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Google Drive offers possible fix for missing files, but isn't guaranteed

Google Drive users have a path to recover missing files from the service, but it isn't foolproof, requires local storage, and may need a trip to the command line interface.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 days ago

Run Windows apps on Mac for up to 70% off with CrossOver

CodeWeavers' CrossOver lets you run Windows apps on a Mac without installing Windows, and only for Cyber Monday, it's available for up to 70% off.

AppleInsider Staff | 1 week ago

Black Friday software deals: Microsoft Windows, Office, Creative Cloud, Mac app bundles as low as $2.80

As Black Friday nears, many software deals are emerging, offering substantial savings on some of the top software products. Here's a roundup of the best deals we've found.

Appleinsider Staff | 2 weeks ago

Get a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for just $22.97

Record-breaking Black Friday savings are still in effect on Windows 11 Pro, with an 88% discount driving the price down to $22.97.

Christine McKee | 2 weeks ago

Soon, you'll be able to stream Windows through a Microsoft app on iPad, Mac, and iPhone

Microsoft's new Windows App aims to let users run Windows apps and devices on platforms from Mac to smartphones, and all without requiring a local PC to act as a host.

William Gallagher | 3 weeks ago

Grab a Windows 11 Pro Lifetime License for just $24.97

This Windows 11 Professional license deal drives the price down to just $24.97. But don't delay, as this special offer ends soon.

Christine McKee | 1 month ago

How to get started using Metal Developer Tools for Windows

With the release of macOS Sonoma, Apple has also updated the current versions of Metal developer tools for use in Windows. Here's how to get and use them.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

Microsoft unveils new Surface laptops, AI-powered Windows Copilot

At an event mainly intended to promote an artificial intelligence tool into the next Windows 11 update, Microsoft has refreshed its Surface laptop lineup with a spec bump and a new Intel Neural Processing Unit.

Andrew Orr | 2 months ago

Get a Windows 11 Pro & Microsoft Office 2021 bundle for just $54.97

PC users should be excited by this bundled offer featuring Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows, giving shoppers affordable access to programs like Word, Excel, Power Point, and more for $54.97.

Amanda Laskin | 3 months ago

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New Parallels Desktop 19 arrives with Touch ID, macOS Sonoma support

Long-running Windows emulation app Parallels Desktop has been updated to adopt Apple technologies such as Touch ID for login, and Mac dialog boxes.

William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Get Microsoft Office Pro 2021 & Windows 11 Pro for only $49.97

Save 88% on a Microsoft Office Pro 2021 standalone license and Windows 11 Pro bundle, available at a staggering 88% off. This offer includes both software titles that have a combined retail value of $639.

Amanda Laskin | 4 months ago

Windows won't dominate enterprise in a decade, says outgoing Jamf CEO

Dean Hager of Apple device management firm Jamf predicts Windows will no longer be the dominant enterprise platform, and Apple will take its place.

William Gallagher | 4 months ago

How to install and use Game Porting Toolkit in Xcode

Apple's Game Porting Toolkit launch at WWDC offered a way for developers to see how Windows games ran on Apple Silicon before porting it to macOS. Here's how to install and use the toolkit.

Chip Loder | 4 months ago

Mac App Software Sale: Babbel, Setapp, Windows 11, Office on sale for up to 86% off

The Prime Day deals keep on coming with a huge collection of software, including language learning software, massive bundles of macOS apps, and huge savings on Microsoft products, too.

AppleInsider Staff | 4 months ago

Lifetime access to Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $29.97 (85% off)

Windows 11 Professional is now available at a whopping 85% discount, bringing the price down to $29.97. From an intuitive interface to powerful multitasking tools, Windows users can save a bundle on Win 11 Pro.

Amanda Laskin | 5 months ago

CrossOver Mac DirectX 12 support arriving later this summer

The developers of CrossOver for Mac are adding support for DirectX 12, enabling more Windows games to be playable on macOS.

Malcolm Owen | 6 months ago

iTunes on Windows security flaw allows unauthorized access & data manipulation

Researchers have found a vulnerability in iTunes for Windows that lets users escalate system privileges, and Windows users should update the app.

Andrew Orr | 6 months ago

New Windows 11 Phone Link feature could easily be abused by cyberstalkers

Windows 11 debuted "Phone Link," a feature that allows iPhone owners to view notifications on their Windows computers — but it may pose a significant safety risk.

Amber Neely | 6 months ago

After years of work, Microsoft is still trying to make its own Apple Silicon-like chip

A report pointing to job listings claims that Microsoft wants to take on Apple Silicon more directly — but the company has been hiring ARM engineers for a decade.

Malcolm Owen | 7 months ago