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How to Factory Reset MacBook Air in 2026 (Step-by-Step for M1, M2, M3 & Intel)
Key TakeawaysResetting a MacBook Air erases all data, returning it to its original state; essential for selling or troubleshooting.Prerequisites include backing up data, signing out of iCloud, unpairing Bluetooth devices.To factory reset your MacBook A…
New MacSync Stealer Disguised as Trusted Mac App Hunts Saved Passwords
Jamf security experts have found a new version of MacSync Stealer. Disguised as a zk-call app, it uses official notarization to bypass security and steal your saved passwords.
Software Engineer Runs Generative AI On 20-Year-Old PowerBook G4
A software engineer successfully ran Meta’s Llama 2 generative AI model on a 20-year-old PowerBook G4, demonstrating how well-optimized code can push the limits of legacy hardware. MacRumors’ Joe Rossignol reports: While hardware requirements for large…
Apple Refreshes MacBook Air With M4 Chip, Lower Pricing
Apple has refreshed its MacBook Air lineup with the M4 processor, adding a new sky blue color option and reducing prices across the board. The 13-inch model now starts at $999, while the 15-inch begins at $1,199. Both models are available to order imme…
Apple Plans To Equip MacBooks With In-House Cellular Modems
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to ditch Qualcomm and build its own custom modem that could launch around 2026. MacRumors reports: Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman says that Apple’s custom technology aspirations inclu…
How to Connect Sony Headphones to Mac 2023: Quick Guide
If like everyone else, you are like to listen to songs, you might simply love the idea of listening to music. However, if you are a hardcore audiophile, you might be familiar with Sony and Bose. In general, audiophiles prefer Sony and Bose like no othe…
Sony Headphones Not Working on Mac? Connection & Sound Fixes
Key TakeawaysMost Sony headphones connect to a Mac easily, either through the built-in 3.5mm headphone jack/USB-C port (wired) or via Bluetooth pairing (wireless).Bluetooth issues usually stem from macOS updates, incorrect settings, or pairing mode err…
DIY Tinkerer Invents MacBook Tool That Breaks Apple’s Repair Locks
Jason Koebler writes via 404 Media: An independent repair shop in Germany has invented a tool that can break through anti-repair locks Apple has put on a specific sensor on the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. The Nerd.Tool.1 was invented by Stephan Steins…
Apple To Launch ‘Low-Cost’ MacBook Series Next Year To Rival Chromebooks, Report Says
Apple is developing a low-cost MacBook series to compete with Chromebook models in the education sector that could be launched as early as the second half of 2024, claims a new report out of Taiwan. From a report: According to DigiTimes’ industry sourc…