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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Mac Mini gets the first update since 2014
Apple’s Mac Mini is getting the first major update in years… and it’s a big update for a small computer. The company says the new Mac Mini will be available with 8th-gen Intel quad-core or hexa-core processors, up to 64GB of DDR4-2666 RAM, and up to 2TB of solid state storage. It goes up for […]
Lilbits 329: MacBook Mini Pro?
There are two Apple products that are overdue for an update… and according to a new report from Bloomberg both are set to get a refresh this year… but not necessarily in the ways you might expect. One is a new laptop that’s said to look like a MacBook Air with slimmer bezels and a […]
Apple’s 2014 Mac Mini may be cheaper… but it’s also harder to upgrade
This month Apple introduced the first major update to its Mac Mini line of desktop computers in two years. The new models feature Intel Haswell processors and starting prices of $499, which makes the new entry-level model about $100 cheaper than the 2012 Mac Mini it replaces. The new models also feature 802.11ac WiFi and […]
Apple’s new Mac Mini has Intel Haswell CPU, $499 starting price
Apple has given its smallest desktop computer the first major update in two years. The new Mac Mini is more powerful than the 2012 model… and it’s also cheaper. The new Mac Mini has a starting price of $499 and features a faster processor, faster WiFi, faster storage, and other improvements. Apple’s new models feature […]
Lilbits (7-30-2014): Asus 11.6 inch Transformer Book T200 on the way
The Asus Transfomer Book T200 is an 11.6 inch tablet that comes with a keybaord dock that turns the tablet into a notebook. It’s powered by an Intel Atom Z3775 Bay Trail processor, features a 1366 x 768 pixel display, up to 64GB of built-in solid state storage, and some models have an extra 500GB […]