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Apple’s fall keynote shows off new tech

Every year in the fall, Apple releases updates to its hardware devices and software solutions. This year included some especially exciting announcements, particularly with regard to the iPhone. Whether Apple products are integral to your business or just personal favorites, you need to be aware of what was released this month. iPhone X Everyone suspected… Continue reading Apple’s fall keynote shows off new tech

A rundown of Apple’s most recent releases

Just a decade ago, the concept of a phone with a touchscreen was mostly foreign to the average consumer. Today, over 75% of Americans own a smartphone and Apple is leading the way in mobile device innovations. Read on for a recap of everything Apple released at its 2017 fall keynote. iPhone X Everyone suspected… Continue reading A rundown of Apple’s most recent releases

Mac malware goes undetected for years

When new malware surfaces, many people often assume that it’s designed to attack Windows computers. However, Mac malware has been growing in popularity. Earlier this year, security researchers unearthed a new strain of spyware that may have been silently monitoring Mac computers for years. Fruitfly spyware The spyware, known as Fruitfly, was first discovered in… Continue reading Mac malware goes undetected for years

Fruitfly spyware targets Mac computers

Contrary to popular belief, Macs do get hacked. Although it doesn’t happen as frequently as it does on Windows PCs, Macs have been infected by worms, Trojan horses, and other forms of malware in the past decade. Recently, security researchers discovered a new spyware that has flown under the radar for several years. Fruitfly spyware… Continue reading Fruitfly spyware targets Mac computers

Spyware has been infecting Macs for years

While Macs have a reputation for being more secure than Windows PCs, they are far from immune. Over the past decade, a piece of malware designed to spy on its victims’ computers has remained unnoticed until quite recently. What’s worse is that security experts are still unsure about how the malware gets into Mac computers.… Continue reading Spyware has been infecting Macs for years

Best Mac tips and shortcuts

Mac operating systems are known for their intuitive user interface with minimal learning curve. But did you know that over the years, Macs have been equipped with a bunch of new shortcuts and hidden features? Here are our picks of the ones guaranteed to make life easier. Use Siri to change your Mac’s system settings… Continue reading Best Mac tips and shortcuts

Best Mac tips and features

If you’re only using command + c, command + v, and command + q, you’re not enjoying the efficiency of a Mac to its full extent. Among the numerous shortcuts and hidden features Apple has introduced over the years, here are our top timesaving picks. Use Siri to change your Mac’s system settings Rather than… Continue reading Best Mac tips and features

Best Mac timesavers

One of Mac’s selling points is its powerful, highly intuitive, and user-friendly operating system. In fact, most companies using Macs today do so to save time and increase productivity. But you can take your Mac computer a step further with these tips and shortcuts. Use Siri to change your Mac’s system settings Rather than going… Continue reading Best Mac timesavers

Old Mac malware gets a facelift

In yet another sign that Apple computers are no longer being ignored by hackers, a successful piece of Windows-based malware has been rewritten for MacOS. Instead of encrypting data and holding it for ransom, OSX.Dok skips the extortion and simply steals your bank account information. Read on to learn what you can do to prevent… Continue reading Old Mac malware gets a facelift

Beware the Mac malware stealing bank info

With a name like OSX.Dok, it’s hard to feel confident about staying ahead of the recent MacOS malware. The cryptic letters foreshadow countless pages of complicated code that most computer users don’t understand at all. Fortunately, avoiding this cyberattack doesn’t require any programming know-how whatsoever. OSX.Dok isn’t new, but it has been improved Originally, this… Continue reading Beware the Mac malware stealing bank info