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  • Apple hardware chief John Ternus insists parts pairing is not evil

    commentzillacommentzilla
    StrangeDays said:

    In no way would I wish to buy a phone where they give up security to enable the ultra, ultra micro-niche of people who want to get replacement biometrics for an obsoleted model. Nope, nope. You want that? Go buy a knockoff and knock yourself out. 

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  • Apple will allow activation of used parts in repairs by users & service shops

    commentzillacommentzilla
    Great decision! Go Apple!  B)
    Alex1Njas99

  • How to keep your Mac's data safe using Time Machine

    commentzillacommentzilla
    Time Capsule was brilliant.  I have several 5th generation models which I use without the router feature (NAS); three from around 2013 (10 years old). I've swapped an SSD into one and the other two are getting slower low noise/vibration/heat HDDs to extend the life of the hardware. I would not be surprised to see them last another 10 years.

    It's been hard to find anything to replace it, since many Time Machine compatible routers or devices don't have a disk check or repair function, or a notification system to alert you to a disk error. Without these functions it's generally worthless for backup. I once used a NETGEAR router for Time Machine and I found the disk corrupt on more than one occasion.
    watto_cobra

  • Apple's removable battery standard could change device charging forever

    commentzillacommentzilla
    Monopoly! Lock in!  :D
    apple4thewinForumPostwatto_cobra

  • Apple has effectively abandoned HomeKit Secure Routers

    commentzillacommentzilla
    This is why I recommend to my clients more advanced, professional routers, like the ones from Netgate, running pfSense software. Combined with VLANs and separate Wi-Fi access points that allow the configuration of multiple SSIDs, I set up my clients’ main LAN, a guest network and an IoT network. Unfortunately, I am not sure, whether having full access from the main LAN to the IoT subnet and none in the reverse direction is sufficient firewalling. I would like to see Apple provide concrete guidance.

    Isolating IoT from the rest of your home network is a best practice and should be standard in this day and age. Apple, let’s be open about it, so that any router manufacturer can implement these best practices without requiring certification.
    For consumers in their home? HomeKit is basically a consumer product. If Apple wanted to implement this, they should bring back AirPort, a device that can support all of their technology. But I digress. Offering a superior ecosystem would be a monopoly!
    danoxwatto_cobra