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The best game controllers for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV

Level up your gaming on the iPhone and Apple TV with a new game controller. Here are some of your best options on the market.

Malcolm Owen | 7 months ago

How to use Shared with You in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura

Shared with You is a social feature Apple added that highlights content others want you to see. Here's how to use the feature in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura.

Andrew Orr | 2 years ago

Parallels Desktop 18 increasing subscription costs in October

Corel is increasing pricing across the board for Parallels Desktop 18 for Mac — but the update does include new features.

Andrew Orr | 2 years ago

Google Chrome Mac & Windows installs need to be updated now

Google released an update for its Chrome browser on September 2 — and it contains a fix for an exploit actively being used against Mac and Windows users.

Andrew Orr | 2 years ago

Sabrent announces new Thunderbolt CFexpress card reader

Sabrent announced two new card readers on Wednesday, debuting a CFexpress card reader connecting to the Mac via Thunderbolt.

Andrew Orr | 2 years ago

Apple XProtect is now proactive with periodic malware scans

Rather than scanning for malware when a Mac is started or an app is launched, Apple has quietly added a feature whereby it scans whenever a Mac is idling.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Apple's CSAM detection system may not be perfect, but it is inevitable

Over a year ago, Apple announced plans to scan for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) with the iOS 15.2 release. The technology is inevitable despite imperfections and silence about it.

Andrew Orr | 2 years ago

Apple releases fourth macOS Ventura public beta

A day after seeding a developer version, Apple has released the fourth beta build of its upcoming macOS Ventura update to members of its public software testing program.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Upgraded version of O.MG hacking cable packs nefarious new capabilities

A new version of the O.MG hacking tool, which looks like an unassuming Lightning cable, can compromise a range of devices and inject commands, log keystrokes, and more.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

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Apple issues sixth developer beta of macOS Ventura

Apple has handed a new macOS Ventura version 13.0 beta build to developer testers, with the sixth build now accessible.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

What Apple learned from skeuomorphism and why it still matters

Apple's focus on skeumorphism changed a decade ago in iOS 7. Here's why Apple started and stopped using it, how it evolved, and why it's still important to interface design.

Robert Irish | 2 years ago

There's hope that older Macs will be able to run macOS Ventura

Older Macs not able to upgrade to macOS Ventura may be given a second lease on life, with a hack.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

How to clean up Apple Mail previous recipients in MacOS Monterey

Cleaning up the Apple Mail previous recipients list makes Apple Mail workflows run more efficiently with less friction, and cuts down on the odds of an accidental email mis-fire. Here's how to get it done

Barry Porter | 2 years ago

iOS 16 development wrapped up, macOS Ventura & iPadOS 16 coming in October

Apple has reportedly finished development of its initial public release of iOS 16 for September release — but iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura may wait until October.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple's latest security update is important, but the mass-media response is unhinged

The latest Apple security update contains some fixes that you should apply to your devices, but they are nowhere near warranting the amount of ill-informed media attention that they're receiving.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Why Genius Bar appointments always seem to start late

In a long and detailed thread, an ex-Apple retail employee who helped launch Apple's in-store Concierge system details exactly why and how appointments made for support at in-store Genius Bars never seem to start on time.

Mike Wuerthele | 2 years ago

The best secure note apps for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to keep your thoughts private

Secure note apps ensure that private thoughts or information remain confidential. These apps, from first-party to third-party apps, get the job done — but they're not all created equal.

Andrew Orr | 2 years ago

How to search offline storage with indexing apps for macOS Monterey

Maintaining track of files stored across multiple, unconnected hard drives can be a chore, but indexing and database programs can help even when the hard drive isn't connected to a computer.

Andrew Orr | 2 years ago

macOS Monterey 12.5.1 now available with important security patches

On Wednesday, Apple released macOS Monterey 12.5.1 with security patches for potentially exploited vulnerabilities in WebKit and the Kernel.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

The best video editors for macOS when iMovie doesn't cut it

Apple's main video editing program on macOS is iMovie. It's enough for most, but it doesn't satisfy professional and more advanced editors. Here are the best alternatives to iMovie.