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
Downloads Software VLC for macOS updated with native M1 support The latest release of VLC media player adds native M1 SoC support, automatic hardware decoding for 4K and 8K playback, 10-bit HDR support, and more. By Ivan Franco, January 19, 2021, 1:02 PM
Apple Hardware Apple begins work on foldable iPhone, redesigned iMacs and new Mac Pros Touch ID could also make an appearance under the iPhone 13's display By Joe White, January 16, 2021, 10:15 AM 15 comments
Software Apple Apple backtracks, says macOS utility Amphetamine can remain on the App Store Apple previously said the app name promoted inappropriate use of controlled substances By Joe White, January 3, 2021, 2:37 PM
Software Apple Microsoft adds Apple M1 support for many Microsoft 365 apps and Visual Studio Code Universal binaries are now available through the Mac App Store By Adrian Potoroaca, December 16, 2020, 4:54 PM
Apple Hardware Up to 32 cores: Apple is gunning for Intel with its next-gen silicon More powerful Macs are coming By Shawn Knight, December 7, 2020, 11:42 AM 33 comments
Apple Microsoft 'Windows 10 on Arm' runs better on an M1 Mac than it does on the Surface Pro X Microsoft has not announced plans to make Windows on Arm commercially available By Cal Jeffrey, December 1, 2020, 3:38 PM 16 comments
Hardware Apple Apple possibly saving billions by moving Macs to Apple Silicon But that doesn't mean you'll see cheaper Macs anytime soon By Adrian Potoroaca, November 18, 2020, 7:20 PM 25 comments