ChromeOS Flex now available to run on aging Macs and PCs
Google is rolling out ChromeOS Flex as an enterprise option to replace operating systems on old Macs and PCs, letting users turn their aging hardware into Chromebooks.ChromeOS Flex is an enterprise solution for old Macs and PCsAs computers age, a lot.....»»
Microsoft is finally working on a version of Skype for Apple Silicon Macs
Apple announced the transition from Intel-based Macs to its own Apple Silicon chips almost three years ago, but there are still some apps that haven’t been updated to take full advantage of the M1 and M2 chips. Luckily, another app will soon join.....»»
Apple may have overestimated its ability to create a Mac Pro with an Apple Silicon chip
When Apple announced the transition of Macs powered by Intel processors to its own Apple Silicon in 2020, the company said it would complete the transition of the entire lineup in two years. However, that timeline has passed, and Apple still has one.....»»
Future Macs likely to get annual(ish) updates, suggests Apple chip designer
Apple chip designer Tim Millet implied in a new interview that annual updates – or something close to this – are likely to be the norm for future Macs. He talked about the company’s original goals for the development of the M1 chip, and how Ap.....»»
If you need an instant vintage Apple collection, here"s where to get it
If you always wanted a pile of old Apple hardware, a retro computing website is selling its vast lot of old Macs, displays, drives, printers and Mac paraphernalia.The seller, vintageapple.org, has been storing and cataloging classic Apple documents o.....»»
Apple could skip an M2 Mac Studio update to boost Apple Silicon Mac Pro
That's one way to address the potential overlap between the two high-end Macs. Enlarge / Apple's Mac Studio desktop. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If rumors are to be believed, Apple has had to scale back its ambitions for.....»»
New Macs, HomePod, and an event deleted scene -- January 2023 in review
Apple packed out January with expected new devices, it failed to deliver some others, and it did everything without any event — even though it apparently planned to.January has been a quiet month for Apple News for years, but not this time. Instead.....»»
New Macs, HomePod and an event deleted scene -- January 2023 in review
Apple packed out January with expected new devices, it failed to deliver some others, and it did everything without any event, even though it planned to.January has been a quiet month for Apple News for years, but not this time. Instead, Apple kicked.....»»
Lenovo is practically giving away this 2-in-1 Chromebook today
The Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3i is a super cheap 2-in-1 Chromebook and it just got even cheaper with this deal at Lenovo......»»
HomePod reviews, iPhone parental controls, foldable macs, Mastodon vs Twitter
On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, the initial HomePod reviews are in, Samsung announces the S23 Ultra, why you should use Guided Access, your hosts' hot take on foldable Macs, and more!The new HomePod is now availableThat new HomePo.....»»
ChromeOS and Microsoft 365 will start playing nicer with each other this year
Microsoft and Google balance working together and competing with one another. Enlarge / ChromeOS will feature better OneDrive and Microsoft 365 support "later this year." (credit: Google) Google and Microsoft don't alway.....»»
‘OpenCore’ tool that lets users run macOS Ventura on unsupported Macs is now available
Earlier this year, a group of developers created a tool that lets users install macOS Ventura on unsupported Macs, such as the “trash can” Mac Pro. While this tool was previously a beta software, the official release of OpenCore 6.0 is now avail.....»»
Activation Lock is a great feature, but needs a rethink as 2020 Macs are turned into landfill
Activation Lock is condemning even 2020 Macs to a future as spare parts and landfill, by making it impossible for them to be restored to use. To be fair to Apple, the technology is only part of the problem – the other half is corporate policy in.....»»
The Case of the Incredibly Long-Lived Mouse Cells
Scientists kept the rodents’ immune T cells active four times longer than mice can live—with huge implications for cancer, vaccination, and aging research......»»
Apple’s $600 M2 Mac mini obliterates the $6,000 Mac Pro
It seems that Apple's aging $6,000 Mac Pro is all but redundant now. You might be able to replace it with a $600 Mac mini......»»
New Mac Pro may not support PCI-E GPUs
The forthcoming Mac Pro is reportedly unlikely to add support for GPU PCI-E cards, as well as not allowing user-upgradeable RAM.The New Mac Pro could look like the old one. Apple Silicon Macs have lacked support for external GPUs from the start. Now.....»»
The best 15-inch laptops for 2023
Today's 15-inch laptops are slimmer and quicker than their aging counterparts. Here are the top models for working, gaming, streaming, and any other task......»»
512GB version of the new MacBook Pro has a slower SSD than the Mac it replaces
Apple is using fewer chips in M2 Macs to provide the same amount of storage. Enlarge / The 14- and 16-inch M2 MacBook Pros. (credit: Apple) In our review of Apple's new M2 MacBook Pros, our testing showed that the laptop.....»»
Right-to-repair advocate urges Apple to let resellers bypass security protocols
One independent MacBook reseller and right-to-repair advocate has scavenged Macs from a facility that destroys computers for security reasons, and wants Apple to let him disable iCloud Activation Locks.2020 M1 MacBooks are making their way to recycli.....»»
Work ability is influenced by physical fitness, social life and cognitive functions: Study
Due to demographic change, it is becoming increasingly important to maintain the working capacity of aging workforces. In a recent study, researchers from the Leibniz Research Centre for Working Environments and Human Factors in Dortmund (IfADo) ther.....»»
Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.2 with security key support
The new macOS Ventura 13.2 is now rolling out to users, with improved security features including rapid response updates.Following the usual multiple beta test releases, macOS 13.2 is now available, and will come pre-installed on all new Macs.This re.....»»