Apple breaks the Mac App Store for macOS Sierra users

Apple's macOS Sierra came out in 2016 A back end change to the Mac App Store appears to have shut out users of macOS Sierra and older versions, blocking not just purchases, but also downloads of software already bought. While users of the current macOS Sequoia have recently benefited from Mac App Store changes, it's…

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Apple Invites, Doom on a cable, and M5 is coming, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple Invites debuts and needs a lot more work, the M5 processor is in production, and you can now hack even a cable to run Doom, all on the AppleInsider Podcast. Following the rumors that it would be doing an internal beta test of an event planning app, Apple instead released Apple Invites publicly —…

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GameSir Cyclone 2 controller review: My new go-to Mac and iPad gaming companion

If you want to play games on your iPhone or iPad, you're going to need a game controller, and the same is obvious for the Mac. GameSir's Cyclone 2 might be my favorite, thanks to a familiar feel and some notable features. Sure, you can play iOS and iPadOS games using on-screen controls, and for…

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Take $300 off the Apple Studio Display and upgrade your Mac desktop in style

Apple’s Studio Display is as expensive as it is beautiful, so we’re always on the lookout for deals. Today we’ve got one of the best ever: The Apple Studio Display is down to $1,300 at Amazon, a savings of $300 and just a few dollars away from its all-time low. When we reviewed the Studio…

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UK demands backdoor to Apple’s encrypted cloud storage, putting everyone at risk

Privacy and security have been central themes for Apple for years now, and the company sees itself as a market leader in making sure your data is shielded from prying eyes. While encryption and privacy are important issues for many tech companies, Apple has gone much further than most to make sure that your data…

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