How to run apps outside system security policies in macOS Sequoia

The System Settings app in macOS Sequoia Security policies are provided in macOS to restrict which apps can run outside of the usual protective system policies. Here's how macOS Sequoia can override system policies in some cases. Apple's macOS is one of the most secure operating systems in the world. Even so, no operating system…

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TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus review: Fast 10Gbe NVMe network storage

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Holds up to 8 NVMe SSDs Up to 1GBps transfers over 10Gbe Easy open case with 10Gbps USB ports Beefy heat sinks and cables included Cons Non-fatal bugs in the operating system interface Our Verdict Leverage up to eight fast, reliable, shock-resistant, and increasingly affordable NVMe SSDs in TerraMaster’s fast,…

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Apple launched the iPod 23 years ago, and changed the world

The iPod line has vanished into history, but the influence of this once-ubiquitous device is still shaping Apple, music, and the world, 23 years on from its announcement on October 23, 2001. You had one. Everybody had an iPod, some people had several, and at the time it seemed as if Apple had somehow thrown…

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Cisco Spatial Meetings now available for Apple Vision Pro

Cisco Spatial Meetings have been announced for Apple Vision Pro. Cisco has updated its Webex application for the Apple Vision Pro with the introduction of Cisco Spatial Meetings and the Webex AI Assistant. Webex has been available as a native application since the launch of Apple Vision Pro, back in February of 2024. Cisco also…

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Dropped iPhone leads to Australian woman being stuck upside down between boulders for hours

Woman trapped looking for dropped iPhone. Image source: NSW Ambulance What started as a hike in the New South Wales Hunter Valley led to a woman becoming wedged upside down between boulders for seven hours, after she tried to retrieve a dropped iPhone. A 23-year-old woman named Matilda Campbell was hiking with her friends at…

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Apple severely cuts Vision Pro production, and may pause it completely

Production of the Apple Vision Pro scaled back considerably over the summer, but a new report claims there's a chance Apple may stop it entirely by the end of the year. The Apple Vision Pro isn't a mass-market device with massive sales versus the rest of the rest of Apple's range. The relatively lower sales…

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Apple and Goldman Sachs hit with $90 million penalty over Apple Card

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ruled that Apple was not ready for Apple Card disputes, and tens of thousands were then not dealt with properly by Goldman Sachs. Credit firm Goldman Sachs was already losing millions over Apple Card, and is certain to take a hit of a few more millions when it finally…

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Apple to show MLS Cup Playoff free on MLS Season Pass

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi will make his MLS Cup Playoff debut on Friday, October 25, and Apple is giving everyone a chance to watch for free. Messi joined Inter Miami CF last season, a move that allegedly doubled subscriptions for Apple's MLS Season Pass. As a way to entice more viewers to check out the…

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Scuf Nomad review: Compact iPhone controller with customization options

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Can also be used as a normal Bluetooth controller Quiet buttons Hall effect sticks Interchangeable stick caps Cons iPhone cannot be charged while playing Our Verdict The Scuf Nomad is a compact Bluetooth controller for the iPhone that also works with iPads, Macs, and some Android devices. The accompanying app…

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