Save 30% on this 6-port Anker charging station that doubles as a power meter

Anker’s Prime Charge is a sure way to keep your devices charged at all times and keep your desk tidy. Since it’s on sale for Prime members for just $119, down from its $170 MSRP, now’s the best time to get one. First of all, this is a fairly small device, so it won’t take…

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How macOS security works and what you can do to keep your Mac secure.

Malware is bad software you don't want to encounter, as it can harm your Mac or cause data loss. Here's how to protect against it. With security being an ever-increasing concern in the connected age, malicious attacks by bad actors continue to be a problem for many organizations and users. Malignant software (malware) can be…

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Amazon forgot to raise the price of the iPad mini after Prime Day so go grab one quick

We’re expecting a new iPad mini any week now, but we’re not expecting much to change. Other than Apple Intelligence compatibility, which is arguably more important for the iPhone than the iPad anyway, the new iPad mini will have the same design, display, and features as the current model. And today, that current model is…

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Internet Archive breach affects 31 million users

Internet Archive's WayBack Machine A security breach at the Internet Archive's "WayBack Machine" has resulted in the theft of the authentication database containing data on 31 million people. The "WayBack Machine" has been an invaluable resource, capturing snapshots of the Internet for posterity. However, it has become the latest site to become the target of…

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Tensions escalate as China arrests Foxconn staff at key Apple factory

Apple supplier Foxconn. Source: Chicago Tribune China's detention of four Taiwanese Foxconn employees is raising concerns about corporate security and investor confidence. Chinese authorities took the employees into custody, although the specific nature of their alleged offense remains unclear. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, which oversees relations with China, stated that the employees were accused of…

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A submariner’s review of Apple’s ‘Submerged’ for Apple Vision Pro

We're probably the only Apple-centric site with someone who served on submarines on staff, so let's talk about Apple's new Immersive Video "Submerged." I've been here at AppleInsider for about eight years. Some of you know what I did in the nineties. Most of you don't. Dear reader, your author was in the US Navy…

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Grab huge savings on Apple Watches and MacBooks for Prime Week

Prime Day deals on Apple have been extended. [Apple/AppleInsider] Prime Big Deal Days has turned into Prime Week, with the extension of some of the most popular Apple markdowns — ranging from the Apple Watch SE 2 for $169 to the $374.99 iPad mini and $749 MacBook Air. Amazon's popular October Prime Day featured some…

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