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macOS High Sierra bug can reveal passwords in plaintext, but recent release unaffected

Apple’s latest major Mac operating system, macOS High Sierra, has seen more than its fair share of bugs. These aren’t minor bugs, either. Previously, there was a bug that allowed any user root access to your Mac because the system accepted a blank password attempt.

Yet another security bug has been found in the operating system that allows users to access the passwords to encrypted APFS external drives.


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Two changes mean iOS 10.3 will take longer to install, but feel snappier

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There are quite a few new features in iOS 10.3, from security fixes through Find My AirPods through the ability for app developers to reply to reviews. Renaud Lienhart – until recently, an Apple engineer working on iOS – shared one more than isn’t visually noticeable, but should make devices feel a little faster.

https://twitter.com/NotoriousBUGS/status/846539233305124865

Apple may have good reason for the change …


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APFS explained; what you need to know for iOS 10.3 and macOS

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Recently released with the iOS 10.3 beta, APFS will soon replace your Apple device’s thirty year old file system. This means your Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV will all see upgrades from the HFS+ system. Bringing in new optimization for the storage technologies of today, with encryption built-in as a primary feature, Apple File System will bring a slew of new benefits to users in 2017. Let’s go over what these changes are, and what you should expect out of your favorite apps and devices.


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