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31/01/2022

Macbook users take note.

Apple released macOS Monterey 12.2 earlier this week, and some Mac users who have installed the software update are experiencing excessive battery...

09/12/2021

Our System Administration services achieve this by maintaining monitored backups, updates/upgrades, system configurations, and asset inventories. System Administration Support is what “keeps the lights on”, constantly at work keeping everything running smoothly.

Contact us if you want us to help you manage your Apple devices. We are your IT team!

21/10/2021

Interesting poll in Linkedin.

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6856151468756602880/?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6856151468756602880%29

It's been a few years now that I have been using an Apple computer as my daily driver for work, after a long period of also using Windows or Linux computers...

17/09/2021

Hope this adds to the pressure.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/09/16/apple-shareholders-press-company-to-reverse-anti-competitive-repair-policies

A recently filed Apple shareholder resolution is pressuring the company to reverse its "anti-repair practices," which it says conflicts with Apple's reputation as a climate leader.

30/08/2021

:)

For this week's giveaway, we've once again teamed up with Throwboy to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of Throwboy's pillows,...

19/08/2021

Pretty busy. :)

https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/08/18/apple-releases-ios-15-ipados-15-public-beta-5

Apple has released the sixth public beta of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, as well as the sixth public beta versions of watchOS 8 and tvOS 15, to members of its public software testing program.

13/08/2021

Something to think about.

https://www.macworld.com/article/353003/apples-new-csam-feature-is-a-crack-in-the-wall.html

Apple has made some interesting and difficult choices with its CSAM policy that are worth exploring and debating.

13/07/2021

I'm afraid this is not surprising.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/06/30/national/cybersecurity-us-china/

The International Institute for Strategic Studies placed Japan in the third tier of its ranking, together with India, Indonesia, Iran and North Korea.

29/06/2021

Wow, way to go Apple.

Apple TV+ original productions continue to receive critical acclaim. Apple’s streaming platform for movies and TV shows was nominated today for 19 Daytime Emmy Awards, in addition to the previously announced six nominations, resulting in 25 nominations this year. The Daytime Emmy Awards choose and...

24/06/2021

What are you looking forward to seeing?

https://www.macworld.com/article/340717/apple-tv-plus-upcoming-shows-future-moves-series-release-dates-film-television.html

Apple has a lot of original content on the way for its subscription streaming video service. Here's what you'll soon (and eventually) be able to watch.

22/06/2021

Want to know how hot your MacBook is running?

https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/22/imazing-updates-hot-utility-app-for-monitoring-cpu-temperature-on-m1-macs/

iMazing, the company behind the popular iOS device management app of the same name, this week released an update to its utility app for macOS called “Hot.” The app is designed to let users monitor CPU temperature and throttling on Macs, and it’s now compatible with the Apple M1 chip. The Hot u...

22/06/2021

For those thinking about getting a new iPhone.



https://www.macworld.com/article/234701/iphone-12-iphone-12-mini-iphone-12-pro-max-design-display-performance-color-5g-camera-battery-ios-15-price.html

Feature Every iPhone 12 compared: How to choose the best iOS 15 device We dive into the little details for you. By Michael Simon Executive Editor Macworld Jun 19, 2021 6:00 am PDT With more models, new screen sizes, and a whole lot of new camera tricks, upgrading or switching to the iPhone 12 is a n...

14/06/2021

Simple things that are easy to forget, so make a checklist. :)

https://www.wired.com/2016/08/how-to-digitally-erase-everything-when-you-quit-your-job/?mbid=social_facebook&utm_brand=wired&utm_social-type=owned&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR38lFvFtBTB9uK-Ad5zPj7hFWWZ4koCY3Oa1uZ6P4Ctiy51S0DFl1EDCpY

Between the cheesy sendoff and the after-work drinks, you have to do something very important: back up all your stuff and securely clear off your computer.

13/06/2021

Universal Control and Shortcuts sound interesting.

macOS Monterey is the first major update to macOS since the big shift in macOS 11 Big Sur, which was introduced at WWDC last year. Here are the top features showcased during WWDC21.

11/06/2021

Way to go Apple.

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/apple-ios14-facebook

Apple’s iOS 14.5 update has triggered an unstoppable collapse in Facebook’s ability to collect user data

09/06/2021

A little pricey for me. :)


https://www.macworld.com/article/347010/2022-mac-pro-design-apple-intel-silicon-processor-design-ram-graphics-storage-price-release.html

Here are the major features that have been rumored for the next Mac Pro.

04/06/2021

Do you want to speed up your Mac?



https://blog.bm-s.jp/2021/06/speeding-up-your-imac.html

Photo by Mike Lau from 深圳, 中國 , via Wikimedia Commons You love your old iMac but it just doesn’t have that “zip” it once had. Modern, comp...

03/06/2021

Even Apple gets poached. Happy Friday all.

Jony Ive departed Apple in 2019 to form his own independent design firm called LoveFrom. A new report from The Information today details that “at least four” Apple design members have also since departed Apple to join Ive at his new design company. The report cites a “person with knowledge of ...