Stories by: Serenity Caldwell

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Hands on with Google Drive 25 April, 2012 06:48:00

Start your engines: Google’s long-rumored Drive service is officially out and ready for a test… well, drive. The search giant’s answer to services like Dropbox, Drive offers 5GB of free online storage space that also syncs with a local folder on the desktop of your Mac or PC. (An Android app is currently available, with an iOS app in the works.)
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Ten exciting system changes in Mountain Lion 22 February, 2012 08:47:00

Sharing, sharing, everywhere
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Mountain Lion: Hands on with Safari 19 February, 2012 10:52:00

Though Safari didn't receive as huge an overhaul in Mountain Lion as other OS X apps have, it still got some love from the folks in Cupertino. Refined search interfaces, sharing integration, and clear-cut password storage are just three of the things you have to look forward to come this summer - here are a few brief impressions of Safari's new features.
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Five exciting app changes in Mountain Lion 17 February, 2012 11:04:00

Though Mountain Lion snuck onto the scene just this morning - big cats are sly like that - I've already discovered a few delightful details about the apps in Apple's upcoming OS update for the Mac, thanks to editorial director Jason Snell's hands on with the software. Here are five app changes I can't wait to see come to my Mac this summer.
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New MobileMe phishing scam attempts to relieve users of login data 21 December, 2011 10:09:00

While most treat the holidays as a time for goodwill toward all, scammers don't really seem to have gotten the message. Their latest tactic: a phishing scheme aimed at MobileMe users.
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Apple launches iTunes Match for international users 16 December, 2011 11:02:00

Carrying around your entire music library just got a little bit easier for international users, as Apple on Thursday began rolling out iTunes Match to countries beyond the United States and Brazil.
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Google+ rolls out new features, support for Google Apps 28 October, 2011 08:08:00

Looking for something to +1 this Halloween season? You may get your wish: Google has rolled out a slew of new features to Google+, including new breaking news collections, interaction graphs, photo styling, and support for Google Apps users.
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Up close with iOS 5: Wireless syncing and updating 16 October, 2011 04:49:00

One of the best parts of iOS 5--regarding device management, at least--is that you no longer have to connect your device to your Mac or PC when you want to sync your information or download a subsequent software update. There are two features at work here: iTunes Wi-Fi Sync and Software Update.
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Getting started with iCloud, Apple's new sync service 13 October, 2011 05:30:00

Over the past few years, consumers have become obsessed with the notion of having their documents and data instantly available wherever they are, on whichever device they happen to be using at the time.
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Guide: How to upgrade your iOS device to iOS 5 13 October, 2011 04:30:00

iOS 5 has hit the stage, and eager users everywhere are getting ready to upgrade their devices. If you're concerned about the upgrade process, or simply want to know all your setup options before making the big switch, let us help you upgrade your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to iOS 5 with this step-by-step guide.
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Facebook 4.0 update brings native iPad support 11 October, 2011 08:19:00

After months of rumors and speculation, Facebook launched an updated version of its iOS app on Monday with iPad support.