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Apple iMac Core 2 Duo (17-inch, 1.83GHz)

The 17-inch iMac is missing a few features you might like — SuperDrive and a remote control, to name two — but it still makes a stellar home PC, thanks to its great design, new Core 2 Duo processor, and superior software bundle. Plus, its price makes it a borderline budget PC.

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Breaking into a laptop via Wi-Fi

Flaws in software that runs wireless-networking hardware could let attackers take over PCs, including Macs, Black Hat warns.

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.

New Apple patch plugs Wi-Fi hijack flaws

New security updates plug a trio of flaws that could be exploited to break into Macs via Wi-Fi connections.

Apple issues a security update for Quicktime

Apple today released a security update for Quicktime 7.1.6, removing a vulnerability used by a security researcher in April to win US$10,000 and a new Macbook at CanSecWest 2007.

Early Macworld bets: notebooks, Blu-ray and iPhones?

With Apple's lovefest due to start next week, it's time to take stock of the latest Macworld Expo rumours. The early predictions have mobility in mind.

All about laptop batteries: Updated

Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

Laptops with backlit keyboards

Backlit keyboards are fast becoming a top requested feature list. We check out some notebooks that make typing in the dark a cinch.

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