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Numbers game: Macs safe but not so secure

The scalp of Mac OS X has been waved trophy-like after being hacked in controlled environments, yet security researchers are hard pressed remembering the last time a Mac was compromised in the wild.

Cracking open the MacBook Air

Ever wanted to see what makes an Apple MacBook Air tick? We crack one open in the interest of science.

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Reviews

  • Apple Boot Camp (beta)

    Apple gives the people what they want: Windows on Macs. Geeks proved it could be done through a variety of complicated hacks and now Apple makes it a breeze with a free download. We take Boot Camp for a test run.

  • Fujitsu Deskpower TX

    Fujitsu's Deskpower TX is an enticing offering for those moving up to both Media Center and LCD displays, but it's not without its weaknesses.

  • Sony NW-HD5

    Sony's 20GB NW-HD5 and the iPod are both dead simple to use, but the HD5 is smaller, and its removable battery lasts much longer.

  • Apple iMac G5 (2.0GHz, 20-inch)

    Along with the new Tiger OS, the iMac G5 gets more muscle beneath its sleek exterior, making the all-in-one desktop a stronger performer and a better deal.

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Features

  • Windows Vista: One year on

    Craig Simms wades through the mess that is still Windows Vista.

  • Macs: Intel and Windows inside

    Boot Camp makes it possible to run Windows XP natively on Intel-based Macs. Will the software bring more people over to the Apple Computer side?

  • Turning Japanese

    What Japanese technologies are we likely to see here? CNET.com.au's Alex Kidman investigates.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Hack the iPod Touch

    When Apple gave birth to the iPod Touch, it should have been the killer fusion of MP3 player and PDA. It wasn't. Fear not though, the guys and gals of the Internet have unlocked the Touch's full potential -- we show you how.

  • Protect your Wi-Fi network from hackers

    Good wireless security isn't hard to implement provided you know which steps to take. We'll show you how to do it.

  • How to secure your wireless network

    As convenient as wireless networks are to use, they can also be easy to hack if you don't have the proper security.

  • DIY: Yahoo Hacks

    CNET describes ways to use Yahoo for custom searches and to compare results against those of Google.

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Downloads

  • Antamedia DHCP Server

    Control and configure PCs in your network.

  • Klicko

    Tweak background window click-through settings, maximize.

  • Abyss Web Server X1

    Host a site on Windows with an easy-to-use free Web server.

  • Quay

    Add hierarchical menus with various capabilities for your Leopard Dock.

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