Topic: Mac
Apple spent $60 billion with 9,000 American manufacturers in 2018 alone
01/28/2019, 11:01 am
Apple is heralding its commitment to American companies, and has detailed its involvement with manufacturers, plus its role in expanding businesses that supply components for the iPhone and Mac.
Apple in 2019: Will a recession ruin its run?
01/25/2019, 01:01 pm
Apple has faced profound challenges in the past from powerfully entrenched adversaries that once looked like they might derail the company's advancement, including Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Motorola, and Samsung. But today, with no real competitors standing in its way, will Apple's premium-priced trajectory get knocked out of alignment by a recession in China and global aftershocks? Here's a look at Apple's future informed by its recent past.
Apple launched Macintosh on January 24, 1984 and changed the world -- eventually
01/24/2019, 06:01 am
At launch, the Macintosh was far from a hit, far from being affordable and even far from being completely workable. Yet, the that original model did succeed in forever changing computing not just for fans, but for the entire world.
How to use Safari's saved passwords in other Mac apps
01/04/2019, 01:01 pm
Safari will handily offer you the right password when you want to log into a website but it appears useless if you need the same login for an app. AppleInsider shows you how to use Safari's stored passwords wherever you need.
Alleged iCloud spy chips, plus a new iPad Pro, Mac mini & MacBook Air -- Apple's October 2018 in review
12/31/2018, 03:12 pm
October 2018 saw Apple host an iPad Pro, Mac mini, and MacBook Air refresh event -- but Bloomberg dropped an iffy China iCloud spy chip bombshell. Plus, Kanye West elected himself as an unofficial Apple spokesman. All this and more, in Apple's October 2018 in review.
2018 Year in Review: The most popular stories in 2018 as chosen by the AppleInsider audience
12/31/2018, 12:12 pm
Day in and day out, a lot of you come by and read what we've written about. Here are the stories that you guys -- and some passers-by -- read the most in 2018.
Comparing the 2.6GHz i7 versus the 2.9GHz i9 Vega 20 MacBook Pro
12/29/2018, 11:12 am
We compared both models of Apple's late-released Vega 20-equipped MacBook Pros to help determine whether the performance gains warrant the extra cash needed to upgrade from the 2.6GHz i7 to the 2.9GHz i9
Apple gets honors, Zuckerberg's hearing, and even Apple Stores now run on renewable energy - Apple's April 2018 in review
12/27/2018, 04:12 pm
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg didn't get to say what he wanted about Apple's past, and Jony Ive wouldn't say much about Apple's future. All this, and more, in Apple's April 2018 in review.
Here's how to get started with your new iMac, Mac mini, MacBook, or MacBook Pro
12/25/2018, 06:12 am
Whether you've got a new Mac for yourself or you're giving one to someone, you've heard that "it just works". That's actually true, for the most part, but it's still going to take you or your lucky gift recipient a while to get used to the Mac. Let AppleInsider show you how to get going.
Review: Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds useful ports but causes issues for early adopters
12/19/2018, 02:12 pm
The Satechi USB-C Mobile Pro Hub adds some beneficial ports to the latest iPad Pros, but can cause more frustration if you've got new Mac hardware and have already adapted to USB-C than it may solve.
Tips: Five different ways how to find your hidden files on macOS
12/19/2018, 08:12 am
Apple is wise to hide certain key files so that they can't be edited or deleted by accident but this can be very inconvenient from time to time. Fortunately, Apple also provides five completely different ways to reveal them all. AppleInsider details how to pick the right technique for you and then how to use it.
Intel details 'Sunny Cove' processors suitable for 2019 Mac Pro, iMac Pro refresh in 2019
12/12/2018, 12:12 pm
Intel has revealed some of the innovations it will be putting to use in its upcoming processors, with the introduction of higher-performance Sunny Cove microarchitecture and 3D die stacking for processors potentially making their way into future Mac devices, with arrival more likely in Xeon-equipped iMac Pro and Mac Pro lines first.
Pixelmator Pro update for macOS adds redesigned Color Balance tool
12/06/2018, 07:12 am
Pixelmator Pro for the Mac has been updated to version 1.2.4, bringing with it many new features -- most prominently, a redesigned Color Balance tool adjustment.
Seriously, Apple's flagship Macs are now less expensive than ever before
12/03/2018, 01:12 pm
Apple has always made you pay a lot for its newest and best Macs, and, believe it or not, the 2018 lineup isn't even close to the most expensive Apple has ever been. AppleInsider takes a look back at Apple's Mac pricing over the last three decades.
Review: The Incase Denim Envelope Sleeve is a unique take on MacBook protection
11/29/2018, 12:11 pm
Launching as an Apple Store-exclusive, the denim Envelope Sleeve for MacBook Pro by Incase is a unique way to protect your Mac on the go.
Apple confirms T2 coprocessor blocks some third-party Mac repairs
11/12/2018, 10:11 pm
Repairing newer Mac hardware, such as the 2018 Mac mini and MacBook Air, at an unauthorized service center may soon be impossible thanks to new diagnostics requirements involving Apple's T2 security chip, the company recently confirmed.
How to make the most of iCloud's sharing and collaboration tools
11/12/2018, 10:11 am
Apple has many times talked up how you can have two people collaborating on the same document at the same time using iCloud. However, it doesn't seem that collaboration is a big thing inside the company because if it were, Apple people would've surely fixed an enormous missing feature.
How to make a video screensaver for your Mac
11/09/2018, 07:11 am
We've got dynamic desktops but we're stuck with ordinary old screensavers. Except, with the right software and settings, you can replace that with a new video screensaver. AppleInsider explains what you need to do.
How to upgrade the RAM on the new 2018 Mac mini
11/08/2018, 11:11 am
Apple reversed course this year, opting to allow for user-swappable memory on the new Mac mini. The procedure isn't as straight-forward as it could be, so AppleInsider walks you through it.
Mac mini 2018 Review: Apple's mightiest mini yet
11/06/2018, 06:11 am
With the Mac mini finally refreshed after four years, we finally have our hands on the newest model. We've spent some time running it through the wringer to test Apple's mightiest mini yet.