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Best Buy expands Upgrade+ program to cover select iMac and Mac Studio desktops

Best Buy has announced that the retail chain is expanding its Upgrade+ program to include more Apple products, including select iMac and Mac Studio models. The chain launched its Mac equivalent of Apple’s iPhone upgrade program in October, in collaboration with Apple and with Citizens Pay handling financing. In a December update, Best Buy is […]

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Rare “Chaffey College” Apple-I computer to go up for auction on Tuesday, November 9th

If you have at least $200,000 laying about, a rare Apple-I computer could be yours. The computers, which is being put up for auction by John Moran Auctioneers and Appraisers, was hand-built by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, will be available for auction later this month, and will debut with a starting bid of $200,000. A […]

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REvil hacking group publishes purported Macbook schematics, demands $50 million ransom to prevent further leaks

This seems like a pretty good way to get sued into oblivion provided Apple catches you. On Tuesday, and apparently timed with Apple’s “Spring Loaded” media even, the hacking ground behind REvil ransomware claims to have secret device schematics hacked from Quanta Computer. Quanta Computer functions as a longtime supplier that assembles Apple products based […]

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Some users report popping sounds on new 16-inch MacBook Pro model

AGAIN with that popping sound… A number of users are reporting a popping or clicking sound from the speakers on the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, similar to a recurring problem that has affected Apple’s portable Macs over the last several years. The users have reported hearing repeated clicking or popping sound coming from the notebook’s […]

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Security experts caution against restarting your computer in cases of malware infection

A group of security experts has stated that if your computer has been infected with malware, it’s best to avoid restarting it. Instead, users should turn off their Wi-Fi, power off the computer, and begin looking for IT help. A recent survey of 1,180 U.S. adults shows that 30 percent restarted their computer to deal with […]