Here’s what’s new in the macOS 14.5 update for your Mac
Less than a month ahead of WWDC, Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.5 update to all compatible Macs, likely the last update before we get our first look at macOS 15. There are a few…
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Microsoft Windows’ unknown processes and files: What’s behind them?
The Windows system consists of thousands of files. Many of them have strange names, others have extensions that most users have never seen before. Normally you do not need to worry about these files. Windows…
What’s in antivirus software? All the pieces you may need (or not)
In the days of tech yore, antivirus software was just that. You installed the application and let it scan your system for malware. But as protecting your PC became more complicated, vendors slowly morphed their…
CPU-FAN versus CPU-OPT on motherboards: What’s the difference?
The CPU OPT header is an additional connection for special processor cooling accessories, such as specialized coolers with multiple fans or water-cooling components. Functionally, CPU OPT is identical to CPU FAN. The connector provides a…
What’s going on with the chiplet market?
Chiplets are a complicated new wrinkle to the CPU market, and they’re hard for us normies to wrap our heads around. So who better to explain chip tech than a potato expert? Frequent PCWorld guest…
2024 iPhone colors: What’s coming, what going, and what’s the hot new trend?
The new iPhone 16 won’t be here until September, but we already know a lot about it. More than the new chip, slimmer bezels, and better cameras, the most anticipated feature of each year’s iPhones…
Keynote, Numbers, and Pages jump to version 14–here’s what’s new
Apple has released version 14.0 of its iWork apps: Keynote Numbers, and Pages. The updates are available for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac through the App Store and include a few new features and “stability…
Macworld Podcast: What’s happening with AI and Apple?
Apple has been making moves in the world of AI. We talk about recent developments and what they can lead to, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 878 with Jason Cross,…
Business laptops vs consumer laptops: What’s the difference?
Consumer laptops and business laptops have a lot in common. You can certainly get business done on a consumer laptop, and you can consume content on a business laptop. But let’s be honest: The line…
Macs, iPads, and a big new iOS update–here’s what’s coming from Apple in March
February was an unusually big month for Apple this year, because it all started off with the release of Apple Vision Pro–the first major new product in a new category for Apple in a decade.…