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Kaspersky cites Shlayer Trojan as top malware threat for macOS in 2019, advises against installing suspect Adobe Flash Player updates

This is why you don’t download suspicious Flash updates from out of nowhere. Security firm Kaspersky has stated that in 2019, the Shlayer Trojan infect one in ten Mac users, exposing users to malicious apps that hide behind fake error messages about users needing to update Flash. The firm stated that Macs have been the […]

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Avid/2013 Mac Pro crash issue pinned down to Google Chrome extension, fixes in progress

Following up on yesterday’s story as to a number of 2013 Mac Pros in Hollywood editing studios crashing due to what appeared to be an issue with Avid, the software maker has confirmed that the issue itself stemmed from a Chrome update. A number of users in the film industry reported that their Mac Pros […]

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iOS 12 to include new feature to help cull unwanted texts, calls

This could definitely come in handy. As outlined on its developer webpage, iOS 12 will include a notable update for handling spam messages and calls. That being said, app makers can now create an app extension that allows users to report unwanted messages and calls as spam. The documentation cites that the feature will allow […]

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MarsEdit 4.0.1 out the door, offers new features, fixes

It’s come a long way in 10 years. Recently, Red Sweater Software announced the release of MarsEdit 4.0.1, the newest version of its blog creation software. The new version, a 14.5 megabyte download from the Mac App Store offers the following major fixes and changes: – A new look, a more modern toolbar and a […]

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Apple quietly extends AppleCare+ policies from 60 days to one year for iPhone purchases

If you have an AppleCare+ policy, you’re going to like this. Apple has quietly updated its AppleCare+ policy, extending the purchase window for iPhones from 60 days to one year. The change has been confirmed with a support rep, but is not yet showing up on Appleā€™s official product page for AppleCare+. If you go […]