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- 06:19 pm1Password 8.10.50
Brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the password manager. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)06:13 pmDefault Folder X 6.1.1
Maintenance update with a grab bag of improvements for the Open/Save dialog utility. ($39.95 new, free update, 17.5 MB, macOS 10.13+)06:09 pmApple Boosts MacBook Air Base Memory to 16 GB
Apple has increased the base amount of memory in the M2 and M3 MacBook Air models, possibly to ensure optimal performance for Apple Intelligence.04:58 pmWarren Buffett continues to trim Berkshire’s stake in Apple, building record high cash pile | 9 to 5 MacWarren Buffett continues to trim Berkshire’s stake in Apple, building record high cash pile
Berkshire Hathaway has continued to trim its holdings in Apple for the third consecutive quarter, with Warren Buffett selling about a quarter of his firm’s stake in Apple. As of late September, Berkshire now holds around $69.9 billion of Apple stock, down from around $84.2 billion at the end of last quarter. more…04:05 pmApple still suppresses employees discussing pay equity, says Labor Board
The US National Labor Relations Board is again accusing Apple management of illegally deterring employee discussions of pay and bias issues, part of a general anti-union campaign by the iPhone maker.Apple has faced numerous employee allegations across 2024.In addition to a raft of ongoing complaints, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel said that Apple forced engineer Cher Scarlett to quit the company. She claims she faced pressure to leave after she attempted to post an online survey about pay, experience levels, and other Apple employee information.The board also accuses Apple of barring workers from creating a channel in the workplace messaging app Slack to discuss pay inequities and performance incentives. Apple has rebutted the new complaint, the third time the NLRB amplified employee concerns in just the month of October. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:02 pmApple to Invest $1.5 Billion in Globalstar
Apple is using more of its excess cash to secure the future of its satellite services with Globalstar.Read original article03:58 pmMonth End Sale For iPad Mini 7
Save up to $20 dollars with the new iPad Mini 7 on sale with a 2-digit discount on Amazon! The iPad Mini 7 features a Liquid Retina Display measuring at 8.3 inches, Apple Intelligence, and advanced camera features of 12MP on both cameras, front and back, enabling you to capture videos and photos in 4K. […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:55 pmIowa launching support for State IDs and driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet
Iowa launches driver’s license support in the Wallet App. Hawkeye State residents can add their license or state ID in Apple Wallet on their iPhone to use for venues, businesses, and TSA Checkpoints. The announcement by the DOT in Iowa on Wednesday stated that people living in the state can add their identification cards in […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:50 pmMing-Chi Kuo predicts downfall of the new iPhone due to order cuts made
Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo came to the conclusion that the Apple Intelligence feature is a failure because Apple might have had to cut on iPhone 16 orders prior to its launch. Reports relating to the orders of Apple iPhones can be unreliable and may contain weird claims- according to Kuo himself. First, Apple switched suppliers, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:43 pmGoldman Sachs and Apple reach $90 in penalties from the Apple Card
Goldman Sachs and Apple have amassed $90 million in penalties with Goldman Sachs already losing millions of dollars from the Apple Card since 2022 with multiple problems in their credit division tied with it. The credit firm cannot release any more new credit cards. The CFPB, or Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, released a statement that […] The post appeared first on iLounge.03:03 pmBerkshire Hathaway continues dumping AAPL to build up cash reserves
Financial firm Berkshire Hathway has spent a year reducing its shares of AAPL stock, which once took up half of chairman Warren Buffett's entire portfolio.Buffett meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook. Image credit: AppleFor the fiscal third quarter 2024, which ended on September 30, Buffett still held $69.9 billion in AAPL, or around 300 million shares. One year ago, his firm had four times as many shares in the iPhone maker.Berkshire Hathaway has given no reason for the year-long selloff, though other financial analysts have speculated that Buffett may consider the stock overvalued. AAPL is up 20 percent for the year so far, which compares to the average performance of the S&P 500 overall for 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:06 pmApple @ Work: New FIDO specifications aim to end Passkey vendor lock-in
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. The FIDO Alliance has taken a big step toward improving the usability of passkeys by introducing two new draft specs: the Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and the Credential Exchange Format (CXF). These proposals are designed to solve a key issue slowing the adoption of passkeys in the enterprise: vendor lock-in. While Passkeys bring a solid alternative to traditional passwords, their current implementation leaves users stuck to specific platforms or password managers, making it difficult to switch between services without completely redoing the Passkey setup. more…01:30 pmSave on Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac or PC
Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac or PC is a powerful combination of classic applications that streamline workflow and enhance collaboration. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:30 pmApple just wrapped up its fall releases, here’s whats coming next spring
Apple just finished releasing the initial M4 Mac lineup, with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max going into the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro. Those are likely the last announcements for the year, but there’s still a lot in the pipeline for next spring. Here’s everything we’re expecting. more…01:20 pmToday in Apple history: iPad mini arrives
On November 2, 2012, the first iPad mini goes on sale. With a reduced screen size, it's praised for being Apple's most affordable iPad ever. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:20 pmToday in Apple history: iPad mini arrives
On November 2, 2012, the first iPad mini went on sale. With a reduced screen size, it earned praise as Apple's most affordable iPad ever. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:10 pmShould you upgrade to the 2024 MacBook Pro with M4?
Is the new M4 MacBook Pro worth it? The latest models come with impressive power and unbelievable battery life. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:05 pmShould you upgrade to the 2024 Mac mini with M4?
Is the new M4 Mac mini worth it? The latest models come with impressive power in the tiniest packaging yet. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)01:00 pmShould you upgrade to the 2024 iMac with M4?
Is the new M4 iMac worth it? The latest models come with a big boost in performance and brighter, refreshing colors. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:00 amHow to check your Mac’s internal temperature and keep it cool
Macworld While people are at the greatest risk from high temperatures during the summer season, your Mac may be even more fragile. (People can be water-cooled and no current Mac offers that option—though some have tried.) An iPhone or iPad will warn you when it detects it’s too hot before shutting down, while a Mac may simply suddenly power off. If it doesn’t power down, you may be running it to close to its maximum capability and putting a lot of additional wear in the process on components that might fail later during other seasons. Knowing the temperature is one thing. The other is how hot should your internal components run? Apple says you should only use a Mac when the ambient temperature–the temperature around you–is in the range of 50°F to 95°F (10° to 35°C) and 95 percent or lower humidity. Internal components produce far more heat than the ambient temperature, with around 100°F or 40°C often the minimum at which they operate in normal indoor circumstances. CPUs, GPUs, ports, and other elements shouldn’t exceed about 192°F (89°C) for extended periods. At 212°F (100°C), the boiling temperature for water at sea level, you should either figure out what energy hogs are making your computer work that hard or shut the system down for a while. (Hint: It’s almost always a browser.) You can use the Activity Monitor app in Applications > Utilities to look at Energy Impact in the Energy column for more particulars. Monitoring the Mac’s temperature Modern Macs have an inordinate number of power sensors to detect problems and manage fan speeds in models that contain them–I count 34 using one tool on an M1 Mac mini. These sensors can be monitored with the right knowledge or software. (Also read: Why is my Mac fan so loud). On some Intel Macs, you can use Terminal or a free utility for basic temperature monitoring. In Terminal enter the following command and press return: sudo powermetrics --samplers smc |grep -i "CPU die temperature" (Note that those quotation marks are straight double-quotes.) Enter your administrative password when prompted. This will provide a continuous temperature reading of the CPU’s temperature. Press Control-C to stop the monitoring. You can also install the free app Fanny (not the most perfect name for U.K. and other Commonwealth Mac owners), which offers a simple drop-down set of information in the menu bar or as a notifications widget. Details include the average CPU and GPU temperature along with current fan speeds. For any Intel Mac and M-series Mac, the utility TG Pro ($20 but often on sale for $10) provides detailed monitoring and fan control. You can see the temperature recorded by every sensor in your Mac and for hard disks and SSDs that support the industry-standard SMART diagnostics. Information and controls are available both in a standard app window and a drop-down menu bar. That bar shows the highest port and CPU temperature and the current fan rotation. TG Pro provides an enormous amount of detail on demand and control of built-in fans, but uses color coding and a menu bar summary for at-a-glance status. You can also monitor the speed of internal fans and override Apple’s settings. This includes creating rules for when fans and how fast fans run. The app comes with a preset rule that turns the blades up to their maximum rotation if the highest temperature of any CPU parameter is at least 158°F (70°C). Just note, your MacBook Air doesn’t have a fan. Best Mac Temperature Monitoring apps Fanny Price When Reviewed: Free TG Pro Read our review Price When Reviewed: $20 Best Prices Today: $20 at Tunabelly Software Ask Mac 911 We’ve compiled a list of the questions we get asked most frequently, along with answers and links to columns: read our super FAQ to see if your question is covered. If not, we’re always looking for new problems to solve! Email yours to mac911@macworld.com, including screen captures as appropriate and whether you want your full name used. Not every question will be answered, we don’t reply to email, and we cannot provide direct troubleshooting advice.