OS X

Apple Releases OS X 10.10.4 with Tweaks for Photos and Mail

With all the publicity about the launches of iOS 8.4 and Apple Music, it is too easy to overlook that, yesterday, Apple also released OS X 10.10.4 for Mac computers….

A Great Game Allowing You to Refight the Battle of Waterloo

It is this coming Thursday, June 18, which marks the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo – one of the most important battles in European history, as it saw the…

Why OS X El Capitan Isn’t Just ‘Business as Usual’

Written by Gavin Lenaghan Reading the publicity material about OS X El Capitan, the latest version of the software underpinning the venerable Mac, you would be understood for thinking that…

Apple Blocks Malware Targeting Products in China

Apple said it has identified and blocked malicious software applications targeting users in China. Palo Alto Networks Inc said on Wednesday it discovered a new family of malware that can infect Apple products, underscoring the…

Apple’s Just-Published Patent Application: Siri for Mac OS X

In 2011, Siri was integrated into iOS. It has been three years since her appearance, and she has not yet made it to the Mac OS. That may soon change….

Hackers Find Vulnerability in iCloud to Disable Activation Lock

A group of hackers calling themselves “Team DoulCi” say that they have figured out a way to execute a man-in-the-middle attack that gives them the ability to intercept users’ Apple…

Apple Releases OS X 10.9.3 with Bug Fixes

It’s that time again, when we visit the Mac App Store’s Updates tab. OS X 10.9.3 has been released along with iTunes 11.2. The latest update to Apple’s desktop operating…

Apple Won’t Reveal iWatch at WWDC

Consumers hoping Apple chief Tim Cook would take advantage of next month’s Worldwide Developers Conference to announce the hotly-anticipated “iWatch” or long-awaited Apple TV revamp are likely to be disappointed,…

Apple to Hold WWDC June 2-6

iOS 8, OS X 10.10 Coming? Apple will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on June 2-6 in San Francisco, the company announced Thursday. WWDC is scheduled to take place once again…

Apple Issues Update to Mac Users for ‘Goto Fail’ Security Hole

Apple has issued an update for Mac users that fixes a security hole identified last week that is known as the “Goto fail” bug. The security issue potentially makes it…

MacPractice is the First OS X 10.9 Compatible Practice Management Software

MacPractice Announces OS X Mavericks and iOS 7 Compatibility LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — MacPractice, the leading Apple developer of OS X and iOS native software for doctors…

Avira Revamps Free Antivirus for OS X Mavericks

Also Boosts Quick Scan Performance TETTNANG, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Security expert Avira announced today a 2.0.1 version remake of its award-winning Avira Free Mac Security–now supporting the new Apple Mac OS…