iqatedo

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  • Apple Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America after official database update

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    Pema said:
    Why not just rename it the Gulf de Gringo. That will satisfy Mexico and the US and end the spat over a sill naming of a body of water.  :D 
    'Gulf of the Americas'. Everyone wins, not that the current admin would value such.
    watto_cobraMacPro

  • Apple is working on a 'lifelike' robot lamp, and it's just as cute as you'd expect

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    blastdoor said:
    I think I'm experiencing a failure of imagination because I can't figure out why I would want or need a robot that roams around on my physical desktop or tabletop. 

    But I'm happy to be enlightened if anyone has ideas... 
    Add a dextrous manipulator and I'm in. I often need three hands when hand soldering and the ability to sense and work with tiny components would be brilliant (my eyes aren't so good now). I'd have (a manipulative lol) ELEGNT any day.
    mattinozAlex1N

  • Apple Silicon & Intel Macs can play classic games with the help of Mac Source Ports

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    Deadlock - not there yet but I have CDs with all of the files, so hopefully one day...
    watto_cobra

  • Cybercriminals are using AI to target macOS in 2025

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    You'd think that cyber criminals clever enough to use AI in crafting attacks on innocent people would be clever enough to do just as well using AI in honest pursuits. Criminal behaviour regardless of the reward is a part of our nature unfortunately.
    watto_cobra

  • A clever hack fixes the new Mac mini power button's awkward location

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    KapnKrunch said:
    I live in an area prone to lightning, and I've already suffered electronic damage due to power surges. A full AC power disconnect adds a layer of safety to electronics, so I regularly remove all power to my setup via a master disconnect switch.

    Apple could easily solve this "issue" by expanding the capability of the Energy setting "Start up automatically after a power failure" to include "Start up automatically when power is applied" (or something like that).

    Also, the notion that repeated power cycling (versus sleeping) is harmful to your hardware was once true, but no longer applies. Electromechanical devices (like fans and HDDs) are way more robust these days, and it's highly unlikely you'd even keep your computer long enough to see any difference in lifespan. One possible exception might be if your computer is operating in a very cold or very hot environment, and sleeping could promote thermal stability.

    All in all, it really makes little difference, so if it makes you feel good, do whatever you like. :)
    A UPS might be a good buy in your circumstances.
    watto_cobra