What is the WebP file format?
You may have seen a new photo file format on the rise, Google's own WebP. Here's how the format works, what it's good for, and everything else you should know......»»
How to change file associations in Windows 11
If you’re tired of Windows opening files in the wrong apps, changing file associations may fix the problem. Here’s how to do it......»»
Beware! Backdoor found in XZ utilities used by many Linux distros (CVE-2024-3094)
A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094) in XZ Utils, the XZ format compression utilities included in most Linux distributions, may “enable a malicious actor to break sshd authentication and gain unauthorized access to the entire system remotely,”.....»»
Apple launches first ever Immersive Video sports film for Apple Vision Pro
Today, Apple is releasing its first ever sports film shot in Immersive Video format, which gives Apple Vision Pro users an engrossing 180-degree 3D video experience with Spatial Audio. The short film features highlights from the 2023 Major League.....»»
Code hints at custom Apple Maps routes coming in iOS 18
Apple could introduce a new feature for planning custom routes in Apple Maps, but little is known beyond a code snippet callout of the feature in an iOS 18 file.Apple Maps could get custom route planning in iOS 18New operating system releases require.....»»
Your AirTags are updated already, because Apple got the date format wrong
We noted recently that Apple was beginning to roll-out firmware updates to AirTags. That roll-out was supposed to be a gradual one, completing on April 9 – but that’s not what happened … more….....»»
What is HDR10+? What you need to know about the HDR format
HDR10+ was started by several TV brands, and now it’s available on most major sets and streaming devices. What makes it different from HDR10? Let’s find out!.....»»
US DOJ will finally sue Apple after years of antitrust investigation
The United States Department of Justice will finally file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, probably.Governments put pressure on Apple as antitrust scrutiny increasesAn antitrust investigation against Apple by the DOJ has been underway.....»»
US DOJ to finally sue Apple after years of antitrust investigation
The United States Department of Justice will finally file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, probably.Governments put pressure on Apple as antitrust scrutiny increasesAn antitrust investigation against Apple by the DOJ has been underway.....»»
How to transfer files when AirDrop isn"t working
If you want to transfer an image or other file to someone on Apple devices nearby, AirDrop is usually the easiest way to go. Yet it sometimes just stops working for no obvious reason. For those situations, here are the best alternatives.AirDrop is a.....»»
PoC exploit for critical Fortra FileCatalyst MFT vulnerability released (CVE-2024-25153)
Proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code for a critical RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-25153) in Fortra FileCatalyst MFT solution has been published. About CVE-2024-25153 Fortra FileCatalyst is an enterprise managed file transfer (MFT) software solution that.....»»
New macOS Sonoma 14.4 bug kills file versions in iCloud Drive
The list of issues in macOS Sonoma 14.4 is continuing to grow, with a new bug uncovered that wipes saved versions of files stored on iCloud Drive.A new macOS Sonoma 14.4 bug breaks iCloud Drive file versionsMany apps offer the capability to save earl.....»»
UAW says workers at VW Tenn. plant file for union election
The UAW said a supermajority of eligible workers at the VW plant have signed union cards in about three months......»»
IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states
Direct File has many limits, but nearly 19M people in 12 states may be eligible. Enlarge / Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters building on January 30, 2024, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | J. David Ake ).....»»
Tax-related scams escalate as filing deadline approaches
As the April 15, 2024 tax filing deadline approaches in the US, some old and some new tax-related scams targeting both taxpayers and tax professionals. Tax-related scams targeting taxpayers With taxpayers rushing to file their personal federal income.....»»
‘IPFS Gateway Operator is not Liable for Pirated Software Keys’
The Interplanetary File System is known as a censorship-resistant technology. However, it's not immune to copyright holder complaints. When software company JetBrains warned an IPFS gateway operator that they are liable for the alleged availability o.....»»
Apple makes last-minute plea to DOJ not to file US antitrust suit
Apple lawyers reportedly met with the Department of Justice last week, to make a last-minute plea for the agency not to file a US antitrust suit against the company. Neither Apple nor the DOJ commented on the meeting, which follows the iPhone make.....»»
How to format SD cards on Mac (and common issues and fixes)
If you have an SD card that you want to use for a new project or system, or one that’s receiving errors, learn how to format an SD card on Mac......»»
New Atomic Stealer malware variant harder to detect in macOS
The Atomic Stealer malware still relies on users installing fake software with a payload hidden in the .dmg file, but it is evolving to get harder to detect.Atomic Stealer infects macOS via illegitimate softwareAtomic Stealer hides in illegitimate so.....»»
How to use Spotlight"s metadata file utilities in macOS
Spotlight is Apple's smart search indexer for macOS. Here's how to use its metadata utilities to get more information about your documents.Spotlight metadata.Spotlight runs in the background on your Mac or iOS device and silently indexes and scans th.....»»
Photomator gets new file explorer on macOS with non-destructive editing
As you may already know, Photomator is an image editor from the same developers as the popular illustration app Pixelmator. Following an update in December that added a watermarking tool to the app, the macOS version of Photomator is now getting a br.....»»