macOS 12.3 causes problems for Dropbox and OneDrive
Apple has released a beta version of macOS 12.3. The update disables a Dropbox and OneDrive feature that allows files to be available without requiring hard drive space when not in use.
In the release notes, Apple indicates that Dropbox and OneDrive are coming up with alternatives. Dropbox state... Read more
A backdoor RAT for macOS, Windows, and Linux only recently found
Researchers have discovered a terrifying new form of malware written from scratch. It is designed to target systems running macOS, Windows, and Linux. Before it was found, this piece of backdoor malware was not detectable by any malware scanning engines.
The researchers who discovered the malwar... Read more
Apple patches older macOS version with much delay
The latest Apple news is a tricky affair involving security lapses with profound implications. In a write-up by Vice and a post from Google’s Threat Analysis Group, we know there's a privilege escalation bug in macOS Catalina used by a well-funded, likely state-backed hacker group to target visit... Read more
Parallels Desktop 17.1 brings full support for macOS Monterey and Windows 11
Parallels was updated to version 17 earlier this year with enhancements that included drag and drop between Windows and macOS, a virtual TPM chip, and more. The company has released Parallels Desktop 17.1, which brings support for macOS Monterey and Windows 11.
Parallels shared the release in a ... Read more
Apple warns for active exploited zero-day vulnerability on Macs
Apple has warned iPhone and Mac users that it is aware of a zero-day bug under active exploit. The company thanked Google for spotting the bug, assigned CVE-2021-30869, which the world's largest ad company seems to have noticed since it impacts the WebKit browser engine.
It is a serious flaw, as... Read more
Apple macOS, iPadOS 15, and iOS 15 get updates for enterprise use
Apple's refresh of the iPhone and its rollout of iPadOS15, iOS 15, and macOS Monterey bring new features to users, with a focus on enterprise admins who now have management tools.
Apple's enterprise features in the software releases won't get a lot of play. Its competitor, Samsung, presents cons... Read more
macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 is here but doesn’t seem to feature much
Today, Apple released a new version of its Mac operating system. The update is named Big Sur 11.5.2. However, there are no new features or significant security updates. This version focused on bug fixes.
The release notes for the version, in their entirety, read:
"macOS 11.5.2 includes bug fi... Read more
It’s official: Parallels 17 will run Windows 11 on your Mac
Windows 11 in Macs, even without Boot Camp, is now possible. Parallels Desktop 17 will enable Mac users to experience Microsoft’s next iteration of Windows on their Mac desktops. Parallels support both the proprietary M1 Macs and Intel-based machines.
For those using Arm-based machines, thereâ... Read more
Google announces consolidation of desktop file syncing apps into a singular app on Drive
Drive for desktop has replaced Drive File Stream, Sync, and Backup to provide all their popular features in one app to facilitate users.
Drive for desktop is Google’s latest attempt at making it easier for their users to use their famous features.
Google offered two syncing services for fil... Read more
Apple states amount of macOS malware is unacceptable
Apple's head of software has reported that the amount of malware targeting the Mac operating system is unacceptable and it's the reason why iOS is a more closed operating system. Craig Federighi, the senior VP of Software Engineering, made these comments on Wednesday, during the Epic Games v Apple ... Read more