If you love the Web but hate some of its foibles, this might be for you. StopTheMadness, a web browser extension developed by Jeff Johnson (formerly of Rogue Amoeba Software) works to fix annoying web site behavior such as pop ups, autoplay videos, privacy invasion tools, etc. The extension works in Safari on iOS and […]
Apple on Thursday released watchOS 8.1.1, a minor update that arrived three weeks after the release of watchOS 8.1 and adds the following fixes and changes: Added SharePlay Fitness+ group workouts addresses an issue that could cause Apple Watch Series 7 models not to charge as expected for some users watchOS 8.1.1 can be downloaded […]
This is why firmware updates exist. A flaw has been discovered within certain Intel chips that allow an attacker with physical access to the computer, known as an “evil maid attack,” install malicious firmware onto the chip. The flaw was noted by Mark Ermolov, Dmitry Sklyarov (both from Positive Technologies) and Maxim Goryachy (an independent […]
If you have an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13, you’re going to want this. Apple on Wednesday released iOS 15.1.1. The new operating system improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 and 13 models, so users who have been experiencing dropped calls should see improvements after installing the update. The update appears to only be available for […]
If you love fixing your own Apple gear but have been wanting access to Apple’s premium parts for a while, you’re going to like this. Apple has announced its Self Service Repair program, which will give individuals access to genuine Apple parts and tools for repair. The program will be available early next year in […]