The latest Mac malware to be discovered is called OSX.ZuRu. It spreads via infected apps from sponsored search results.
The legitimate and the malicious iTerm2 application bundles contain a massive number of files, including several Mach-O binaries. Moreover, the malicious version appears largely benign (as is the case with most applications that have been surreptitiously trojanized). As such, it takes us a minute to uncover the malicious component.
Alongside its security updates for watchOS, iOS, and iPadOS, Mac users are receiving a macOS Big Sur 11.6 update and one for macOS Catalina.
Sensei Monitor is a new feature in Sensei that allows you to monitor your Mac performance in realtime, right from the menu bar. Create and customize panels and status bar items with different widgets to create the ultimate Mac menu bar system monitor, tailored just for you. Sensei Monitor has been in development for over a year, and features an advanced statistics engine as well as a design that fits in perfectly with modern versions of macOS. Developed using cutting-edge technology such as SwiftUI, it features an intuitive editor where the user can customize their monitoring using drag and drop. Here are the Mac features you can monitor: CPU, CPU Cores, GPU, RAM, Storage, Network, Temperature Sensors, Fan Speeds, Battery, Process Usage (CPU / RAM / Energy).
This fall, Norfolk State University will provide students, faculty, and staff with Apple products and training for app development.
Migliaccio & Rathod LLP announced an investigation into Apple over reports from users that their M1 MacBook displays have cracked.
Apple has sent out official invites for its 2021 Fall product event. It’s set for September 14 at 10:00AM PT, 1:00 ET.
Want your Mac to stay awake? Have you tried Amphetamine for your Mac? Learn more in Mac Geek Gab 887.
OtherWorld Computing announced on Thursday the launch of Jellyfish Manager 2.0. It offers cloud backup integrations, a dashboard, and a new design.
Wondering if you should buy an M1 Mac now or wait? Find out more in Mac Geek Gab 886, then maybe you’ll decide to buy a Refurbished Mac Here.
Twelve South’s new StayGo mini USB-C Hub is a tiny accessory for your iPad and Mac that delivers four extra ports for your device.
On Monday Hyper launched a 6-in-1 USB-C hub for the 24-inch M1 iMac. It clamps onto the bottom of the display to expand your ports.
We have four more great Mac menu bar add-ons to follow up from last week’s list. They’ll all help do even more with your Mac, so read on to see our list.
The latest analysis from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners examined some of the common products that iPhone owners own.
Incase has launched a hardshell case for the 13-inch MacBook Pro. It gives customers up to four feet up drop protection.
Quitting all the open apps on your Mac involves a lot of Command-Q typing or building your own Automator action, or now just installing Quit All from Amico Apps. This cool app lets you quit every running app on your Mac from the menu bar with a mouse click, and you can view and quit hidden processes, too. You can also force quit frozen apps, or quit just the one or two apps you don’t need running. Quit All costs US$5 and is available for download at the Amico Apps website.
A macOS public beta for the private messaging app WhatsApp is available now with features not yet available in the regular public release, and there’s also confirmation of an iPad-native app in the iPhone app code.
There are security features that Apple tells us about on stage at keynotes, and then there are hidden improvements it doesn’t mention.
macOS has gradually made the UNIX security model irrelevant. For example, even the superuser is only allowed to access the private documents of a regular user with the user’s permission—permission that is given on a per-application basis, through that protector of users and bane of developers known as the Transparency, Consent & Control (TCC) framework.
Blackmagic Design announced on Friday that its DaVinci Resolve video editor is now up to three times faster on M1 Macs. It also gives customers up to 30% longer battery life.
DaVinci Resolve 17.3 also supports a new option on Mac computers with M1 for H.265 hardware encoding. Customers can choose to prioritize speed vs quality when rendering, further improving render times up to 65%. Plus, DaVinci Resolve will now decode AVC Intra files using the media engine built into the Apple M1 chip, making decoding and playback faster when working with these file formats.
Looking for some great menu bar add-ons that’ll make using your Mac even better? Check out TMO’s list of six must-have menu bar items.
Apple’s recent announcement that it will add a CSAM detection system to devices has angered many. Fight For The Future created a petition.
In an email to customers on Tuesday, Apple shared some of its Back to College deals for 2021 that include AirPods and AppleCare+.
Dashlane announced on Monday that its Mac app now supports Catalyst, and says it is the first password manager in the Mac App Store to do so.
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Butts talk about the current state of Mac gaming, with Jeff focusing on improved Mac support at Steam. They also dive deeper into crypto credit cards where you can either spend your crypto and/or earn cryptocurrency rewards like Bitcoin on your purchases. And, Jeff has been deep into iOS 15 betas, and he talks about some of his favorite new features.
On Thursday Satechi unveiled a USB-C hub that clamps onto the 2021 M1 iMac. It’s available to purchase for US$54.99.
