A Canadian court has approved a settlement in a class-action lawsuit dating back to 2014 over defective MacBook Pro models.
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Luna Display’s Target Display Mode Feature Adds Ethernet, Thunderbolt
M1 iMacs don’t support Apple’s Target Display Mode, but Luna Display has a workaround with Mac-to-Mac Mode.
Enpass Password Manager Family Plan 1-Year Subscription: $23.99
We have a deal on Enpass, a password manager that works in macOS, iOS, Android, Windows, and Linux. With Enpass, data is saved locally on your device, and it allows you to store password, credit cards, social security number, identities, and more. A 1-year subscription is $23.99 through our deal.
Scrivener 3 for Mac: $29.99
I’m delighted to announce we have a deal for Scrivener 3 for Mac. Scrivener is Latte & Literature’s excellent writing software, software I have personally used to complete a novel, write short stories, write and organize query letters, synopsis keep research notes and character details, and output samples and manuscripts to ebook formats, Word docs, and a whole lot more. I love Scrivener. I mean, I totally adore this software and recommend it to anyone who is serious about writing. Scrivener 3 for Mac is just $29.99 through our deal. Snap it up.
Apple Releases macOS 11.3.1 With Security Fixes
Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 alongside iOS 14.5.1. Both were released due to security fixes but we don’t know many details.
SuperDuper Can Back Up Your M1 Mac, But There’s a Catch
In the latest beta version of SuperDuper, v.3.5 beta 1, it’s the first version to fully support bootable Big Sur backups on M1 Macs.
VMware Fusion Won’t Run x86 VMs on M1 Macs
VMware announced on its blog Tuesday that it won’t support installing or running x86 VMs on M1 Macs.
We will be delivering a Tech Preview of VMware Fusion for macOS on Apple silicon this year. We don’t plan to support installing or running x86 VMs on Macs with Apple silicon. macOS VMs are not in scope in the short term. There are challenges there which will require Apple to work with us to resolve.
Here's How to Fix TextExpander Crashes on macOS 11.3
Some people have been experiencing TextExpander crashes on macOS 11.3. If updating doesn’t fix it, there’s another option.
Safari 14.1 Adds WebM, Date & Time Inputs, Web Speech, and More
Safari 14.1 for macOS Big Sur, iPadOS 14.5, and iOS 14.5 brings new WebKit features, APIs, and more for web developers.
Install macOS 11.3 ASAP to Patch a Huge Security Flaw
Apple released the newest versions of its operating systems on Monday, and macOS 11.3 patches a major security flaw.
New Civilization VI Update Means Scouts Can Pet Their Dogs
Civilization VI received an update on Thursday but it brings an important new feature: Your scouts can now pet their dogs. Other updates include three new military units, four new maps, a new unit action, and various bug fixes and improvements. New units: Trebuchet – Medieval Era Catapult upgrade. Siege promotion class. Upgrades into Bombard. Cannot move and attack on the same turn unless they’ve earned the Expert Crew Promotion. Man-At-Arms: Medieval Era Swordsman upgrade. Melee promotion class. Upgrades into Musketman. Line Infantry: Industrial Era Musketman upgrade. Melee promotion class. Upgrades into Infantry. New maps: Mediterranean Large Map: A large map of the greater Mediterranean region with resources, terrain, and features reflecting their historic locations. Earth Huge Map: A larger sized representation of Earth with resources, terrain, and features reflecting their historic locations. TSL Earth Huge: Civilizations start at the location of their historical capital on the huge Earth map. TSL Mediterranean: Civilizations start the location of their historic capital on the large Mediterranean map.
VIOFO Launches 1080p Webcam + Microphone With Privacy Cover
VIOFO announced on Tuesday the release of its P800 1080p webcam plus microphone combo, and it comes with a privacy cover built into it.
Mobile Pixels DUEX Pro Portable Dual Monitor: $177
We have a deal on the Mobile Pixels DUEX Pro, a portable display that connects to your laptop as a second display wherever you go. It works with Mac, Windows, Chrome, or Linux laptop via a USB cable, and you attach it physically to the upper lid of your laptop so that it’s always with you. It slides out when you want to use it, and there’s a mirroring mode that allows you to turn it around soo you can share your screen with someone sitting across from you. It’s offers 1080p resolution, and coupon code SAVEDUEXPRO at checkout brings the price on this device down to $177.
New iMac Brings M1, 7 Colors, and 4.5K Retina Display
The iMac has been completely redesigned to give customers an M1 chip, a thin, 11.5mm 4.5K Retina display, and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera.
WaterField Releases a 2-in-1 iPad Pro, MacBook Sleeve
WaterField announced on Tuesday a Double-Take Sleeve that can store an iPad Pro with Apple Pencil and a MacBook Pro.
The Award-Winning Luminar 4 Power Bundle
We have a deal on the award-winning Luminar 4 Power Bundle. Luminar 4 is a full-feature photo editor and organizer for Mac and Windows that lets you create edited photos with a single click. This bundle also comes with the Photography Fundamentals Course tutorial from ThinkTapLearn, and four different add-ons, including Skies: Power of Nature Add-On, Sky Objects: Amazing Planets Add-On, Looks: Analog Film Add-On, and LUTs: Street Vibe LUTs. The bundle is $39.99 through our deal.
Docker Desktop for Mac Adds Support for M1 Chips
Docker announced on Thursday that its desktop app for Mac adds support for M1 chips in its latest release.
Adobe’s Premiere Rush Adds Support for M1 Macs
On Tuesday Adobe released new updates for Premiere Pro and Premiere Rush. One of those updates is support for M1 Macs.
MacStadium Offers Free Hosting for Open Source Developers
Cloud hosting company MacStadium is launching an Open Source Project that offers free Mac hosting for free and open source (FOSS) projects.
‘Documents by Readdle’ Launches for M1 Macs
Documents by Readdle is a popular file management app for iPhones and iPads. Today the company announced the launch of an M1 Mac app.
An Engineer Just Upgraded an M1 Mac With More RAM and Storage
A maintenance engineer in China did some DIYing and were able to upgrade an M1 Mac to add more RAM and SSD storage.
Data Recovery App ‘Disk Drill’ Adds M1 Mac Support
CleverFiles announced on Tuesday that its data recovery app Disk Drill has added support for M1 Macs in its 4.3 update.
MacBook Lawsuits Gets Approval From Judge
As part of a lawsuit, a judge has decided the suit can proceed, ruling that Apple deliberately sold MacBooks with display issues.
How to Clear Text Formatting When You Copy/Paste Something
Andrew recently learned a quick way to automatically clear text formatting when you’re copying and pasting something.
