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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.

Older Macs May Have a Way to Run macOS Ventura Thanks to New Hack
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Older Macs May Have a Way to Run macOS Ventura Thanks to New Hack

Nick deCourville · August 23, 2022

Developer Mykola Grymalyuk and his team have discovered a way to get macOS Ventura running on older Macs with “legacy Metal GPUs”.

IK Multimedia Introduces AmpliTube TONEX, A New Ecosystem for Guitar Amp Modulation
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IK Multimedia Introduces AmpliTube TONEX, A New Ecosystem for Guitar Amp Modulation

Nick deCourville · August 15, 2022

IK Multimedia has now introduced AmpliTube TONEX: a complete software ecosystem to help guitar players experience thousands of Tone Models.

How to Choose the Right Gear to Connect Your Guitar to GarageBand (Mac/iPhone/iPad)
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How to Choose the Right Gear to Connect Your Guitar to GarageBand (Mac/iPhone/iPad)

Nick deCourville · August 8, 2022

Today we’re going to show you how to best choose a device to connect your guitar to GarageBand, as well as other tips and tricks.

Exploring Four New Games Arriving to Apple Arcade, Including New ‘Bomberman’ and ‘Jetpack Joyride’ Sequel
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Exploring Four New Games Arriving to Apple Arcade, Including New 'Bomberman' and 'Jetpack Joyride' Sequel

Nick deCourville · August 4, 2022

Apple Arcade is brining four new games this month, including a new “Bomberman” and a sequel to fan favorite “Jetpack Joyride”.

Apple Maps Now Has Cycling Directions for All 50 U.S. States
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Apple Maps Now Has Cycling Directions for All 50 U.S. States

Nick deCourville · August 3, 2022

According to Apple Maps enthusiast Justin Obeirne, Cupertino has now added cycling directions to all 50 U.S. States.

[U] Apple Arcade Losing Fifteen Titles According to New Section In the App Store
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[U] Apple Arcade Losing Fifteen Titles According to New Section In the App Store

Nick deCourville · July 18, 2022

According to a new section in the Apple App Store called “Leaving Arcade Soon”, Apple Arcade will be losing fifteen titles.

Google ChromeOS Flex Can Turn Your Old Mac into a Chromebook
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Google ChromeOS Flex Can Turn Your Old Mac into a Chromebook

Arnold Zafra · July 15, 2022

Google has released the stable version of its ChromeOS Flex, which will work with many older Macs to turn them into Chromebooks.

Arm Chips Drive 10% of the PC Market, Apple Dominates Majority of the Share
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Arm Chips Drive 10% of the PC Market, Apple Dominates Majority of the Share

Nick deCourville · June 21, 2022

Reports are indicating that Arm based chips are driving 10% of the PC market, a market that is currently dominated by Apple.

[U] Simply Mac Closes its Doors, Many Customers Left Without Their Devices
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[U] Simply Mac Closes its Doors, Many Customers Left Without Their Devices

Nick deCourville · June 14, 2022

After Simply Mac announced its bankruptcy, including the closing of all 53 of its stores, many customers find their devices trapped in a closed store.

Samsung Opens New Production Line for iPad and MacBook OLED Displays
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Samsung Opens New Production Line for iPad and MacBook OLED Displays

Nick deCourville · June 10, 2022

Reports from “TheElec” state that Samsung is opening a production line for OLED displays for iPad and MacBooks.

Microsoft’s Psychonauts 2 Available Now on Mac
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Microsoft’s Psychonauts 2 Available Now on Mac

Jeff Butts · May 26, 2022

Microsoft’s popular platformer Psychonauts 2 has released on the Mac. It’s the first major Microsoft game in years to get ported to Mac.

Retrofy Your Computer with This Old School Icon Set Inspired by the ’84 Macintosh
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Retrofy Your Computer with This Old School Icon Set Inspired by the '84 Macintosh

Nick deCourville · May 18, 2022

Artist Ben Vessey has created an “Old School” icon and wallpaper set that celebrates the pixelated era of the ’84 Macintosh.

Apple to Teach Consumers How to Make Creature Sound Effects in GarageBand
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Apple to Teach Consumers How to Make Creature Sound Effects in GarageBand

Jeff Butts · May 4, 2022

Anybody interested in how to create sound effects, like Star Wars creature vocals, in GarageBand will have a great opportunity on May 9.

Mac Shipments Up by 8% in 1Q22 But Global PC Shipments Down by 4.5%
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Mac Shipments Up by 8% in 1Q22 But Global PC Shipments Down by 4.5%

Arnold Zafra · April 28, 2022

As global PC shipments declined by 4.3%, Mac shipments increased by 8% in 1Q22, perhaps thanks to Apple’s M1 Macs.

Apple Maintains Strong Mac Sales Despite PC Market Slump
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Apple Maintains Strong Mac Sales Despite PC Market Slump

Jeff Butts · April 11, 2022

The PC market may have experienced a sales slump in 1Q22, but not Apple. Mac sales were strong for the quarter, growing more than 4 percent.

MacStories Celebrates Automation, Declares April Automation April
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MacStories Celebrates Automation, Declares April Automation April

Nick deCourville · April 1, 2022

For the month of April, MacStories will be delivering brand new content focusing exclusively on automation and shortcuts.

New Malware Known as GIMMICK Affecting Mac Systems in Asia
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New Malware Known as GIMMICK Affecting Mac Systems in Asia

Nick deCourville · March 23, 2022

Volexity’s security experts recently detected new malware, GIMMICK. It’s primarily affecting users in Asia, and there are ways to combat it.

Ukrainian Developer MacPaw Develops Anti-Spyware Software in Fight Against Russia
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Ukrainian Developer MacPaw Develops Anti-Spyware Software in Fight Against Russia

Nick deCourville · March 22, 2022

Ukrainian developers MacPaw announces the release of its anti-spying app SpyBuster, a free download to help against the fight with Russia.

JP Morgan Analyst Thinks iPhone SE Lead Times Show Promise
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JP Morgan Analyst Thinks iPhone SE Lead Times Show Promise

Nick deCourville · March 21, 2022

Those wanting the latest iPhone SE may be waiting a bit longer, as lead times across the globe are steadily increasing.

How to Use Universal Control for Mac and iPad
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How to Use Universal Control for Mac and iPad

Jeff Butts · March 18, 2022

A useful feature for Mac and iPad lets you share your Mac’s keyboard and cursor with your iPad. Let’s look at how to use Universal Control.

Ukraine Telecom Industry Unites to Maintain Communications
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Ukraine Telecom Industry Unites to Maintain Communications

Jeff Butts · March 16, 2022

As Russia’s invasion continues, the Ukraine telecom industry is fighting their own battle: protecting their phone and internet services.

Learn If Your Mac and iPad Support Universal Control
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Learn If Your Mac and iPad Support Universal Control

Jeff Butts · March 15, 2022

A new feature allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard with your Mac and iPad. Let’s look at which devices support Universal Control.

MacOS 12.3 Featuring Universal Control, New Emojis and More Available for Download
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MacOS 12.3 Featuring Universal Control, New Emojis and More Available for Download

Arnold Zafra · March 14, 2022

Apple released macOS 12.3 today featuring Universal Control, 37 new emojis, spatial audio dynamic head tracking, and a plethora of new features as well as bug fixes.

New Mac Studio Can Bring a Heavy Price Tag
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New Mac Studio Can Bring a Heavy Price Tag

Nick deCourville · March 9, 2022

The new Mac Studio with the M1 Ultra chip can set many Apple users back with the final price of the product.

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