This Magic Monday is more deep in the weeds than average, but that doesn't make it less relevant. If anything, I hope it gets the wheels turning so as to not fall victim to the constant march of technological progress (for better or worse). Without further ado...
If We Can't Turn Back Time (Machine)
Apple recently published a support article regarding the end of support for encrypted Mac OS Extended disks in macOS 28 and later. That's a bit obscure, but if you have Time Machine backup disks that are on the older side, that means the data on them will no longer be accessible once upgrading to macOS 28 upon its release. You don't have to let your world be shattered or torn apart, though.
Here we go for our second Freaky Friday. Things are sorting out and hopefully settling down. More interesting tidbits and fascinating things in the leadup to the iPhone Duo launch, plus possibly an Apple announcement of some kind next week!
Return to Sender
If you use a Mac with a work or school email account hosted on Microsoftā€™s Exchange Online, Mail may be having a rough week. Microsoft sta...
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, as well as the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, are now available. I had two 600 mile round trip same-day drives to UCLA for doctor appointments this week, so my apologies for the email delay. There will not be a Magic Monday next week, but I hope this will be an interesting, enlightening, and weird first edition of Freaky Friday.
There's an App for That
Every so oft...
Life is always fun and stressful; my apologies for the late email today. If you blinked, you missed a lot of products and software updates, so let's get caught up on both halves of the story: what got announced, and what is available for your devices today.
Surprise, Shine, and Sticker Shock
Last Wednesday's "Surprise and Shine" event delivered on its name, marking John Ternus' first time host...
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