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REvil hacking group publishes purported Macbook schematics, demands $50 million ransom to prevent further leaks

This seems like a pretty good way to get sued into oblivion provided Apple catches you. On Tuesday, and apparently timed with Apple’s “Spring Loaded” media even, the hacking ground behind REvil ransomware claims to have secret device schematics hacked from Quanta Computer. Quanta Computer functions as a longtime supplier that assembles Apple products based […]

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Some users report popping sounds on new 16-inch MacBook Pro model

AGAIN with that popping sound… A number of users are reporting a popping or clicking sound from the speakers on the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, similar to a recurring problem that has affected Apple’s portable Macs over the last several years. The users have reported hearing repeated clicking or popping sound coming from the notebook’s […]

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Security experts caution against restarting your computer in cases of malware infection

A group of security experts has stated that if your computer has been infected with malware, it’s best to avoid restarting it. Instead, users should turn off their Wi-Fi, power off the computer, and begin looking for IT help. A recent survey of 1,180 U.S. adults shows that 30 percent restarted their computer to deal with […]

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Rumor: Apple to transition to new scissor-action keyboard for upcoming MacBook notebooks

The rumor mill currently has it that Apple may be removing the infamous butterfly keyboard from its MacBook. Per a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may at last be reverting to the scissor-switch design for this year’s MacBook Air and 2020’s MacBook Pro. Instead of bringing back the scissor-switch keyboard from older MacBooks, […]

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AirPlay 2 support added for macOS, iOS Sonos apps

This is a marriage of two pretty nifty things. Recently, the Sonos app for macOS and iOS was updated to include Apple’s AirPlay 2 protocol. The change is perhaps best described via Sonos’ blog: Last October we shared that we would be bringing Apple AirPlay 2 to Sonos. With AirPlay 2 you can play any […]