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  • macOS Sudo vulnerability could give root privileges to any local user

    bulk001bulk001
    Thankfully, I am just not important enough for anyone to want to physically access my Mac and hack it. Even if they did, nothing much to see here. Dissidents from places like Saudi Arabia, Iran or China might want to be more careful ... 
    watto_cobra

  • macOS Big Sur 11.2 now available with Bluetooth fixes for M1 Macs

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    josh2012 said:
    MplsP said:
    I have a 2017 MacBook Pro and since installing Big Sur I’ve had problems with poor Bluetooth performance, very slow waking from sleep, and glitchy messaging. I’ve tried resetting the BT module but that hasn’t helped. Hopefully 11.2 will fix the issues. 
    I also have a 2017 MacBook Pro, since Big Sur I've had terrible battery life, messages not synching and sometimes not sending or receiving, and just really slow. I ordered an M1 MacBook Air last night, but since the update to 11.02 today the Pro is running better than it did on Catalina. I'm debating whether to cancel the Air oder, I don't really need an update, and my Pro is in excellent condition. The battery life was the major concern, it was only lasting 3-4 hours on a charge just browsing the web, email, and messages; and the battery would drain rapidly when asleep. So far, the battery seems fixed. The Air is still tempting though with the new keyboard, better ergonomics, even longer battery life, the M1: better performance and up to date, silent operation, and a little lighter...hmm
    It depends on your disposable income and needs of course but Apple really seems to hit their stride on the second or third version of things. For instance, unless they come out with a glucose monitor I will use my AW3 till it finally stops working. 
    josh2012watto_cobra

  • macOS Big Sur 11.2 now available with Bluetooth fixes for M1 Macs

    bulk001bulk001
    Nice! This update is what 11.0 should have been and overall things are working much better now though still feel a little less responsive than before the upgrade on my test machine. Going to wait for one more round before installing it on our production and office macs.  
    watto_cobra

  • iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 released with new Find My Items support, improved HomePod mini Ha...

    bulk001bulk001
    The real headline in this update is the three anonymously submitted security flaws that have been fixed but have affected phones going back to iPhone 6. It will be interesting to find out what they are and who has been using these exploits that are thought to be actively exploited.  
    watto_cobraAlex1N

  • Incoming Intel CEO demands better chips than 'lifestyle company in Cupertino'

    bulk001bulk001
    Many of these comments are as ignorant as BlackBerry’s comments were when Apple announced that they were going to release a mobile phone. Let the new Intel CEO show what he can do. Competition is good for everyone.
    GeorgeBMacwatto_cobrakillroy