In addition to upgraded MacBook Pros, Bloomberg reports that Apple is also “planning the first redesign of its iMac all-in-one desktop computer since 2012,” as it shifts away from Intel to its own silicon. From the report: The new models will slim down the thick black borders around the screen and do away with the sizable metal chin area in favor…
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Ask Slashdot: Did You Upgrade To macOS Big Sur?
Yesterday, Apple released the latest version of macOS: macOS Big Sur (also known as macOS 11.0) and the rollout was anything but smooth. Many users have complained about Apple services such as iMessage, or even Apple Pay, not working for them. Personally, my 5K iMac (2013), which isn’t even compatible with Big Sur, ground to a halt yesterday, as I was…
Netflix Will Only Stream In 4K To Macs That Have a T2 Security Chip
According to a Netflix support document, an Apple T2 Security chip is required to stream Netflix in 4K HDR on a Mac. “What that hardware requirement means is that only recent Macs have the ability to play UHD content from Netflix,” reports Engadget. From the report: Here’s the full list of T2-equipped Macs: 2018 or later MacBook Pro, 2018 or later…
The 20th Anniversary of the Power Mac G4 Cube
Steven Levy from Wired remembers the Power Mac G4 Cube, which debuted July 19, 2000. From the report: I was reminded of this last week, as I listened to a cassette tape recorded 20 years prior, almost to the day. It documented a two-hour session with Jobs in Cupertino, California, shortly before the launch. The main reason he had summoned me…