Category: Apple

Intel Security releases MacBook scanner for CIA Vault 7 rootkits

We’re just a few days removed from the WikiLeaks publication, Vault 7, that outlined many of the supposed hacking tools at the disposal of the CIA. It has left tech firms scrambling for fixes and has raised questions over what products and services are most at risk, especially as the dust and sensationalism settles around just what kind of powers the CIA wielded with these so-called cyber weapons.

Remember the netbook? Crowdfunding is bringing it back

The mini-laptop’s market niche got swamped by the iPad and the phablet, but netbook fans are funding a comeback Since Apple rolled out the first iPad in 2010, tablet computers have become so ubiquitous and cheap that netbooks, the mobile device category they effectively killed off, have largely been forgotten. The mini-laptops once were all the rage among students, writers and anyone else looking for a portable computer that could do a lot for a low price.

Wikileaks releases more than 8700 Central Intelligence Agency cyber-espionage documents

“As we’ve reviewed the documents, we’re confident that security updates and protections in both Chrome and Android already shield users from many of these alleged vulnerabilities”, Heather Adkins, Director of Information Security and Privacy, told Mashable in a statement . WikiLeaks’ publication of the documents reignited a debate about whether USA intelligence agencies should hold on to serious cyber security vulnerabilities rather than share them with the public.

The CIA Is Allegedly Stockpiling Methods To Hack Your Phone

Newly leaked documents allege that the U.S. government can hack into smartphones and spy on their owners – potentially putting millions of iPhone and Android users at risk. , dated between 2013 and 2016 – describing malware and other tools the agency has stockpiled and could potentially use to hack into consumer electronics.

WikiLeaks claims to have CIA hacking war chest

WikiLeaks says the archive appears to have been circulated among former government hackers and contractors, one of whom provided WikiLeaks with portions of it. The website says the CIA hacking division involved “more than 5,000 registered users and had produced more than a thousand hacking systems, trojans, viruses, and other ‘weaponized’ malware.”

In the eternal battle of Windows versus Mac, the tide is…

For decades, Microsoft Windows users were locked in an seemingly eternal debate with fans of Apple’s Macs over who had the superior platform – a conflict spurred by the very public rivalry between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Around the mid-aughts, things eventually settled out into kind of a stable duopoly, as Apple found its niche as the makers of premium hardware for the culture-conscious, and Windows PCs earned a rep as the computer of the mainstream, especially for gamers and office workers.

Nintendo’s Switch Controllers Compatible With Mac Devices

Nintendo debuted its brand new console called the “Switch” last Friday, and one feature gamers might not have been aware of is that you can pair the Switch’s controller with an Apple Macbook. The controllers, connected using Bluetooth, can link to Mac devices and allow users to play games on their computers.

Why I left Mac for Windows: Apple has given up

If you ask anyone who knows me, I’m probably the biggest Apple fan they know. Ask for a suggestion of what computer to get, and I’ll almost certainly either tell you the MacBook Pro, or to wait, because Apple is about to update its hardware finally.

OLED iPhone 8 to Feature Apple’s Own Integrated Fingerprint ID Tech: Rumors

Apple Inc. is reportedly developing its own in-house integrated fingerprint ID technology for the future iPhones including the iPhone 8. The iPhone 8 will feature Apple-designed fingerprint sensor technology, DigiTimes reported , citing sources familiar with the development. The new fingerprint sensor technology will replace the traditional capacitive touch technology known as Touch ID, according to the report.

Apple Just Can’t Beat its own iPhone

The Apple of today hasn’t yet shown much indication of emulating its co-founder Steve Jobs and his streak of world-changing products, but it’s still proving a tough act to beat. The main reason: Before Jobs died in 2011, he left behind the iPhone — a product with such a devout following that it will likely spin off billions in profit for the foreseeable future.

How to reset Safari?

If malware has altered your regular Safari settings or you simply want to start fresh with a clean, uncluttered web engine, the best option you have is resetting the browser. While in the earlier Mac OS X versions Safari can be reset using the “Reset Safari ” option, the latest versions including Yosemite, El Capitan, and Sierra do not offer a quick recovery option.

Hope for the Mac Pro?

Over the past year, there have been many concerns about the future of the Mac. Even though Apple earns loads of money from its personal computing platform, it’s a fraction of what the iPhone produces.

Amazon web service outage affects thousands of US companies

Thousands of US websites and applications have been affected by a failure of Amazon’s cloud-computing service known as AWS , that has been impacted by “increased error rates.” Amazon Web Services identified and is repairing a problem in its web storage system that experienced a blackout affecting numerous US entities, the company said via Twitter.

The Apple Vape Rumor Debunked

Rumors are flying about an Apple patent that hints at a forthcoming weed vaporizer from the tech giant. Will this alleged “iVape” rethink the portable vaporizer, a device for consuming cannabis in vapor form, like the iPhone revolutionized the cell phone? There’s what Apple fan boys are hoping for.

Limited Edition Seiko Steve Jobs Watch

Or at least, a really good imitation of it. Thanks to a new partnership between Japanese watch maker Seiko and Tokyo-based retailer Nano Universe, you’ll be able to get your hands on a limited edition of Chariot series watches .

First Look at the 2016 13″ MacBook Pro

I finally decided to give up the 12″ Macbook in favor of the new 13″ Macbook Pro. I traded the portability of the 12″ Macbook for the power that the new 13″ MacBook Pro provides, not to forget that it propels my experiences to what Apple thinks is the future of portable computers .

Apple ‘spaceship’ headquarters readies for boarding

Apple CEO Tim Cook stands in front of a slide of the company’s new campus which is under construction in 2016. Photo: AFP/ Josh Edelson Apple on Wednesday announced that workers will start boarding its futuristic new “spaceship” campus in Silicon Valley in April, fulfilling a vision set out by late founder Steve Jobs.

Is Apple Pushing iPads Again?

Now despite the fact that Mac sales are stable, and the iPhone is growing again, the iPad has remained a drag on Apple’s numbers. Profits are surely high, but sales keep dropping, quarter after quarter, after reaching a peak in 2013.

Why is everyone talking about Kodi?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

Ways-to-Save 27 mins ago 6:17 a.m.Top 5 President’s Day Deals: Macs, Columbia and more

In our continued quest to save you as much time and cash as humanly possible, Happy President’s Day 2017. This is actually a tremendous day to shop locally so while we will flag the top 5 deals online, your best bets are the following categories: – Vehicles – Furniture – Mattresses – Select Large Appliances Want access to more huge deals hand-picked for you? Just click right here! No companies pay this TV station to feature products and it does not benefit from any purchase.