The worst fear came true. Apple released the v10.6.2 update for Mac OS X and with that took away Atom CPU support that was used by hacktinosh users for installing Mac OS X on Atom-powered netbooks. The 10.6.2 update is said to start instant rebooting of the netbooks, leaving with the only options of […]
Snow Leopard update does not kill Atom support, at least for now
It was claimed that the 10.6.2 Snow Leopard update would not support Atom processors, effectively killing the hackintosh scene. Now the word is that the latest seed of the update brings back the Atom support. The developer seed 10C535 has enabled Atom support and with that the possibility of installing Mac OS X on […]
Mac OS X update will kill support for Atom CPUs, hackintoshed netbooks
Hackintoshing or installing the Mac OS X is the best you can do on your otherwise bland netbook. However, this will come to an end once Apple releases 10.6.2 update for its Mac OS. The latest update apparently removes support for Atom processors, which is instrumental for the OS to detect and then install. […]
Apple to ship Snow Leopard on August 28
Apple has confirmed the rumored August 28 as the shipping date of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. From this Friday, Mac users will be able to pick the latest Mac OS X iteration at Apple retail stores, authorized resellers and online store. Snow Leopard is claimed to be a 90 percent refinement of […]
Apple releases update for Mac OS X
Leopard users can quickly hit the Software update to update their Mac to OS X 10.5.8 version. The update claims to enhance stability, compatibility and security of the computer. Apart from the automatic update, users can download standalone installers in case they want to update more than one Macs. Other things included in this […]
Mac OS X Snow Leopard hits September with a cheap upgrade for Leopard users
Apple also announced the Snow Leopard Mac OS at the WWDC yesterday. Claimed as the most advanced operating system, Snow Leopard has been refined by more than 90 percent in around a thousand features present in Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard is faster in many areas than Leopard, gives extra security because of the support […]
Psystar files for bankruptcy
Trash your hopes for a Mac OS X netbook because Mac clone maker, Psystar has filed for bankruptcy. The documents were filed on May 21 in Florida and are seeking for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. While there is every reason to believe that they succumbed to Apple’s courtroom pressure, their filing reveals they are […]
Hackintosh gets a battery boost with the Mac OS X update
Legitimate Mac owners are obviously elated with yesterday’s 10.5.7 update but there are other bunch of people who feel the same. Yup, it’s the hackintosh users who run Mac OS on netbooks. Apparently, the new update is being blessed by users as they are reporting an improvement in netbook’s battery life. One user’s netbook […]
Apple drops Mac OS X 10.5.7 update
Sure, they are late by a few days but here it is. The 10.5.7 version is available now from the Software Update and brings in lots of fixes and other improvements. Changelog: General – Includes latest security fixes. – Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras. – Improves performance of video playback […]
Psystar can bring a Mac OS X netbook in the market
Apple hates netbooks? No problem. Entangled in a legal battle with Apple? No problem. This is the attitude of gutsy Psystar who vaguely confirms about a Mac OS X netbook that won’t be pencil drawn. In an interview, Psystar’s CEO hinted that they will be launching a notebook “on the lines of a netbook” […]