Tag archive: Apple Remote

Speculation and rumor has been building for months that Apple would be launching new desktop systems…and today the news has dropped, and Apple updating both it's consumer-oriented Mac mini and iMac desktop systems, along with its Xeon processor-equipped Mac Pros aimed at high-end computing and media production professionals. The diminutive Mac minis have received a significant update, now sporting 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs… Read More

Real Mac nerds have always known that Apple's Macintosh has no special immunity to viruses and worms—it's just that the greater malware community has historically spent its time exploiting Windows. However, as the Mac has resurged in popularity, it was only a matter of time before serious malware began to target the Mac—and a new trojan reported by SecureMac may be the tip of the iceberg. SecureMac claims to have… Read More

At this year's Macworld Expo, Apple CEO Steve Jobs outlined a software update for the Apple TV that will enable the devices to operate independently of a computer running iTunes, and enable users to buy and rent video directly from the iTunes store on their televisions. The update was due “in two weeks;” that deadline expired back on Tuesday, and now Apple has announced that the software won't be available for… Read More

Apple has announced that owners of its Apple TV will be able to stream videos from the online video sharing site YouTube beginning in mid-June. Initially introduced as a way to easily move videos from a personal computer to the living room for viewing on a big screen (or via a home theater setup) via Apple's iTunes application, the YouTube connection marks the Apple TV's first departure from the iTunes ecosystem—and may… Read More

At a special press event today in San Francisco, Apple Computer rolled out a complete refresh to its iPod line of personal media players—including new iPods, nanos, and shuffles in aluminum casings as well as new colors— and introduced a new version of its iTunes software. Oh, and one more thing: the company is now offering digital movies for sale via iTunes. First, the new iPods. Apple will roll out a new edition of the iPod… Read More

At a special press event in Cupertino today, Apple Computer took the wraps off a new Intel-based Mac mini plus the new iPod Hi-Fi, a high-quality portable stereo for iPods. The new Mac minis will be available in two configurations based around the Intel Core Solo or Intel Core Duo processors the Intel Core Duo processor running at speeds of 1.5 to 1.66 GHz, with an Intel GMA950 graphics processor with 64 MB of video memory, support for up… Read More

With Apple Remote Desktop software, network administrators can efficiently distribute and install software, copy files, gather asset management information and remotely control system settings overthe network. Teachers can remotely control and interact with a student's computer and easily provide personalized assistance directly to a student's screen. Apple Remote Desktop v.1.2 includespowerful new features such as Remote Software… Read More