Getting started with macOS Disk Utility: RAID, images, and repairs
Disk Utility provides features for creating disk images, RAID, and repairing disks. In the second part of our deep dive, we'll look at those options.Use Disk Utility to keep your Mac drives in line. In part 1 of this series, we looked at the basics o.....»»
Feast your eyes on 10 years of Hubble images of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
The Hubble Space Telescope has been imaging the outer planets of our solar system for a decade, learning about their strange weather conditions......»»
How to Edit property lists in Terminal
Property lists are essentially XML files with a .plist extension. Here's how to edit them using the command line in the macOS Terminal app.macOS lets you edit property list files in Terminal.XML is an open data format which gained popularity in the m.....»»
New iOS 18.2 RC and more now available, with major updates imminent
Apple has released updated RC (release candidate) builds for iOS 18.2, macOS 15.2 RC, and more software betas. These follow the first RC versions that arrived last week, and come ahead of the expected public launches some time this week. more….....»»
Update your OpenWrt router! Security issue made supply chain attack possible
A security issue that could have allowed attackers to serve malicious firmware images to users has been fixed by OpenWrt Project, the organization that helms the development of the popular Linux distribution for embedded devices. About OpenWrt OpenWr.....»»
Apple shares second release candidates for iOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2
Apple has issued its second release candidates of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, visionOS 2.2, and tvOS 18.2 for testing, as the eventual public release gets closer.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The second RC round takes place.....»»
Going home for the holidays can be challenging if you"re a young trans person—here"s how to prepare
The holiday season often conjures images of warmth, connection and celebration, especially for young people returning to the family home. This can be complicated if you are LGBTQ+, transgender or gender non-conforming......»»
Apple sued over 2022 dropping of CSAM detection features
A victim of childhood sexual abuse is suing Apple over its 2022 dropping of a previously-announced plan to scan images stored in iCloud for child sexual abuse material.Apple has retained nudity detection in images, but dropped some CSAM protection fe.....»»
I’m running out of reasons not to ditch Windows for good
I’m a long-term Windows user, but I’m finding it harder to convince myself not to ditch Windows in favor of buying the M4 Mac mini and going all-in on macOS......»»
‘Karo’ app for assigning tasks to other people now available on the Mac
I recently wrote about Karo, a new iPhone app from developer Mustafa Yusuf that helps people create to-do lists and assign tasks to others. Starting today, Mac users can also try out Karo with a native version for macOS. more….....»»
Windows, macOS users targeted with crypto-and-info-stealing malware
Downloading anything from the internet is a gamble these days: you might think that you are downloading an innocuous app from a legitimate firm but thanks to clever misuse of AI and some social engineering, you can end up with information and cryptoc.....»»
December 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: The secure future initiative impact
It seems like 2024 just started, but the final Patch Tuesday of the year is almost here! In retrospect, it has been a busy year with continued Windows 11 releases, the new Server 2025 release, and all the patches we’ve needed to deal with on Patch.....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.2 RC now available, wide release soon
Apple has released the macOS Sequoia 15.2 RC (release candidate) in beta. It’s available for both developers and public beta users, providing both groups with access to the exact software expected to ship to all users soon. Here’s everything you.....»»
Apple issues release candidates for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2
Apple is getting close to releasing its next OS updates, offering RC builds of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, visionOS 2.2, and tvOS 18.2 for testing.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The latest RC round arrives after.....»»
Peer-brokered sales central to illegal drug trade
The thought of illegal drug sales evokes images of deals done on shady street corners. But a new study from Case Western Reserve University exposes a critical but underreported element of the illegal drug market: so-called "peer-brokered" sales......»»
How to renew your DHCP lease on macOS
DHCP is a networking protocol used to assign an IP address to your Apple device. Here's how to force a new IP address on macOS.Force-renew the DHCP lease on your Mac.Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows a network device to request an IP.....»»
Disney+ app debuts new ESPN tile, adds free Hulu and sports content
Almost a year ago exactly, Disney+ started adding Hulu content to its app. Now, the streamer is integrating ESPN as well via a new tile that will start appearing in the Disney+ app today. And in a nice perk, non-bundle subscribers are getting some Hu.....»»
Apple notifies Apple Pay and Wallet users of changes to terms of use
Apple has recently started emailing its users about terms and conditions changes now in effect for Apple Pay and Wallet. Curiously though, the changes actually went into effect nearly three months ago in September. Here’s what you should know......»»
What a new threat report says about Mac malware in 2024
Apple's macOS has been under siege in 2024 as malware-as-a-service platforms and AI-driven threats make the year a turning point for Mac security.MacBook ProFor years, macOS had a reputation for being malware-resistant, but 2024 has painted a differe.....»»
Researchers locate WWI shipwreck off Northern Ireland
HMS Stephen Furness was steaming through the northern Irish Sea on the afternoon of December 13 1917, en route to Liverpool for repairs. The crew maintained a cautious course, altering direction every ten minutes and traveling at a steady 13 knots—.....»»
Perplexity AI: how to use the ‘answer engine’ that’s taking on Google
Never click a web search link again. Here's everything you need to know to get started using Perplexity AI......»»