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Apple releases MacDefender update
Malware

Apple releases MacDefender update

In response to mounting criticism, Apple has issued a crucial MacDefender malware removal update for OSX, now available via Software Update preferences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Distributed Intelligence – wireless now ready for primetime
Wireless Networks

Distributed Intelligence – wireless now ready for primetime

Wireless connectivity enters a new era with distributed intelligence, transforming enterprise networks with enhanced scalability and reliability.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
All in one communications
Unified Communications

All in one communications

Unified communications shift to 'cheap, cheerful' offerings, setting change in motion for resellers, says Gartner VP Geoff Johnson.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Apple set to unleash Lion
iOS

Apple set to unleash Lion

Apple to debut OSX Lion and more at WWDC, with Steve Jobs leading the charge. New versions for iPhone, iPad, and iCloud also expected.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Video conferencing beyond the boardroom
Unified Communications

Video conferencing beyond the boardroom

Open and interoperable solutions are enabling smarter conversations, says Michael Chetner, Australia and New Zealand Managing Director for Polycom.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Here's looking at you - Video face-off looming
Wireless Networks

Here's looking at you - Video face-off looming

Facing a digital revolution, experts predict video will dominate 90% of internet traffic by 2024, transforming global business communication.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Win six months of Fatso DVDs
Gaming

Win six months of Fatso DVDs

NetGuide readers could win six months of FREE Fatso DVDs worth $175. Sign up for a trial and add movies to your queue to enter. Ends 8 June.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 31st May 2011
Next iPhone to be SIM-less?
Apple

Next iPhone to be SIM-less?

Japanese tech blogger Macotakara reports on information from an anonymous source indicating the next iPhone may be SIM-less.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 31st May 2011
Nokia takes 3D maps to CNN
Nokia

Nokia takes 3D maps to CNN

Nokia revolutionises CNN's reporting with cutting-edge 3D maps, marking a multi-level international collaboration in digital storytelling.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th May 2011
Adobe picks direct SaaS model for CS5.5
Software-as-a-Service

Adobe picks direct SaaS model for CS5.5

Adobe's design software now available as a subscription, starting at NZ$130 per month, ensuring access to latest versions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th May 2011
MacDefender malware variant requires no password
Malware

MacDefender malware variant requires no password

A new variant of the Mac Defender fake anti-virus malware that does not require an admin password to run, has been reported.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2011
Opera encores on iOS
iOS

Opera encores on iOS

Opera Mini refreshes iOS with a 90% data compression edge, zippy browsing, and sleek social sharing. Grab it free from the App Store.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 25th May 2011
Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 released
Microsoft

Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 1 released

Office for Mac 2011 gets a vital Service Pack 1 update, enhancing security, stability, and functionality, addressing key vulnerabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2011
Major labels sign on to Apple's music cloud
Apple

Major labels sign on to Apple's music cloud

Major music labels have signed deals licensing their content to Apple's yet-to-be-announced cloud-based music service.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2011
Presentation: Getting the most out of your Mac at work
Apple

Presentation: Getting the most out of your Mac at work

Macworld has teamed up with the author of the 'Mac at Work' book to present a webcast on getting the most out of your Mac in the workplace.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2011
Explosion at 'inhumane' Chinese iPad factory kills 2
Apple

Explosion at 'inhumane' Chinese iPad factory kills 2

An explosion at the controversy-ridden Chinese iPad factory in Chengdu has reportedly killed two and injured more.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 21st May 2011
HP unimpressed with Thunderbolt; chooses USB 3.0
Apple

HP unimpressed with Thunderbolt; chooses USB 3.0

HP snubs Thunderbolt for USB 3.0, citing wider support and questioning the need for more fancy solutions in its desktop PCs.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 20th May 2011
Rumour: new MacBook Air for June or July
Apple

Rumour: new MacBook Air for June or July

Rumoured refresh: New MacBook Airs with Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt ports may launch in June/July, Taiwanese blog discloses.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th May 2011
Rumour: Apple to bring NFC tech to iOS?
iOS

Rumour: Apple to bring NFC tech to iOS?

Apple may introduce NFC tech in iOS devices, aligning with trends in contactless payments and bolstering its retail capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2011