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Apple has partially repaired effects of Intel “KPTI” memory/security bug, will add additional fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13.3

Following public disclosure of a security flaw with nearly every Intel processor produced for the last 15 years, concern grew that a fix may take up to 30 percent of the processing power away from a system. But Apple appears to have at least partially fixed the problem with December’s macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 with […]

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iStat Menus 6 offers massive number of new features and improvements

If you enjoy monitoring all aspects of your Mac, you’re going to like this. On Monday, Bjango released version 6.00 of iStat Menus, its popular system monitoring software. The new version offers tools to keep track of CPU, memory, disk, network, temperature, fan, Bluetooth, date and time and weather functions. The update offers extensive new […]

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iOS 10.3.3 update resolves Wi-Fi exploit that allowed for complete outside control of devices

Even if you’re generally a bit hesitant to accept iOS updates until they’ve been out for a while, it might be a good idea to accept the new iOS 10.3.3 update, which was released on Wednesday. Per Apple’s security document, the update includes the following major fix: Impact: An attacker within range may be able […]

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IHS completes initial teardown, estimates iPhone 7 component costs around $220

They’ve run the numbers and after a preliminary teardown, iPhone 7 component costs are estimated to start at $219.80, which is $36.89 higher than iPhone 6s, according to a preliminary teardown of a 32GB model by IHS Markit. According to the report, the display remains the most expensive component, clocking in at an estimated $43 […]

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Apple releases iOS 9.3.5 update

Late Thursday, Apple released version 9.3.5 of its iOS operating system. The new version, which can be downloaded over the air or via iTunes, includes the following fixes and changes: – Description: A validation issue was addressed through improved input sanitization.