In the early 1980s, Apple asked a young artist named Susan Kare to design some graphics for its forthcoming personal computer, the Macintosh…
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Security changes coming in macOS Catalina: what’s changed
Apple laid out its plans for the changes in macOS security coming in macOS 10.15 Catalina at WWDC in June. Since then, ten beta releases of Catalina have passed under the bridge, and quite a bit has changed…
macOS Catalina launch expected on October 4th
Text on Apple’s Danish macOS Catalina website suggests that it could be coming on Friday, October 4…
Apple releases Safari 13 for Macintosh
Apple has released Safari 13 which contains feature improvements as well as privacy, security and compatibility enhancements…
How a junked Apple Lisa was souped up into a powerful computer
The Apple Lisa computer was a colossal failure. It was also the most important machine in personal computing history…
Apple’s all-new 16-inch MacBook Pro said to be coming this October, starting over $3000
Apple’s release window for their oft-rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro has been narrowed down with a new supply chain report suggesting that pricing will start at over US$3,000…
Apple releases macOS 10.14.6
Apple today released macOS Mojave 10.14.6 update improves the stability and reliability of your Mac….
Time for Apple to dump the Intel slug for AMD’s powerhouse 7nm chips
Intel has been stuck in a bit of a quagmire as of late…
No, Apple isn’t moving toward a Mac App Store-only future – at least, not yet
Apple’s status as the biggest tech firm in the world inevitably incites conspiracy theories and rumors like no other company…
Browse dozens of retro classic Mac screen shots from 1984 to 1999
You can get hands on and actually run and experience many of these retro computing environments directly and easier than ever before, either in web browsers or through emulators…
ZDNet hands on with macOS Catalina (beta): Apple’s veteran desktop OS can still learn new tricks
Compared to iOS and the new iPadOS variant, Apple’s desktop operating system, macOS, is mature…
97% of enterprise Mac users say they’re more productive after upgrading from Windows
Offering employees top-of-the-line technology is the foundation for building a thriving enterprise…
Has Apple closed the door on non-Mac App Store apps?
Ever since Apple introduced the Mac App Store developers have warned it plans to close off its platform, so news the company will insist on App Notarization…
Apple confirms removal of Mac’s Dashboard
Apple has removed Dashboard support from WebKit, not long after it was discovered that the feature has been completely dropped…
Why I’m not sorry I bought my Mac Mini and didn’t wait for Apple’s new Mac Pro
Over the years, I’ve often talked about what I call my “main machine.” It’s the one that I equip for heavy-duty projects, ranging from network simulation…
China prepares to drop Microsoft Windows, blaming threat of U.S. hacking
The ongoing trade war between China and the U.S. shows no sign of ending in the near future…
Before the World Wide Web did anything, Apple’s HyperCard did everything
I sat down with it one evening and noticed a program on the applications menu. ‘HyperCard?’ I wondered. ‘What’s that?’
Research 7 out of 10 students in higher ed use, or would prefer to use, Apple Macintosh
Jamf today announced the results of an independent survey on higher ed students’ device preference…
Apple releases macOS Mojave 10.14.5
Apple today released macOS Mojave 10.14.5 which…
No, Apple’s Mac won’t become a locked-down platform like iOS
As macOS and iOS keep getting closer in terms of functionality…
How to type like a pro on your Mac
If you do a lot of writing on your Mac, here are a bunch of tips to help you type…
Apple’s conference call drops hints on the future of Macintosh, iPad Pro, and Apple Watch
Apple’s quarterly financial conference calls are always an opportunity to peer into the minds…
Frustrated Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals disappointing MacBook Pro delay
Mac fans hoping for new hardware this year have been given one possible explanation for the delay…
2019 iMac 27-inch 8-core i9 vs. ‘legacy’ Mac Pro models
Can a 2019 iMac i9 replace your ‘legacy’ Mac Pro?
There’s more to Apple’s Mac app notarization than that
There’s been a lot of discussion about the possible benefits and costs…
Apple edges closer to cursory code review for all Mac apps
Apple will soon make a code review mandatory for all applications distributed outside its own Mac App Store…
How to save $1,000 or more on a new iMac
First you have to do a little bit of homework…
5 mistakes new Mac users make
New Mac users are often given bad advice that leads to mistakes…
Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time, and more coming to the Mac
Apple is working on bringing the Mac and iOS closer together with the introduction of macOS 10.15 and iOS 13…
Performance shootout: Apple’s Intel vs. ARM systems
There have been some comments questioning the meaning of the performance benchmarks…
Macs may need ARM processors to survive
The heyday of personal computers is past. Those happy years up to 2014 when every shopping centre had outlets…
Apple will soon require all macOS apps to be notarized
All new apps developed using a fresh Developer ID must be notarized to pass through Gatekeeper…
Steve Jobs predicted the Mac’s move from Intel to ARM processors
The Mac shifting to ARM may come as soon as a full decade after Steve Jobs died…
Apple seeds macOS Mojave 10.14.5 beta 2 to developers
Apple today seeded the second beta of an upcoming macOS Mojave 10.14.5 update…
Benchmarks confirm Apple’s new top-of-the-line iMac is screamingly fast
The Intel 8-Core i9 3.6GHz processor is now the top CPU option for Apple’s 27-inch iMac…
Hands-on Apple’s 2019 iMac 4K; benchmarks, too!
You can now pick up the new 21.5-inch iMac 4K with an eighth generation i3 quad-core processor, an i5 six-core processor, or an i7 six-core processor…
Apple releases macOS Mojave 10.14.4
Apple today released macOS Mojave 10.14.4 which adds support for…
Apple’s macOS third-party app clampdown probably not as bad as rumored
It’s been suggested that Apple is planning to ban all unsigned programs in macOS 10.15 and onwards…
Apple locking down the Mac? macOS 10.15 said to require a developer ID certificate
Apple plans to lock down their desktop OS for version 10.15 later this year…
Apple’s first iMac update in nearly two years packs quite the punch
Apple’s 5K 27-inch iMac is up to 2.4 times faster…
Apple’s new 2019 iMacs are better for consumers and enterprise pros alike
Making the decision to release updated iPads and iMacs in the week before launching…
Apple’s iMac Pro now available with 256GB RAM option
Apple has quietly updated the iMac Pro build-to-order options to include…
