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China’s Huawei unveils in-house PC operating system to replace Microsoft’s Windows
Chinese Communist Party-controlled Huawei Technologies Co. debuted its first in-house operating system for personal computers, offering…
Apple’s Mac captures majority of A.I. personal computer market – Canalys
As added artificial intelligence capabilities help reinvigorate demand for personal computers, with Apple’s Mac leading the way, A.I. PCs…
While Windows PCs are rendered unusable, Apple’s indomitable Macs are safe from the global CrowdStrike IT outage
While Windows PCs suffer a massive global CrowdStrike IT outage, Macs remain unaffected, CrowdStrike said. The debacle…
Microsoft Windows BSOD strikes again: ‘Largest IT outage in history’ takes down airlines, hospitals, and more
Microsoft’s Windows BSOD has struck again – worldwide. IT security consultant Troy Hunt called it “the largest IT outage in history,” saying…
PC market expected to begin recovery in Q423 – Gartner
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64.3 million units in the third quarter of 2023, a 9% decrease from the third quarter of 2022, according to…
Mac shipments surge 10.3% as PC market craters
Apple’s Mac shipments surged 10.3%, even as worldwide PC shipments declined 13.4% year over year during the second quarter of 2023…
Gartner: Worldwide PC shipments slumped 30% in Q123 YoY
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 55.2 million units in the first quarter of 2023, a 30% decrease from the first quarter of 2022, according to…
Why users should choose Apple’s Mac over a Windows PC
From user experience to security to build quality, there are several reasons why one should choose to use a Mac over a Windows PC…
Why smart people choose Macs over Windows PCs
There are several reasons why smart people might choose to use Macs over Windows PCs. Macs have long been associated with creative pros, but…
Google offers its Google One VPN to Apple’s Mac
Google is bringing its VPN access to the Mac (and Windows) today. Google One subscribers on Premium plans (2TB or higher) can now…
Counterpoint sees Apple’s M2 MacBooks as potential bright spot in declining PC market
Global PC shipments fell 11.1% YoY in Q2 2022 to reach 71.2 million units and record the largest YoY decline since Q2 2013, according…
Study: Apple Macs have lower Total Cost of Ownership than Windows PCs
A new study finds that Apple Macs and other Apple devices have many advantages, including lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)…
Common Windows malware migrates to Mac
A highly popular malware for stealing information from Windows has been modified into a new strain called XLoader, which can also hit Mac …
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years
Bill Gates, co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft, famous for becoming the world’s richest man by creating an insecure upside-down fake Mac…
Gartner: Apple’s Mac takes 15.1% share of U.S. personal computer market
According to preliminary estimates by Gartner, Apple’s U.S. Mac sales hold 15.1% share of the U.S. personal computer market in the first…
Hackers used 11 zero-day exploits, compromised websites to infiltrate iOS, Android, and Windows
In a highly sophisticated attack, a group of hackers leveraged a total of 11 zero-day vulnerabilities along withf compromised websites to…
Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro beats ‘exceptionally powerful’ Windows desktop in Lightroom and Premiere tests
A pro photographer has tested Apple’s M1 MacBook Pro finding it beats an ‘exceptionally powerful’ Windows desktop in an Adobe Lightroom …
New Apple app for Windows rumored to launch soon
Apple is rumored to soon launch a new first-party app for Microsoft’s Windows 10, a move that could see iTunes replaced with standalone streaming apps…
Apple silicon Macs are the death knell for Wintel
Apple silicon Macs are the death knell for Wintel. Apple wouldn’t be making the move to Apple silicon-powered Macs if they could not make Macs that are…
With the move to Apple silicon, how will Macs run Windows apps?
With Apple moving the Mac from Intel processors to its own Apple-designed ARM-based architecture over the next few years, how will Macs run Windows apps?
Apple looking for engineers to build the ‘next generation of media apps for Windows’
Earlier this year, Apple killed off iTunes on macOS, breaking it up into three different apps: Podcasts, Music, and Apple TV….
Why Microsoft Surface sales aren’t growing after seven years of trying
Microsoft’s Surface stagnancy reflects a conspicuous lack of progress…
Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac: Metal support delivers improved graphics performance
Parallels Desktop takes a big step forward, utilizing Apple’s Metal API to add support for DirectX 11 for Windows software and games…
Your iPhone contacts list could be a vulnerable target – unless you’ve updated your software
Researchers say they were able to surreptitiously gain greater access to iOS privileges: “If successful, the intruder owns your iPhone” and the information on it…
Rich Text documents: RTF and RTFD
Macs and iOS devices have the benefit of not one variety of Rich Text documents, but two: RTF and RTFD…
76% of retail IT decision makers believe that Apple devices are better than Windows or Android
More than three-quarters of respondents (82%) who use Windows or Android in their retail environments experience problems…
Apple’s forthcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro sets the table for ARM-based MacBooks
A 16-inch MacBook Pro with reduced bezels and possibly a new keyboard design is coming in October…
Why Apple can now dump Intel x86 from Macs
We are now approaching the ideal conditions for Apple to introduce new Macs without x86 chips…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Luna Display disappointed at being Sherlocked by Apple’s Sidecar, vows to stick around
You may have heard the news; we did too. Apple has decided to dabble in the connected workspace domain that we know super well…
iTunes questions: Old libraries, Windows, 4K, HDR, Dolby Atmos over HDMI, and more
After much speculation and fanfare in the press, Apple confirmed yesterday at WWDC19 that it will sunset iTunes in the next version of macOS and spin its functionality into three new apps
Apple’s macOS and iOS market share both up in May
According to the latest market share survey from NetMarketShare, the market share for both macOS and iOS was up last month…
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…
How to fully protect your Mac against Zombieland bug, and how badly the fix affects performance
Want to protect your Mac against the Zombieland (MDS) bug?
These Macs may be unable to be patched for future vulnerabilities similar to ‘ZombieLoad’
Several pre-2011 Macs could still be vulnerable to ‘ZombieLoad’-like security exploits…
How to protect your Mac from Intel CPU’s Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) vulnerabilities
Intel has disclosed vulnerabilities called Microarchitectural Data Sampling (MDS) that apply to desktop and notebook computers with Intel CPUs…
New secret-spilling flaw affects almost every Intel chip since 2011; Apple to release patches today
Security researchers have found a new class of vulnerabilities in Intel chips which…
