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September 2, 2016
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Apple OS X Urgent Security Update

Go update OS X right now if you don’t enjoy being hacked

By on September 2, 2016 at 3:20 PM.

Go update OS X right now if you don’t enjoy being hacked

If you own a Mac, chances are you woke up this morning with an update notification from the App Store. You might have put aside this seemingly innocuous security update for later in the day, but take our advice: download and install it right now. Yes, I mean right this very second. Hit the update button.

Why? Because this is the same security update that hit iOS last week — the one that fixed vulnerabilities which could allow hackers to read your messages, trace your calls, collect your passwords and even track your location.

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Entertainment
August 18, 2016
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Jerry Seinfeld Tour

This virtual tour of Jerry Seinfeld’s computer is the ultimate throwback

By on August 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

This virtual tour of Jerry Seinfeld’s computer is the ultimate throwback

Even though Jerry Seinfeld appeared in a few forgettable Microsoft ads with Bill Gates, it’s never been any secret that the famed comedian is an Apple guy through and through. In fact, one piece of trivia that hardcore Seinfeld fans likely already know is that a Mac can be seen in nearly every episode of the show, more often than not in Jerry’s apartment on his desk.

With that in mind, some gentle genius decided to put together a virtual tour of Jerry’s Mac, which was typically a Mac SE/30 model. In later years, Jerry was prone to using a PowerBook Duo and Apple’s ill-fated 20th Anniversary Mac. All that said, if you hop on over to Extremelygoodshit and click on the “View Issue Two” link in the middle of the page, you’ll be magically transported to the screen of Jerry’s Mac, running System 7 and all.

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Hardware
August 9, 2016
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Microsoft Vs Apple

Microsoft exec points out the major flaw in Apple’s Mac lineup

By on August 9, 2016 at 12:45 PM.

Microsoft exec points out the major flaw in Apple’s Mac lineup

It’s hardly a secret that Apple’s Mac lineup is in desperate need of a refresh. Mac sales have been slumping as of late and the problem may have nothing to do with a general disinterest in Apple’s Mac platform. On the contrary, interest in the Mac appears to be strong but consumers simply aren’t willing to fork over their hard-earned cash for machines that, in some cases, are four years old.

As we highlighted just a few weeks ago, Apple’s current Mac lineup – the Mac Pro, the Retina MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air – is anything but current when you take a look at when Apple last refreshed them. Apple’s non-Retina MacBook Pro is a particularly bad offender, with the last refresh occurring more than 1500 days ago.

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Hardware
July 20, 2016
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Mac Sales

Apple’s Mac lineup is getting incredibly stale

By on July 20, 2016 at 12:11 PM.

Apple’s Mac lineup is getting incredibly stale

I should start off with a disclaimer: we as consumers have gotten incredibly spoiled over the last 10 years. Thanks in large part to the iPhone’s annual refresh cycle, we’ve been unwittingly programmed to view any piece of hardware that’s more than a year old as old news, even ancient. We all want faster machines, improved display technologies, and battery life than can last for days on end. And whereas we used to patiently wait for exciting new hardware innovations and products, the tech world today vociferously demands it now.

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Security
July 6, 2016
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Mac Malware Backdoor Eleanor

This scary new Mac malware will let hackers take over your computer

By on July 6, 2016 at 5:04 PM.

This scary new Mac malware will let hackers take over your computer

Up until this year, Mac users never had to worry about malware infecting their computers, but it appears that hackers have finally caught up with the platform. Originally discovered by Bitdefender, Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor is the name of a new piece of malware that creates a backdoor through which an attacker can gain access to the control-and-command center from the outside.

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Mobile
May 18, 2016
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Siri Mac OS X 10.12 Leak

Here’s what Siri is going to look like on your Macbook

By on May 18, 2016 at 6:30 PM.

Here’s what Siri is going to look like on your Macbook

We’ve known for a while now that Apple might bring Siri to the Mac. It certainly feels like the next logical step, considering that Siri is already available on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The update is rumored to arrive later this year, and will be one of the main features of the upcoming OS X 10.12 update.

Even though we’ll have to wait for WWDC to see the full details, the first user interface elements for Siri for Mac have leaked, including the dock and menu bar icons. More →

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Opinions
April 29, 2016
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Apple Mac

We really wish Apple would start paying more attention to the Mac

By on April 29, 2016 at 8:13 PM.

We really wish Apple would start paying more attention to the Mac

Apple last quarter experienced its first year-over-year drop in revenue since 2003. Not only that, but Apple saw a sales decline across all major product lines: iPhone sales were down 18%, iPad sales were down 19% and Mac sales were down 9%.

With most analysts preoccupied with iPhone and iPad sales, it appears that the Mac continues to be overlooked. Which is strange given that the Mac these days is actually more profitable than the iPad. During Apple’s most recent quarter, for example, the iPad generated $4.4 billion in revenue compared to the Mac which brought in $5.1 billion in revenue. More →

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Mobile
April 29, 2016
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iPhone iPad Correct Plural Phil Schiller

Apple exec says you should never mention iPhones when discussing iPhones

By on April 29, 2016 at 3:46 PM.

Apple exec says you should never mention iPhones when discussing iPhones

Any iPhone users out there when have been around long enough to have bought an early iPhone 4 unit will remember the unexpected cellular signal loss they may have experienced. The antenna was on the outside of the phone, and Apple’s engineers didn’t foresee this problem: holding the phone by its antennas might mess with cellular reception. But then late Apple cofounder and CEO Steve Jobs famously explained that if you experienced signal issues while using the iPhone 4, you were probably holding it wrong.

Now, a different Apple executive is telling us we’ve been doing something else wrong when it comes to the iPhone. More →

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Mobile
April 16, 2016
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Apple Device Life Cycle

How long Apple expects all of its most popular devices to last

By on April 16, 2016 at 12:00 PM.

How long Apple expects all of its most popular devices to last

There’s been a running joke for years that Apple builds its devices to last just long enough to satisfy a warranty or a two-year contract before they inevitably start running into issues, forcing the user to upgrade.

As the proud owner of a working iPhone 3GS and 2011 MacBook Air, I can attest that not every Apple device breaks after two or three years, but that doesn’t mean that Apple expects you to hold on to your devices for much longer.

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Apps & Software
March 7, 2016
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Mac Ransomware KeRanger Fix

First OS X ransomware encrypts your data, demands money for giving it back

By on March 7, 2016 at 7:15 AM.

First OS X ransomware encrypts your data, demands money for giving it back

Ransomware is a dangerous type of malware threat that affects plenty of Windows users. This kind of software encrypts certain files belonging to the user and then demands a fee for the unlock key. While Mac users have long been safe from such threats, the first such threat attacking OS X computers has been detected. Fortunately, it has already been dealt with. More →

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Gaming
March 1, 2016
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Play PS4 Games on PC Mac

Play PS4 games on your PC or Mac with the next major console update

By on March 1, 2016 at 8:43 AM.

Play PS4 games on your PC or Mac with the next major console update

On Tuesday morning, Sony revealed that the next system software update for the PlayStation 4 will be available to those in the beta program starting this week. Codenamed MUSASHI, the 3.50 update is one of the most meaningful to hit the PS4 in months, bringing both minor improvements and major new features to the console. More →

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Computers
January 28, 2016
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Apple AC Wall Adapter Recall

How to find out if the AC wall adapters Apple just recalled might electrocute you

By on January 28, 2016 at 1:03 PM.

How to find out if the AC wall adapters Apple just recalled might electrocute you

Apple on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of AC wall plug adapters included in the box along with some Macs, Apple World Travel Adapter Kits, and a few iOS devices from 2003 to 2015. A large number of markets are impacted, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Continental Europe, New Zealand and South Korea.

Why is Apple recalling this tiny piece of equipment that you’ve been taking for granted for many years? Well, it looks like they might electrocute you.

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Apps & Software
January 27, 2016
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How To Fix Safari Bug

How to fix the annoying bug that’s crashing Safari on everyone’s iPhones and Macs

By on January 27, 2016 at 9:23 AM.

How to fix the annoying bug that’s crashing Safari on everyone’s iPhones and Macs

You wake up on this fine winter morning and roll out of bed, fighting the urge to keep hiding under those cozy covers for at least another few hours. You stumble across the room, down the hall and into the kitchen where you begin to brew a new blend of coffee that you hope will carry you through the morning as well as your typical cup. With your eyelids still heavy, you struggle to focus on your iPhone as you pull up Safari and get ready to read the morning news.

Then Safari crashes. And that new blend of coffee you wanted to try smells disgusting. More →

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