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EasyFind is a free alternative to Spotlight

by TJ Luoma (Nov 17th, 2011)

EasyFind is a free application that helps you find files and folders on your Mac. And yes, it's better than Spotlight. EasyFind is made by the folks at DEVONtechnologies who are well-known for developing powerful search software DEVONthink, DEVONagent Pro, and DEVONagent Express, which is to ...

Mac 101: Yes, Intel Macs can be booted from an external USB drive

by Mel Martin (Dec 18th, 2008)

More Mac 101, our ongoing series of tips and tidbits for new Mac users. Update: As the comments point out and Low-End Mac confirms, support for USB booting was present in the Mac OS 9 era with the introduction of dual-channel USB in 1999, available first on the slot-loading iMac and one model of ...

TUAW Certification Series: Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server

by Steven Sande (Jul 4th, 2008)

Last month, I wrote a post about Apple certifications in general. Today, I'll focus on Mac OS X certifications. If you're a Mac geek who wants to make a living troubleshooting Macs, these are the certifications to get because they are your ticket to becoming a member of the Apple Consultants Network ...

Security Update 2008-004

by Cory Bohon (Jun 30th, 2008)

Along with the 10.5.4 update, Apple has just released Security Update 2008-004 for users of Mac OS X Tiger (10.4). According to Apple, the update "is recommended for all [Mac OS X Tiger (10.4)] users and improves the security of Mac OS X." You can download this update for the following systems: ...

Sneak preview of Leopard at WWDC

by Jan Kabili (Apr 18th, 2006)

Are you dying for a sneak peek at Leopard, the next incarnation of OS X? If so, book a ticket for San Francisco in mid-August. Apple has announced, on its site and by email to customers, that it will offer a preview of OS X Leopard at WWDC 2006, scheduled for August 7-11. The Apple site ...

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