macOS firewall may leak network traffic after software update

macOS Sequoia can sometimes leak data after an update. Several sources report the firewall in macOS Sequoia can sometimes leak data after an update. Here's how to test and fix it. The macOS firewall in System Settings allows you to protect your Mac and filter network traffic based on a set of rules. Several sites,…

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Black Friday pricing has returned, with the iPad mini 7 dropping to $399

Apple's iPad mini 7 returns to $399 best price - Image credit: Apple The best price we've ever seen on Apple's current iPad mini 7 has returned, with numerous storage capacities $100 off. Both Amazon and Best Buy are competing for your business with fresh price drops on Apple's latest iPad mini. You can pick…

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Parallels 20.2 trials x86 VMs on Apple Silicon, bringing Linux & Windows 11 support

Using x64 emulation in Parallels to run Windows - Image Credit: Parallels Parallels Desktop 20.2 is out now, with the latest edition including 64-bit x86 emulation for Apple Silicon and more enhancements to make Apple Intelligence Writing Tools work with Windows apps. January's update to the popular virtual machine tool Parallels Desktop brings the software…

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IIllinois will implement digital IDs for Apple Wallet in 2025

Illinois will implement digital IDs in the Apple Wallet app by the end of 2025. Illinois is the latest state to claim Apple Wallet users will have access to digital IDs and driver's licenses by the end of 2025. An Illinois state law took effect on January 1, 2025 that will bring digital versions of…

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Abxylute S9 controller review: Stretch to fit iPad mini without breaking the bank

Mobile gamers rejoice, the Abxylute S9 is an affordable controller that can stretch to fit your cased iPhone or iPad mini with a powerful set of customization features. A controller manufacturer called Abxylute has finally built the perfect mobile gaming controller for iPhone and iPad mini owners. If all it did was stretch to fit…

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Hackers have devised a simple text scam to bypass Apple’s iPhone protections

The more we use our iPhones to chat, the more smishing (SMS phishing) attacks try to trick us into compromising our accounts. According to research by Bleeping Computer, the latest wave of attacks is simple but includes serious efforts to bypass Apple’s way of protecting users from using bad web links. The whole scheme merely…

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Apple is prepping a ‘loaded’ year of Mac releases

In his latest Power On newsletter (subscription required), Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s 2025 will be “loaded.” That includes the Mac, and Gurman cites the timeframe for when Apple will release new Macs–most of what Gurman reports has been stated before, but it’s worth reiterating, especially if you have plans to invest in a new…

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The A17 Pro iPad Mini sheds $100 off its price for the first time

The newest iPad Mini is starting the year down to an absolutely amazing price—the best we’ve ever seen in fact. For the very first time, the A17 Mini is down to $399, a massive $100 under its MSRP. This is a tablet that got a 4-star rating from us, with our review appreciating the new…

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