HOW TO: Set Up And Get The Most Out Of E-Mail In Mac OS X Lion (AAPL)

Mail is easily one of our favorite new features in Mac OS X Lion.

It takes the best features from the iOS app, merges it with the classic Mail desktop app, and gives you the perfect balance of simplicity and power.

Everything from set up to sending messages is very similar to iOS. If you're new to Mac, we'll show you how to get started with Mail right here.

First, you need to set up your e-mail address. Open System Preferences from your dock.

Now click "Mail, Contacts, & Calendars." If you're familiar with e-mail on the iPhone or iPad, you'll have no problem with this.

Lion gives you options for several popular e-mail accounts. Gmail, Yahoo, MobileMe, and AOL all use the same process. We'll use Gmail for this demo.

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HOW TO: Download OS X Lion From The Mac App Store (AAPL)

Upgrading your operating system used to be a pain in the ass process requiring multiple installation discs and a careful eye. But with today's release of OS X Lion, it's never been easier.

First, you need to make sure you're running the latest version of Snow Leopard. Click the "Apple" symbol in the top left corner of your screen and select "About This Mac." Make sure you're running version 10.6.8.

If not, click "Software Update" from the same Apple menu and update your system.

Just fire up the Mac App Store. You'll see the giant Lion banner across the top. Click on it.

 This brings you to the app page for Lion. It costs $29.99 -- click the price, then click "Buy App."

You'll be prompted to sign in with your iTunes ID. After that, your download/upgrade begins.

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Apple Calls Developers To Submit OS X Lion Apps For Mac App Store

Apple has started allowing developers to submit OS X Lion applications for inclusion on the Mac App Store, starting today, July 11th.

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How To Build Your Own Mac For Just $500

I use my Apple netbook almost every day.

You heard me right. Netbook. Not MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, but a 9-inch Dell that's tricked out to run OSX gracefully and without issue.

People have been doing this for years. There are numerous walkthroughs online to tell you how to do this for yourself.

For a small initial investment and a little bit of work, anyone can build a brand new Apple computer. Why not you?

One of the most popular computers to convert into a Macintosh is the Dell Mini series. In fact, Ed Gain started MyMacNetbook.com to spread the word about how to do it.

What follows is a highly abbreviated version of tricking out your Dell to run OSX. Since it's a technical process and might lead to some questions, you'll want to head over to Ed's site to get them answered.

Until then...

First of all, understand that your new Hackintosh will exist outside the realm of Apple. If something goes wrong, you can't take it to the Apple Store to get it fixed, so take good care of your computer.

What you need to get started.

• Dell Mini 10v with at least 8GB of hard disk space

• Mac OS X Snow Leopard retail disc

• Intel-based Mac with DVD-ROM drive and USB port

• 8GB or larger external USB drive (hard disk or flash drive)

• NetbookBootMaker (available here)

• NetbookInstaller (available here)

On your "legitimate" Mac, fire up Disk Utility and insert the OSX retail disk. You're going to create a bootable backup to your external drive or flash drive.

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Facebook Buys A Design Focused Mac Startup

In a talent and design-focused acquisition, Facebook has bought Netherlands startup Sofa, which made Mac software and design projects, the company announced on its blog.

Sofa has won two Apple Design Awards and made very well-regarded, design-focused software like Checkout, a point-of-sale system for the Mac. Sofa says that it is "committed to securing a great future" for its apps "outside Sofa." The team will be moving to Palo Alto.

It's interesting and pretty great that Facebook acq-hired a team better known for design than for raw technology. It's consistent with Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's emphasis on product and design. It's also the kind of stuff Google should do more. 

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