As expected, OS X El Capitan has been released and can be downloaded right now from the Mac App Store. Here’s how to perform a clean install of OS X El Capitan. While OS X El Capitan keeps the same ...

I need to virtualise an install of Snow Leopard on my Intel-based iMac in order to continue to use an accounting app that isn't being updated anymore. I've set up a fair number of VMs so have a good ...

How to create an OS X multiboot USB install drive Your email has been sent In an ideal world, sysadmins everywhere would only need to manage one or two operating systems–one desktop, one server–and ...

I think the reason we haven't heard many complaints about the doing away of physical media is exactly this. As long as power users can make their own offline media, there's nothing to complain about.

If you're looking to get a notebook to install Mac OS X on, I recommend the Dell Mini 9. It's one of the best, no-compromises platforms according to the BoingBoing compatibility chart for netbooks ...

If you’ve ever had to reinstall OS X, chances are you’ve used the Apple-provided system installer disc that came with the Mac. But what do you do if you misplace the DVD, or it becomes unreadable, or ...

As I’ve noted in the past, installing OS X on the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 is relatively easy. Getting everything to work properly is another story. Fortunately Felix at NetbookTech has put together a great ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to do more with your consumer gadgets. It’s been quiet on the This Old iMac front lately, because I don't have ...

This article is for people whose Macs came preinstalled with Mavericks. If you can download the Mavericks installer from the Mac App Store, you should instead use our standard instructions for ...

Open the GNOME Tweak tool and go to Advanced Settings. Change each theme setting to Mac-Lion and you’re good to go. Mac OS X Lion can really spruce up your Ubuntu system. For more, see the original ...