A little known, or reported bug has surfaced with the introduction of Intel Macs. Until now, MacRiot is unable to confirm whether this is an official bug but some MacIntel users have reported the inability for Mac OS X Tiger to remember the background colours set for particular Finder windows. Background colours can be set using the […]
Most new Mac users discount the use of iChat AV simply because they didn’t sign up for a .Mac account but that is folly that leaves them missing out on one of the better Instant Messenger engines out there. First off, the interface is as cute as buttons and Read More
Although, not publically announced to the usual media fanfare, Apple has published a support document admitting to having shipped iPod Videos containing theRavMonE.exe virus that affects only Windows systems. The virus is reported to not have any impact on Mac systems or the iPod itself. The affected iPod Video Read More
Apple has recently, unofficially introduced the inclusion of Dashcode 1.0 with the lastest version of Developer Tools contained as a standard package with the current Intel Macs. Dashcode is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Dashboard widget development. For the less IT initiated, an IDE is essentially an application that allows Read More
Reach the nirwana of an uncluttered Desktop with MacRabbit’s DeskShade. The Desktop, is often the most used area on any Mac. A great place to put files or folders we are actively working on or the most convenient place to drag and drop images from our Internet browsers for Read More
If you happen to have a desktop Mac and another portable Mac, Abyssoft’s Teleport might be right for you. The simple application allows you to share your keyboard and mouse across both Macs. As well as, clipboard sharing. Its easy as pie to set up. Simply download and install Read More
Reports have come in that the current line-up of Mac hardware that support the draft IEEE 802.11n WiFi standard are having intermittent trouble getting on WiFi networks. This issue is said to be restricted to certain router brands and models, e.g. 2Wire. There does not seem to be a Read More
Apple has always been on the frontier of consumer electronics. Being one of the first to introduce IEEE 802.11g WiFi protocol in their consumer electronics line. Or popularly known as the Airport Extreme form factor, which represented a major advancement in its day, boasting a 54Mbps transfer rate over the Read More
Its long overdue but Apple has finally introduced a one-stop reference web page. Detailing every repair/exchange program for almost all models currently, in production. For most part, Apple has been issuing silent recalls for years, repairing and exchanging only affected units. There’s now a way to keep track Read More
“All MacBook and MacBook Pro computers, PowerBook G4 computers starting with PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5GHz), PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz), and PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.67GHz) and iBook computers starting with iBook G4 (Mid 2005) have Sudden Motion Sensor technology, built-in protection for the hard disk that is designed to help prevent disk Read More
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