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‘OS X Lion’ Stories

Apple added more HiDPI elements to latest OS X

Ben Kersey, May 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

We first saw Apple tinkering with Mountain Lion graphics back in March, with the company adding HiDPI elements that hinted towards higher resolution MacBooks in the near future. AppleInsider has heard from sources that Apple continues to make such changes behind the scenes, with new high resolution icons making their way into the latest OS X 10.7.4 update. Read The Full Story

Apple Flashback malware removal in two easy steps

Chris Burns, Apr 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week Apple has sent out an update to all Mac computers using OS X Lion that will instantly fix any and all common instances of the Flashback malware discovered this month. This update is extremely easy for you Lion users to download and install, as all you need is a couple of point and clicks to make it happen. This update goes by the name of Java for OS X Lion 2012-003 and will also bring you Java SE 6 version 1.6.0_31. Read The Full Story

Mac OS X 10.7.3 bug fix available for download now

Chris Burns, Feb 2nd 2012 Discuss [3]

A select number of users updating to the newest version of Mac OS X on their Apple machines have encountered a bug of sorts, but some relief has some down the pipe in less than 24 hours after the original release. This fix does not come directly in response to the bug, but is an official Apple-made software download you can all use to bring your life back to normalcy. The problem is, the bug itself is one that closes all applications as you open them - so you're going to have to do some jimmy-rigging. Read The Full Story

Apple seeds Mac OS X 10.7.3 with iCloud focus to developers

Rue Liu, Nov 15th 2011 Discuss [2]

Apple began seeding Mac OS X 10.7.3 to developers today. This latest update is the company's third maintenance update for Mac OS X Lion, which was launched back in July. Version 10.7.3 mainly focuses on new improvements for iCloud document storage as well as the AddressBook, iCal, and Mail. Read The Full Story

iCloud goes to iTunes and Lion first, iOS third

Chris Burns, Oct 8th 2011 Discuss [4]

It appears that the mobile ecosystem won't be the first or even the second to get updates that will allow iCloud functionality - instead it will be Mac OS X Lion and iTunes that make the move first. Of course the difference between the three won't be more than a day in advance of the launch of iOS 5, the mobile operating system coming out with the launch of the iPhone 4S. Updates are expected to be available BEFORE the October 12th launch of iOS 5 for both iTunes and OS X Lion, the exact date being either Monday or Tuesday (two or three days from the day this post is posted.) Read The Full Story

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Parallels Desktop 7 Hands-on [Video] – run Windows apps on your Mac, run Mac on your iPad

Chris Burns, Sep 18th 2011 Discuss [0]

In its most basic state, Parallels Desktop 7 is the newest edition of Parallels, software which allows you to run Windows applications on your Mac computer as if there were Mac applications. If there was ever a perfectly simple way to transition from Windows, whatever Windows you’re working with*, over to the newest version of Mac, OS X 10 Lion. I’ve personally never seen a solution make this cross-hatching of the operating systems look so simple. And red and white with a double tower representing the parallel nature of the system is pretty nice to look at, too.

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Sonos finally gets OS X Lion support

Chris Davies, Sep 6th 2011 Discuss [9]

Sonos has finally updated its streaming music system to support Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, over a month after Apple's newest OS version was released. Previously, those running Lion were unable to stream music stored on their Mac across to their Sonos speakers, although music stored on NAS drives or in cloud storage services like Spotify was still accessible. Read The Full Story

Apple Releases Mac OS X Lion 10.7.1 Update

Rue Liu, Aug 16th 2011 Discuss [5]

Apple has just released a Mac OS X Lion update to version 10.7.1. This is the platform's first public update since its launch last month and fixes various bugs for improved stability and compatibility. It is recommended for all Lion users to upgrade and there are also versions of the update specific for the MacBook Air and the Mac Mini 2011. Read The Full Story

OS X Lion Thumb Drive on sale: Big cat without big bandwidth

Chris Davies, Aug 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

As expected, Apple has begun sales of its OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive, offering a download-free way to install the new platform. Currently on sale through the UK Apple store - though not, at time of writing, on the US store - for £55, it's a more expensive option for those without the bandwidth to grab Lion from the Mac App Store. Read The Full Story

Apple prepping official OS X Lion Recovery Drive

Shane McGlaun, Aug 15th 2011 Discuss [2]

Back in July when Apple launched OS X Lion we talked about a lot of the cool features that the OS has. One of the more interesting things for those that worry about their Mac not booting is the new Lion feature where you can make your own recovery drive using a flash drive. If you want to know more about Lion read our review of the latest versions of Mac OS X here. Read The Full Story

Apple Sued for OS X Fast Booting with Supposed LG Owned Patent

Chris Burns, Aug 8th 2011 Discuss [4]

Down in Florida today, a group by the name of Operating Systems Solutions, LCC, has found it necessary to file a patent infringement lawsuit against no less than Apple. Their suit includes finding Apple's OS X operating system using a fast boot operation which seems to infringe on a patent originally owned by LG Electronics. The original owner, LG Electronics, seems to have filed for patent back in 1999, another granted patent being assigned again in 2002 to LG Electronics Inc, but that in its reissued granted patent form is assigned to Protimus Technologies LLC in 2008 - it is this patent that's being quoted in the court's document - will Apple be forced to defend connections to said original LG filing? We shall see! Read The Full Story

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The Subjectivity of Natural Scrolling

Philip Berne, Aug 5th 2011 Discuss [19]

Apple released its new OS X Lion for Mac computers recently, and there was one controversial change that had the technorati chatting nonstop. In the new Lion OS, Apple changed the direction of scrolling. I use a MacBook Pro (among other machines, I’m OS agnostic). On my MacBook, I scroll by placing two fingers on the trackpad and moving them up or down. On the old system, moving my fingers down meant the object on the screen moved up. My fingers are controlling the scroll bars. Moving down means I am pulling the scroll bars down, revealing more of the page below what is visible. So, the object moves upwards. On the new system, moving my fingers down meant the object on screen moves down. My fingers are now controlling the object. If I want the object to move up, and reveal more of what is beneath, I move my fingers up, and content rises on screen.