Opening up Psystar’s Open Computer

Macworld Lab wanted to see how Psystar’s Open Computer running OS X compares to a native Mac, so it placed an order for the controversial system. The machine has arrived, and Lab director James Galbraith shares his first impressions.

Copy paths from Finder selectionsThere are a number of ways to see and/or copy the path to a given selection in the Finder. Rob Griffiths explores your options.
Add more solid desktop color optionsDiscover two ways to use more than the 10 provided solid-colored desktop backgrounds.

Copy paths from Finder selections
There are a number of ways to see and/or copy the path to a given selection in the Finder. Rob Griffiths explores your options.
Add more solid desktop color options
Discover two ways to use more than the 10 provided solid-colored desktop backgrounds.
Mouse-only access to title bar icons in 10.5
Learn a simple way to access title bar icon menus (proxy icons) in Leopard.
Sending iCal invites to the many
Of course you can send a single iCal invitation to many recipients. Here's how.
Quick and easy folder sharing in 10.5
Learn how to easily share folders with anyone in Leopard.

A Time Machine trip to the mid-'90s
Jason Snell takes a trip to the mid-'90s, where a discarded Apple operating system suggests hints of a Time Machine to come.
Apple and the homebuilt Mac community
Rob Griffiths has a modest proposal about how to allow home-built Mac clones to flourish without harming Apple.
Attack of the clones
Florida-based Psystar is selling unlicensed Mac clones at prices far cheaper than Apple machines. Dan Moren thinks there's more to a Mac than just what operating system it runs.
Computerworld: 25 overlooked and underrated Leopard features
Computerworld’s Ryan Faas looks at the OS X 10.5 features that are buried just beneath the surface, unknown or ignored by users even though they’ve had Leopard installed for months.
Opinion: Xcode is Apple’s not-so-secret weapon
Apple’s decision to give away its development tools with every copy of Mac OS X has opened up new horizons for Mac users, particularly systems administrators.

Review: Safari 3.1
The just-released 3.1 update to Safari adds features that offer a glimpse into the Web of the future. And as Web designers begin to add support for these elements, Safari will become progressively more useful and functional for typical users.
Review: Mail 3.2
The new features in Apple's Mail shows that the Cupertino-based company is serious about e-mail. With its ability to manage to-dos, calendar items, and RSS feeds, Mail 3.2 is a much more robust programâ€”and best of all, it comes with Mac OS X.
Review: Time Capsule
Thanks to a timely software update, Apple's Time Capsule is an easy-to-use backup appliance that provides speedy wireless network access while keeping your data safe.
Review: Safari 3.0.4
The latest version of Apple's Web browser builds upon a solid foundation with powerful new features to handle complex Web content.
Review: Mac OS X 10.5 Server
If you don’t already have a directory service or dedicated servers, and are just now thinking about implementing such things for the first time, Mac OS X 10.5 Server is a compelling product; just keep in mind that some of its services don’t work as well as they should in a heterogeneous environment.