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Apple adds 2008-2009 Macs, other hardware to “vintage and obsolete” list

It’s not the easiest news to hear, especially if your product is in the list, but Apple on Tuesday updated its official list of “vintage and obsolete” hardware. This list is used to determine whether or not the company will repair or otherwise support any hardware problems. Under Apple definitions, “vintage” products have been out […]

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Assorted Mac, iPad and Beats products edge towards “obsolete” status, will no longer be eligible for service or repair after December 8th

Every so often, a group of Apple products moves into an “Obsolete” category, meaning the product is no longer eligible for service or repair support through Apple retail stores or authorized third-party channels. This time around, the products include: – iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) – iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) – MacBook Air (Mid 2009) – […]

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Apple unveils lock adapter for 2013 Mac Pro

You invested in a pretty expensive new Mac Pro. Now it’s time to lock that thing to the nearest desk. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Tuesday introduced the first official hardware security adapter specifically designed for the late-2013 Mac Pro, offering owners basic protection against theft and tampering. According to Apple’s description of the US$50 Mac […]

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Almost 80% of current Macs should be able to run OS X Yosemite

The odds are in your favor as to being able to run OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Per Computerworld, OS X Yosemite will run on about eight out of every ten Macs, a boon for customers who want to upgrade this fall. OS X 10.10, aka Yosemite — named after the California national park — will […]

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OS X 10.10 Yosemite beta hardware requirements released, remain unchanged since OS X 10.9 Mavericks

If you’re running OS X 10.9 Mavericks, it looks like you’re going to be able to run OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Per AppleInsider, the following system requirements have been released for the first OS X 10.10 Yosemite beta: – MacBook Pro: mid-2007 or newer – MacBook Air: late 2008 or newer – iMac: mid-2007 or […]