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Researcher to expose Intel security flaws

An independent security researcher has flagged plans to reveal a proof of concept security exploit that could work remotely against any machine using Intel processors, including those used in Apple's famously secure Macs. Read more »

Apple developers cautiously upbeat on Intel

Apple developers aren't exactly looking forward to rewriting their applications to run on Intel chips, but the switch will have its benefits. Read more »

Apple confirms switch to Intel chips

After years of trying to get people to switch to Macs from Intel-based computers, Apple Computer itself has switched. Read more »

Better Windows security keeps Apple safer: Gartner

Research group Gartner has said that Mac OS X users are now safer from a mass attack -- such as Blaster on Windows -- than they were two years ago, partly because Microsoft has closed so many holes in its ubiquitous platform. Read more »

Apple Boot Camp supports Vista

Windows Vista is now usable on Intel-based Apple computers, following the release of the latest version of Boot Camp. Read more »

Details on Intel's beta Mac development tools

Intel has released betas of its software development tools for Mac OS X running on the Intel architecture. Read more »

Developers get taste of Intel-based Macs

In late-night sessions this week, Apple developers have been getting their first look at how much work they have ahead to convert their programs to run on Intel-based Macs. Read more »

Apple aims to protect Rosetta mark

Apple Computer has applied for a trademark for Rosetta, the translation technology that will act as a bridge as Apple moves to Intel chips beginning next year. Read more »

The brains behind Apple's Rosetta: Transitive

A Silicon Valley start-up called Transitive is supplying Apple Computer with a crucial bridge to enable the move to Intel-based computers, but skeptics worry about performance problems that have plagued similar products. Read more »

Apple iPhone delays Leopard launch

In the push to get the iPhone out on time, Apple has been forced to delay the release of the next version of Mac OS X until October. Read more »

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Developing Applications for Intel-based Macs

A new processor architecture has massively boosted Mac power and capabilities, but what does it mean for developers? Stephen Withers investigates how to port your Mac apps. Read more »

Mac OS X on x86 tested

Steve Jobs might not approve, but Apple's latest operating system can be installed on any x86 hardware. How well does it function? Read our preliminary labs test to find out. Read more »

Are you ready for 64-bit architecture development?

Many chipmakers have announced desktop-ready CPU chips based on 64-bit architecture. Will such desktops lead to a migration to 64-bit architecture development in the coming year? And, more importantly, will you be ready for it? Read more »

Windows XP SP2 -- test your applications

Learn about the plethora of security enhancements included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications. Read more »

Pinpoint vulnerabilities on your system with Nessus

Fixing vulnerabilities is an ongoing process that requires diligence -- it's not something you can ever cross off your task list. However, there are plenty of excellent tools available that will assess your systems for known vulnerabilities. Let us introduce you to one of the best. Read more »

10 things you should know about virtualisation

Virtualisation has been a major buzzword in the IT world for a few years. Microsoft has promised that the Hyper-V virtualisation component (formerly called Viridian) will follow within 180 days of the Windows Server 2008 release. Read more »

Ian Griffiths talks Windows Presentation Foundation (Part 1)

Windows Presentation Foundation is one of the most interesting new developments in .NET 3.0, we sat down with WPF trainer and author Ian Griffiths to talk WPF, Silverlight and what Microsoft has over the competition. Read more »

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