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…
Tag: macOS
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…
Apple pushes another update to MRT
Apple has pushed a third update to MRT bringing its version to 1.47 dated 18 July 2019…
How to download YouTube videos to your Mac
There are several reasons you might want to download videos from YouTube…
Bluetooth flaw lets hackers track and identify Windows, macOS and iOS devices
A flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol may expose modern device users to tracking and could leak their ID…
The newer, cheaper MacBook Air has slower, cheaper SSD drive
The new entry-level MacBook Air hides a little compromise — it’s 35% slower in terms of read speed…
Apple has raised privacy debate more than any major tech firm
It’s a safe bet that many of these organizations will push back hard against Apple’s privacy promotion efforts…
Apple releases iOS 13, iPadOS and revised macOS & tvOS Public Betas
Apple has shipped the second public beta versions of iOS and iPad OS. It has also updated existing betas…
Apple tests biometric Face/Touch ID sign-in at iCloud.com
When you visit iCloud in Safari on a device running the latest Apple public betas, you’ll be asked if you wish to sign-in using Touch or Face ID…
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…
How I dropped Dropbox
There are so many Dropbox integrations available that the service seems essential. It’s not…
Apple switches off Back to My Mac remote access for all users
Months after Apple first announced that it was dropping Back to My Mac, the service was officially switched off on July 1, 2019…
Alternatives to Apple’s now defunct Back to My Mac service
There are many alternative solutions for remote access and control of remote Macs now that Apple has shuttered its Back to My Mac service.
Apple revives Expansion Slot Utility app a decade later in macOS Catalina ahead of new Mac Pro launch
At WWDC 2019, Apple unveiled its new modular Mac Pro, slated to be released later this fall. Hidden in the second developer beta of macOS Catalina…
Catalyst deep dive: The future of Mac software according to Apple and devs
Ars spoke with key members of the Apple team responsible for developing and promoting Project Catalyst
Did Apple fix their Mac Pro problem?
The last Mac Pro was a sleek black cylinder, a radical new design for a desktop computer, but one that ultimately limited the ability…
Apple’s Sidecar just really *gets* me, you know?
With the rollout of Apple’s public beta software previews of macOS and the new iPadOS, I’ve finally been able to experience first-hand Sidecar…
Apple just got even more serious about killing Intel on Macs
Apple just made a big move toward ditching Intel and outfitting its laptops with custom chips…
Apple hires ARM’s lead CPU architect amid rumors of ARM-Based Macs as early as next year
Apple plans to transition to its own ARM-based processors in Macs starting as early as 2020, and the company recently made a significant hire…
Catalyst reveals Apple’s struggle with the Mac’s future
This is not to say that there won’t be great examples of Catalyst apps, exemplars for other developers to follow…
Mac malware on the rise again; several new threats found
Mac malware continues to increase in both quantity and variety…
This new feature of macOS is a perfect example of how Apple makes products that just work
I’ve spent a lot of time using Apple’s newest version of its desktop operating system, macOS Catalina, since it was announced at Apple’s developer conference…
Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro might be priced more like a desktop than a notebook
Apple might have just updated its 13- and 15-inch laptops with better processors and a tweak to the much-maligned butterfly keyboard…
macOS Gatekeeper vulnerability exploited by adware company
Last week, Intego researchers discovered new Mac malware, OSX/Linker, that attempts to leverage a recently disclosed zero-day flaw…
Apple’s Catalyst can simultaneously rescue the Mac and grow the iPad
If SwiftUI is the future and spans every hardware platform, why bother bringing iPad apps to the Mac with Catalyst in the first place?
Why you should use iCloud email rules and not Mail rules on your Mac
Mail rules in the Mail app on your Mac are robust and powerful but they no longer work well in a world where…
MacBook Pro 13-inch vs. 15-inch: Which 2019 MacBook should you buy?
This question isn’t as easy as which size you prefer, though portability does come into play. While both laptops are similar in important ways…
Apple’s move to ARM-based Macs is possible because most users want power more than compatibility
In all likelihood, Apple is going to move away from Intel to using ARM processors in the Mac…
New Mac cryptocurrency miner ‘Bird Miner’ runs by emulating Linux
A new Mac cryptocurrency miner Malwarebytes detects as Bird Miner has been found in a cracked installer for…
Adobe endorses Mac App Store with Lightroom release; first Adobe app offered on Apple’s store for Macs
The Mac App Store has received significant criticism, but Apple’s efforts to improve it apparently have paid off, as Adobe has started using the store
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…
Serif launches Affinity Publisher with new StudioLink technology
In a world-first, Serif’s brand new StudioLink technology means owners of its vector design app Affinity Designer and image editor Affinity Photo can use them right there in an Affinity Publisher layout..
Mac search shootout: Alfred 4 vs. Apple’s Spotlight
If you want to spend more time typing on your keyboard and less time fiddling with your mouse, I highly recommend…
What is SIP on your Mac and when is it safe to turn it off?
System Integrity Protection – SIP – is one of the primary mechanisms which macOS uses to protect itself…
iMore reviews the 23.7-inch LG UltraFine 4K Display: Two screens for the price of one
About two-and-a-half years ago, Apple announced a partnership with LG to provide a display that, when plugged into a Mac, just worked…
5 Tips to Speed Up Your MacBook: A collection of hints to improve MacBook performance
Almost seven years ago, I bought my first MacBook, the one I’m still using to write this article…
Apple’s Mac no longer needs compatibility to thrive
Compatibility and interoperability are concepts Apple has ignored or embraced, depending on its situation. To me, it seems that the Mac is about to enter a new era of incompatibility – and I’m okay with it…
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…
I bought a four-year-old MacBook Pro instead of a new one. Here’s why
There’s enough innovation in the MacBook Pro, both in software and hardware, to impress even the most curmudgeonly of cynics….
Aspyr ends 32-bit Mac game sales in shift to only 64-bit support
Game publisher Aspyr is ceasing sale of its 32-bit Mac game catalog on Tuesday, with Monday being the last day the company…
Pro Mac users explain why they’re buying Apple’s new Mac Pro
Alongside the ability to save time in their work now, every person we interviewed sees the Mac Pro as an investment that will pay off over years…