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Apple MacBook Air teardown gallery Apple released the 2nd generation MacBook Air in October 2010, and we could not wait to get our hands on the new models. Follow along as we crack open the 11-inch MacBook Air. (We cracked open the 1st gen MacBook Air in 2008.) Keep up with Mac tips, tutorials, and news by automatically subscribing to our Macs in Business newsletter.   More Apple-themed galleries   Cracking Open the Apple Macintosh Classic The Apple Mac is one of the most famous and easily recognizable personal computers ever manufactured. In this gallery, TechRepublic examines just what went into a Mac Classic -- and what technology was like in 1991. >> View the gallery Cracking Open the Apple iPad 3G Like the Apple iPad Wi-Fi, the iPad 3G may be a consumer device, but it will likely make its way into the corporate environment. TechRepublic's Bill Detwiler cracked open the Apple iPad 3G for a look at the hardware inside the tablet. >> View the gallery Apple iPad: The biggest annoyances The Apple iPad has been lauded as a revolutionary new form factor for the PC. But, the product also has its share of worts. Here are photos that help document some of its biggest annoyances. >> View the gallery 20 apps that play to the iPad's strengths Jason Hiner has said that the Apple iPad is only good at two things but that it's really good at those two things. As a result, he's compiled a list of his 20 favorite apps for taking advantage of the iPad's strengths. >> View the gallery   New galleries on TechRepublic   NASA Images: More desktop wallpaper from the space program Last week's NASA-based desktop wallpaper gallery was so popular we thought you would like to see more examples of the kind of images available for free from the NASA website. >> View the gallery Track down issues that cause slower boot times Greg Shultz shows you how to use some of the new features in Windows 7's Event Viewer to investigate a slow boot time. >> View the gallery Samsung Fascinate ruined by Verizon meddling The Samsung Fascinate could have been one of the top Android devices, but Verizon sabotaged it by manipulating it for the carrier's own gain. Learn how. >> View the gallery How do I... Create holiday cards in Microsoft Word? Holiday greeting cards are a great way to recognize and remember business contacts, friends, and family that you'd rather not buy gifts for, but do want to wish a Merry Holiday and Happy New Year. Nicole Bremer Nash shows you how to add a personal touch by making your own cards. >> View the gallery Zombie Survival Guide Scanner app for iPhone and iPod Touch The same Max Brooks who gave us "The Zombie Survival Guide" now gives us a free app that will help you survive the zombie apocalypse. >> View the gallery 10 terrifying games for Halloween Like film, the horror genre is a staple in video games. With Halloween just a few short days away, we've handpicked 10 just-released or soon-to-be titles that are guaranteed to make you jump out of your seat. >> View the gallery Logitech Revue (Google TV) The Logitech Revue with Google TV is loaded with potentially game-changing functionality, but its high price, numerous caveats, and current assortment of bugs makes it best-suited to early adopters--at least until promised firmware fixes become available. >> View the gallery Barnes & Noble Nook Color Straddling the line between e-book reader and tablet, the Nook Color will be hitting store shelves in November 2010 for $249. >> View the gallery >> All photo galleries on TechRepublic   TechRepublic is on Facebook and Twitter   Follow TechRepublic and its editors on Twitter and Facebook Jason Hiner explains how to find us on Twitter and Facebook. In addition to the primary TechRepublic Twitter feed, you can also find many of our editors and writers on Twitter, where they often share behind-the-scenes information, favorite links, and analysis on tech news. >> Read more

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