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BlackMagic eGPU Pro availability pushed back to December on Apple’s online storefront

A rather cool item that debuted alongside the new Mac mini and MacBook Air back in October has been delayed a bit. Apple, which recently added the Blackmagic eGPU Pro as an online store item, stated the unit would be released in late November. Unfortunately, the current listing now says that the device won’t be […]

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Apple launches 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Solid-State Drive Service Program to address potential issues in 2017 model MacBook Pro SSDs

If you have an Apple 13-inch non-Touch Bar MacBook Pro from 2017, this is important. Apple has launched a 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Solid-State Drive Service Program. The program allows customers to get free SSD replacements on “a limited number” of devices affected with a data loss issue with those devices. It’s specifically […]

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Apple releases macOS 10.14.1 Supplemental Update for 2018 MacBook Air notebooks

If you just snagged a 2018 MacBook Air, this could come in handy. Apple on Thursday released its macOS 10.14.1 Mojave Supplemental Update for the 2018 MacBook Air. The code makes unspecified “stability and reliability” fixes for Airs running macOS 10.14.1. It’s available as a direct download from Apple’s website, or throught the Updates tab […]

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Apple announces updated 13-inch MacBook Air with Retina display, Thunderbolt 3 ports, reworked trackpad, other features

Over at the Brooklyn media event, Apple announced its new 2018 MacBook Air, complete with a Retina display, Thunderbolt 3, a redesigned trackpad and other new features. The notebook now arrives in three finishes, and incorporates a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports on the left side and a headphone jack on the right side. The […]

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Intel unveils Whiskey Lake, Amber Lake processors, units could be used for updated MacBook notebooks this fall

Intel’s spiffy new Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake processors for notebooks are officially available and should start surfacing in new systems this fall. The processors offer longer battery life, improved performance and built-in Gigabit WiFi support, and could be optimal for Apple’s upcoming MacBook and MacBook Air lineup. Both processors stick with the 14nm process […]