Apple Apple's MacBook Pro camera notch causes issues with menu and status options 'Yes! Apple brought the iPhone notch to my MacBook Pro!' said absolutely no one ever By Cal Jeffrey, October 28, 2021, 6:06 AM 15 comments
Software Download of the Week Apple posts complete installer for macOS Big Sur macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 introduces several bug fixes and improvements, but more interestingly, Apple has decided to make the complete installer available for anyone to download. The 11.6GB file can be found here. By Erik Orejuela, October 27, 2021, 8:09 AM
Apple Security Zero-day flaw allows remote code execution even on fully-patched Macs Don't open any email attachments until you read this By Adrian Potoroaca, September 22, 2021, 9:24 AM
Security Apple Apple issues emergency updates to fix major 'zero-click vulnerability' in all of its operating systems 'The commercial spyware industry is going darker.'---Citizen Lab, University of Toronto By Cal Jeffrey, September 13, 2021, 4:44 PM 10 comments
Gaming Apple Tetris Beat provides a fresh take on a timeless classic Apple Arcade exclusive combines new mechanics and new music for a new generation of Tetris enthusiasts By Jimmy Pezzone, August 21, 2021, 11:06 AM
Apple Security Apple's plan to scan devices for child abuse imagery sparks heated internal debate Employees worry abuse of the feature will follow and that its reputation on privacy is being damaged By Cal Jeffrey, August 13, 2021, 2:16 PM 21 comments
Apple Security Apple feature designed to protect children by scanning images kicks up controversy This might get sticky where the Fourth Amendment is concerned By Cal Jeffrey, August 10, 2021, 3:28 PM 47 comments
Hardware Software Someone Hackintoshed macOS Big Sur onto a custom-built handheld computer Ironically, it costs more to build than buying a new M1 Mac Mini outright By Cal Jeffrey, June 30, 2021, 4:44 PM
Apple Software Resetting to factory settings in Monterey does not require reformatting or reinstallation of macOS Quick and easy whether selling your Mac or resetting them as an admin By Cal Jeffrey, June 10, 2021, 11:50 AM
Apple Software Some of macOS Monterey's best features won't work with Intel-based Macs Bummer, since that's what the vast majority of its customers have By Cal Jeffrey, June 9, 2021, 4:58 PM 14 comments
Apple Software Apple reveals iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey - here are the highlights No new hardware, though By Rob Thubron, June 8, 2021, 5:16 AM
Software Apple Universal Control in macOS Monterey allows iPads to become an extended display Just move your cursor from one screen to the next By Cal Jeffrey, June 7, 2021, 5:31 PM
Apple Gaming Intel says it provides a better gaming experience than 100% of Mac laptops When breakups get messy By Rob Thubron, May 31, 2021, 5:16 AM 17 comments
The Web Tech Culture 'Introducing macOS Redmond;' a Microsoft-designed operating system for Macs Now you can be just as frustrated using a Mac By Cal Jeffrey, May 24, 2021, 10:54 AM 33 comments
Apple Security Apple released patches for all its operating systems today to squash an actively exploited WebKit flaw Once again, WebKit is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution By Cal Jeffrey, May 4, 2021, 2:01 PM
Security Apple The best new feature in macOS Big Sur 11.3 is a fix for a major security flaw The 0-day security issue has already been exploited in the wild By Adrian Potoroaca, April 27, 2021, 3:23 PM
Hardware Apple Apple won't merge iPad and Mac, despite hardware convergence No "toaster refrigerator" for Apple fans By Adrian Potoroaca, April 24, 2021, 7:16 AM 16 comments
Tech Culture Apple Intel brings back "I'm a Mac" actor for M1-mocking commercials "No one games on a Mac" By Rob Thubron, March 17, 2021, 9:37 AM 31 comments
Apple Security Apple addresses WebKit vulnerability in latest iOS/iPadOS 14.4.1 update A security patch has also been released for WatchOS and macOS Big Sur By Humza Aamir, March 9, 2021, 10:17 AM
Security Apple New macOS malware discovered, but threat remains unknown Newly discovered Silver Sparrow threat is currently in dormant state By Joe White, February 21, 2021, 1:19 PM 14 comments
Software Microsoft Microsoft announces perpetually-licensed Office 2021 for Windows and macOS It arrives later this year, alongside a business-focused LTSC version for customers unwilling to subscribe to Microsoft 365 By Humza Aamir, February 19, 2021, 7:50 AM 23 comments
Software Industry Chrome OS overtakes Macs for second place OS market share for the first time 2020 was driven by sales of inexpensive home computing solutions By Cal Jeffrey, February 18, 2021, 4:38 PM
Apple Intel's latest ad campaign mocks M1-powered MacBooks They can't even play Rocket League, writes Chipzilla By Rob Thubron, February 12, 2021, 9:47 AM 63 comments
Gaming Software Nvidia brings GeForce Now to Chrome and Apple M1 devices Nvidia renews its dedication to game streaming By Isaiah Mayersen, January 31, 2021, 7:25 AM
Software Apple Apple M1 users report macOS Big Sur's screensaver activates without reason and will not exit Possible workaround: Disable screensaver on all user profiles until a fix is issued By Cal Jeffrey, January 20, 2021, 6:12 AM