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 […]
Back in October of 2020, Apple quietly introduced a service program to address AirPods Pro issues that could lead to their experiencing issues with static, crackling sounds, or problems with their Active Noise Cancellation feature. Apple also simultaneously stated that the program would cover the AirPods Pro for two years after the retail sale of […]
It’s not the cheeriest news, but it was bound to happen eventually. A piece of malware specifically designed to run on Apple’s new M1 chip has been discovered, indicating that malware authors have begun adapting malicious software for Apple’s new generation of Macs with Apple silicon. Per Mac security researcher Patrick Wardle, a malicious Safari […]
You now have a bit more time to upgrade to AppleCare+ if need be. Apple informed its retail and customer support employees on Monday that the company will increase the AppleCare+ subscription window up to one year. This comes in response to sluggish sales of the service. AppleCare+ is the premium-tier technical support package that […]
This is why you don’t download suspicious Flash updates from out of nowhere. Security firm Kaspersky has stated that in 2019, the Shlayer Trojan infect one in ten Mac users, exposing users to malicious apps that hide behind fake error messages about users needing to update Flash. The firm stated that Macs have been the […]