Apple Inc. is a technology company that develops Apple Silicon chips (M-series, A-series) optimised for on-device machine learning, and integrates AI into iOS, macOS, and its Apple Intelligence features.
According to a new report from the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE), Apple has failed to produce a single concrete solution in response to 56 formal interoperability requests made under the Euro…
The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) is navigating a financial crisis after its long-term payment provider, Nexi, suddenly terminated their contract, affecting over 450 regular donors. Despite t…
The article explains how to use a Raspberry Pi to create a personal dial-up internet service provider (ISP). It begins by noting the author's acquisition of a vintage Tangerine iBook G3 clamshell, whi…
The article discusses the author's search for alternatives after Apple removed FireWire support in macOS 26 Tahoe, specifically to connect old equipment like DV cameras. The author notes that their Ca…
The article, titled "Drawing 17 March 2026," is a brief post dated 16 March 2026 that expresses gratitude to Steve Jobs and all Apple employees. The content consists solely of a thank-you message acco…
The author has used only a Mac trackpad since 2012, avoiding external mice entirely, and finds it precise enough for professional web and graphic design work. To reduce finger strain from prolonged dr…
The article summarizes the author's acquisition and restoration of an Apple Xserve G5, a PowerPC-based server from 2004. It notes that while this model was not the first or last Xserve, it is consider…
After nearly four years at AWS, the author qualified for a laptop replacement and upgraded from a 13-inch M1 MacBook Pro to a 16-inch M4 MacBook Pro. The primary reason for choosing the larger, heavie…
This article explains how network analysis tools like Burp Suite can be used to inspect the hidden data traffic flowing between apps, websites, and devices. The author describes learning this techniqu…
The Macbook Neo, despite criticism for its 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, is a capable tool for producing creative and technical work like books, music, and software. It compares the device to a PS1 contr…
The article explains that macOS 26 Tahoe's Disk Utility no longer includes the "Security Options" button for securely erasing hard drives, a feature present in earlier versions. To perform secure eras…
Apple's Lockdown Mode, a security feature that restricts device functions to block cyberattacks, has gained attention after it prevented the FBI from accessing the iPhone of Washington Post journalist…
The article describes the author's project to set up Home Assistant (HA) on a Raspberry Pi for home automation, including a panic button for his elderly father. After installation, the author encounte…
The article traces the evolution of personal computing from the early days of "home computers" used for gaming and simple tasks to the modern era of centralized platforms. It argues that while early s…
In 2025, the author, a computer scientist with decades of experience running personal servers, began migrating away from platforms they describe as being run by billionaires and fascists. They previou…
Leica has announced the Leica M EV1, the first M-system camera to replace its traditional optical rangefinder with a built-in electronic viewfinder. The new EVF addresses limitations of the current M …
Based on the provided script, this article provides a bash script for macOS that forces RGB color output and full range on M1 and M2 Macs for a selected external display. The script works by copying a…
The article describes ipatool, an open-source command-line tool developed by Majd, which allows users to download older versions of iOS apps on macOS, Windows, and Linux. To use it, users must log in …
This article provides two AppleScript automation snippets for macOS. The first script checks if the running application has "Assistive Access" enabled and prompts the user to enable it if necessary. T…
Apple's Virtualization framework in macOS 12 (Monterey) supports macOS guest VMs but imposes significant limitations, including the inability to install third-party kernel extensions in guests. The au…