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Microsoft announces universal app support for Apple M1 Macs, macOS Big Sur
By Bryan M Wolfe published
Microsoft 365 now includes universal app support for Macs with M1. The company announced other Mac-specific goodies as well.
Qualcomm president says that Apple's M1 chip 'validates our belief'
By Joe Wituschek published
On the most recent episode of The Vergecast, Qualcomm president Cristiano Amon had some nice things to say about Apple silicon.
Docker gets Apple silicon support, but only as a preview for now
By Oliver Haslam published
Docker now has the update we've all been waiting for – Apple silicon support.
Intel EVP on Apple silicon: 'We feel very good competitively'
By Stephen Warwick published
Intel's EVP Gregory Bryant has told Yahoo Finance that the company feels very good competitively about its position, even in face of Apple silicon and AMD.
Adobe Lightroom for Mac now supports Apple silicon
By Oliver Haslam published
Adobe Lightroom has now been updated to make the most of Apple's new M1 chips and those that follow it.
How to reinstall macOS Big Sur on Apple M1 Macs
By Bryan M Wolfe published
If you're using an Apple M1 Mac and need to reinstall the operating system, keep reading. Apple has changed the steps to finish this process.
Benchmarks show M1 runs Windows 10 faster than Surface Pro X
By Stephen Warwick published
An AWS engineer has run Windows 10 on the new M1 Apple silicon chip, and performance benchmarks reveal that it blows the Surface Pro X out of the water.
Apple updates Configurator 2 app with macOS Big Sur, Apple silicon support
By Joe Wituschek published
The Configurator 2 app, which allows businesses and schools to deploy Apple devices, can now do so for the latest Macs and macOS.
Developer seeks to crowdfund Linux for Apple Silicon project
By Stephen Warwick published
Developer Hector Martin (Marcan) is seeking support for a Patreon project that could bring Linux support to Apple silicon.
M1 — Apple's maniacal focus on silicon comes to the Mac
By Rene Ritchie published
M1 was built specifically for the MacBook Air, the 2-port MacBook Pro — which I've semi-jokingly referred to as the MacBook Air Pro — and a new, silver-again, lower power Mac mini. But... why?
A developer has already virtualized Windows on Apple silicon
By Joe Wituschek published
A developer has successfully virtualized the ARM version of Windows on an M1 Mac using the QEMU virtualizer.
Reliable leaker says redesigned MacBooks will still feature Intel chips
By Joe Wituschek published
MacBooks with a new design are rumored for the second half of 2021, and a reliable Apple leaker believes Intel will still have a place with them.
Airfoil, Audio Hijack, and more Rogue Amoeba apps now have M1-ready betas
By Oliver Haslam published
Rogue Amoeba makes some amazing audio apps for macOS and now they're well on their way to being ready for Apple silicon.
Some M1 Mac mini users experiencing Bluetooth connectivity issues
By Joe Wituschek published
It is currently unclear if the issue is related to the new M1 processor, macOS Big Sur, or even an issue with the housing of the computer.
iFixit posts video teardown of the M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
By Joe Wituschek published
The video, like last week's blog post, showcases the internal similarities between the M1 MacBooks and their Intel predecessors.
Check your apps are M1-safe with this free tool from iMazing
By Oliver Haslam published
Want to know which apps are compiled with Apple silicon in mind? Silicon will tell you and it won't cost you a penny.
M1 Macs can run six displays if you're willing to jump through hoops
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple says you're limited to two displays with its new M1 Macs but one YouTuber proved otherwise.
Video shows benefits of upgrading to 16GB of RAM with M1 MacBook Pro
By Joe Wituschek last updated
Max Tech has posted a video running a string of benchmarks comparing the performance between 8GB and 16GB of RAM in the M1 MacBook Pro.
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