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iOS 18, macOS Sequoia betas point towards iCloud Drive’s “Keep Downloaded” feature for large file downloads

While iCloud Drive is a handy way to manage files and store data, it looks like Apple’s upcomig iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia operating systems will allow you to keep large downloads directly on your device. Per MacRumors and Macworld, Apple is adding a “Keep Downloaded” option that prevents the file from being moved to […]

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Full guide to reverting to a previous version of macOS posted

There are a number of reasons why you might want to revert to an older version of macOS than the one you might have installed on your Mac, including compatibility with older software, or comfort with the previous interface. The mighty Chip Loder of AppleInsider has penned an extensive guide as to how to revert […]

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CloudMensis malware now in the wild, makes use of cloud-based storage services to attack computers

A newly discovered malware strain for Macs, dubbed “CloudMensis,” has begun making the rounds and seems to have located a previously unknown macOS backdoor that could be used to spy on users with compromised Macs. Discovered by the cybersecurity firm ESET, the malware has been named CloudMensis due to the way it utilizes cloud storage […]

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macOS Mojave’s Windows Migration Assistant to feature more robust Outlook import support, other features

Apple is apparently boosting its Windows Migration Assistant in macOS Mojave. The new version, which will be included in the upcoming macOS operating system, will support for moving data from third-party apps including Microsoft Outlook. The Windows Migration Assistant notes state, “Your accounts are transferred, along with their documents, email, contacts, and calendar data from […]

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Intel states forthcoming software and firmware updates will help make computers “immune” to Spectre, Meltdown vulnerabilities

Where the Meltdown and Spectre bugs are now affecting billions of processors around the world, Intel has not stated that forthcoming firmware updates and software patches will render Intel-based computer systems “immune” to these issues. The company has stated that updates have been issued for the majority of Intel processor products introduced within the past […]