Apple has opened its OS X beta testing program to millions of Mac users worldwide, and many of these users want a way to easily install the OS X Yosemite beta on their spare Macs. Instead of jumping through the hoops of upgrading via the Mac App Store, here’s how to create your own Yosemite USB installer for the Yosemite public beta, so you can quickly install it on any supported Mac.
How to Create an OS X 10.10 Yosemite USB Installer for the Developer Preview
Apple makes an in-place upgrade to the OS X Yosemite Developer Preview a simple process via the Mac App Store. But what about those times when you want to install Yosemite on a blank drive? Here’s how you can create your own OS X Yosemite USB Installer for the Developer Preview builds.
Today is the Deadline for Consumers to Upgrade Windows 8.1 to Update 1
Today is deadline day for consumers to move their original Windows 8.1 installations to Windows 8.1 Update 1. Upgrading to the free update, first released in early April, is the only way to continue receiving security and feature patches for Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system.
Apple Highlights OS X Yosemite Design Changes in New Video
Apple on Monday published a short video on YouTube detailing some of the design changes slated for OS X Yosemite. The video gives users who aren’t eligible for the Yosemite beta a closer look at the new designs for Finder, the Dock, Messages, Notification Center, and user interface elements like fonts and buttons.
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Reality Check: Windows 8 Outpaces OS X Mavericks by More Than 5 to 1
Apple gave a historic WWDC keynote on Monday, outlining amazing new technologies that will shape the company and the industry for years to come. But in the midst of this amazing accomplishment, Apple CEO Tim Cook continued his trend of presenting misleading charts and statistics, an unnecessary step that cast a shadow over an otherwise monumental event.
How to Determine Your Computer’s Windows Installation Date
Curious about how old your computer’s Windows installation is? We show you two quick and easy Command Prompt tricks to determine your Windows installation date, helping you troubleshoot issues and decide if it’s time for a fresh install.
Apple Releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.2 Update with FaceTime Audio, SSL Fix
Apple on Tuesday released OS X Mavericks 10.9.2. The free update brings several new features, including FaceTime audio support, as well as a number of bug fixes and improvements. Of note, the update does not appear to include a fix for the critical “Goto Fail” bug discovered last week.
Windows XP Systems Could Be Infected Within 10 Minutes of April 8th Support Deadline
After more than 12 years on the market, Windows XP is finally set to lose support in April. But Microsoft’s plans to move forward could leave as many as 500 million users without critical security updates, and those systems could be infected in as little as 10 minutes by hackers hoarding exploits in anticipation of the support deadline.
Windows 8 Surpasses 10% Market Share for the First Time in December
Microsoft’s controversial Windows 8 platform surpassed 10 percent market share for the first time in September, with Windows 8 and 8.1 systems reaching a combined 10.49 percent share more than 14 months after its release.
Apple Releases OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 Update
Apple on Monday released the OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 update to the public. The free update brings fixes for Gmail integration, iLife, Safari, and VoiceOver, along with other fixes and enhancements. There is also a separate update for owners of the Late 2013 MacBook Pro with Retina Display. OS X 10.9.1 can be downloaded now from Apple’s support site or via Software Update in the Mac App Store.