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Leaks Show Dark Mode, Apple News App in macOS 10.14
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Leaks Show Dark Mode, Apple News App in macOS 10.14

Jim Tanous · 8:33 AM EDT, Jun 4th, 2018 · 1 Comment

Apple this weekend leaked a Mac App Store preview video of a new version of Xcode, which happened to also show off new features in the upcoming macOS 10.14 update, including a new dark mode, Mac App Store video previews, and a strong suggestion that the next version will be called macOS Mojave.

What Will The Next macOS Version Be Called?
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What Will The Next macOS Version Be Called?

Andrew Orr · 2:39 PM EDT, Jun 1st, 2018 · 9 Comments

Some trademarks were uncovered that give a list of possible names for the next macOS version.

Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 with Messages in iCloud Support
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Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 with Messages in iCloud Support

Jeff Gamet · 1:32 PM EDT, Jun 1st, 2018 · 1 Comment

Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 on Thursday, two days after rolling out iOS 11.4, tvOS 11.4, and HomePod 11.4. The update adds Messages in iCloud support, which was introduced earlier this week for the iPhone and iPad.

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WWDC 2018 Keynote Announcement Predictions - TMO Daily Observations 2018-06-01

Jeff Gamet · 1:22 PM EDT, Jun 1st, 2018 · 1 Comment

John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to talk about what they expect to see at Apple’s 2018 Worldwide Developer Conference keynote, plus what they wish Apple would announce.

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Turning Off Significant Locations on Your Mac
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Turning Off Significant Locations on Your Mac

Melissa Holt · 9:43 AM EDT, Jun 1st, 2018 · 1 Comment

Guess what? Your iPhone isn’t the only device you have that monitors where you go in order to make suggestions in Maps and Calendar—your Mac does it too. If that doesn’t give you a warm and fuzzy feeling, come read this Quick Tip! We’ll tell you how to disable it or remove old saved locations.

macOS: Check Your LaunchAgents for Malicious Software
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macOS: Check Your LaunchAgents for Malicious Software

Melissa Holt · 9:18 AM EDT, May 31st, 2018 · 5 Comments

Your Mac’s root-level LaunchAgents folder is a common location for adware to store files. Why is this bad? Well, it could mean that malicious software launches automatically when you log in to any user account on your Mac, which is certainly not great. In today’s Quick Tip, we’ll talk about how to get there and what to look for!

So How Secure is Messages in iCloud Anyway?
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So How Secure is Messages in iCloud Anyway?

Andrew Orr · 6:47 PM EDT, May 30th, 2018 · 5 Comments

Apple just updated its iCloud security overview page to give us an idea of messages security.

How Apple Might Approach an ARM-based Mac
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How Apple Might Approach an ARM-based Mac

John Martellaro · 4:11 PM EDT, May 30th, 2018 · 6 Comments

Recent reports suggest that Apple may be working on a hybrid Mac, one that has a touchscreen and also runs iOS apps. Just how, exactly, would this work?

Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Developer Beta 1
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Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Developer Beta 1

Bryan Chaffin · 2:54 PM EDT, May 30th, 2018 · Add Comment

Mum’s the word on features in the new release cycle, even while all eyes turn to next week’s World Wide Developer Conference.

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iCloud Messages FAQ: Here’s What You Need to Know
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iCloud Messages FAQ: Here's What You Need to Know

Andrew Orr · 1:23 PM EDT, May 30th, 2018 · Add Comment

Reddit user u/Dave-CPA put together a list of questions people may have about iCloud messages.

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