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You can’t run Linux on Apple’s 2018 Macs (Update: or maybe you can… while sacrificing some security)

Apple’s newest computers have a new chip dedicated to security. That’s a great thing if you care about disk encryption, support for for Touch ID/fingerprint sensors, and even improved visuals using a FaceTime HD camera. It’s less good news if you care about booting Linux on a Mac. Any computer with the Apple T2 security […]

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Apple’s new iMac Pro to feature Apple A10 co-processor (along with Intel Xeon CPU)

Apple’s new iMac Pro is expected to launch next month for $5,000 and up, and it’s expected to feature a powerful Intel Xeon processor with up to 18 cores. But sometimes you don’t need a crazy high-performance processor to do everything. Sometimes a low-power ARM-based chip is a better solution. That’s what Apple uses for […]

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Apple’s $4,999 iMac Pro will be its most powerful PC when it launches in December

It’s been a few years since Apple has updated its Mac Pro desktop computer lineup, and it could be a while before the company’s next-gen model is ready. But folks looking for a high-performance Mac will have a new option later this year. The Apple iMac Pro is coming in December for $4,999 and up, […]