricks that make cleaning electronics a breeze. There are also a number of practices to avoid when cleaning electronics. All of this is covered in the following article.
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Last week Microsoft released a consumer preview for their latest operating system, Windows 8. Just like you can run Windows XP, Vista, and 7 on your Mac, you can easily install Windows 8 through Boot Camp. This guide will walk you through the steps to do so. This guide also works if you want to install Windows 7 on your Mac.
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If, for whatever reason, you don’t want to use Boot Camp Assistant to create a Windows partition on your hard drive, you can do it manually within Terminal. Creating a Windows partition in Terminal allows you to set the exact size of the new partition (example: 35.4 GB), while Boot Camp Assistant limits you to whole numbers (example: 35 GB). Here’s how to do it:
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Whenever Apple introduces the world to a new, shiny product it’s a big deal. Many Apple fans are anxious to get these new products as soon as possible. For the past few years Apple has offered a pre-order option on big releases, such as the iPhone and the iPad. Apple pre-orders precede the press conference which outlines the new device. Take a look at this article to learn how Apple’s pre-order process works and why you should consider utilizing it.
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Apple has confirmed that the iPad 3 media event will take place on Wednesday, March 7 in San Francisco at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. It was previously reported by known Apple insiders that this would be the date of the press conference.
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Chances are that you’ll upgrade your Mac’s operating system at least once in its lifetime. Most people use a computer for four to five years and Apple releases a new version of OS X about every one-and-a-half years. There are two kinds of OS installation available to users: clean and upgrade. A clean install wipes all of the existing OS’s files and puts a new OS in its place. An upgrade installation is a patch; it does not wipe most of the existing OS’s files and only replaces the files it needs to. In the Windows community it is widely accepted that the Windows OS gets slower over time. For this reason, users will perform a clean installation of Windows about every year. But, is this performance degradation present in the Mac operating system, OS X?
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One of the most fundamental components of a computer is its microprocessor. To compute something is to calculate it and this is what processors do. They are calculators capable of accomplishing many complex tasks in a short period of time. There is a lot of engineering and physics that go into building a processor. This won’t be the crux of this article, though. I’m going to explain the basic concept behind processors, how their performance is measured, and how they are evolving.
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With the release of OS X Lion in July of 2011, Apple unveiled a new service that was bound to change how we look at computers. iCloud is a cloud computing service that connects every iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC that you own. The idea is to create a seamless user experience on every single one of Apple’s devices. iCloud is Apple’s version of cloud computing. Cloud computing may seem complicated and confusing to the layman, but the concept behind it is actually very simple. Take a look at this article to learn about the cloud and how cloud services work.
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