Apple’s Mac systems have been exposed to a dangerous new piece of malware that allows attackers to take full control of OS X. The new malware, dubbed Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor by security researchers, provides attackers with a backdoor into OS X systems by embedding a script into a fake file converter application that’s found on many reputable…
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Today in Apple history: Power Mac G5 goes on sale
Sometimes affectionately called the “cheese grater,” the original Power Mac G5 first went on sale on June 23, 2003 — offering what was then Apple’s fastest-ever machine and the world’s first 64-bit personal computer. Check out the video of Steve Jobs introducing the computer 13 years ago today. [wpdevart_youtube]iwsn27J_tlo[/wpdevart_youtube] Internally, the Power Mac…
WTF of the week: Worst analyst ever suggests Apple should spin off its Mac business
Is John C. Dvorak is trying to cement his position as the worst industry “analyst” of all-time? It’s entirely possible because Dvorak’s latest article for PC Mag is one of the most peculiar and inane pieces we’ve seen from the man who in 1984 famously predicted that no one would want to use a mouse and who,…
Today in Apple history: Apple Logo teaches kids to code
Under Tim Cook’s leadership, Apple has been upping its focus on teaching kids to program — thanks to events such as its free “Hour of Code” classes at Apple Stores around the world. But Apple’s been helping introduce young people to coding for far longer than that. In fact, years before Apple ushered in its…
WWDC’16 Summary
Holy moly, Apple fans… that was a wild ride. The huge WWDC 2016 keynote was packed full of announcements spanning nearly every single one of Apple’s product lines. Software was clearly the star of the show — this is, after all, a developer conference first and foremost — and we all know where everyone’s focus…
Microsoft trolls Apple with a WWDC afterparty
Microsoft has an ingenious plan to get the attention of everyone attending Apple’s big developer event on Monday: offer them free food and drinks. After WWDC’s first day wraps up, Microsoft will be throwing an afterparty basically next door to discuss “the future of apps.” This will probably not be the hippest party in San…
App Store guidelines reveal ‘macOS’ rebranding
Apple’s latest App Store guidelines again hint at the impending rebranding of OS X to “macOS.” The change is expected to become official at WWDC next week, but Apple has already updated its FAQ to remove all traces of the name. The potential rebranding of OS X has been in the rumor mill for many months,…