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How To Boot Snow Leopard in 64-Bit Mode

July 26, 2010 By Stephen 2 Comments

Last year, I posted two articles about Apple's OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" and its new 64-bit kernel. The upshot was that, although just about every Mac made since mid-2008 is 64-bit capable, only the Xserve boots in 64-bit mode by default. Since my main computer is a glorious 27" iMac that runs 64-bit Snow Leopard perfectly, I decided to permanently set it to boot this way. … [Read more...] about How To Boot Snow Leopard in 64-Bit Mode

No 64-Bit Snow Leopard Kernel For You!

August 30, 2009 By Stephen 33 Comments

There is clearly a ton of interest in Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard: My Snow Leopard features hardware compatibility chart had over 20,000 visitors in just three days! But one chart element is generating an inordinate amount of interest: Whether or not Snow Leopard can boot in 64-bit mode. … [Read more...] about No 64-Bit Snow Leopard Kernel For You!

Mac OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard”: In Our Hands August 28!

August 24, 2009 By Stephen 36 Comments

Apple's bizarre online store reboot this morning revealed that the next point-update for Mac OS X will be in the hands of the faithful this Friday, August 28! Many speculated on the purported September availability of the operating system upgrade, but today's information clears the air. Although Apple's web site clearly states that Snow Leopard "Delivers on August 28th," … [Read more...] about Mac OS X 10.6 “Snow Leopard”: In Our Hands August 28!

A Concrete Reason Macs Beat PCs: Intel VT

August 7, 2009 By Stephen 13 Comments

There is a lot of FUD flowing between Apple Macintosh true believers and the rest of the PC world. This is especially true now that Macs use Intel CPUs, NVIDIA chipsets and graphics, and so much more commodity PC parts. Lots have argued that a Mac is just an expensive PC with a flashy case and slick operating system. Mac fans have to admit that there is a lot of commonality … [Read more...] about A Concrete Reason Macs Beat PCs: Intel VT

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