Mac malware after your passwords and credit cards will get much worse this year
So-called macOS Stealers – malware that seeks to extract personal data like passwords and credit card numbers from your machine – is expected to be significantly more prevalent this year. A new annual report on the state of malware says that Mac owners could be at almost as much risk as Windows PC users this […]
Mid-Range Meteor Lake at 65W
Compact computing systems have gained significant market share over the last decade. Improvements in the performance per watt metric of processors have enabled the replacement of bulky desktop PCs by ultra-compact form-factor (UCFF) and small form-factor (SFF) machines. The Meteor Lake series of processors is the latest Intel offering to service this market. They have […]
The EIZO FlexScan EV3240X Wants To Make Your Day Job Better
Is It A Monitor With Extras Or A Dock With An Integral 31.5″ 4K Screen As much as we’d all like, we can’t be gaming all the time; you can’t grow your library of unplayed Steam games without an income. You could fire up your ultrawide gaming display to go through Excel sheets or SSH […]
Apple Intelligence Plan for China Detailed in New Report
Apple is working to bring its AI features to China as early as May, with Alibaba and Baidu acting as local partners to help the company meet strict state regulations, according to a new Bloomberg report. Apple is said to have dedicated teams in both China and the US working to adapt its Apple Intelligence […]
How to unplug from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS
Unplug from Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence is still in its infancy, but not everyone wants to use it. Here’s how to disconnect from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS. While artificial intelligence is gaining in popularity at an accelerated rate, some users have found they prefer to turn off Apple’s AI, Apple Intelligence, on their […]
macOS 15.2 Sequoia backup bug(s) affecting multiple apps
Update: SuperDuper developer Dave Nanian reports that Apple has fixed the issue in macOS 15.3. One or more backup bugs in macOS 15.2 Sequoia is affecting Apple’s own Time Machine utility, as well as third-party apps SuperDuper and CarbonCopyCloner. Initially the problem appeared to affect bootable backups only, but it now appears that it is […]
The Endorfy Fortis 5 Dual Fan CPU Cooler Review: Towering Value
Standard CPU coolers, while adequate for managing basic thermal loads, often fall short in terms of noise reduction and superior cooling efficiency. This limitation drives advanced users and system builders to seek aftermarket solutions tailored to their specific needs. The high-end aftermarket cooler market is highly competitive, with manufacturers striving to offer products with exceptional […]
PassMark Measures A Drop In Average PC Performance For The First Time In Two Decades
Is It The CPUs That Are Plateauing Or People’s Budgets? A common quibble on the PCPer Podcast, for at least two of us, is that the computer enthusiast market has become significantly less exciting in recent years. We don’t see performance revolutions as frequently as we used to, the new generation of components tends to […]
Final Fantasy iOS Game Shuts Down Due to Curious In-App Purchase Bug
Square Enix today announced that iOS game Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is shutting down immediately, due to some kind of in-app purchase bug. Apparently customers have been unable to access content purchased in the iOS app for the last several weeks, which Square Enix says is “due to changes made to the in-app purchases model.” […]
New Apple Studio Display with miniLED, ProMotion due in 2025
Apple could make a change to its relatively small screen collection, with claims it is working on an updated Apple Studio Display for release later in 2025. Aside from Apple’s Mac models with displays, consisting of the 24-inch iMac and the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lineups, the company does offer a few external […]