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I shut down Mac Forums due to bugs in the software we ran and due to time constraints. I had been slowly migrating the sites in my network to another software product. I had it in mind that once I completed this task I would turn my focus to MacForo. I have converted from the old software and opened the community up again. Your user account will work and all your posts are still here. There are a few more features and some some old features are a bit different. Sorry about the downtime. You can be sure Mac Forums is now here to stay. Once again welcome to the new and improved MacForo.
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/lock-word-document-password.jpg" alt="lock word document password" title="lock word document password" width="128" height="128" class="alignright size-full wp-image-8710" /> You can password protect a Microsoft Word document quite easily, this is a great feature to keep sensitive documents completely private, such as your finances or a personal journal. Once the password is set, anyone trying to open the file will be required to enter a password within Word. If the document is brought into other applications, it will appear as gibberish. </p> <p>You may be fam…
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The new-form-factor Mac Mini gets its server version, is it better than building a PC server of your own? The new Mac mini has a cousin - a server version, shorn of the DVD drive but with a second hard disk on the inside of that improbably tiny, but surprisingly heavy, alloy case. This model follows on from the server version of the old form-factor Mac mini. The obvious question, then as now, is why buy a Mac server when it's so easy and much cheaper to assemble a pile of PC components to do the same job? The mini won't persuade everyone, but it brings a good few features that lend it appeal. The first is the…
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<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1010/ipad-muteswitch.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple chief Steve Jobs took the time in a response Saturday to lay to rest hopes that his company might reverse the decision to change the iPad's orientation lock to a mute switch. He confirmed that it would stay a mute switch with a direct "yep." He likewise answered the 9to5 reader's question about the possibility of a toggle to switch it back and forth, giving a simple "nope" in reply....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=b5228f4dba96f5dfed900…
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<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1010/nvidiageforcegtx480.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />NVIDIA has inadvertently confirmed the GeForce GTX 580 this weekend by briefly posting mention of it on its 3D Vision requirements page (since pulled). The mention didn't confirm more than that it would have full support for 3D in Blu-ray and gaming but hinted at a near-term release. The graphics veteran is expected to ship the GTX 580 in late November or early December....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=6bef0412078d399301ef8b03b5df1d1c&am…
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Apple unveiled the all-new MacBook Air, the first of the next generation of notebooks that will replace mechanical hard disks and optical drives with Internet services and solid-state flash storage. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch models and weighing as little as 2.3 pounds, the MacBook Air is Apple’s lightest, most mobile notebook ever. MacBook Air uses the same solid-state storage technology as iPad to deliver instant-on responsiveness, up to seven hours of battery life, and up to 30 days of standby time. Starting at $999, the MacBook Air is available now on the Apple Store and at your favorite Apple Retail Store. Read more at apple.com
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<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1010/ipod-2001.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple today reached the ninth anniversary of the iPod in the midst of a shifting climate. The MP3 player was first unveiled on October 23, 2001 at a special event on Apple's campus. Early versions were Mac-only, used Firewire 400 to sync and had just 5GB of space, which at the time was enough to hold Apple's well-known 1,000 songs but also cost $399....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=da39fa6d9baaf43fc155bf9268d67094&p=1"><img alt="" style=…
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<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1010/netflix-usstreamleak.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />[update: pricing charts] Netflix's plans to offer streaming-only US plans may have solidified today as visitors to its site have been offered the option under certain conditions. Depending on the browser or region, users either get the same $8 price Canadians receive, see similar prices for both, or don't see the option at all. In one case, prices climbed to $9 for streaming and $10 for a disc....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=155b6a39df…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/college-football-iphone-app-sportacular1.jpg" alt="college football iphone app sportacular" title="college football iphone app sportacular" width="90" height="86" class="alignright size-full wp-image-9021" /> The college football season is halfway over, but that doesn’t mean you have half the interest. If you follow NCAAFB, things are just now starting to really heat up, so keeping track of your alma mater or favorite team is absolutely essential. </p> <p>The <a href="http://osxdaily.com/category/iphone/">iPhone</a> and <a href="http://osxdaily.c…
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<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1010/steveballmer-gartner.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer during this week's Gartner Symposium raised curiosity by claiming that Windows 8 would be a major gamble for the company (video below). When asked by analyst John Pescatore what the next "riskiest product bet" would be, the executive answered simply that it would be the "next release of Windows." It's unclear if he was referring to the importance of having a successful core product or if the OS itself would be a radical break....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/check-mac-processor-speed.jpg" alt="check mac processor speed" title="check mac processor speed" width="321" height="247" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8988" /></p> <p>Want to know how fast a Mac is? You can check a Macs processor speed a few different ways, but here are two methods: super easy through the GUI, and a more advanced way through the command line.</p> <h3 style="font-size:1.3em;">Check a Mac CPU the Easy Way: GUI</h3> <p>Go up to the Apple menu and select “About This Mac”:</p> <p><img src="http://os…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ipad-setup.jpg" alt="ipad setup" title="ipad setup" width="610" height="395" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6731" /></p> <p>Not quite a <a href="http://osxdaily.com/category/mac-setups/">Mac setup</a>, but it’s close enough. This pictures is from <a href=" https://live.staticflickr.com/4135/4864820871_b06f5a756d_b.jpg and features a fancy iPad stand with bluetooth keyboard.</p> <p>Setting up a <a href="http://osxdaily.com/2010/06/03/use-a-bluetooth-keyboard-with-the-ipad/">bluetooth keyboard with iPad</a> i…
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<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1010/iphone4-verizon.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Verizon, and possibly Apple as well, may be beefing up the ranks of its technical support lines ahead of a CDMA iPhone. Both Ryla and Teleperformance are hiring hundreds of support agents for a deliberately anonymous cellular carrier in several states, including California, Georgia, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. Both Apple and Verizon have used Teleperformance in the past, and those in Lindon, Utah would also handle computers, MP3 players and smartphones....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;…
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<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1010/Microsoft-Office2011.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Among the many changes in Microsoft Office 2011 is the arrival of product "activation" done via internet or by phone -- a first for Office on the Mac, a recent blog post from Office for Mac Help has revealed. The site, which is an unofficial resource for Mac Office users, cites the Office 2011 End User License Agreement (EULA) as its source. The activation ties the use of the software to a specific device and reveals other information (such as the IP address and hardware configuration), but can be reassigned to another device any number of times, …
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<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/1010/Coladia-Dracula3.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />French adventure-game publisher Coladia have launched Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon for Mac OS X, continuing their series of adventure games based on historical figures or events. Available only for Intel-based Macs, the adventure tells the story of a priest in post-WWI Italy investigating a potential candidate for sainthood who appears instead to have been in league with the legendary vampire....<br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=21b25b3b0287…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/buy-ilife-11.jpg" alt="buy ilife 11" title="buy ilife 11" width="385" height="300" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8978" /></p> <p>iLife ‘11 has just been released, including the all new iPhoto, iMovie, and Garageband. The exciting new version comes bundled with all new Macs, but if you already own a Mac you can grab the newest version at a discount thanks to the wonders of online shopping.</p> <p>If you <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XKRZES?ie=UTF8&tag=oxd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creati…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p>Remember those Steve Jobs and Bill Gates fake chat comics? Here’s a new one. I like the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047DVRQW?ie=UTF8&tag=oxd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0047DVRQW">new MacBook Air</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=oxd-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0047DVRQW" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />, I really do, but this is too funny:</p> <p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/steve-jobs-bill-gates-talk-netbooks-macbook-air-418x800.jpg"…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/8-bit-sound-effects.jpg" alt="8 bit sound effects" title="8 bit sound effects" width="120" height="110" class="alignright size-full wp-image-8584" /> Want to generate some 8-bit Nintendo style sounds? Maybe you need sound effects for an iPhone game you’re working on, a song you’re making, or you just want to have some good old 8-bit nostalgia.</p> <p>Cfxr, which is short for… well I have no idea, is a fun app that makes and endless amount of 8 bit sounds instantly. You can completely adjust sounds, or just click the ‘random’ button and it will make and play a r…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/apple-kegerator.jpg" alt="apple kegerator" title="apple kegerator" width="400" height="413" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7805" /></p> <p>What better use for an old dead Mac server than turning it into a Mac Kegerator? It looks like this is on a tradeshow floor, maybe this awesome beer server made an appearance at MacWorld expo? Thanks to Ezra for sending this in.</p> </div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hSbolH6UNp2O50jQpwK0i1g9u4k/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hSbolH6UNp2O50jQpwK0i1g9…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><object width="600" height="362"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzTwW05uihw?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzTwW05uihw?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="362"></embed></object></p> <p>Excited for the Mac version of Civ 5? Me too. Now we have a video trailer showing it off! The video tra…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/civilization-5-mac-release-date.jpg" alt="civilization 5 mac release date" title="civilization 5 mac release date" width="582" height="296" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8964" /></p> <p>Great news for Mac gamers, Civilization 5 for Mac will be arriving very soon. We knew that Civilization 5 for Mac was “<a href="http://osxdaily.com/2010/10/07/civilization-5-for-mac-coming-soon/">coming soon</a>” but we didn’t know when… now the makers of the Mac version have provided a release date of sorts: Fall 2010. </p> <p>The good news? W…
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<div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/new-macbook-air.jpg" alt="new macbook air" title="new macbook air" width="610" height="218" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8934" /></p> <p>The black screen bezel is featured on MacBook Pro, iMac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple’s Cinema Display, nearly the whole Apple lineup. It’s a prominent and attractive feature that makes a Mac even more identifiable in the wild. Why didn’t the MacBook Air get this distinct trait that has become a staple of Apple products?</p> <p>One word: weight.</p> <p>The MacBook Air needed to be light, b…
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Pre-order Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac Home and Student Edition from Amazon.com for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YCOJA8?ie=UTF8&tag=macnn&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003YCOJA8">$109.99.</a><br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=d8b7f5c876dc3f6a2a4a3e39ee8bf70c&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=d8b7f5c876dc3f6a2a4a3e39ee8bf70c&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:none" src="http://segment-p…
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Win a copy of Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium, <a href="http://www.macnn.com/articles/10/10/12/cs5.design.premium.giveaway/">click here</a> for more details, or <a href="http://www.macnn.com/contest/marketcontest.php?cid=12&qid=41">click here</a> to enter. <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <br clear="both" style="clear: both;"/> <a href="http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=d8b7f5c876dc3f6a2a4a3e39ee8bf70c&p=1"><img alt="" style="border: 0;" border="0" src="http://ads.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=d8b7f5c876dc3f6a2a4a3e39ee8bf70c&p=1"/></a> <img alt="" height="0" width="0" border="0" style="display:…
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