Browse tag: mobile mac

Browse tag: mobile mac

What Mac users need to know about Wi-Fi Direct
It’s that time of year when travelers brace themselves to suffer the many small indignities of the road. Next year, a new networking standard, Wi-Fi Direct, will make it easier. Here's how.
Review: iStoragePro Pocket portable hard drive
Ci Design's iStoragePro Pocket is one of the fastest portable hard drives we’ve ever looked at.
Review LaCie Starck Mobile Hard Drive
LaCie’s Starck Mobile Hard Drive is a stylish USB drive that features a sturdy aluminum exterior and a wealth of enticing features that should excite hardware enthusiasts.
Four ways to access files from afar
If you work in lots of locations, you may find yourself wishing you could access your files from everywhere. Here are four ways to do just that.
Power and the international Mac
No, you needn't purchase a power converter when you take your Mac traveling.
New WikiReader lets you take online encyclopedia offline
Openmoko unveiled a $99 handheld device that lets you browse Wikipedia entries without requiring an Internet connection. But will users embrace the idea of a handheld that does nothing but look up things on Wikipedia?
Knomo Prague laptop bag
Knomo's Prague is a slick, designer laptop bag for urban commuters.
Google leak points to imminent iMac, MacBook refresh
Google posted ads on its search results over the weekend that hinted Apple will soon refresh its iMac, Mac mini and MacBook lines.
What's your wireless signal strength?
When you're having trouble with your wireless connection, it can be frustrating to figure out the strength of the signal from your client to the base station. Glenn Fleishman shows three ways to get the information you need.
Microsoft Courier tablet prototype appears on Web
A prototype of a new tablet-like Microsoft device named Courier surfaced on the Web late Tuesday.
The five most important Mac laptops
It's the 20th anniversary of Apple's first laptop -- the Macintosh Portable. To mark the occasion, Benj Edwards lists the five most significant laptops to come out of Cupertino and why they enjoyed such a lasting influence.
Slideshow: 20 years of notable Apple totables
Take a stroll through the past two decades as we look at 20 years’ worth of laptop improvements introduced by Apple.
The $300 challenge: The telecommuter
Ever-roaming editor Dan Moren creates a fully-loaded Mac setup fit for a telecommuter with just $300. And he doesn't skimp on the tip.
Trackpad update targets Boot Camp users
Multi-Touch Trackpad Update 1.1, released Tuesday by Apple, promises to improve reliability while running Windows XP or Vista on a Mac laptop via Boot Camp.
Review: Iomega eGo Mac Edition 500GB portable hard drive
Known for its iconic sleek designs, Iomega updated to the eGo hard-drive line with improved speeds and more versatile connectivity.
Frankenbook! Another look at hacked Mac netbooks
Rob Griffiths becomes the latest Macworld editor to dive into the world of OS X on a miniature Windows laptop. This time, it's a Dell Mini 10v, a slightly-larger version of the Dell Vostro A90.
Review: Verizon MiFi 2200
The MiFi 2200 performs the magical task of providing a Wi-Fi signal to up to five devices and routing them all through its onboard 3G cellular data connection.
Clearwire WiMax driver for Mac due next month
Clearwire next month will finally introduce client software for linking Mac laptops directly to its WiMax service.
Netbook shipments to double this year, research says
Netbook shipments could double this year, while mainstream laptop shipments are expected to remain flat, according to DisplaySearch.
TomTom for iPhone en route
Although final details are still hazy, we've got more information on TomTom's upcoming turn-by-turn navigation solution for the iPhone.
Review: MacBook Air (Mid 2009)
If light weight and small size are you top considerations, the MacBook Air is the laptop for you. The new models aren’t much faster than their predecessors—in fact, the high-end system is slower than the previous model—but they’re cheaper.
Review: MacBook Pros (13-inch, Mid 2009)
With its lower price, the return of FireWire (woo-hoo!), longer battery life, better looking display and a new built-in SD Card slot that you can boot from, the newest member of the MacBook Pro makes an impressive debut.
Review: MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009)
The latest 17-inch MacBook Pro is by all measures a minor hardware upgrade over its predecessor, offering only slightly faster processor options and a bump in hard-drive capacity. The more significant change is the value you get for your money.
Switch network settings with ease
OS X's built-in Location feature lets you quickly change network settings based on where you are. Glenn Fleishman shows you how to get the most out of this feature, and how to tweak it with third-party tools.
New MacBook Pro speed tests
Macworld Lab tested all six of the new MacBook Pros, and the result show modest gains over the previous models.
Opinion: Reassessing the 'Apple Tax'
PC World's Michael Scalisi is rethinking the so-called Apple tax after Monday's changes to the Mac laptop lineup.
Review: 13-inch MacBook/2.13GHz (white)
If price plays a greater role in a shopper's buying decisions during tough economic times, Apple's recent updates to its entry-level laptop, the $999 white MacBook, should help push some cost-conscious consumers over the laptop-buying fence.
Wi-Fi hotspots get a second wind
Wi-Fi hotspots are back in the spotlight. Cheaper international data roaming and better indoor coverage will help hotspots remain relevant.
Solve an obscure Back to my Mac issue
Learn how a matter of time may prevent Back to my Mac from working.
iPass aims for mobile cloud service platform
iPass introduced an iPhone client and plans someday to offer a platform for third-party applications.