Apple's beloved iMac Pro is back, and it's better than ever. The 2024 iteration boasts a significant upgrade in processing power, thanks to the latest M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips, alongside enhanced graphics capabilities and a welcome expansion of ports. This refreshed desktop powerhouse caters to creative professionals, pushing the boundaries of what's possible within the sleek, all-in-one form factor. (more…)

Apple's beloved MacBook Air has received a significant refresh, bringing a sleek new design, the powerful M2 chip, and extended battery life that will keep you unplugged all day. This update solidifies the Air's position as the ultimate ultraportable laptop, perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who values portability and performance. (more…)

Macworld Mozilla celebrated the Fourth of July with the release of Firefox 115.0, which includes a number of new features and security fixes. Of note is that this is the final version that supports macOS Mojave 10.14, macOS High Sierra 10.13, and macOS 10.12 Sierra. Users of those operating systems will update to the Extended Support Release (ESR) version of Firefox 115. ESR versions are basically maintenance releases; they get security updates and stability fixes, but Mozilla does not provide new features. If you’re using a version of macOS older than Sierra, then you’ve already been switched to an ESR Firefox release. Here is a list of the new features, according to the release notes. Migrating from another browser? Now…

There won't be a third round of legal battles over wireless technology between Apple and Nokia, as the pair have renewed their patent agreement that dated back to 2017.The new patent deal between Nokia and Apple was signed with six months left to go in the 2017 arrangement. Nokia says that the agreement covers 5G technologies, but is mum about what specific intellectual properties are included."We are delighted to have concluded a long-term patent license agreement with Apple on an amicable basis," President of Nokia Technologies Jenni Lukander said in a statement. "The agreement reflects the strength of Nokia's patent portfolio, decades-long investments in R&D, and contributions to cellular standards and other technologies." Read more...

Apple's Mac Pro isn't the only Mac in the lineup that can use PCIe expansion cards. Here are the best PCIe chassis expansion enclosures you can use to expand nearly every Mac made in the last seven years.PCIe cardWith Apple launching the brand new Mac Pro with not only the M2 Ultra processor under the hood, but also PCIe expansion built right in, there's refreshed attention being put on PCIe cards. Read more...

Synology today is debuting the latest budget-friendly addition to its collection of NAS. The new DS223j may reside in a similar enclosure to the previous-generation model, but don’t let its unassuming appearance fool you. There’s an improved set of internal hardware that will mean Synology’s two-bay NAS remains the go-to, all while keeping the . more… The post Synology launches refreshed DS223j 2-bay NAS with same affordable $190 price point appeared first on 9to5Mac.