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The Mac – or “Macintosh” if we’re going back to 1984 – is the first computer to effectively market a graphical computer to the masses, all delivered by Apple (or, at the time, Apple Computer).

The Mac has gone through several stages of evolution and iteration since 1984, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Performa, Power Mac (including the G4 Cube!), iBook, and more. It remains one of the most popular computers you’ll see in business, schools, and homes today.

macOS 27.3 Adds Live Activities To Macs Without Dynamic Island
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macOS 27.3 Adds Live Activities To Macs Without Dynamic Island

Akshay Kumar · Posted 55 minutes ago

Apple is adding Live Activities to the menu bar for older Macs in the macOS 27.3 update, alongside native Markdown rendering for the Quick Look feature.

Apple Justifies The Premium Price Tag On Its Newest MacBook Pro
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Apple Justifies The Premium Price Tag On Its Newest MacBook Pro

Akshay Kumar · November 4, 2026

Apple explains the $400 premium for the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, citing tandem OLED technology, a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and high brightness.

Apple Releases First RCs For macOS Sequoia 15.8.3 And Tahoe 26.7.3
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Apple Releases First RCs For macOS Sequoia 15.8.3 And Tahoe 26.7.3

Akshay Kumar · November 4, 2026

Apple has released the first release candidates for macOS Sequoia 15.8.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.3, bringing important security fixes to older Mac computers.

MacOS 27.3 Golden Gate Beta 1 Is Now Available for Developers
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MacOS 27.3 Golden Gate Beta 1 Is Now Available for Developers

Akshay Kumar · November 4, 2026

Apple just released the first developer beta of macOS 27.3 Golden Gate. Find out what is new in this update and learn how to install it on your machine.

Takeaways From Apple Q4 2026 Earnings Call Under John Ternus
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Takeaways From Apple Q4 2026 Earnings Call Under John Ternus

Akshay Kumar · November 3, 2026

Apple reported a record $114.5 billion in revenue for Q4 2026. CEO John Ternus shared updates on iPhone Duo shortages, AI usage limits, and software plans.

Apple Hits Record $114.5 Billion Revenue In Q4 2026 Earnings
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Apple Hits Record $114.5 Billion Revenue In Q4 2026 Earnings

Akshay Kumar · November 3, 2026

Apple reports a record Q4 2026 revenue of $114.5 billion, up 12 percent. Learn about the latest hardware sales, new iPhones, and future company outlook.

You Can Now Play PC Games on Your Mac With the New Steamac Virtual Machine
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You Can Now Play PC Games on Your Mac With the New Steamac Virtual Machine

Akshay Kumar · November 2, 2026

The new steamac project lets you run Valve’s official SteamOS on Apple Silicon Macs. Learn how this lightweight virtual machine handles PC games on macOS.

Apple Releases Upgraded Mac Power Adapters And A Fresh Travel Kit
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Apple Releases Upgraded Mac Power Adapters And A Fresh Travel Kit

Akshay Kumar · October 29, 2026

Apple released updated 70W and 140W Mac power adapters, a new extension cable, and a revamped world travel kit featuring the new AC Connector 2 standard.

New Kickstarter Project Brings a Touchscreen Mouse to Your Mac
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New Kickstarter Project Brings a Touchscreen Mouse to Your Mac

Akshay Kumar · October 29, 2026

Arctic Fox Technologies launched the Super Mouse on Kickstarter. It features a built-in touchscreen with custom app shortcuts to boost daily productivity.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro is official: PROLED OLED model starts at $2,899, ships November 6
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro is official: PROLED OLED model starts at $2,899, ships November 6

Mike Peterson · October 28, 2026

Apple’s MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display adds touch and tandem OLED in 14- and 16-inch sizes from $2,899. It ships November 6.

macOS 27 Code Reveals Dynamic Island Coming to New MacBook Pro
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macOS 27 Code Reveals Dynamic Island Coming to New MacBook Pro

Akshay Kumar · October 28, 2026

New code inside macOS 27 reveals five pill-shaped notification assets, suggesting the upcoming MacBook Pro will feature a Dynamic Island instead of a notch.

Apple Readies Touch-Friendly macOS Golden Gate For Future Macs
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Apple Readies Touch-Friendly macOS Golden Gate For Future Macs

Akshay Kumar · October 28, 2026

Apple is updating macOS Golden Gate with a dynamic interface for upcoming touchscreen MacBooks. The software will adapt to both trackpad and touch inputs.

Apple Fixes 329 Security Vulnerabilities In Latest System Updates
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Apple Fixes 329 Security Vulnerabilities In Latest System Updates

Akshay Kumar · October 27, 2026

Apple patched 329 unique security vulnerabilities across its device lineup, fixing camera flaws and data leaks. Update your system now to stay protected.

First Touchscreen MacBook Pro Expected to Launch This Wednesday
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First Touchscreen MacBook Pro Expected to Launch This Wednesday

Akshay Kumar · October 26, 2026

Apple is reportedly announcing new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens, a Dynamic Island, and higher price tags this coming Wednesday.

Apple PC Market Share Grows To 9.8 Percent Despite Shipment Decline
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Apple PC Market Share Grows To 9.8 Percent Despite Shipment Decline

Akshay Kumar · October 23, 2026

Apple increased its PC market share to 9.8 percent in the third quarter of 2026, driven by MacBook Neo sales, even as global computer shipments declined.

New Unofficial Installer Brings Skyrim to Apple Silicon Macs
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New Unofficial Installer Brings Skyrim to Apple Silicon Macs

Akshay Kumar · October 21, 2026

A new unofficial app called SkyrimMT makes it easier to play and mod The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on modern Apple silicon computers with automated setup.

Perplexity Computer Can Now Run Entirely Offline on Your Mac
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Perplexity Computer Can Now Run Entirely Offline on Your Mac

Akshay Kumar · October 21, 2026

Perplexity Computer now runs completely offline on your Mac. The local-first mode processes files directly on the device to keep your private data secure.

Apple Self Service Repair Now Supports iPhone 18 Pro and New Macs
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Apple Self Service Repair Now Supports iPhone 18 Pro and New Macs

Akshay Kumar · October 21, 2026

Apple expands its Self Service Repair store to include replacement parts for the iPhone 18 Pro, the new M6 Mac mini, and the latest Mac Studio desktops.

macOS 27.2 RC notes flag missing notification prompts after a clean install
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macOS 27.2 RC notes flag missing notification prompts after a clean install

Rajat Saini · October 21, 2026

Set up a Mac from scratch on the macOS 27.2 RC and Calendar or Weather alerts may stay off until you turn them on in System Settings.

Privacy Badger Extension Brings Tracker Blocking to Mac Browsers
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Privacy Badger Extension Brings Tracker Blocking to Mac Browsers

Akshay Kumar · October 20, 2026

The Electronic Frontier Foundation launched its Privacy Badger extension for Safari on macOS to help users block hidden trackers and protect personal data.

Apple Seeds MacOS Golden Gate 27.2 Release Candidate To Developers
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Apple Seeds MacOS Golden Gate 27.2 Release Candidate To Developers

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Apple just released the macOS Golden Gate 27.2 release candidate to developers. Learn how to download this final test version on your compatible Mac.

Apple Confirms The Pro And Tell Special Event For October 28
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Apple Confirms The Pro And Tell Special Event For October 28

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Apple will host a special Pro and tell media event on October 28. Discover the hands-on reveals of OLED MacBook Pro models, a new iPad mini, and M6 Macs.

Claude Code Agent Catches Crypto Miner Melting Down A Mac
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Claude Code Agent Catches Crypto Miner Melting Down A Mac

Akshay Kumar · October 19, 2026

Claude Code AI agent helps a developer discover and safely remove a hidden crypto miner that was overheating their Mac and draining its processing power.

Apple’s Minions turns idle Macs into a GPU cloud and cuts 10-hour waits
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Apple's Minions turns idle Macs into a GPU cloud and cuts 10-hour waits

Mike Peterson · October 19, 2026

Apple engineers found a use for the GPUs in idle Macs on their desks. Their paper says jobs that waited 10 hours now start in minutes.

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