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Apple’s OS X is vulnerable to the Shellshock bug, but it’s not that easy for attackers to take advantage of it, according to Intego, which specializes in security software for the operating system.

Mac OS X Lion includes many features that are very similar to those found in iOS. In this video, I’ll show you how to expand it even further, and make Mac OS X Lion even more like iOS. Growl can be ...

I recently loaded OS X Mavericks on an old (2007) 20" iMac, and to check that everything was fine I ran the machine through the full Setup Assistant -- setting up a user with my name in the process.

If you want to step away from your computer while your desktop loads (without enabling the unsafe auto-login feature), this script will begin loading OS X before you log in. We've shown you how to ...

A major weakness in OS X has been its handling of windows. In current OS X versions, it’s often difficult to view two windows or apps at once without changing their size. Perhaps that’s why Apple has ...

eWeek content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More A cloud is rising over Mac OS X and its future unless Apple ...

A cloud is rising over Mac OS X and its future unless Apple makes its boldest move ever: turning OS X into an open-source project. That would make the battle between OS X and Linux the most ...