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Apple swaps out discoveryd network protocol in latest OS X 10.10.4 beta, looks to overcome DNS-related errors

When in doubt, go back to the networking protocol that works best. And, hey, it should hopefully fix some of the Wi-Fi bugs in Yosemite. Apple, in an apparent effort to fix DNS errors seen in its Yosemite operating system, will be replacing its buggy discoveryd service with mDNSResponder, a process last implemented in OS […]

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This is Nifty: Medium offers secure, self-destructing dictated messages with Confide app

This could be pretty interesting. Medium’s Confide, which has surfaced for the Apple Watch, allows users to send end-to-end encrypted messages that delete themselves forever as soon as they’re read. The app also works with iOS’ Handoff, allowing you to edit your messages between iOS devices before sending with customizable notifications alerting you to new […]

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Fantastical 2 now available, offers redesigned interface, new features

A useful calendar application just got better. This week, Flexibits released Fantastical 2 for the Mac. The new version, which sports a redesigned user interface, also includes a full calendar window with day, week, month, and year views, an intuitive parsing engine, iCloud reminders support, light theme, time zone support, birthday reminders, Action and Share […]

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Ulysses 2.0 writing app in works for Mac, iPad

If you were a fan of the Ulysses writing app for Mac and iOS, version 2.0 is just around the corner. Major changes to Ulysses 2.0 for the Mac include the following: – New name: Ulysses for Mac is now called just that. No more Roman numerals. – Seamless sync with Ulysses for iPad: That’s […]

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Apple releases OS X Yosemite, iWork updates as free updates on Mac App Store

The OS X 10.10 Yosemite downloading and installation frenzy begins today. Over at its media event, Apple announced that OS X 10.10 Yosemite, its free next-generation operating system, will arrive on the Mac App Store today. The new version includes a new design that’s more contiguous with iOS 8 as well as features like Continuity […]