It’s generally been accepted that Apple’s computers are much more secure than their Windows PC counterparts. This isn’t entirely true, as a part of researchers have found that several known vulnerabilities affecting the firmware of all the top PC makers can also hit the firmware of Macs. The researchers have designed a proof-of-concept worm for […]
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It’s taken a while to get here, but it’s officially out. On Thursday, Apple released version 10.8.5 of its OS X Mountain Lion operating system. The new version, a 287 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – Fixes an issue that may prevent Mail from displaying messages. – Improves AFP file transfer performance […]
It took over a year following its announcement to get here, but it’s finally on the market. Per AppleInsider, the Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock, first announced in January of 2012, is now available for purchase for US$299, more than a year after the Mac accessory was unveiled. The docking station allows users to have instant […]
Never doubt the power of an operating system upgrade. Per AppleInsider, code found in the just released Mountain Lion 10.8.4 beta build references the next-generation 802.11ac wireless protocol, hinting that Apple may soon introduce the technology in its Mac lineup. The string was discovered in the OS X 10.8.4 beta build 12E30, which was seeded […]
You know that spiffy monitor Apple sells? It might be about to be upgraded. Per AppleInsider, a number of resellers have run dry of Apple Thunderbolt Display inventory, suggesting the 27-inch monitor may be due for an upgrade, perhaps with a thinner design that takes cues from the latest iMacs. As of Monday, major resellers […]