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Apple Accessibility
http://www.apple.com/accessibility/
Discover all of the accessibility features for Macs and Mac software! Apple's accessibility site offers resources for people with vision, hearing, physical, learning and language impairments. Learn more about the Voice Over screen reader and helpful features of OS X, and hardware like the iPhone, iMac and MacBook computers.
Apple Support
http://www.apple.com/support/
Official Apple site to assist with questions on "Apple hardware, software, and services" including the Mac, iPhone, iPod, and iTunes. Also includes AppleCare (servicing, warranty, and exchange) programs and other Apple support materials.
Audio and Music|Software Vault|Mac|Life
http://www.maclife.com/articles/software_vault/audio_and_mus...
"Mac|Life provides exclusive, authoritative information and advice for readers who want to get the most out of their Macs, iPods, and third-party hardware, software, and services. The magazine also delivers informative feature articles showcasing the latest hardware and software, an expanded "how-to" section, and candid reviews of the latest gear."
Every Mac.com: Mac Specs, Prices, Answers and More
http://www.everymac.com/
"EveryMac.com is the complete guide to every Macintosh, iPod, and Mac clone in the world, with technical, configuration, and pricing details." It also offers FAQs and a forum. Users who register (freely) have complete access to the discussions.
Google Mac
http://www.google.com/mac/
A version of the popular Google search engine which restricts its results to sites and pages about the Macintosh computer.
A History of Apple Computers
http://apple-history.com/
Apple-history.com is "intended to provide a broad history of Apple Computers, inc., from the invention of the Apple I in 1976 to the troubled times of the present... for both novice and expert computer users." Includes bibliography, links to resources, and directory organized by computer model, processor type, and year.
Low End Mac
http://www.lowendmac.com/index.shtml
"Dedicated to keeping older Macs and Maclones productive. The focus of this site encompasses everything from the first Macintosh to the latest -- sooner or later, every Mac becomes low end. Still, the primary emphasis is older models." Focuses on upgrade paths. Material is organized by computer model.
The Mac Orchard
http://www.macorchard.com/
"The Mac Orchard is a carefully cultivated list of the most vital Internet applications and links for Macintosh Internet users, along with Internet software reviews contributed from The Mac Orchard's audience. These pages represent the most complete, most up-to-date collection of Macintosh Internet applications available anywhere on the Internet."
Mac OS Rumors
http://macosrumors.com/
Discusses the latest information currently known and suspected about Apple's new systems. Updated bimonthly.
Macworld.com: The Macworld Buyer's Guide
http://www.macworld.com/
Macworld.com provides useful product reviews, rating and pricing information on the Macintosh platforms. The site includes a search function for assisting in finding product information/reviews. This site makes extensive use of drop-down menus.
Making the MacIntosh
http://library.stanford.edu/mac/
"'Making the Macintosh' is an online project documenting the history of the Macintosh computer. The exhibit features primary documents, such as memos tracing the evolution of the Macintosh mouse; images, such as technical drawings, stills from commercials, notes from user tests; and interviews with members of the Macintosh development team, technical writers, and founders of user groups." A great site to visit for primary historical documents, articles and essays on the history and significance of the MacIntosh computer.
OSXGuide.com
http://www.osxguide.com/
This site is dedicated to telling Mac users "how to do things in OSX." There is a bulletin board, list of OSX FAQ's, and OSX news. This site is also searchable.

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