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Apple Tests High-End Mac Desktops Ahead of WWDC: Report

Apple is reportedly conducting tests on two new high-end Macs and their respective processors in preparation for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) slated for next week. That’s according to insiders speaking to Bloomberg’s reliable Mark Gurman. Internally codenamed as Mac 14,13 and Mac 14,14, the new models will be powered by the M2 Max chip,...

Apple Refurbished M2 Mac mini Now Available in Canada

Apple Canada has started selling refurbished M2 Mac mini computers, offering some savings compared to new retail purchases. This is the first time Apple is offering these refurbished models in Canada, with sales starting last week. Various M2 Mac mini refurbished models are available, including an entry version with an 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU,...

Apple M3 Mac Chip Specs and Features Revealed, Says Report

In a bid to revive its Mac business, Apple is prepping for the launch of its next series of Macs, powered by the M3 chip, even as the debut of new M2 chip-based Macs remains a few weeks away, reports Mark Gurman from Bloomberg’s Power On Newsletter. The iPhone maker is presently testing next-gen Macs...

Menu Bar Controller for Sonos on Mac: Guest Mode, MiniPlayer Now Here

Summary: Menu Bar Controller for Sonos 5.1 update introduces Guest Mode and MiniPlayer. Guest Mode allows users to control Sonos systems on the same WLAN without needing the owner's account. MiniPlayer displays current song and album art on Mac desktops, providing up-to-date information via push notifications. Menu Bar Controller for Sonos (MBC), which lets you...

Apple Testing New Macs with Upgraded M2 Chip, Says Report

Summary: Apple is testing new Macs with M2 equivalent processors and larger displays Developer logs show the company is preparing a laptop with processor specifications similar to current models but with a larger, higher-resolution display The M3 chip will introduce a 3-nanometer production process up from the current 5-nanometer standard Apple is testing new Macs...

You Can Now Download iOS 15.7.5 and More for Older Devices

Apple has released some new software updates for older devices including iOS 15.7.5, which includes "important security fixes and is recommended for all users,” says the update. Here’s what’s available for download: iOS 15.7.5 iPadOS 15.7.5 macOS Monterey 12.6.5 macOS Big Sur 11.7.6 You can update your iPhone and iPad by going to Settings >...

Try This: Your Mac Has the Bitcoin Whitepaper Hidden Inside

Now, this was something completely unexpected within Apple’s macOS—a hidden ‘Easter egg’ that contains a copy of the Bitcoin white paper, written by the anonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. That’s according to Andy Baio, who shared the tidbit yesterday. He says he discovered the ‘Easter egg’ on his Mac while trying to fix his printer. He asked...

Kensington Unveils New Privacy Screens for MacBook Air, iMac, Studio Display

Kensington announced on Tuesday the addition of three new privacy screens for Apple’s Mac users, which are helpful to have when you’re working in public places like a coffee shop, airport and more. The new privacy screens are available for Apple’s Studio Display, 24-inch iMac and the 2022 MacBook Air. SA270 Privacy Screen for Studio...

Apple Working on M3 MacBook Air with Larger Displays, Says Report

Are you seeking a MacBook Air with a larger display? That might be coming true according to what 9to5Mac is hearing. Unnamed sources say Apple is working on a 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air, to be powered by an upcoming M3 chip. Both versions are in the works with codenames J513 and J515. Also, Apple...

How to Use Relaxing Background Sounds on your Mac [VIDEO]

Did you know your Mac can support soothing background sounds to help you concentrate or relax? Apple offers this feature on iPhone, iPad and Mac. The Apple Support channel today shared a video tutorial on how to enable background sounds on your Mac. "Learn how to play ambient soundscapes in the background on your Mac,...