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I met ten years ago.12:49 am60 Mac Tips for new setups (maOS Sequoia edition) [Video]
If you just picked up or plan on performing a fresh install of macOS, you’ll need to change and configure many settings to meet your needs. In this updated Mac getting started guide, I walk through 60 different tips and tricks to help optimize your setup. Even if you’re an experienced macOS user, chances are you’ll find a handful of new tips. Watch our video walkthrough, and subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more. more…12:45 amApple TV+ Will License Its Movies To Other Services To Reduce Billions In Losses
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple plans to license some of its Apple TV+ content to competing services in an effort to save money and spread its reach. From the report: Apple has hired an executive to license its original productions to other companies, a strategy designed to increase sales from its film business and improve the visibility of its content. [...] Apple is focused on licensing its movies to other companies, such as foreign TV networks and stores, where viewers can rent or buy them, according to a person familiar with the plans. The company isn't planning to license its original TV shows to third parties. (At least not yet.)" Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook and services boss Eddy Cue have pushed the team overseeing Apple TV+ to lower costs, improve the financial performance of the service and deliver more hits. The company has spent billions of dollars on original films and TV shows and has received strong reviews and praise from critics. Yet few of its titles have attracted a large audience and its streaming service doesn't make money. Apple has already started selling TV+ via Amazon in a bid to increase the audience for the service. Licensing to third parties will generate additional revenue and introduce Apple movies to people who don't yet pay for TV+. Since Apple TV+ launched in 2019, Apple has spent over $20 billion to build a library of original content. Yet, the streaming service only garnered 0.3 percent of U.S. screen viewing time in June 2024, according to Nielsen. "Apple TV+ generates less viewing in one month than Netflix does in one day," wrote Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw in July. Ars Technica notes that Apple is estimated to have 25 million subscribers, making it "one of the smallest mainstream streaming services." Read more of this story at Slashdot.Tuesday November 1911:49 pmApple Updates Block Two Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities
Apple has released updates for its primary operating systems—including the previous versions of iOS and iPadOS and two previous versions of macOS—to address a pair of critical security vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Update soon.11:35 pmMicrosoft announces new Mac mini-sized desktop PC, but it only works online
Microsoft on Tuesday announced a new product called “Windows 365 Link,” which is essentially a desktop PC similar in size to launched a few weeks ago. However, while the Mac mini is a full computer, Microsoft’s alternative runs exclusively in the cloud. more…11:33 pmpCloud offers lifetime cloud storage, client-side encryption, more in big Black Friday special | 9 to 5 MacpCloud offers lifetime cloud storage, client-side encryption, more in big Black Friday special
pCloud is a Switzerland-based cloud storage company with a security specialty. It offers lifetime options for its storage plans, and in an early Black Friday special it’s bundling cloud storage with client-side encryption and a truly encrypted password manager at a heavy discount. more…11:20 pmGet this great PDF editor for half the price of Adobe
LightPDF is a great Adobe Acrobat alternative. It has countless PDF-editing features, OCR tech, and AI-powered summaries. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:58 pmApple has officially ended its butterfly keyboard repair program for MacBooks
Apple no longer offers free repairs for MacBook models with the infamous "butterfly" keyboard, as the repair program for these machines has officially ended.Apple no longer offers repairs for the butterfly keyboard.The program was available for a wide variety of MacBook models sold between 2015 and 2020, including different MacBook Air and MacBook Pro configurations. With the repair program's end, however, it's now no longer possible to get these machines repaired by Apple at no cost.This will ultimately cause frustration for some users, as they will now have to resort to third-party repair shops and have the machine repaired out of pocket. It's widely known that the butterfly keyboard has significant durability problems, with notable flaws surfacing less than a year after its introduction. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:38 pmiCloud will no longer sync Safari bookmarks on some older versions of iOS
As we reported on Monday, Apple has published a new support document confirming that iCloud backup will stop working on iPhones and iPads running iOS 8 or older versions of the operating system. Now we’ve also learned that there will be restrictions on syncing Safari bookmarks as well. more…09:45 pmThis accessory solves the biggest problem with Philips Hue smart bulbs [Save 20%]
Philips Hue bulbs are one of the easiest ways to give your existing light fixtures smart home capabilities, including through Apple’s HomeKit platform. The problem with Philips Hue bulbs, however, is that whenever a wall light switch is flipped off, the smart lights become unresponsive. The is a simple yet ingenious way to solve this problem, and it should be at the top of every smart home fan’s holiday wish list. Plus, they are currently on sale for 20% off on Amazon… more…09:43 pmEarly Black Friday price cut drops M4 Pro MacBook Pro down to $1,749
The brand-new M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch has hit a new record low price of $1,749, with units in stock with free expedited shipping. This pre-Black Friday Apple deal may sell out or end soon, with limited supply available at the reduced price.Grab the best price on Apple's M4 MacBook Pro.The $250 price cut on the standard M4 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch knocks the price down to a new all-time low of $1,749. Equipped with a 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory and 512GB of storage, the standard model in your choice of Space Black or Silver offers a good deal of performance for the sub-$1,750 price point.Get the $1,749 MBP deal Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:37 pmApple has spent over $20 billion on Apple TV+ to get 0.3 percent of U.S. screen viewing time | Mac Daily NewsApple has spent over $20 billion on Apple TV+ to get 0.3 percent of U.S. screen viewing time
Apple TV+, launched in 2019, has invested over $20 billion to create a robust library of original content featuring renowned actors and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:25 pmRemove serious security threats to Mac, iPhone and more with new OS updates
Apple released iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 and visionOS 2.1.1 to deal with security threats to Macs, iPhones, etc. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:24 pmFans mourn loss of music-streaming app accused of ripping off YouTube
Musi doesn’t risk “extinction” over App Store removal, Apple says.08:35 pmUpdate your iPhone, iPad, & Mac now to block critical security threats
Update to Apple's latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to patch known security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited on Intel-based Macs.iPad Air 2024The iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1 updates fix two major security issues in the software that runs websites and apps. Hackers could use these flaws to take control of your device or steal information through malicious web content.Apple has also confirmed that these vulnerabilities "may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:23 pmApple One is missing a key service that could really use some help
Apple One offers a lot of value, providing services for TV, games, music, and more. But there’s a key Apple service missing from the bundle that could really use its help: Books. more…08:19 pmHow to block pesky App Store rating requests on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Sick of Apple begging you to review apps? There is a way you can block popup App Store rating requests on iPhone, iPad and Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:10 pmApple’s new ‘All Systems Pro’ ad launches iPhone 16 Pro into space
Apple has recently released a new ad for the iPhone 16 Pro, titled "All Systems Pro," on its YouTube channels in several countries… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:06 pmControl Ultimate Edition will land on Mac February 12, 2025
Action adventure game "Control Ultimate Edition" will be landing on macOS early next year, with the release set for February 12, 2025.Control - Image credit: RemedyRemedy Entertainment's Control Ultimate Edition is one of the major games that has repeatedly been referenced as part of Apples push for gaming on Mac. In Remedy's Capital Markets Day presentation on Tuesday, it revealed when it will ship.The presentation to investors and analysts mentioned that Control Ultimate Edition will be released on Mac on February 12th, 2025. The news was also part of a summary on the developer's Bluesky account. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:40 pmPSA: Update your Mac right now to patch this actively exploited zero-day flaw
Macworld Ahead of the eagerly anticipated macOS 15.2 update, Apple on Tuesday released the macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 emergency update to patch a pair of scary vulnerabilities that have already been used in remote attacks. The two patches fix flaws in JavaScript and WebKit, and were both discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group. Apple says both vulnerabilities “may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.” Apple doesn’t specifically say whether Apple silicon Macs are affected, but the same flaws were patched in iOS 18.1.1. JavaScriptCore Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems. Description: The issue was addressed with improved checks. WebKit Bugzilla: 283063 CVE-2024-44308: Clément Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s Threat Analysis Group WebKit Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to a cross site scripting attack. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems. Description: A cookie management issue was addressed with improved state management. WebKit Bugzilla: 283095 CVE-2024-44309: Clément Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s Threat Analysis Group While the update is available for all Macs running macOS 15.1, there is no release for Macs running macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 or Ventura 13.7.1. Apple will likely patch the same vulnerabilities in those systems when macOS 15.2 arrives in December. To update your Mac, head over to System Settings, then General, Software Update, and select Update Now. Then follow the prompts to restart.