Apple released macOS 10.13.4 this week and, well, it changes some things. No worries, your two favorite geeks talk through it all. Then it’s on to managing duplicate contacts and properly migrating your data. There are other questions, too, as well as a few other Quick Tips and some Cool Stuff(s) Found. Press play and enjoy!
Windows 10 Security No Longer a Laughing Matter
After years of leapfrogging each other, Tidbits security editor Rich Mogull thinks Windows 10 security is now on par with macOS. The U.S. military agrees. Both links are on Particle Debris page 2.
TMO Background Mode Interview with Tidbits Security Editor Rich Mogull
Rich Mogull has twenty years experience in information security, physical security, and risk management. He specializes in data security, application security, emerging security technologies, and security management. Prior to founding Securosis, Rich was a Research Vice President at Gartner on the security team where he also served as research co-chair for the Gartner Security Summit. Currently, he is the security editor at Tidbits. We chatted about Rich’s career, then delved into some security issues of interest to Apple customers: the relative security of macOS vs. Windows 10, the security of iOS, whether AES-256 encryption is still “good enough,” iCloud security, and the technical feasibility of an unhackable backdoor into our iPhones for law enforcement. If you’re interested in all things security, this is the show for you.
Sandman Alarm Clock Has Big Numbers and 4 USB Ports
Check out the Sandman alarm clock. It boasts large numbers and four USB ports for charging your devices. One of those ports is a 2.1 amp charging port for devices that need more power. It’s $25.99 through us.
Attention: Apple is Hiring Linux Kernel Developers
Phoronix thought that maybe it had to do with the CUPS print server or LLVM compiler, but the emphasis on embedded systems might mean something different.
watchOS 4.3.1 Beta 1 for Apple Watch Available to Developers
Apple released watchOS 4.3.1 beta 1 for developers on Monday with what seems to be just bug fixes for the Apple Watch operating system.
Bloomberg: Apple Plans to Move Macs to In-House CPUs as Early as 2020
The report is attributed to unnamed sources who said the project is codenamed Kalamata, which is both a city in Greece and an olive variant.
Apple Releases iOS 11.4 Developer Beta with AirPlay 2 Support
Apple released iOS 11.4 developer beta for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch on Monday. This is the first developer beta for iOS 11.4 and includes AirPlay 2, along with hints that HomePod stereo support is finally coming.
Understanding DNS, Dave's Wi-Fi Mesh Router Update - TMO Daily Observations 2018-04-02
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to dive into DNS and Cloudflare’s new server, plus we get an update on the state of Wi-Fi Mesh routers.
How to Sort iOS App Store Reviews
When Apple released iOS 11.3 last week some handy new features went relatively unnoticed, like the ability to sort App Store reviews. It’s a handy feature, and easy to use. Read on to learn how it works.
