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Apple Mac Mini comeback? Tim Cook hints at one

The Mac Mini, Apple’s cute and compact computer, made its debut three years ago, but the company’s been mum about updating the device ever since. According to an email exchange with a Mac Mini fan and Tim Cook, published on MacRumors, the Apple CEO said that “While it’s not time to share any details, we …

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MacOS High Sierra has arrived: here’s how to download and install it

Now playing: Watch this: How to download and install MacOS High Sierra 1:48 Apple‘s next Mac operating system, MacOS High Sierra, is here. As with past OS X and MacOS releases, MacOS High Sierra is a free update and available via the Mac App Store. Learn if your Mac is compatible with MacOS High Sierra and, if so, how to …

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Here’s a pint

The Vanatoo Transparent Zero is a terrific little speaker, and when you unbox a pair you can’t help but notice that a lot of thought went into the design. They’re unusually versatile — you can use them with a vertical orientation with tweeters on top, which is advised when you place two Transparent Zero speakers on a desktop. That way, …

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How to get MacOS High Sierra right now

Apple has released the public beta of MacOS High Sierra, which means that you don’t need a developer account to check out the next version of MacOS. All you need is an Apple ID. Before you go out and update your Mac with the beta, however, you should use some caution. As with any beta software, you may run into …

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A kinder, gentler sound for digital audio

The BorderPatrol Digital to Analogue Converter’s lovely sound may not be accurate, but that’s why I like it. As you can see from the picture, there’s a vacuum tube lurking in there, but the tube doesn’t amplify the signal — it’s used in the BorderPatrol’s power supply. Most of the BorderPatrol’s chassis is made of copper, which you rarely see …

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AppleCare+ now protects against Mac accidents

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple announced new MacBooks and its new MacOS High Sierra software at WWDC 2017 on Monday, but neglected to mention it has added AppleCare+ protection for Macs. (There was a lot to get through, to be fair.) Previously, it offered AppleCare (no plus) for Macs …

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Apple’s committed to ‘great desktops,’ Tim Cook tells employees

Now playing: Watch this: Tim Cook says ‘great desktops’ are coming 1:21 Remember the Mac Pro from 2013? Some wonder if Apple does. CNET Tim Cook is apparently trying to dispel the feeling that Apple has abandoned the desktop. Though the company released an overhauled MacBook Pro laptop in October, it’s been years since much of its Mac lineup of …

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