Kali Linux is a popular choice for penetration testing or ethical hacking. It includes a number of tools for testing your network’s vulnerabilities as well as those of your computers and other devices. The Debian-based Linux distribution has long been run on Macs, but has become more difficult in recent years. Let’s dive into how […]

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When it comes to asking the question as to whether or not your M1 Mac needs an antivirus, this can often be a complicated answer. While the nature of viruses and malware has expanded and changed as the internet has evolved, this doesn’t necessarily mean that a user is able to freely traverse the web […]

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Apple Execs Talk Future of Gaming Thanks to M-Series Apple plans ‘regular cadence’ of Mac updates, thanks to Apple Silicon Tags: App Store, Apple Silicon, Games, gaming, M1, M2, VR

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On Jan. 17, Apple unveiled new models of its Mac mini lineup. The announcement brings an end to the higher-end Intel-based Mac mini. The two variants announced both feature the M2 architecture. Now we have an M2 Mac mini on the low end and a model with M2 Pro for those needing more power. Let’s […]

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I’m going to be making a comparison between the M1 and M2 MacBook Pro models to hopefully help customers determine what is the right device for them. The next-generation of MacBook Pro is here, and they deliver a wealth of new features and upgrades, including being powered by either the new M2 Pro or M2 […]

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Apple announced that its Self Service Repair Program now covers M1 MacBooks. The news probably got some Mac users excited, thinking it would let them upgrade their Mac’s logic board as well. Unfortunately, it isn’t the case. Apple Self Service Repair Doesn’t Allow Board Upgrade The Apple Self Service Repair program lets M1 MacBook owners […]

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The popular live streaming app known as OBS has released a new beta that works well with Apple Silicon Macs. The OBS beta update brings in native support for Apple Macs with M1 and M2 chips. First Beta of OBS Studio 28 Brings Improved Performance As posted on the app’s official website, the first beta […]

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The latest Macs, running Apple Silicon chips instead of Intel processors, were designed to only run macOS. That doesn’t stop folks from working to expand the capabilities of the latest Mac hardware, though. Asahi Linux was launched to reverse-engineer the processor support and enable installing Linux. With its latest alpha release, Asahi Linux now supports […]

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Last week, Apple began selling refurbished Mac Studio models, though inventory quickly sold out within the United States. For those that missed out, the Apple online store has got more refurbished Mac Studio models for sale. A rather nice selection of refurbished Mac Studios are currently available. Concerning the M1 chip, both the M1 Max […]

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Arm chips are now driving 10% of the PC market, and reports indicate that this small percentage is being completely dominated by Apple. According to research conducted by Sravan Kundojjala of Strategy Analytics via TomsHardware, Apple’s transition to its own custom Arm-based system-on-chips has given the company an advantage concerning increasing its systems’ sales. It […]

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