So what is 'OpenCL,' Apple's next enhancement to Mac OS X 10.6?

So what is 'OpenCL,' Apple's next enhancement to Mac OS X 10.6?

On Monday, Apple made mention of a curious new technology it said would help accelerate the development of CPU-to-GPU process sharing, calling it OpenCL. But the lack of information about what it is makes us all the more curious.

Apple details Mac OS X 'Snow Leopard' at WWDC

Apple details Mac OS X 'Snow Leopard' at WWDC

Don't expect the next version of Cupertino's operating system to be anything new. However, it will focus on performance and quality, to "lay the foundation" for the future.

PGP pre-boot authentication coming to Mac OS X

PGP pre-boot authentication coming to Mac OS X

Data protection company PGP says that increased usage of the Mac platform has prompted it to deliver a port of its pre-boot authentication scheme for those users.

WWDC may see beta debut of Mac OS X 10.6

WWDC may see beta debut of Mac OS X 10.6

While much of the buzz surrounding Apple's annual developer event has been about the iPhone, news reports indicate the company may also debut the newest release of its operating system at WWDC.

Apple releases OS X 10.5.3, users report problems

Apple releases OS X 10.5.3, users report problems

The update to Apple's operating system fixes a multitude of its security vulnerabilities, but some users are reporting issues with graphics and Adobe CS3 after upgrading.

Tech Recipes

How to Download Drivers for Your Dell PC / Notebook

If you own a Dell computer or laptop, it is safe to say that at some point in time, you will need to get drivers for the hardware. Maybe you've had to perform a fresh load of the operating system and you've misplaced your driver disc or maybe your hardware is running poorly and you're hoping the latest drivers will fix your problem.

KDE 4.0: Add More Widgets for Your Desktop

One of the cool features of KDE 4.0 is the widgets. Unfortunately, when you install KDE, only a few widgets are included. You can get even more widgets to help produce a sexy desktop by doing the following:

OS X: Edit a file using TextEdit as root or superuser

Editing some files on an OS X system requires superuser or root permissions. Typically, this is accomplished using sudo (which lets authorized users assume superuser powers, cape and tights optional) and vi. To the uninitiated, vi can cause intestinal distress and hair loss. An alternative is the use of TextEdit, the graphical text editor application, but under normal circumstances, you can open a system file like hosts but cannot save it. Following the steps in this recipe, you can edit a system file using TextEdit and put off learning vi for another day.

How to run Google Gadgets in your OS X Dashboard

This article could also be called “an introduction to Google Gadgets for OS X”, as that’s exactly what it is. At some point in the last few hours, Google Gadgets has become available to OS X users by way of the Google Updater (the software that comes with Google Desktop, Google Notifier etc).

1. To install Google Gadgets, run Google Updater and scroll through the Explore Google Products section. When you locate Gadgets, select it and click Install. The updater will do the rest for you. When it’s all done, click the Open Google Gadgets button.

   
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2. Now find some Gadgets you want to display on your Dashboard. Use the category list in the left window, or search for a specific gadget using the search box. When you find a gadget you want to install, select it and click Add.

   
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3. Repeat the above step until you’ve added all the gadgets your little heart desires.

   
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4. And now launch your Dashboard (F12 or click its icon in your Dock). Voilà - Google Gadgets on your Dashboard (in the screenshot below, the Games and Bejwewled widgets are in fact gadgets).

   
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5. And they’re re-sizable too - so you can play Tetris in all of it’s properly sized glory.

   
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