This genius Mac utility is exactly what my messy desktop needs
The desktop on my Mac is a mess. File and folder icons look like they’re strewn everywhere (I swear there’s a method to the madness). I put stuff on my desktop for quick and easy…
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Got an overheating Intel MacBook Pro? This nifty utility might help
After the adjustment, “GPU power dropped from 14W to 3W, and the temperature gradually fell from 66°C to around 51°C,” wrote stlk0. “The laptop became cooler and quieter, and battery drain was noticeably lower.” To…
RetroStrip review: Nostalgic utility brings back the legendary Mac Control Strip
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Apps, links, and folders easily accessible at the click of a mouse Mini alternative to the Dock Control your Mac like in the old days Cons Display of the…
A power utility is reporting suspected pot growers to cops. EFF says that’s illegal.
In May 2020, Sacramento, California, resident Alfonso Nguyen was alarmed to find two Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies at his door, accusing him of illegally growing cannabis and demanding entry into his home. When Nguyen refused…
The first thing I install on every new Mac is this little free emoji utility
One of the frustrations of setting up a new computer is downloading, installing, and logging into all the various applications I use every day. But whenever I set up a new Mac, I’m happy to…
CCleaner review: A flexible Mac utility for clearing clutter
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast performance, clean user interface, good set of system tools Decent price point for one-time purchase or subscription Manage Startups tool was able to dig out malware remnants that…
Onyx review: A must-have utility for your Mac software toolbox
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent utility for sorting out accumulated system gunk and errors Amazing level of customization Reliable bug fixes and updates Cons Scheduling feature could use some refinement Intimidating to new…
Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility breaks encrypted SSH connections
Enlarge / Internet Backdoor in a string of binary code in a shape of an eye. Getty Images Researchers have found a malicious backdoor in a compression tool that made its way into widely used…
UK utility giant Southern Water says hackers stole personal data of hundreds of thousands of customers
U.K.-based water utility Southern Water has confirmed that hackers stole the personal data of as many as 470,000 customers in a recent data breach. Southern Water, which provides water and wastewater services to millions of…