Why does Mac running Ventura OS now insist on using FN key to deliver function keys?

For some reason, the latest Mac OS - unprompted - insists that I press the FN key for the functionality that is displayed on functions. Why? I want the functions for brightness or volume set as default. How do I do that? And how do I ch…

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The 2nd-gen AirPods Pro just got a mysterious firmware update

Apple has announced the rollout of a firmware update for the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro, but as with previous updates, we don’t know what’s in it. But it could include a fix for a nagging audio problem that has affected some users. As of November 8, v…

Apple may get a detailed log of every App Store search you make

Despite positioning itself as a pro-privacy tech company, Apple has been accused by iOS developers of behavior that “should raise many privacy concerns.” It all relates to the ads on the App Store, and the way usage data is allegedly shared with A…

Can I run any lower than my current version of macOS through a virtualisation or emulation environment like Parallels?

My goal is to have access to the install of my old Mac on my new Mac without operating two Macs side-by-side. The configurations are: Old Mac: El Capitan 10.11.6 Intel processor New Mac Ventura 13.0 Apple M1 processor The reason…

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Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) review: The best new feature is the price

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsLower priceMore compact designFaster processorMore storageUSB-C charging Siri remoteConsStill a bit too expensiveCheaper model lacks ethernet or ThreadOur VerdictApple has the best streaming box in the business, espe…

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Apple can be great or it can be Google–but it can’t be both

For a long time, Apple has placed itself in opposition to Google. Google is fundamentally an advertising company whose customers are ad buyers, while Apple’s customers are people who buy Apple devices and services. Despite seeming so similar in so…

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iPad (10th Gen) vs iPad (9th Gen)

At a glance Our VerdictThe new iPad (2022) brings a modern design, USB-C and improved cameras, but it also comes with a hefty price increase for an entry-level device. If you’re not too bothered by the whistles and bells, then the iPad (2021) stil…

iOS 16 superguide: Everything you need to know

After announcing its big yearly operating system update in its WWDC keynote on June 6, and following months of beta testing, Apple made iOS 16 available to be installed on iPhones on September 12, 2022, followed by iPadOS 16.1 on October 24. But w…

Can I run my Macbook Pro on an external battery?

My Macbook Pro 15" Retina (late 2019) stopped working suddenly the other. I took it to an Apple technician and he says that there is a problem with the motherboard or something like that. They quoted for a replacement and it costs an ar…

SSH Authentication stopped working

Following the macOS update (to Monterey 12.6.1) my ssh authentication stopped working. I was getting a "Repository not found. Please make sure you have the correct access rights." I have reset my ssh setup and followed Github's official…

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