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iTunes 12.6 out the door, now includes “rent once, watch anywhere” feature

This could come in handy. Apple on Tuesday released iTunes 12.6, complete with a new “rent once, watch anywhere” movie rental and playback feature. The new addition, according to Apple, allows you to rent a movie on one device and watch it on another device. Previously, it was possible to rent from iPhone, for example, […]

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WikiLeaks releases 8,700+ CIA-related documents, show agency efforts towards hacking Android systems, iPhones, operating systems and smart TVs

This is pretty much one for the ages. WikiLeaks has released more than 8,700 documents that have apparently originated from the CIA’s Center for Cyber Intelligence, with some of the leaks saying the agency had 24 “weaponized” and previously undisclosed exploits for the Android operating system as of 2016. Some of the Android-specific exploits were […]

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1Password for Mac updated to 6.6.1, includes improved Touch Bar support, new subscription model

It’s a nifty program and it just got a little bit better. 1Password for Mac has just been updated to version 6.1.1. The new version includes enhanced Touch Bar support for the MacBook Pro as well as a new payment model that centers around subscriptions. The software, which generally listed around $65, is being priced […]

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Apple patches “Fruitfly” malware, which relied on pre-OS X system calls

Apple appears to have nixed the “Fruitfly” malware strain. The malware, which has been patched over, relied on antiquated code predating OS X. Although older, the Fruitfly malware had been used in real-world attacks on biomedical research groups according to security software maker Malwarebytes. Fruitfly operated by communicating with two command-and-control servers, and can perform […]

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Some newer MacBook Pro units arriving with System Integrity Protection feature disabled

This is kind of strange. Since the days of OS X El Capitan, Apple has activated a protection feature called System Integrity Protection, which is designed to keep your Mac safe from malware by restricting the permissions of the root user account and preventing unauthorized access to protected files and folders. The program runs behind […]