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Apple confirms Studio Display audio dropouts, offers workaround to issue

Well, this is why they invented software and firmware updates. An unknown number of Studio Display owners have reported having issues with their sound failing intermittently or completely. Apple, in return, has stated that this is a software issue. Apple previously said that initial webcam issues with the Studio Display were a software rather than […]

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Engineer successfully installs USB-C charging port on AirPods case, looks to share project with like-minded users

This is pretty nifty. Engineer Ken Pillonel, the engineer who brought the world’s first iPhone with a USB-C connector, has managed to transition USB-C to the Apple AirPods charging case. The engineer has shared a YouTube video explaining how he successfully switched out the Lightning port on an AirPods charging case for a USB-C Port. […]

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macOS 12.1 update hits Release Candidate stage, may help resolve MagSafe charging errors, other 2021 MacBook Pro issues

If you’re looking for a solution to some of the software issues you’re having with your 2021 MacBook Pro, macOS 12.1 just hit the Release Candidate stage and help may be on the way soon. The update fixes issues with the latest MacBook Pros including MagSafe charging errors, monitors not waking in clamshell mode, YouTube […]

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ChargerLAB posts teardown of Apple’s 140W USB-C charger

There’s been a fair amount of hype as to Apple’s new 140W USB-C G-N charger for the 2021 MacBook Pro notebooks. As such, the cool cats at ChargerLAB performed a full teardown to analyze its components: Via The Mac Observer, AppleInsider, and ChargerLAB

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Apple support document offers fast charging details for 2021 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks

Apple has just released its specs for the fast charging feature on its 2021 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks. The feature was proudly presented by the company as offering a 50 percent charged battery after roughly 30 minutes of charging. Apple offered the following details via a newly-released support document: The 14-inch MacBook Pro […]