mac os x – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ Get the latest trusted reviews, breaking news and expert insights in consumer tech, cars, gadgets, and digital lifestyle. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:52:36 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://media.vernonchan.com/2018/05/cropped-Artboard-300px-1-32x32.png mac os x – VERNONCHAN.COM https://vernonchan.com/ 32 32 Apple halts development of Aperture and iPhoto for OS X https://vernonchan.com/apple-halts-development-of-aperture-and-iphoto-for-os-x/ Sat, 28 Jun 2014 13:56:25 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=22469 And so it’s finally done. In one fail swoop, Apple has killed development of both its consumer and pro photo editing suites on OS X – iPhoto and Aperture. Apple had previewed the upcoming Photos app at the recent WWDC. The new Photos app for OS X isn’t due to land on Macs until next […]

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]]> Apple Rolls Out OS X Mavericks v10.9.2 Update https://vernonchan.com/apple-rolls-out-os-x-10-9-2-update/ Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:24:41 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=20330 Apple has released software update v10.9.2 for all OS X Mavericks users. The update includes improvements to stability, compatibility and security. The much-talked about SSL bug that could allow an attacker with a ‘privileged network position’ to capture or modify data protected by SSL/TLS has been patched in this update. The SSL vulnerability only affects […]

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]]> WD Hard Drives Not Playing Nice with OS X Mavericks https://vernonchan.com/wd-hard-drives-not-playing-nice-with-os-x-mavericks/ Sun, 03 Nov 2013 17:12:54 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=18739 WD has warned users of their hard drive products that there may be risk of data loss when updating to Apple’s latest OS X Mavericks 10.9 update. WD is currently investigating reports from customers, and noted that the issues may be connected to the WD Drive Manager, WD Raid Manager and WD SmartWare software applications. WD […]

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]]> [How To] Unlock OS X Mavericks’ Secret Wallpapers https://vernonchan.com/how-to-unlock-os-x-mavericks-secret-wallpapers/ Thu, 24 Oct 2013 17:05:55 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=18571 Just like OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, the latest OS X 10.8 Mavericks release also contains some hidden gems in secret directories within the OS. As discovered by the geeks at StackExchange, Apple has hidden over 40 high-resolutions images that can be used as desktop wallpapers. Like in Mountain Lion, these high-quality images are used […]

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]]> Apple OS X Mavericks Released as Free Download Today https://vernonchan.com/apple-os-x-mavericks-released-as-free-download-today/ https://vernonchan.com/apple-os-x-mavericks-released-as-free-download-today/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:30:58 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=18539   Apple has just announced that the latest major update its desktop OS – OS X Mavericks 10.9 will be available as a free download from the Mac App Store today. The update offers substantial speed improvements and over 200 new features including a new notification system, better support for multiple monitors and full screen […]

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]]> https://vernonchan.com/apple-os-x-mavericks-released-as-free-download-today/feed/ 4 Apple Makes Quiet Update to OS X Mavericks GM Build https://vernonchan.com/apple-makes-quiet-update-to-os-x-mavericks-gm-build/ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 01:29:37 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=18504 Apple has apparently updated the Gold Master version of OS X Mavericks previously sent out to developers. GM builds are usually the final build that goes out for public consumption. OS X Mavericks is expected to be released to public during the Apple Special Event in San Francisco on Tuesday, 22 October, where Apple is […]

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]]> Apple Releases OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.2 Update https://vernonchan.com/apple-releases-os-x-mountain-lion-v10-8-2-update/ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:00:28 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=10891 Apple has released an update for all OS X Mountain Lion users, which includes a long list of new features and fixes. [ad#Google Adsense 336×280]   Some notables include deeper Facebook integration with single sign-on for users. The update also adds Facebook as an option when sharing links and photos. Facebook friends’ contact information and […]

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]]> Apple Releases Big Lion Update (v10.7.3) for the Weekend https://vernonchan.com/apple-releases-big-lion-update-v10-7-3-for-the-weekend/ https://vernonchan.com/apple-releases-big-lion-update-v10-7-3-for-the-weekend/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:45:35 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=5977 Apple has just released a whopping 730.6MB update for Mac OS X Lion – v10.7.3. As you can see from my measly broadband connection, which is by the way supposed to be a 30Mbps fibre service, the update is going to take another 3 hours to complete. The update which includes Safari 5.1.3 fixes a […]

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]]> https://vernonchan.com/apple-releases-big-lion-update-v10-7-3-for-the-weekend/feed/ 1 Apple Sells 1 Million Mac OS X Lion Downloads in a Day, Fastest OS Adoption in Apple’s History https://vernonchan.com/apple-sells-1-million-mac-os-x-lion-downloads-in-a-day-fastest-os-adoption-in-apples-history/ https://vernonchan.com/apple-sells-1-million-mac-os-x-lion-downloads-in-a-day-fastest-os-adoption-in-apples-history/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:01:32 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=4300 In just one day, over one million users purchased and downloaded Apple‘s latest operating system update – Mac OS X Lion (v10.7). Made available exclusively as a digital download for the first time ever, via the Mac App Store for $29.99, users rushed to download the latest release and the adoption rate is reportedly the […]

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]]> https://vernonchan.com/apple-sells-1-million-mac-os-x-lion-downloads-in-a-day-fastest-os-adoption-in-apples-history/feed/ 1 Mac OS X Lion Unleashed Via Mac App Store, Over 700K Downloads in 15 Hours https://vernonchan.com/mac-os-x-lion-unleashed-via-mac-app-store-over-700k-downloads-in-15-hours/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:13:55 +0000 http://vernonchan.com/?p=4268 Apple has finally released the much-anticipated and touted Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, the eighth major release, via digital download from the Mac App Store. It is the first ever Mac OS X release sans a retail box, available as a download only option for a cool $29.99. Lion unleashes some 250 new features including […]

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