Weird Bug Stops M1 Mac Users From Downloading iOS Apps

To help combat the lack of native apps available for the M1 platform, Apple has allowed M1 Mac users to download iOS apps assuming that the developer has made the option available for their app. However, it seems that some users are encountering issues with this where they are unable to download iOS apps from the Mac App Store.According to these users, it seems that when they try to download […]

Latest macOS Update Will Prevent USB Hubs From Damaging MacBooks

No thanks to Apple killing all the legacy ports in its MacBook lineup, users have since had to resort to dongles, adapters, and USB hubs to get some functionality back. Unfortunately, some third-party USB hubs have been found to be causing issues with MacBooks to the point where some users have actually ended up with bricked laptops.It seems that this has become a big enough problem where Apple has issued […]

14-inch And 16-inch MacBook Pros To Come With Mini LED Displays

For a while now it has been rumored that Apple could be working on a 14-inch MacBook Pro and according to the latest rumors from DigiTimes, it seems that the 14-inch MacBook Pro could be coming later this year. It is expected to be launched alongside the refresh of the 16-inch model where both models could sport mini LED displays.If the rumors are true, this could be a couple of […]

Apple’s 2021 Redesigned iMacs Will Be Available In Multiple Colors

Apple’s products tend to go for a more monochromatic look. This has helped their products stay relevant in terms of design for long periods of time, but some have criticized it as being a bit boring and drab. However, the good news is that Apple could be looking to bring some of their old design languages back.A recent video by Jon Prosser of FrontPageTech has suggested that for the 2021 […]

Apple Silicon Powered Mac Pro Could Look Like A Bigger Mac Mini

With Apple slowly updating its Mac computers and introducing new Apple Silicon powered variants, it did not come as a surprise to learn that Apple could be planning something similar for the Mac Pro as well. We heard rumors that the use of the Apple Silicon meant that Apple could shrink down the computer.As to what such a device could look like, Jon Prosser of FrontPageTech recently published a video […]

Lenovo Updates The ThinkPad X13 and ThinkPad T-Series

Lenovo has refreshed its ThinkPad X13 ($1,139+) laptops with new ThinkPad X13 and X13 Yoga models. These laptops feature 16:10 displays with 1920×1200 or 2560×1600 resolutions, which seems like an excellent choice for battery life. Creative users have other Lenovo laptops to choose from, including the powerful ThinkPad P1 Gen3 we recently reviewed.The ThinkPad X13 series is geared towards productivity and has a full array of ports (USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, […]

Apple’s Next MacBook Pro Will Sport A New Design With HDMI And SD Card Slots

Ever since Apple introduced USB-C and Thunderbolt ports to its MacBook laptops, they did so at the expense of other ports. As much as many had hoped to see the market flooded with USB-C devices, it isn’t necessarily that case even today, and many users are still having to use dongles and docks.However, the good news is that with the next-gen MacBook Pro, Apple could fix that issue. A report […]

M1 Macs Are Apparently Wearing Out SSDs Faster Than Expected

One of the main reasons people choose SSDs over regular HDDs apart from speed is durability. This is because unlike regular HDDs that rely on spinning platters, SSDs have no moving components which means that technically, they should last longer than regular HDDs, but that might not be the case for Apple’s M1 computers.According to user reports, it seems that Apple’s M1 Macs are wearing out their SSDs at a […]

Mysterious Malware Discovered On At Least 30,000 Macs

Given that Windows is more widely used compared to Mac, it would obviously benefit hackers and scammers to create malware designed to target Windows computers instead of Mac, but this doesn’t mean that Macs are completely safe. In fact, recently, researchers have discovered a mysterious strain of malware on at least 30,000 Mac computers.What’s odd about this malware, called Silver Sparrow, is that at the moment, the current goal of […]

Apple Investigating External Display Issues When Connected To M1 Mac Mini

Apple’s M1 Mac mini can be thought of as the company’s first M1 powered desktop computer. However, it’s not necessarily a complete system as you would need to provide your own monitor, but now it seems that some M1 Mac mini users are experiencing some weird display glitches when they do.There have been reports that M1 Mac mini users are seeing weird pink squares appearing on their external displays when […]

A Professional Photographer Puts Apple’s M1 Chipsets To The Test

With Apple’s new M1 chipsets, many professionals are wondering how it holds up compared to Intel’s processors. After all, Intel has been more or less the industry standard for a while, and changing to a brand new platform could have the potential to negatively impact a professional’s workflow.To that end, CNET’s Andrew Hoyle, a professional photographer, decided to put the M1 to the test by running some tasks in apps […]

NVIDIA To Limit Consumer GPU Crypto-Mining Performance, Launches Mining GPUs

The gaming GPU market has been in turmoil during the past months because crypto-miners are snatching all the GPU supplies. This buying surge has created broad discontent among potential GPU buyers who can’t get their hands on the latest NVIDIA GPUs, and definitely not at an “affordable” price.A good example of that is the uproar that followed the recent Zotac post about GPU mining, representing exactly what NVIDIA wants to […]

ZOTAC’s GPU Mining Post Just Ticked Off A Lot Of PC Gamers

In order to build a rig powerful enough to mine for cryptocurrency like bitcoin, you would need high-end GPUs. This has proven to be a problem over the years as miners have been snapping up supply of GPUs, much to the annoyance of gamers who simply want to build a gaming rig and play their games.Companies like NVIDIA have encouraged retailers to sell their GPUs to gamers and not miners, […]

Chrome OS Will Be Getting A Native Screen Recording Tool

When it comes to a lot of tasks on our computers, more often than not we turn to third-party apps and tools for certain tasks. This is because it’s not reasonable to expect companies like Apple, Microsoft, or Google to include every possible feature, plus sometimes not all native solutions work the best.That being said, if you’re a Chrome OS user, then you might be interested to learn that Google […]

First Malware Targeting The M1 Chipset Has Been Discovered

Apple’s M1 chipset is relatively new and as such, it could be considered “safe” from malware, or at least that’s what we thought. According to security researcher Patrick Wardle, it seems that he has discovered that there are at least two different strains of malware that are targeting the M1 chipset.For those unfamiliar, the M1 chipset is the new chipset that Apple is using for their Mac computers as they […]

More Proof That The Next iPhone Could Have A 120Hz ProMotion Display

For a while, it has been rumored that Apple could be looking to introduce a 120Hz ProMotion display to the iPhone. The latest rumors are suggesting that this feature could actually debut with the 2021 iPhone, and now a patent discovered by Patently Apple seems to provide more evidence of this happening.The patent that they discovered was for a display with a variable refresh rate. For those unfamiliar, this means […]

Possible M1X Chipset Spotted On Benchmark Site

Apple’s M1 chipset was used in some of last year’s Mac computers. We expect that the company will most likely introduce a new version this year, kind of like how they’ve been doing with the iPhone and iPad’s A-series chipsets, but what could the new model be? What kind of specs are we talking about?According to a listing on CPU Monkey, a benchmarking website, it seems that the new chipset […]

Microsoft Edge Gets A New Kids Mode

With there being so much content on the internet, we totally get it if parents are a bit wary and skeptical about having their kids surf the web without any kind of supervision. However, if you’re a parent and want to better protect your kid from the darker corners of the web, Microsoft’s Edge browser could be worth looking into.This is because the company has recently introduced a Kids Mode […]

It Could Soon Be A Lot Easier For Chrome OS Users To Access Google Photos

In the tech world, it’s not surprising to see companies “borrow” ideas from each other for their own products and services. Take for example Chrome OS which allows users to run Android apps, something that Apple has borrowed for its M1 Mac computers. Now it seems that Google could also be borrowing something of Apple’s in return.According to Android Police, they have spotted a change in the Chromium Gerrit in […]

NZXT Recalls H1 PC Cases Over Potential Fire Hazard

If you like tower PC builds, there is a chance that you might have come across the NZXT H1 cases. They are pretty nicely styled and kind of resemble the Xbox Series X in terms of design, but unfortunately, it seems that they are also a fire hazard which is why the company has announced the recall of the H1 cases.So what’s behind the potential issue? The case features a […]

Microsoft Starts Internal Testing Of Xbox Cloud Gaming On PCs

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass Ultimate comes with a feature that allows gamers to stream Xbox games onto devices like Android phones or tablets. Oddly enough, this option was not given to those on PC, even though Microsoft also owns the Windows operating system, but there is some good news on that front.According to a report from Thurrott.com, it appears that Microsoft has already begun internally testing out the streaming feature […]

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Could Still Launch Later This Year

Back in January, much to everyone’s surprise, Microsoft announced the business-focused Microsoft Surface Pro 7+. We say that everyone was surprised because many had assumed that Microsoft would follow up on the Surface Pro 7 with the Surface Pro 8, but instead chose to launch the Surface Pro 7+.For those who might be wondering if this means that the Surface Pro 8 could be pushed to 2022, there is a […]

Samsung Will Be Bringing Quick Share To Windows

One of the advantages of owning an iPhone and a Mac computer is the AirDrop feature that lets users quickly and easily transfer files from their phone to their computer and vice versa. However, it seems that Samsung owners will be getting a similar feature themselves on their Windows PCs.It appears that Samsung is getting ready to launch Quick Share on Windows. For those who are unfamiliar with Quick Share, […]

NVIDIA Is Bringing Back The GTX 1050 Ti

Right now, the latest NVIDIA GeForce cards are its 30 series. However, if you’ve been trying to build your own PC, you might have realized that their GPUs are a bit hard to come by as people have been snapping them up pretty quickly. To address GPU shortages, it seems that NVIDIA has done something a bit unconventional.According to a report from PCWorld, it appears that NVIDIA has since re-released […]

Apple Offers Free Battery Replacements For Some 2016-2017 MacBook Pros

If you happen to own a MacBook Pro from the 2016-2017 era, then you could be eligible for a free battery replacement. According to an Apple support document, it seems that a small number of MacBook Pros from that period in time are having some issues that prevents them from charging past 1%.Given how old these laptops are, it is clear that they are no longer under warranty, but Apple […]

Make Sure Your Mac Has Enough Space Before Upgrading To macOS Big Sur

Usually when you install new software on your computer, the installer checks to make sure that you have enough space. After all, if you don’t, how do you expect the installer to complete the installation, right? However, for some reason, Apple’s macOS Big Sur update isn’t checking for install space properly.What happens is that the installer will proceed with the installation, but since there isn’t enough space, this creates problems. […]

This Insane Laptop Comes With Seven Foldable Displays

If you normally work at home using multiple monitor setups where you have two or maybe three displays, then going to work on a laptop with a single, small-ish display might seem a bit jarring and somewhat limiting. However, a company by the name of Expanscape has debuted a prototype laptop called the Aurora 7 that will solve all your problems, and then some.What makes the Aurora 7 stand out […]

Cryptocurrency Miners Are Now Snapping Up RTX 30 Laptops To Mine For Ethereum

Mining for cryptocurrency is essentially a race. The faster your machine is capable of solving the problems, the faster you get your cryptocurrency. This is why at one point in time, GPUs were suddenly in short supply as many miners started buying the best GPUs they could afford to make their mining rigs as powerful as possible.Now it seems that miners have since turned their attention to laptops, or more […]

Intel Fires Back At Apple With A Bunch Of Benchmarks

When Apple’s M1 Mac computers were launched, many were quick to run the computer through its paces to see whether or not the new M1 chipsets could deliver as promised. To everyone’s delight, Apple’s M1 chipset not only delivered, but in some instances seemed to perform better than advertised.Many made comparisons to Intel and their processors, so it doesn’t come as a surprise to learn that Intel has since fired […]

Microsoft Will Uninstall The Old Edge Browser From Windows Computers Starting April 13

While Microsoft’s Internet Explorer has improved by leaps and bounds over the years, it seemed like the stigma from the old days was too hard to shake, which resulted in Microsoft opting to create a new browser called Edge. However, even then that did not last long as Microsoft later rebuilt Edge using the Chromium platform.So if you still have the old legacy version of Edge on your Windows computer, […]

Apple Pulls iCloud 12 Update For Windows

Yesterday, we reported that after a premature announcement, Apple had finally released the latest version of iCloud for Windows. With this update, Apple brought its iCloud Keychain feature to Google Chrome where it could now be used as an extension of the browser to help users fill in passwords for logins that were previously saved in iCloud.However, it seems that if you haven’t updated to iCloud 12 already, don’t be […]

iOS Users Should Probably Stop Syncing Their Devices With M1 Macs, At Least For Now

One of the upsides of buying into Apple’s ecosystem is that you can sync your devices across the board, copy items from one device and paste it into another, and so on. However, if you happen to own an iPhone or iPad and an M1 Mac computer, you might want to hold off on syncing your devices for now.This is because according to user complaints made in Apple’s Support Community […]

ASUS Could Have A New Chromebook In The Works With A Bundled Stylus

At CES 2021, ASUS took the wraps off a bunch of new computers, but it seems that the company had more products that they did not announce. A report from Chrome Unboxed has revealed a device called the ASUS Chromebook Flip CM3000 that was recently spotted in a listing on German retailer Saturn’s website.As you can see from the photo, this device is more of a tablet rather than a […]

NVIDIA’s GeForce Now Updated With M1 Mac Support

If you’re one of the early adopters of Apple’s new M1 Mac computers, you might be interested to learn that NVIDIA has recently updated its GeForce Now game streaming app where it will now be officially supported on the M1 chipset.NVIDIA previously released a macOS app that allowed gamers to stream games through their GeForce Now service, but now with the M1 chipset support, more Mac gamers will be able […]

iCloud Passwords Chrome Extension Now Available

Last week, it was prematurely revealed that Apple was working on a Chrome extension for iCloud passwords. The good news is that if you were interested in checking it out, the extension has since been released and is available for download from Google’s Chrome Web Store where other extensions are usually available from.For those who are unfamiliar about what this does, basically this extension will work together with the iCloud […]

2020 Was A Good Year For Google’s Chromebooks

Google’s Chromebooks are usually seen as a lower-cost alternative laptop for those who need a laptop but don’t want to spend too much money. It is also perfect for those who don’t require too much from their devices or don’t need to run more resource intensive applications, like if you’re just using it for school work or handling office related documents.This is why it doesn’t really come as a surprise […]

Korean A Capella Group Recreates Windows Sound Effects With Astonishing Accuracy

If you’ve ever watched an a capella group perform, you know how impressive it can get. The sound effects made purely using the human voice is almost unbelievable, but yet they manage to do it. In fact, if you’re looking for a good example of an a capella group in action, then check out the video above.The video above features a Korean a capella group who call themselves MayTree. The […]

Apple Is Releasing An iCloud Password Manager Extension For Chrome

Apple has their own password manager in the form of iCloud keychain. This allows iOS and macOS users to store login credentials on their devices so that it can be used to fill in forms and log into apps. However, it is more or less exclusive to Apple’s products, but that is expected to change soon.According to various reports, it seems that Apple is bringing its iCloud keychain password manager […]

Intel Releases Their First Discrete Desktop GPU

Graphics processors aren’t exactly new to Intel. There’s a good chance that if you’ve ever bought a budget PC or laptop, it comes with Intel’s onboard graphics, which admittedly aren’t exactly very good for hardcore gamers, but they are usually good enough to get the job done, for the most part.However, it seems that Intel is now diving into the world of discrete GPUs as the company has since released […]

Apple Could Revisit The Idea Of Titanium MacBooks

Apple’s laptops and computers in general are made out of aluminum. This is more or less the standard choice of materials for a lot of electronics these days, but according to a patent discovered by Patently Apple, it seems that Apple could be interested in exploring other materials, such as titanium.The patent in question talks about how future devices, like MacBooks, could use a textured titanium surface that is accomplished […]

5G Capable MacBook In The Works, But Don’t Expect To See It So Soon

With our smartphones and tablets being able to connect to the internet using cellular connectivity, we actually have to wonder why such a feature isn’t as widely-available in laptops. There are cellular-capable laptops, but oddly enough, they aren’t as common as one might think even though the benefits of such devices are pretty obvious.That being said, the good news for Apple fans is that it looks like such a device […]

Microsoft Takes Aim At Apple In New Surface Pro 7 Ad

Microsoft and Apple’s rivalry dates back decades, even though Microsoft did help Apple through a tough time when Microsoft’s then-CEO, Bill Gates, bought $150 million worth of non-voting shares of Apple, and also gave them free-access to use Microsoft Office on Apple’s Mac computers.However, rivalry is always good as it pushes companies to do better, which is what Microsoft is trying to convey in their new ad where they compare […]

Redesigned MacBook Pro Could See The Return Of The SD Card Slot

Apple’s MacBook laptop design has been kept more or less the same for several years now, and while it is a nice design, it would be good to see Apple shake things up a bit. We have been hearing rumors that a redesign could be on its way, and now a new report from Bloomberg has revealed a potential “new” feature.The report claims that Apple will finally be bringing the […]

Face ID Developed For Mac, But Won’t Be Coming Anytime Soon

When Apple brought Touch ID over to their Mac computers, many had rightfully figured that it was only a matter of time before Face ID was also introduced. After all, some of Apple’s Mac computers do come with built-in webcams, so why not fit the Face ID components under there as well, right?Turns out, we were right, sort of. A new report from Bloomberg has revealed that Apple has apparently […]

‘Higher-End’ MacBook Air Could Be Launching Later This Year

We have been hearing rumors that Apple could be planning on redesigning its MacBook Pro, but what about the MacBook Air? Apart from changing up the bezels for the display, the laptop has still pretty much maintained the same design and form factor. That could change either later in the year or possibly 2022.This is based on Mark Gurman’s report over at Bloomberg, where he claims that Apple is planning […]

Intel’s PC Business Is Up By 33%

Intel is typically associated with PCs. The company’s processors are almost always the default choice whether it comes to custom builds or premade computers. However, in the recent years, we’ve actually seen AMD on the rise, plus there is also Apple’s new direction in which they will be ultimately ditching Intel’s processors for their own custom chipset.However, despite all the turbulence in the industry, it appears that Intel is more […]

Samsung Wants To Start Producing 90Hz OLED Displays For Laptops

The vast majority of laptops out there still use LCDs as their display of choice. There is a reason why, and that is because LCDs are cheaper to produce, especially at larger sizes. This isn’t to say that OLED laptops don’t exist, but LCD is still a much popular configuration. However, Samsung is hoping to change that, and then some.Samsung Display has announced that they will be producing 90Hz OLED […]

Microsoft Edge Will Now Tell You When Your Passwords Are Compromised

If you happen to use Microsoft Edge as your browser of choice, you’ll be pleased to learn that Microsoft has recently issued an update to the browser. This update will introduce a new security feature where if it detects that you have a password that has been compromised, it will warn you about it.Given the numerous larger scale data breaches that we’ve seen in the past, there is a good […]

Space Cowboys @ Intel: Legendary Chip Designer Comes Out of Retirement

Intel got very exciting for investors earlier this month when it announced that it managed to woo Pat Gelsinger to take on the position of CEO starting next month.Gelsinger has, in turn, managed to convince legendary chip designer Glenn Hilton to come out of retirement to work on a new CPU project. The news traveled fast going through Sina.com (in Chinese), but I spotted Ian Cutress’s article in English.If you’re […]

Check Out These RTX 3080 Powered Sneakers

When it comes to PC cases, we’ve seen some pretty outlandish designs that aren’t necessarily practical, but they are pretty cool as a concept. However, we think that this might have taken the cake because the folks at RTKFT have teased what appears to be a pair of sneakers powered by NVIDIA’s RTX 3080 GPU while using some of NZXT’s PC components.For those unfamiliar, NZXT is a company that makes […]