Browse tag: Windows

Browse tag: Windows

Review: The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4
Once you set it up, The Missing Sync for Windows Mobile 4 will do the job for syncing a variety of types of data from a Windows Mobile 4 smartphone with your Mac.
Google's Chrome OS stands to make waves
Google's Chrome OS may be a year away from shipping, but the potent mixture of one of tech's most prominent companies and the mostly stagnant OS market is worth watching.
Review: SyncMate Expert 2.4
Sync your Mac to multiple devices, including Windows Mobile.
Runtime Revolution 4.0 offers new Web-authoring option
The latest version of this cross-platform software-creation environment allows developers to deploy apps directly to the Web.
The Macalope Weekly: Business 101
Windows inspired by the Mac? Microsoft seems conflicted about the answer. And while the App Store continues to get attention, you can't argue that Apple knows how to sell iPhones.
Microsoft denies employee’s comments about copying Apple
When a Microsoft employee said in an interview that Windows 7 took some inspiration from Mac OS X, Microsoft quickly chimed in to let us know that he was incorrect and inaccurate.
Update fixes iPhone sync problem with Windows 7 for some
A fix has been issued to repair a problem that prevented Windows 7 users from synching their iPhones.
Switchers Guide: Moving from Windows to the Mac
More and more people are switching from Windows PCs to the Mac. Harry McCracken explains what's involved in the move.
Virtualization and iPhone jailbreaks
In all the hubbub surrounding the release of new Macs you may have missed the Windows 7 release, so Chris Breen let’s you know what you missed. He’s then joined by Ben Long as they discuss the state of iPhone jailbreaking.
Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac arrives
Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac is shipping, including Aero support in Vista and Windows 7, a new Crystal mode for full Windows/Mac OS integration, OpenGL 2.1 acceleration in Windows and Linux, and more.
First Look: VMware Fusion 3
VMware Fusion3 brings better overall performance and a number of major new features to the virtualization app. Fusion now supports "Aero" 3D effects in Windows 7 and Vista, improves 3D graphics performance, and includes full Snow Leopard support.
The Macalope Weekly: 7 herbs and spices
The Macalope does combat with an old foe this week, then takes a gander at Microsoft's latest familiar-looking venture and Windows 7's missing ingredient.
New 'Get a Mac' ads take a shot at Windows 7
Apple welcomes Windows 7 to the world with its own brand of humor and self-aggrandizement.
Psystar selling software to run Snow Leopard on generic hardware
Psystar has released a product called Rebel EFI, which lets users install Snow Leopard on generic PC hardware.
Ballmer headlines global Windows 7 launch events
Steve Ballmer took the stage in New York Thursday, taking on the role of chief salesman in a day of worldwide launch events.
Apple: Boot Camp will be late to the Windows 7 party
Rushing to get home from work to install Windows 7 in Boot Camp today? Not so fast, says Apple, and not at all if you own a handful of specific first-generation Intel Macs.
The Macalope Weekly: You should see the other guy
Will Apple pick up marketshare from Windows 7's release or not? Either way, expect to see them dish out a whole new bowl of dings at Microsoft's expense. And Michael Dell says something sensible—The Macalope is shocked!
Review: CodeWeavers CrossOver Mac Pro 8
CrossOver Mac Pro 8.0 is an application that runs a virtual environment so you can run Windows applications on your Mac.
Analyst: Apple immune to Windows 7 impact
Microsoft's introduction of Windows 7 later this month won't cost Apple any Mac sales, Broadpoint AmTech analyst Brian Marshall says.
The Macalope Weekly: Mobile market madness!
Microsoft, microsoft, microsoft! Redmond's home team is all over the news this week, with Windows Mobile and Windows 7 news. Of course, if it's Windows, it must mean curtains for Apple, right?
VMware announces VMware Fusion 3 details
VMware Fusion 3 will ship on October 27th, at a retail price of $80 ($40 for upgrades). The new version features Snow Leopard compatibility, Aero support in Vista and Windows 7, an easy migration tool for those coming from physical Windows machines, and much more
Psystar licenses OS X virtualization technology
Clone-maker Psystar is still stuck in a legal dispute with Apple over running OS X on generic PC hardware, but that hasn't stopped the company from trying new business approaches.
Apple pushes unnecessary software to Windows PCs
Apple used its software update tool to push a program that was previously not installed on a PC, according to Computerworld tests early Monday, though the company eventually removed that software from its update list.
The Macalope Weekly: Videodrome
It's a double feature this week as the Macalope takes on two Microsoft-related videos and rails against AT&T—then again, what's new?
MobileMe adds iPhone, Snow Leopard features
Apple's punched up its MobileMe online service with new features for users of iPhone and Mac OS X Snow Leopard—and even some fixes for Windows users.
CrossOver Games 8 adds additional Windows game support
CrossOver Games 8 is now compatible with new Windows games and sports various improvements for existing ones.
Opinion: Microsoft embraces Windows Mobile 6.5's blandness
While it seems like everyone's trying to duplicate the iPhone's smooth and fun user experience, PC World's Jared Newman gives Microsoft credit for hyping Windows Mobile 6.5 as a workhouse -- and a fairly unexciting one at that.
Apple posts list of software incompatible with Snow Leopard
Apple has posted a knowledge base document with list of software that is significantly incompatible with Snow Leopard.
The Macalope Weekly: Lies, damned lies, and statistics
This week the Macalope considers the many types of lies, including, but not limited to, lies, damned lies, lies of omission, statistics, and, of course, advertising.
Snow Leopard versus Windows 7
Both Windows 7 and Snow Leopard pack notable new features, large and small. We take a closer look to see exactly how they stack up.