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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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Fontstand lets Mac OS X users rent fonts for hours, days, months or buy them outright

This could be useful, especially if you only need as specific font for a short period of time. A new application called Fontstand allows Mac OS X users to rent or try fonts for free. Once a font is previewed, it can be activated for one hour or rented at 10 percent of its retail […]

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Rumor: Apple working on “Find My Watch” feature for Apple Watch, new tools and features for Apple Watch, Apple TV

Apple is implementing a lot of new features for the Apple Watch and Apple TV. One of them is said to be the ability to find your Apple Watch if it goes missing. A new report claims Apple is working on a “Find My Watch” implementation that could be paired with a “Smart Leashing” feature […]

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Recent job posting indicates Apple may be looking to include public transit data within Apple Maps

It’s the hiring that shows where a company’s going. A recent Apple job listing shows that the company is looking for a software engineer to help bring public transit information to Apple Maps. The listing reads as follows: “As a member of the Routing team, you will work on one of the most anticipated features […]

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Apple releases OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 Supplemental Update

It’s not a huge update, but it might help. Late Thursday, Apple released its OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 Supplemental Update. The update, which can be located, downloaded and installed via OS X’s App Store feature, fixes a video driver issue that might prevent your Mac from booting when running certain apps that capture video.