The new Apple AirPort Express features a redesigned compact enclosure and new wireless and connectivity capabilities. Simultaneous dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi allows users to create a network that delivers optimal performance and range. It transmits at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies at the same time, so no matter which band your wireless devices use, they will automatically connect to the best available band for the fastest possible performance. It features an audio-out port to connect external powered speakers or an A/V receiver and AirPlay to wirelessly stream from iTunes on a Mac or iOS device. A USB 2.0 port allows users to share a printer wirelessly over a network, and there is an additional Ethernet port for connecting to other computers and network devices. The setup for the AirPort Express is built into OS X and iOS. You can use the AirPort Utility to manage your Wi-Fi network and AirPort base stations and to see a graphical overview of your Wi-Fi network and devices. For more information or to purchase the Apple AirPort Express, priced at $99, call QuadStar at 440-546-9911 or e-mail us.

In this month's tutorial you will see several new features of Photoshop CS6.

Locating your downloaded files has been simplified when using the latest version of Safari in conjunction with OS X 10.7. Once you have started downloading a file, a "timeline" icon will appear in the upper right corner of the Safari application window, as shown circled in red in the above picture. Once the download is complete, you may click on the circled icon and a list of all downloads will appear. Then select the download you wish to use. This new feature saves time by eliminating the need to leave Safari to go to the download folder.

Apple has announced new 13.3-inch and 15.4-inch MacBook Pro Laptops.

The new 13.3-inch MacBook Pro, priced at $1199, has a Dual-Core Intel Core i5 processor for the 2.5GHz configuration (Turbo Boost up to 3.1GHz with 3MB L3 cache) and a Dual-Core Intel Core i7 processor for the 2.9GHz configuration (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz with 4MB L3 cache), priced at $1499. Standard RAM is 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory for the 2.5GHz configuration, with a built-to-order option of up to 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 memory. The 2.9GHz configuration comes with 8GB of RAM. Storage options include up to a 750GB 5400rpm hard drive or a 128GB to 512GB solid-state drive. All have an Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor. Other features include FireWire 800 and an LED-backlit widescreen glossy display.

The new 15.4-inch MacBook Pro, priced at $1799, has a Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor for 2.3GHz configuration (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz with 6MB L3 cache) and a Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor for the 2.6GHz configuration (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz with 6MB L3 cache), priced at $2199. Standard RAM is 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory for the 2.3GHz configuration, with a built-to-order option of up to 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L memory. The 2.6GHz configuration comes with 8GB of RAM. Storage options include up to a 1TB 5400rpm hard drive or a 128GB to 512GB solid-state drive. Both have the Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor. In addition, the 2.3GHz configuration has an NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor with 512MB of GDDR5 memory. The 2.6GHz configuration has an NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor with 1GB GDDR5 memory. The MacBook Pro will automatically switch to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor when faster graphics performance is required. Other features include FireWire 800 and an LED-backlit widescreen glossy display.

The new 15.4-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, priced at $2199, has a Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor for 2.3GHz configurations (Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz with 6MB L3 cache) and a Quad-Core Intel Core i7 processor for the 2.6GHz configuration (Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz with 6MB L3 cache), priced at $2799. Standard RAM is 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3L memory, with a built-to-order option of up to 16GB 1600MHz DDR3L memory and storage options that include up to a 768GB flash storage on the 2.6GHZ model. Please note that the 16GB of RAM upgrade can only be ordered when the MacBook Pro is purchased. It cannot be upgraded later. Both have an Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor with 1GB of GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching. The MacBook Pro will automatically switch to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics processor when faster graphics performance is required.

All new models include a durable unibody enclosure, Thunderbolt connectivity, two USB 3 ports, an SDXC card slot, a multi-touch trackpad, a built-in FaceTime HD camera and new battery technology that provides up to 7 hours of wireless productivity. For more information about the new MacBook Pro laptops, or to discuss the most economical way to increase RAM or expand HD capacity on any of these new MacBook Pros, call QuadStar at 440-546-9911 or email sales.