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Apple's slick home page conceals a massive amount of Mac information, from Classics to PowerMacs and from publishing to games.
The Cyberdog Pound
Excellent news and tips for Apple's revolutionary Internet suite.
History of Apple Computer
Exhaustive guide to the Mac creator - and all its Macs.
Mac Ammo
Facts and figures to arm yourself with, ready for your next "Mac versus PC" argument with your mates.
MacInTouch
Daily news and snippets with a technical edge - the best site on the Web for feeling the pulse of the Mac-owning community.
Macintosh Networking Page
In-depth advice on getting your Internet set-up running smoothly. Loads of tips.
Macintosh Resource Page
Informal news and updates.
Mac OS
Not even Apple's official guide can keep up with all the changes affecting the Mac OS at the moment, but it offers a decent overview of the firm's plans.
OpenDoc Revolution
Superb guide to Apple's component software system - how it works, why it's there, plus news of all the latest releases and updates.
QuickTime
News and samples to use with Apple's video playback system, which is increasingly becoming an all-round multimedia player.
UMICH
The UK host for a massive shareware site based at the University of Michigan, this site complements Info-Mac well.
This brilliantly-conceived site simply surveys all the other Mac news sites and offers direct links to all their latest stories - one-stop news gathering.
Clone Central
Discover the new firms joining the Mac-compatible bandwagon.
InfoZone
News links, Apple stocks and shares plus more topical information.
MacWeek
So famed for its hot inside information it's sometimes referred to as "MacLeak".
O'Grady PowerPage
The premier site for news on portable Mac developments.
Lengthy link list including Mac firms, user groups and newsgroups.
Mac Software Guide
Want to know if it's out on the Mac? Search through Apple's official guide to Mac hardware and software.
Pure Mac
A techie's delight, Pure Mac offers a huge variety of useful software.
SiteLink
SiteLink takes a more selective approach than most other Mac link directories, offering reviews of the best Mac pages on the Web.
Ultimate Macintosh
Frequently-updated and comprehensive link list.
Well Connected Mac
Well-regarded directory of Mac pages and companies.
Hundreds of links to games firms and the best of their demos.
Happy Puppy's Mac Games
Colourful compilation of news, demos and links.
Inside Mac Games
This CD-ROM magazine also offers a site with demos and up-to-date news.
Mac Game Gate
This glossy site offers the latest news, loads of links and cheats - all the knowledge you need to enjoy your Mac gaming and more.
Mac Game Resources
Massive A-Z of links to company sites and pages about the top Mac titles.
Mac Gamer's Ledge
Often daily, frequently exclusive, the Gamer's Ledge is the best source of Mac games-news bar none. You'll also find reviews, plus plenty of links and demos.
Mac Game Zone
Good all-rounder with news you may not see elsewhere, shareware and more.
MacSport
If you didn't think there were enough sports games on the Mac to support a dedicated page, think again.
Marathon Central
Links to the best Marathon sites, including fresh levels to challenge the experts.
The top shareware firm's site brings together some of the best individual Mac sites around, including Apple Sauce and the Mac Pruning Page.
MacDirectory
Search through databases of Mac products, services and events.
MacintoshOS.com
Distinctive site with discussion forums, the Mac Museum and more.
Mac Orchard
Guide to Internet programs and techniques for your Mac.
MacSense
Choose which news, reviews and updates you want to read about.
TidBITS
Venerable weekly focusing on Mac Internet and productivity programs.
Webintosh
Excellent selection of news, reviews and opinion.
Welcome to Macintosh
This enduring site offers distinctive areas on games, programming, beginner's questions and much more.
Thorough listing of Mac software bugs and how to fix them.
Developer World
News and technical briefings aimed at developers - but handy for anyone.
MacFixIt
Mac owners share their problems - and how they solved them with you. Discover bugs on new products before they affect your work.
Mac Pruning Page
A comprehensive guide to the System Extensions you need, and the ones you could do without.