Apple has released X11 Update 2006, the latest version of its complete X Window System implementation for running X11-based applications on Mac OS X. Apple says: “This update addresses several issues in the X11 for Mac OS X package, enabling it to better handle: GLX stereo visuals and offscreen rendering to GLX Pbuffers and Pixmaps.
Read MoreOther World Computing (OWC) today announced the availability of 200GB Internal Hard Drive Upgrades for MacBook and MacBook Pro (original Core Duo and new Core 2 Duo) model notebook computers for US$299.99. Other MacBook and MacBook Pro internal SATA hard drive upgrade options from OWC include 100GB, 7200RPM, 2.5″ models from $179.99 and competitive prices on 160GB, 5400RPM and 120GB 5400RPM models from $117.95.
Read MoreBeLight Software today announced their new product — Printfolio, a solution for creating various printing projects: business cards, CD/DVD art, flyers, brochures, newsletters, catalogs, address and shipping labels. It includes all BeLights’ programs (Business Card Composer, Mail Factory, Swift Publisher, Disc Cover plus Image Tricks) and provides complete integration that allows you to exchange data between the programs. Complete details on all of the individual programs is available from the Web site.
Read MoreTechRestore today announced that they have begun offering a 200GB drive upgrade as part of their overnight hard drive upgrade service for MacBook and MacBook Pro systems. The new upgrade features the first 200GB Serial ATA drive upgrade available for notebooks. The overnight service includes installation of the new drive into the user’s notebook and data transfer from the old hard drive onto the 200GB SATA drive.
Read MoreQuickerTek has debuted what it says is the first Transceiver/Antenna for wireless networking that only requires a USB port. The Quicky (US$225) boosts wireless range and signal strength at least twice the standard range of the 12-, 15- and 17-inch Apple PowerBooks. “The Quicky is a small product that easily clips (temporarily) to the PowerBook case top and features a small antenna. The Quicky is a unique combination of the power of a Transceiver product and an antenna.
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