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Parallels 16 Technical Preview released, runs ARM-based operating system images, but excludes Intel OS support for the time being

The good news is that the new Parallels 16 invite-only Technical Preview has launched and it runs Windows. The caveat is that it lacks Intel support at this point. The Technical Preview, which only functions on M1-based Macs, only allows installations of system images of ARM-based operating systems. At present, Intel-based OS images are not […]

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Mozilla releases Firefox 84, adds native support for M1-based Macs, other changes

If you just bought an Apple Silicon M1-based Mac, this is going to come in handy. Mozilla on Tuesday released version 84 of its Firefox web browser, which adds native support for M1 Macs alongside the following new features: The Network panel is now able to handle unexpected crashes and render useful debugging details such […]

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Microsoft releases updated version of Microsoft Office 365 applications, includes native support for M1-based Macs

Microsoft on Tuesday announced that it had updated several of its Microsoft 365 for Mac apps to offer native support for Apple’s new M1-based MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini computers. Core Office apps, including Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote are now able to run faster on ‌M1‌ Macs. Microsoft has used the […]

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Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.1 update

Apple on Monday released its macOS Big Sur 11.1 update to the public. The update offers support for AirPods Max, App Store privacy labels, and Apple News Widgets. The full change list is as follows: AirPods Max Support for AirPods Max, new over-ear headphones High fidelity audio for rich sound Adaptive EQ adapts sound in […]

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Developer launches Patreon project to finance native port of Linux for M1 Macs

This could turn into something interesting. Developer Hector Martin, also known as “marcan,” on Monday launched a Patreon account to fund his solo work on a Linux port for the new Apple Silicon Macs. Per Martin, the new M1-power Macs are capable of running Linux, but creating a working port is a major undertaking for […]