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MacBook Air: Optimizing AirPort performance while using Bluetooth

When connected to a wireless network using AirPort and using multiple Bluetooth devices, your AirPort may have a slightly slower transfer rate.

App Store subscription policies and the iPad in business

Macworld’s David Chartier joins host Chris Breen to discuss the App Store’s new subscription policy. Julio Ojeda-Zapata then talks the iPad in business.

Apple Launches Subscriptions on the App Store

CUPERTINO, California—February 15, 2011—Apple® today announced a new subscription service available to all publishers of content-based apps on the App Storeā„ , including magazines, newspapers, video, music, etc. This is the same innovative digital subscription billing service that Apple recently launched … Continue reading

HP, Apple and the Year of the Tablet

Jason Snell and Dan Moren discuss HP’s announcement of its new TouchPad tablet, rumors of the iPad 2 (and 3!), and where the competition in the tablet market will end up.

Sound may not automatically switch to headphones using Microsoft Windows Vista on some Mac computers

When inserting headphones into the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the following Mac computers with Microsoft Windows Vista, the sound may not automatically switch to the headphones. MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid … Continue reading

Portables: L-shaped MagSafe power adapter does not charge computer and LED indicator light does not illuminate

In certain situations when you connect a new 60W or 85W MagSafe power adapter to the MagSafe port of an older MacBook or MacBook Pro computer, the adapter may not charge the computer and the LED indicator light on the … Continue reading

Troubleshooting Professional Application Serial Numbers

When entering the serial number for any of Apple’s Professional Applications, you may receive an alert stating that "The serial number you entered is not valid."

Mac OS X v10.6: How to connect a wireless-capable printer to your AirPort network

Learn how to add a printer that has built-in wireless capabilities to your AirPort (Wi-Fi) network in Mac OS X v10.6.

The Daily app and Verizon iPhone

Macworld’s Jason Snell joins host Chris Breen to discuss News Corp’s The Daily app as well as his experience with the Verizon iPhone.

iPhone 4 on Verizon Wireless Available for Pre-Order Tomorrow

CUPERTINO, California—February 2, 2011—Apple® today announced an exclusive opportunity for Verizon Wireless’ 94 million customers to pre-order iPhone® 4 online beginning on Thursday, February 3 through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) and at www.verizonwireless.com/iphone. Due to high demand, customer orders will … Continue reading