Apple has removed Dashboard support from WebKit, not long after it was discovered that the feature has been completely dropped…
Tag: Macintosh
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…
Apple finally updates the iMac with significantly more powerful CPU and GPU options, no T2 chip
These new iMacs do not have the T2 chip that has appeared in the iMac Pro, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air
Apple updates iMac line with dramatic performance increases
Apple today updated its iMac line with up to 8-core Intel 9th-generation processors for the first time and powerful Vega graphics options…
Corel announces new CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019 for Mac
Corel has announced CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, an all-new, graphic design software suite built specifically for Apple’s macOS.,,
Take advantage of the macOS App Switcher
Do you use the macOS App Switcher?
Apple hardware durability: A professor found an Apple IIe in his dad’s attic – and it worked just fine
Built to last…
Are Hackintosh users more passionate about the Mac than Apple?
The Hackintosh has become a phenomenon in recent years, despite knotty ethical questions, because Apple’s neglected superfans won’t stop thinking different…
Apple’s iMac was last updated 602 days ago, longest span ever between updates
It has now been 602 days since Apple last updated its iMac lineup…
MacTech launches 2019 MacTech Pro event series in ten U.S. cities
Held around the country, MacTech Pro is a single-track seminar that is specifically geared to serve the needs of professionals…
Apple’s earnings report shows company is more than just an iPhone maker
Despite soft iPhone sales in the holiday quarter, Apple topped Wall Street’s profit target and reported record earnings…
Apple CEO Cook on Macintosh’s 35th anniversary: ‘We love the Mac’
Apple CEO Tim Cook today tweeted on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Macintosh…
Gartner: Apple’s Mac sales dip slightly, marketshare increases in Q4
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 68.6 million units in the fourth quarter of 2018…
How to buy a Mac: 10 things you should know
I recently got a request from a reader. His kid is going to college and needs to get a Mac…
Why is your MacBook’s Bluetooth so unreliable?
My first encounter with Bluetooth on my Mac was a mystifying experience…