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Apple posts installation instructions for 2019 Mac Pro upgrades

With the launch of the 2019 Mac Pro, Apple on Tuesday revealed a dedicated support webpage complete with directions as to how to upgrade the RAM, PCIe cards, and other components of the new Mac Pro. Previously reserved for the cylindrical 2013 Mac Pro, Apple’s support page was redesigned today with resources specific to the 2019 version that went […]

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Some eGPU configurations experiencing difficulties under macOS Catalina

As promising as macOS Catalina is, its apparently failing to work with some external GPU (eGPU) configurations. While Apple has steadily improved its eGPS support, a number of specific Mac and eGPU combinations seem to not be working. According to user reports, it seems that Radeon 570 and 580-based eGPUs are having issues with assorted […]

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Wi-Fi 6 protocol launches, offering faster data rates, increased capacity, other new features

Stick around and the networking protocols will get faster. The Wi-Fi 6 protocol launched on Monday. Based on the 802.11ax standard, the new protocol offers the following nifty bells and whistles: Higher data rates Increased capacity Performance in environments with many connected devices Improved power efficiency The new standard is supported by the iPhone 11, […]

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Apple releases technical details as to A13 Fusion processor power architecture, energy savings

Following an impressive amount of fanfare, Apple has included its new A13 Bionic processor in the upcoming iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max handsets. The new chip is the fastest processor Apple has ever designed, but is also designed to use far less power. Representatives claimed that the A13 is the […]

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USB4 specification released, focuses on transfer speeds up to 40Gbps

The USB Implementers Forum released the USB4 specification on Tuesday, offering details as to what to expect from the next-generation USB architecture. USB4 is a major update that “complements and builds upon” the current USB 3.2 2×2 (USB-C) and USB 2.0 architectures. According to the USB-IF, the USB4 architecture is based on Thunderbolt, doubling the maximum bandwidth […]