Apple are frequently updating their software, mostly through the automatic Apple Software Updates application built into Mac OS X (as seen under the Apple menu). These updates are almost always important and we highly recommend using this service.


Occassionally there are other updates that don't come through this system (like Firmware updates) that you may miss, so we recommend checking Apple's Downloads section from time to time.


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Parallels Desktop for Mac is the first solution that gives Apple users the ability to run Windows, Linux or any other operating system and their critical applications at the same time as Mac OS X on any Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook or MacBook Pro.

Unlike dual-boot solutions, in which users must completely shut down Mac OS X and endure a full OS start-up cycle to access a important application, Parallels Desktop for Mac empowers users with the ability to run important Windows programs like Outlook, Access, Internet Explorer and all other applications without having to give up the usability and functionality of their Mac OS X machine even for a few minutes.

We have been using Parallels Desktop here at Mac Alert and are quite impressed with its performance.

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• To download a trial (which can then be purchased and activated to become a full copy) please click here.
  
  

Get instant access to free trials, updates, patches, and supporting documentation for your Extensis products.


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We use BackJack here at Mac Alert and are very impressed with the service. It is an inexpensive way to ensure offsite backup of critical data. I say critical because as you can imagine uploading Gigs and Gigs is just not going to work.

To give you an example, we backup our FileMaker database of around 100MB. We have 2GB storage so I use some of the extra space by storing our Admin folder and also specifying to keep 5 older backups.

I would recommend this service for things like MYOB files, Filemaker databases, basically anything which has smallish files in like Word or Excel such as Quote Folders, Admin Folders, etc.

When you signup with our promo code of ‘MacAlert’ the activation fee of US$25 will be waived.

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• Click here to download the BackJack client software.