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Apple releases Spectre and Meltdown patches for older Macs

Apple releases Spectre and Meltdown patches for older Macs

Christopher Lee · Jan 24, 2018

Readers who own an Apple Mac running on an older version of the company’s operating system are now able to download a software patch that promises to protect their computers against the dreaded Spectre and Meltdown attacks. This is after Apple released updates for two of its older operating systems yesterday, namely OS X El […]

Apple initiative aims to bring coding skills to everyone

Apple initiative aims to bring coding skills to everyone

Christopher Lee · Jan 23, 2018

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook is spearheading a new initiative called “Everyone can Code” which helps to launch coding curriculum in colleges, high schools and elementary schools so both adults and children can acquire coding skills. Cook is quite passionate about children of all ages learning to code. Only a week ago he said in an […]

Apple devices vulnerable to new malicious link

Apple devices vulnerable to new malicious link

Christopher Lee · Jan 18, 2018

On Tuesday afternoon, a malicious link that exploits a bug in Mac and iOS devices made its appearance on social media. If you are unfortunate enough to receive the link via the Messages application, your iPad or iPhone can respring or freeze up, and the Messages app could cease to function. The link in question […]

Apple cited by China Labour Watch over working conditions

Apple cited by China Labour Watch over working conditions

Christopher Lee · Jan 17, 2018

A Bloomberg report issued this week, as well as a pending report from China Labour Watch, both claim that an Apple subcontractor in China failed to consistently supply earplugs and goggles to workers. The facility, workers say, frequently has tiny metallic particles in the air, as well as noise levels of more than 80 decibels. […]

Chinese consumer group scrutinises older iPhone slowdowns

Chinese consumer group scrutinises older iPhone slowdowns

Christopher Lee · Jan 16, 2018

Apple had to face more questions about the issue of slowing down older iPhones on Monday. According to a Reuters report, a powerful Chinese consumer group has demanded that the company provides clarity on this matter before Friday. The demand was issued by the Shanghai Consumer Council. In a letter the organisation sent to the […]

Apple’s PC market share remains below 10%

Apple’s PC market share remains below 10%

Christopher Lee · Jan 15, 2018

Within the next three weeks, Apple will publish its earnings report for the latest holiday quarter. Of course, the majority of ‘experts’ will occupy themselves mainly with iPhone sales – which is not surprising given that the bulk of Apple’s revenue has been produced by this device for quite some time. Disregarding the iPhone, however, […]

How to block and delete cookies in High Sierra

How to block and delete cookies in High Sierra

Christopher Lee · Jan 13, 2018

It’s pretty common practice for websites to store cookies on your computer, and despite their bad reputation some cookies can actually improve your browsing experience. Cookies are how websites identify repeat visitors, allowing them to deliver a version of their website that’s optimised for each visitor. For example, if you tell a website to display […]

Run Android Apps and Games on your Mac

Run Android Apps and Games on your Mac

Christopher Lee · Jan 12, 2018

Even if you’re a die-hard Apple fan, chances are you’ve heard of Android, the popular mobile operating system from Google. Today, it’s pretty standard practice for mobile apps to be released across all major mobile platforms simultaneously, but occasionally you may still encounter a mobile game, service or application that’s only available on Android. If […]

Another password bug embarrassment for Apple

Another password bug embarrassment for Apple

Christopher Lee · Jan 12, 2018

Researchers have discovered another password bug that affects Apple’s Mac operating system. This is the third similar discovery in the past few months. The vulnerability enables anyone to modify someone’s preferences in the company’s AppStore by simply entering a fictitious password. It was revealed by Open Radar, a site for Apple developers. Any user who […]

Never see another ad: How to block adverts on your Mac

Never see another ad: How to block adverts on your Mac

Christopher Lee · Jan 11, 2018

Does it feel like you’re being bombarded by adverts every single time you log onto the Internet? Very few people actually enjoy adverts, but sometimes it feels like websites are deliberately trying to annoy you with intrusive, excessive advertisements. Some websites may even cram so many adverts onto a single page that it affects how […]

Second iPhone battery explosion in two days

Second iPhone battery explosion in two days

Christopher Lee · Jan 11, 2018

Another report of an iPhone battery exploding emerged yesterday. The latest story in this regard surfaced yesterday and covers an event that took place at Apple’s Calle Colon outlet in the Spanish city of Valencia. What is noteworthy is that it came only one day after a similar incident at a Swiss Apple store. The […]

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