Apple – Why is it So Popular? by John Gibb
While the history of PCs is interesting, the history of Apple computers is more so. Although Apple only hold about 2% of the computer market, that’s still a lot when you consider how many millions of computers there are in the world. Apple is, arguably, the inventor of the modern computer... So why use a Mac? ... Well, to begin with, Macs today come with one of the best operating systems around: Mac OS X. ... Apple laptops – iBooks and MacBooks – are particularly admired, for their attractive looks, their high build quality and their low weight.

Apple Computers - Compatibility With Windows Applications by Yina Dong
In the early days there was little compatibility between Apple applications and Microsoft Windows applications. However, much has changed over the years, and many applications can be seamlessly shared between the two operating systems. This is especially true of the Max OS X Tiger which enables... With so many businesses using Microsoft Windows, it was only natural that Apple made their systems compatible so that users could work across platforms. ... The introduction of Intel processors in the current lines of Apple Computers has cemented this compatibility relationship across...

History Of Apple Computers by Yina Dong
The Macintosh computer began life as the Apple I in 1976 when two friends, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs with the aid of some friends built the first of fifty computers for the Byte Shop for $500 each. This first Apple computer came equipped with a display screen (a rarity at the time), and was... After many trials and errors, Apple came out with a true home computer, the Apple Macintosh or Mac in 1984. ... By mid-1977, they had improved upon the design of the Apple I and the Apple II was made available to the public.

New Apple Products 2006 - The Introduction of the Intel Macs by John Conanan
In the past two months Apple has released a number of completely new products, and more importantly has started their transition to the Intel processor. In this article I will detail the new product offerings and options available on each. The first new Intel product announced by Apple was the... Previously there were the PowerPC G4-based products - the Mac mini, PowerBook, and iBook - and the PowerPC G5-based products – the iMac G5 and Power Mac G5. ... Unlike any laptop in Apple history, the new MacBook Pro also features a built-in iSight camera, Front Row software, and the Apple Remote.

Look and Feel of the Ipod by Bryan Miller
A big reason for iPod sales goes beyond its incredible functionality. Apple has been known for its aesthetics since it entered the personal computer market decades ago. In fact, one of the reasons that Apple Macintoshes (now referred to as Macs) have found such a loyal following among artistic... Apple added this little feature after some negative feedback on early versions. ... They are both a kind of creamy, greyish white, which is Apple’s signature color for the digital music devices. ... Those models didn’t require the wheel to be depressed, and therefore some listeners complained that...

Buying a New Apple Power Mac G5: A Smart Way to Get One by Daniel Powers
I needed a new computer in a big bad way. I was three months into my plans to open a new recording studio and I was maxing out my resources just to get the studio built. With all my money going to the construction and, of course, unforeseen circumstances, I had to figure out a way to get a new G5. ... He began telling me about a leasing program that Apple put forth that enabled the buyer to get the systems they need and just pay a monthly fee – no money down. ... I paid a visit to an apple store in mid June just to make my inner geek mad and started looking at all the equipment.

The iPod And How It Conquered the Mp3 Player by Gillian Todd
I’d imagine it’s pretty likely that you have heard plenty about the Apple iPod in the media. If you’ve got kids then they probably wanted one for Christmas and if you work in marketing or the music business then you have probably already had an iPod for years. ... It was a success from the start, but the fact that it was only Mac compatible held back sales slightly, although Apple did actually see an increase in sales of Apple Macs due to people wanting to be able to use the iPods. ... iPod nano - Apple decided to discontinue the mini in 2005, to replace it with the ultra small iPod nano.

5 Mac Security Tips You Can’t Live Without by Paulo Fretowski
So, you’ve bought a new Macintosh, and now you may be wondering how to make it safer. There are several things that you can do which will protect your Mac from viruses and hackers. Macs are already very difficult to hack, but don’t let that fact allow you to become lenient with your security. ... Apple releases many programs that fix bugs in iLife applications, and in Mac OS X. ... Apple provides a wide-variety of anti-virus software that is constantly updated. ... Generally, it is a good idea to stick to iTunes, because those files are ACC Protected and offered through Apple so they...

Desktop Management Services by Ken Marlborough
There are some relatively new desktop management services that make desktop applications and design tools more advanced and easier to use. Some include the Microsoft, Small Business Server (SBS) that has upgraded the current eight-year old platform. It is at priced at $599 for the standard... They know that it monitors and controls Mac workstations and servers. ... Administrations who use Macs rely on Apple Remote Desktop for the most part and have for the past four years. ... However, besides remote management, troubleshooting and surveillance, the Apple Remote Desktop is an inventory aid...

Is A Mac Really Safe From Viruses? by Michael Kaye
One huge reason why people consider Switching to Mac is because of the constant threat of Virus on a PC. So “Is a Mac really safe from Viruses?” Here is what Apple says “By the end of 2005, there were 114,000 known viruses for PCs. In March 2006 alone, 850 new threats were detected... On a PC you may unknowingly click it and you know the rest… On a Mac the first level of defense would be Safari (Apple’s Web-browser), by default Safari warns you of Images/Photos disguised as Viruses and even if you do go so far as to click on it you will be prompted to enter a “User Name” and...