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News, information, tips, gossip and entertainment for the Mac |
Whatever you want to know about the Mac, you'll almost certainly be able to find it on the World Wide Web it's become the best Mac resource there is. The trouble is actually finding the information that you know must be out there somewhere. Here's our guide to 50 of the best places to start it's the definitive Mac Web index |
Apple
Computer Apple's slick home page conceals a massive amount of Mac information, from Classics to PowerMacs and from publishing to games. The Cyberdog Pound Excellent news and tips for Apple's Internet suite. History of Apple Computer Exhaustive guide to the Mac creator - and all its Macs. Info-Mac The definitive shareware download area moves to its new home. The most shareware you'll find on any Web site, so get ready to build a huge phone bill. Mac Ammo Facts and figures to arm yourself with, ready for your next "Mac versus PC" argument with your mates. MacInTouch Daily news and snippets with a technical edge - the best site on the Web for feeling the pulse of the Mac-owning community. Macintosh Networking Page In-depth advice on getting your Internet set-up running smoothly. Loads of tips. Macintosh Resource Page Informal news and updates. Mac OS Not even Apple's official guide can keep up with all the changes affecting the Mac OS at the moment, but it offers a decent overview of the firm's plans. OpenDoc Revolution Superb guide to Apple's component software system - how it works, why it's there, plus news of all the latest releases and updates. QuickTime News and samples to use with Apple's video playback system, which is increasingly becoming an all-round multimedia player. UMICH The UK host for a massive shareware site based at the University of Michigan, this site complements Info-Mac well |
MacSurfer
This brilliantly-conceived site simply surveys all the other Mac news sites and offers direct links to all their latest stories - one-stop news gathering. Clone Central Discover the new firms joining the Mac-compatible bandwagon InfoZone News links, Apple stocks and shares plus more topical information MacWeek So famed for its hot inside information it's sometimes referred to as "MacLeak" O'Grady PowerPage The premier site for news on portable Mac developments. Power Macintosh Resource Page News on forthcoming PowerMacs and PowerMac software |
Cult
of Macintosh Loads of links, strong articles and a highly distinctive feel. Everything Macintosh Lengthy link list including Mac firms, user groups and newsgroups. Mac Software Guide Want to know if it's out on the Mac? Search through Apple's official guide to Mac hardware and software Pure Mac A techie's delight, Pure Mac offers a huge variety of useful software SiteLink SiteLink takes a more selective approach than most other Mac link directories, offering reviews of the best Mac pages on the Web Ultimate Macintosh Frequently-updated and comprehensive link list Well Connected Mac Well-regarded directory of Mac pages and companies |
Entertaining
Macintosh Hundreds of links to games firms and the best of their demos Happy Puppy's Mac Games Colourful compilation of news, demos and links Inside Mac Games This CD-ROM magazine also offers a site with demos and up-to-date news Mac Game Gate This glossy site offers the latest news, loads of links and cheats - all the knowledge you need to enjoy your Mac gaming and more Mac Game Resources Massive A-Z of links to company sites and pages about the top Mac titles Mac Gamer's Ledge Often daily, frequently exclusive, the Gamer's Ledge is the best source of Mac games-news bar none. You'll also find reviews, plus plenty of links and demos Mac Game Zone Good all-rounder with news you may not see elsewhere, shareware and more MacSport If you didn't think there were enough sports games on the Mac to support a dedicated page, think again Marathon Central Links to the best Marathon sites, including fresh levels to challenge the experts |
Ambrosia
Cafe The top shareware firm's site brings together some of the best individual Mac sites around, including Apple Sauce and the Mac Pruning Page Extreme Mac Magazine with news, games, HTML tips, reviews and the Extreme Mac awards MacDirectory Search through databases of Mac products, services and events MacintoshOS.com Distinctive site with discussion forums, the Mac Museum and more Mac Orchard Guide to Internet programs and techniques for your Mac MacSense Choose which news, reviews and updates you want to read about TidBITS Venerable weekly focusing on Mac Internet and productivity programs Webintosh Excellent selection of news, reviews and opinion Welcome to Macintosh This enduring site offers distinctive areas on games, programming, beginner's questions and much more |
Complete
Conflict Compendium Thorough listing of Mac software bugs and how to fix them Developer World News and technical briefings aimed at developers - but handy for anyone MacAssist A technical support line on the Web, with loads of valuable advice MacFixIt Mac owners share their problems - and how they solved them with you. Discover bugs on new products before they affect your work Mac Pruning Page A comprehensive guide to the System Extensions you need, and the ones you could do without Technical Information Library Everything you ever wanted to know about how your Mac works lies inside Apple's invaluable resource Troubleshooting Tips Sound advice on how to stop your Mac crashing, and other tips |