Apple Seemingly Killed Siri AI Waitlist Workaround in macOS 27 Beta 2

Apple appears to have closed the loophole that let Mac users skip the Siri AI waitlist in the latest macOS 27 Golden Gate ...

New macOS ClickFix attack silently mounts DMGs to push infostealer

A new macOS ClickFix campaign is using Terminal commands to silently download, mount, and launch info-stealing malware from ...
Cult of Mac

Hack to skip the Siri AI waitlist no longer works — but there may be another way

The hack that some Mac users were using to try out the new Siri AI, skipping the waitlist, no longer works. Apple released the second developer beta of all its OS 27 updates yesterday. In macOS 27 ...
BGR

Why Do Mac Shortcuts Use Command Keys Instead Of Control?

Getting used to pressing the Command key instead of Control on a Mac may be one of the most difficult things to adapt to when switching from a Windows computer to something like an M2 Macbook Air. The ...
The New York Times

How a Throwaway Line Turned Writers Against a Cheerleader for Children’s Books

Mac Barnett, the national ambassador for young people’s literature, published a manifesto aimed at adults. Then came the blowback. Fellow children’s book authors took issue with Mac Barnett for points ...
Rolling Stone

The Internet Cleared Out the Mac Miller x Steelers Drop in Minutes: Here’s Where You Can Still Find It

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Mitchell & Ness has never played it safe with sportswear ...
AppleInsider

How to download and install older macOS versions on compatible Macs

If you've ever have to wipe the drive of a very old Mac, you know you need an old macOS to get it running again. Beyond Restore, Apple only grudgingly allows downloads, but others are trying to make ...
TechSpot

The Windows Command Prompt is getting faster, smarter, and a lot more modern

Something to look forward to: Microsoft released new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds to the Canary, Dev, and Beta channels this week, bringing multiple new features for developers and power users.
TechRepublic

Mac Pro Is Dead: Apple Shuts Down Its High-End Desktop Line

Apple discontinues the Mac Pro, ending its high-end desktop line as it shifts focus to the Mac Studio and Apple silicon-powered systems. Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro, marking the end ...
ExtremeTech

Apple Quietly Sunsets Its Mac Pro Line

Apple discontinued the Mac Pro last week, telling some outlets that it has no future hardware plans for the 20-year-old line. The company removed the Mac Pro from its online store in most regions and ...
9to5Mac

macOS 26.4 has new Terminal popup warning when pasting commands

macOS Tahoe 26.4 arrived this week, and users have discovered that it comes with a new Terminal security popup when you first try to paste in commands. macOS 26.4 security warning in Terminal aims to ...
TweakTown

Five Command-Line tools that fix Windows problems faster than clicking through settings

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Sometimes when something breaks in Windows, I skip the Settings app and go straight to Command Prompt. Five built-in commands handle the bulk of common ...