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How Steve Jobs saved Apple with the iMac 26 years ago

On May 6, 1998, Steve Jobs announced the iMac, and we wouldn't now have the iPhone, the Apple Store, or even Apple itself, if it hadn't been such a success.

William Gallagher | 7 months ago

'Diablo IV' skips Mac gamers, and Whoopi Goldberg is mad about it

Blizzard Entertainment's latest game in the series, "Diablo IV," is not available for Mac users, and Whoopi Goldberg has turned to social media to vent her dismay about it.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

The OpenCore patcher will help older Macs run macOS Sonoma — eventually

The upcoming macOS Sonoma from Apple will have a different range of supported Macs compared to macOS Ventura, but the OpenCore Legacy Patcher team is working now to bring the newer OS to older Macs.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Younger Apple customers may be the key to Apple Vision Pro's success

Apple has established a reputation for introducing innovative products, albeit at a premium price point, and the potentially higher cost of the Apple Vision Pro may not necessarily impede its success.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

No matter how great Apple makes its new OSes seem now, don't install the betas

Apple makes iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma sound fantastic. But Apple will also make them sound ready, and they really, really are not. Don't risk bricking your device.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple Back to School deals could start on Tuesday

Apple's Back to School promotion could start this week in the United States, a leaker claims, with a possible launch of the sales event on Tuesday following the launch of new Mac models.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Exclusive Q&A with Sean Murray, CEO of Hello Games and creator of 'No Man's Sky'

AppleInsider managed to get a few moments with Hello Games CEO Sean Murray to ask a few questions about the "No Man's Sky" launch on Mac. Here's what he had to say.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

Dystopian cat adventure game 'Stray' coming to Mac

Stray has been announced for Mac, and it will take full advantage of MetalFX to make it playable on any Apple Silicon Mac.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

Apple releases second developer beta for macOS 13.5 Ventura

Apple has updated the beta program for macOS Ventura 13.5, and the second beta is now accessible for developer testing.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

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Logitech K380 keyboard for Mac review: Fun colors, great feel, and inexpensive

The Logitech K380 has been around since 2015, but only in the last few years has the company bestowed us with a lovely Mac-specific version. We put it to the test.

Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

Microsoft found a macOS exploit that could completely bypass System Integrity Protection

Microsoft identified a new macOS vulnerability called "Migraine" that can cause headaches for Mac users — but only if you haven't updated your software recently.

Evan Selleck | 1 year ago

Apple's Lisa entombment was just the beginning, shows new documentary

Digging up the story about thousands of buried, unsold Lisa computers led to an interesting story about sabotage, Steve Jobs, and more.

Evan Selleck | 1 year ago

How to move Final Cut Pro projects from Mac to iPad

If you use Final Cut Pro on your iPad, you may know you can't migrate a library from your Mac to your tablet. Turns out there is a way to do it, but it's not obvious.

Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

Apple's $50M keyboard settlement deemed 'fair & reasonable' by US judge

Despite objections, a US judge has upheld the $50 million settlement from a class-action lawsuit against Apple over faulty MacBook butterfly keyboards.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Horror game 'Layers of Fear' launches for Apple Silicon Macs on June 15

"Layers of Fear" is an upcoming first-person psychedelic horror game, and on launch day, it will be available with native support for Apple Silicon Mac computers.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Mac revenue decline leads Samsung & LG to hesitate on Gen 8 OLED

Samsung Display and LG Display are investing billions into MacBook and iPad OLED screens, but declining Mac sales raise profitability concerns.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Plugable 5-in-1 hub review: Buy it for the Ethernet port alone

Plugable has launched the USB-C 5-in-1 hub hub that is both affordable and small in size — but it's not much of an upgrade to a MacBook other than the Ethernet port.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Reason 12 update finally has native Apple Silicon support

Reason Studios has enhanced its music production software to include an offline mode and compatibility with Apple Silicon, even on older extensions.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Samsung & LG investing billions to make OLED displays for future iPad & MacBook

Samsung and LG are rushing to corner the market for midsize OLED panels and are investing billions into building new production lines for next-generation displays that have been rumored to appear in future iPad and Mac models.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

How to type faster on Mac and boost your productivity

Typing is now a part of everyday life, but learning to type faster and be more productive can be frustrating. Here are some Mac-specific tips and software to train you to type better.