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The article discusses the future prospects of the iPad in Apple's product lineup. While the new iPad Pro and iPad Air have impressive hardware, the software has not kept up with its potential. The article explores the possibility of smartphones, particularly larger iPhones, encroaching on the iPad market, as well as the potential for MacBooks to offer similar features as the iPad Pro. Additionally, the article mentions the Apple Vision Pro as a potential competitor to the iPad. The author suggests that Apple's slow development of the iPad's software may hinder its future success. [Extracted from the article]

This means Apple will currently provide support for these versions of macOS: macOS Ventura (macOS 13, fave.co/3zodJIl), Monterey (macOS 12), and macOS Big Sur (macOS 11). Apple usually maintains the last three versions of the macOS with bug fixes and important security updates, ensuring that the latest version of Safari will run, and that Apple Services, such as iCloud, are fully supported. However, if your Mac is running an older version of the operating system - macOS Catalina (10.15) or earlier - you may find yourself out in the cold when it comes to essential updates to Apple's software. Vintage means Apple may have the parts available if you want to fix the Mac, but once a Mac is what Apple considers Obsolete, the company will not provide parts to fix it. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the author's experience driving the 2022 Volkswagen ID4 Pro electric SUV for 13 months and 16,898 miles. The author praises the car as a fundamentally good and reliable vehicle, comparing it to the Southwest Airlines of EVs. However, the author criticizes the software system, describing it as basic, clunky, and slow. They also mention issues with the infotainment system and voice controls. Despite these drawbacks, the author highlights the car's affordability, durability, and low maintenance costs. They recommend using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for a better user experience. Overall, the article provides a balanced perspective on the Volkswagen ID4 Pro. [Extracted from the article]

Later VM versions, such as the ones for System 8 and System 9, have a server called The Outside World for moving files from the VM to your actual Mac desktop. The settings menu also has the ability to adjust the VM's speed, which you might be tempted to do because the VMs can run relatively slowly. Each VM runs within a browser; when you go to the Infinite Mac website and click a VM, it launches that version of the Mac operating system - and it's fully operational. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the first developer preview of Google's upcoming Android 15 release. While the preview is not meant for daily use, it provides insight into some of the new features that may be included in the final release. These features include notification cooldown, notification protection, simpler multitasking, adaptive touch, and lock screen widgets. The article also provides instructions on how to implement similar setups for three of these features on any Android device. The author acknowledges that the features discussed are subject to change and that there may be surprises in the final release. [Extracted from the article]

The article previews several applications (app) for the Apple operating system (iOS), including the Overcast app at overcast.fm, the Castro app at go.macworld.com/castro, and the Downcast app at go.macworld.com/downcast.

The article offers information on Emerson's DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 1, which introduces new technology and enhancements to the DeltaV distributed control system, improving control system situational awareness and performance for more efficient, sustainable operations.

The article evaluates several system-cleanup utilities, including Ashampoo Win-Optimizer 7, Iolo System Mechanic 10 and 360Amigo System Speedup.

The article reviews several operating systems (OS) in tablet computers including the iOS 4.3 in Apple iPad 2, BlackBerry Tablet OS in RIM BlackBerry PlayBook, and Android 3.0 in Motorola Xoom.

The article offers information on several products including Link View With Google Assistant, smart display from JBL; Surface Laptop 3 from Microsoft; and Spectre Folio, laptop from HP.

Evaluates Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Vista, an operating system. Features of Aero Glass, the operating system's hardware accelerated user interface; Highlights of the operating system's overhauled file manager Windows Explorer; Benefits for system administrators from Windows Vista. INSET: What's coming your way.

Evaluates several utilities software developed for use in Macintosh computers. DoubleCommand 1.5.3 by Michael Baltaks; Senuti 0.23 by Whitney Young; Word Counter 1.7 from SuperMagnus Software; World of Where 1.3.1 from World of Worlds Software.

Offers suggestions on using Microsoft Windows 2000. How to customized your desktop such as creating the right toolbar and adding active items; How Windows 2000 handles files differently than Windows 95 and 98; Controlling security; Acessibility tools that are available such as a magnifier, on-screen keyboard, and Windows Narrator text-to-speech engine.

Offers advice on installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. Five reasons why you should not upgrade to Windows 2000; How to make sure your computer meets the basic requirements of the software; How to check on the readiness of your software applications; How to find out compatibility problems that you may encounter before buying the upgrade; Problems users may encounter. INSETS: The Nuts and Bolts of Switching to Windows 2000;All Systems Go?;Laptop Alert.

Evaluates Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. How the speed of Windows 2000 compares to that of Windows 98 SE and Windows NT 4.0 Workstation on many common business tasks; Windows 2000's improved stability; Where Windows 2000 did not outrun Windows 98. INSETS: Win 2000 Too Much? Wait for the Millennium;Windows 2000: Top Reasons to Switch.

The article discusses three, free third-party applications (apps) that can be used to analyze a computer's system including Speccy, Belarc Advisor and HWMonitor from CPUID.

The article offers information on "interpreter mode" of Google Assistant from Google, that will help chat with someone who speaks a different language.

Evaluates a beta version of Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Description of the business-oriented Professional version and the consumer-focused Home Edition; Differences between XP and Windows Me; Belief that XP will be Microsoft's best preinstalled version of Windows.

Offers advice on installing and maintaining software and hardware in Microsoft Windows 2000. Printer configuration; The installation of non-plug-and-play devices; The proper removal of removable devices; How to remove seldom-used software. INSET: System Maintenance.

The article reviews the collaboration suite software Ezenia InfoWorkSpace 3.0 from New Hampshire-based Ezenia, Inc.

Evaluates the MAC OS X 10.4 system software and server from Apple Computer Inc. available in the U.S. Key features; Advantages and disadvantages; Cost.

Evaluates Apple Computer Corp.'s Mac OS X Server. Features; Performance; Pricing. INSETS: Mac OS X Server;WebObjects Toolset Simplifies App Building.

The article offers information on several computer software including the new Access Transparency feature of Google Inc. for SAP cloud customers, the InfiniBox 4.0 core operating software from Infinidat and the Azure Storage Explorer of Microsoft Corp.

The article reviews computer software including the VersaCAD 2006 design and drafting software from Archway Systems Inc., Solid Edge V19 CAD software from UGS Inc. and Fluent Connection 1.1 simulation software from Ansys Inc.

Evaluates several models of operating systems and application servers. Sybase EAServer 4.2; Novell exteNd Application Server 5.0 and Workbench; Mandrake Linux ProSuite 9.1; Red Hat Advanced Server 3.0.

Reviews the COBOL development software, Extend 6.1 from Acucorp and Net Express 4.0 with .Net from Micro Focus International.

Focuses on the availability and reliability of application requirements of real-time operating-system (RTOS). Control of transaction processing, process control, communications switching and air-traffic control; Utilization of the technology by companies; Availability of features in hardware system; Software services. INSET: Hot-Swapping Is Only Part Of the Hardware Story.

Evaluates the PowerQuest Corp.'s Drive Image Pro 4.0 disk imaging computer software. Features, including components for partition manipulation, boot control, and software distribution; Pros and cons; Ease of installation; Price; Availability.

The article presents a comparison of several operating systems (OS) for mobile telephones including the Android 2.3.4, Windows Phone 7 from Microsoft and the BlackBerry OS 6.0.

The article reviews several software from Apple Inc. including Bevy 1.0.4 utility software, Notify 1.0.5 and Dictionary Cleaner 1.5.

The article offers brief information on several operating systems including the Solus Operating System 1.0, Raven operating system and Linux desktop operating systems from Firefox.

This article evaluates Desktopstandard's PolicyMaker Application Security 2.5, system software that addresses the problem of software compatibility in microcomputer environments where users have restricted privileges.

The article reviews the complex configuration capture-and-restore system software Slingshot from Akimbi Systems.

The article reviews two menucalendar-clock utilities Menu CalendarClock 2.0.9 and MenuCalendarClock 2.1.0 from ObjectPark Software.

Reviews the Growl 0.7.2, an open-source conduit for receiving event information from applications.

The article evaluates the GarageBand Anywhere 5.0.1, an installation application, from Apple Computer Inc. Apple's GarageBand is a killer application, but it's also a huge one--including all of its support files (loops, instruments, and so on), it takes up nearly 2.5 GB of hard-drive space. Because of these space requirements, one might think about installing GarageBand on a larger, non startup drive. The problem is that the iLife installer will not let one put GarageBand anywhere but on the startup volume. And although one can copy the application itself to another drive, it is the smallest component of the package (around 50MB)--the real space hogs are the support files, which must reside in the /Library directory. Alternatively, the Move GarageBand option can copy the existing application and support files to a new volume, moving the original files to a backup directory. In either case, the utility creates Unix links on the startup disk so that OS X treats GarageBand as if it were located on the startup disk.

Evaluates the desktop system Novell Linux Desktop 9 developed by Novell Inc. Features of the desktop; Cost of the desktop.

Reviews the Linux distribution computer operating system Fedora Core 3, developed by Red Hat Inc.

Evaluates the SuSE Linux 9.1 Professional and Mandrakelinux 10 PowerPack+ software packages from the SuSE Linux division of Novell Inc. and MandrakeSoft SA. Features of the products; Advantages to users; Suggested retail price.

Offers solutions to some barriers being encountered by users with their Mac programs. Information on how to add an antenna to the original (graphite) Airport Base Station; Discussion on the trick to make the volume of the MIDI files of cell phones quieter or louder; Explanation on how to use Doug Adams' iTunes Library Manager.