How to stop mediaanalysisd from hogging your CPU in macOS
There have been varying reports of the mediaanalysisd background process causing excessive CPU usage in macOS when scanning photos. Here's what it is, what it does, and how to stop it.The internet has been abuzz over the past year with discussions of.....»»
Evolved and more powerful macOS malware strain sold cheaply to criminals
Researchers have discovered another data-seizing macOS malware, with "Cthulhu Stealer" sold to online criminals for just $500 a month.Cthulhu Stealer in action [Cado Security]The Mac is becoming even more of a target for malware, with warnings surfac.....»»
A new macOS data stealer is going after Apple users
Cthulhu Stealer is capable of grabbing passwords, system data, and more, but it isn't particularly stealthy......»»
Flooding: Is it time to stop living in basements?
Repeated flooding is neither inevitable nor exceptional. Whether it's the result of a river overflowing, torrential rain or even a failure in the water supply network, flooding has become part of our daily lives......»»
Finally, a MacBook Pro rival that has what it takes
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 is arguably the best large laptop you can buy today. But it's also expensive and macOS-only. That's where the Asus ProArt P16 comes in......»»
I finally tried Apple Intelligence in macOS Sequoia to see if it lived up to the hype
Apple Intelligence has finally rolled out in the latest macOS Sequoia developer beta. But is it worth your time? I took it for a spin in order to find out......»»
Australia tackles poor Great Barrier Reef water quality
Australia on Friday launched a multi-million dollar effort to stop pesticide runoff and other water quality issues on the Great Barrier Reef, the latest effort to save the ailing natural wonder......»»
Apple reportedly plans to release macOS Sequoia in September alongside iOS 18
It’s no surprise to most people that Apple releases new versions of iOS in September, following the launch of the latest iPhones. However, when it comes to macOS, the company usually holds back major updates until October. This year, however, it se.....»»
Classic "Marathon Infinity" lands on Steam as a free Mac title
Bungie has finally brought all of the "Marathon" trilogy of games to Steam, with "Marathon Infinity" now playable for free on modern Macs.Marathon Infinite [Bungie, macOS]In May, Bungie started to bring Marathon to Steam, with the intention of bringi.....»»
Delay California"s oil drilling protections until 2031? No way
Communities across California, from Los Angeles to the San Joaquin Valley, have fought for more than a decade to stop oil companies from drilling in their neighborhoods and spewing health-damaging pollution into the air......»»
LibreOffice 24.8: More privacy, interoperability improvements
LibreOffice 24.8, the new major release of the free Windows, macOS, and Linux office suite, is now available. This is the first to provide an official package for Windows PCs based on ARM processors. The LibreOffice advantage LibreOffice is the best.....»»
Alleged iPhone 16 Pro box label corroborates production in India
We’re only a few weeks away from the official announcement of the iPhone 16, and the rumors never stop. As some sources have previously reported, Apple is expected to produce the Pro models of this year’s iPhones for the first time in India, in a.....»»
Study finds "DNA scavengers" can stop some antibiotic resistance from spreading
For nearly a century, scientists have waged war on antibiotic-resistant microbes. Michigan State University researchers say they've found a new way to prevent it—by unleashing "DNA scavengers" in wastewater treatment plants......»»
Environmental laws failing to slow deforestation, researchers say
Australia's environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of tree clearing to make way for agriculture, development and mining, according to University of Queensland research......»»
iOS 18 public beta 5 and more now available ahead of September launch
Apple has just released iOS 18 public beta 5 for iPhone, alongside beta 5 for iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more. Earlier today, the companion developer betas dropped. These new updates are available for all users who are part of Apple’s public bet.....»»
How to stop Steam from opening on startup
If you don't want Steam to open when you boot up your computer, we'll tell you how to turn this setting off. Don't worry — it's a very quick and easy fix!.....»»
Civilization VII is coming to Mac in early 2025
The next entry into Sid Meier's Civilization franchise will make its way to macOS in February 2025, bringing another turn-based strategy title to the Mac.Civ VII coming to macOS in 2025Civilization VII, or Civ VII for short, is a turn-based strategy.....»»
macOS Sequoia includes new Apple Park backgrounds for video conferencing apps
As we approach the public release of macOS Sequoia this fall, Apple continues to add new features. In the latest macOS Sequoia betas, there are nine new built-in backgrounds for video conferencing apps that showcase various different parts of Apple P.....»»
Apple releases beta 7 for macOS Sequoia, visionOS 2, and more
Apple has a variety of new beta releases available now. Developer beta 7 is rolling out for macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18. These join the beta 7 debut for iOS 18. more….....»»
Apple rolls out seventh developer beta for its fall OS updates
Apple has migrated to the seventh round of developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2, as it prepares to make the operating systems available within weeks.Apple releases fifth developers betas for iOS 18.....»»
Vulnerabilities in Microsoft macOS apps may give attackers access to microphone, camera
Vulnerabilities in popular Microsoft apps for macOS can be abused by attackers to record video and audio clips, take pictures, access and exfiltrate data and send emails, Cisco Talos researchers have discovered. Library injection vulnerabilities in M.....»»