Mac Computers
Mac computers have loyal fans, and some say Macs are better than PCs. Explore the different types of Macs, related software and common myths and questions.
Why Is My Computer So Slow? 5 Reasons and How to Fix Them
Should You Shut Down Your Computer Every Night?
What's the Difference Between Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer?
How Parallel Ports Work
PCI Express Image Gallery
What is the main difference between FireWire and USB?
How to Overclock Your CPU
Is Moore's Law outdated?
What is computing power?
How to Wipe a Computer's Hard Drive
How to Fix the Black Screen of Death
Should I move my hard disk to the cloud?
How Secure Digital Memory Cards Work
Computer Memory Pictures
What is virtual memory?
What are the three types of VPN?
What do you need to build a private WiFi network?
What Does a Server Do?
What Is a UPS? How an Uninterruptible Power Supply Works
How to Cool Down Laptop: 5 Easy Ways to Prevent Overheating
How To Know When Your Computer’s CMOS Battery Is Dead
What is the world’s fastest supercomputer used for?
Set Your Computer for Energy Savings
Is the desktop computer going the way of the dodo bird?
How the Kindle Paperwhite Works
How the Kindle Fire Works
Nook vs. Kindle Fire
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Macs don't have a Print Screen key, but they do have several options for snagging screen captures.
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Mac fans always talk about how easy and intuitive Apple's OS is to use. Is it really that simple to uninstall programs on a Mac?
By Chris Pollette & John Kelly
Mac users have long lorded their computers’ virus immunity over PC users. So let's set the record straight: Can Macs get viruses, or are they truly impenetrable?
By Craig Haggit
Your Mac might have more germs than you think. Cleaning it is as important as cleaning the rest of your house. Let's review how to clean MacBook computers in five, easy steps!
Comparing a computer born of a single company to a category of pieced-together machines may not be strictly fair, but both sides in the Mac versus PC debate have valid points.
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The iMac is often credited with bringing Apple back from the brink of disaster. What is it about this paradigm-shifting computer that intrigues and enchants users?
By Craig Haggit
Without input/output technology like Thunderbolt, you wouldn't be reading this awesome blurb. So, how are Apple and Intel innovating on this integral part of computing systems?
The PowerBook was replaced by the faster MacBook Pro in 2006 but the Pro got an even bigger boost of speed with its new Thunderbolt port. Let's take a look.
Apple's MacBook Air is touted as "the world's thinnest notebook." So how exactly does a laptop that's less than an inch thick compare to other notebooks?
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Small in size but mighty in capabilities, the Mac Mini was first geared toward PC switchers. What do people say about it now?
In 2001, Apple released Cheetah, the first version of its new operating system, OS X. Where did OS X come from, and what technologies make it different from other operating systems?
There's no question people love their Macs. So what's the deal? And why do these computers really cost more than PCs? Or do they?
The Mac App Store puts all Apple-approved Mac-compatible apps in one place for easy purchase and installation. Find out how it works.
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Software developers, military groups and movie studios alike use code names to keep the lid on upcoming projects -- but what's up with the big cats, Apple?