9: Getting Ready for Snow Leopard

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9: Getting Ready for Snow Leopard

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Aug 16, 2009

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We know, we were supposed to do a show about security this week. But with all the news coming out about Snow Leopard we just couldn't help ourselves. In this episode we talk about how to get your Mac ready for Snow Leopard and our tips for a smooth install process.

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Aug 16, 2009

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