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    Apple Stores aren't stocking the hot new Retina MacBook

    Apple has had a big few days, with the Watch pre-orders opening up and the launch of its new Retina-capable MacBook. The new Retina MacBook is reportedly not being stocked at many Apple Stores, leaving consumers furious.


    Apple Stores in the US are reportedly not stocking the new MacBook, which seems to be limited to online purchases, for now at least. MacRumors has taken a look at multiple Apple Stores across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, which all resulted in the new Retina MacBook being unavailable at all locations, "at least on launch day" they reported.

    The new Retina MacBook has seen its shipping times already expand, with custom models shipping in 3-4 weeks as soon as orders became available. The new 12-inch Retina MacBook starts at $1299, featuring a super-slim design, a single USB-C port, a redesigned keyboard and an all-new butterfly mechanism, Force Touch trackpad, fanless architecture and an all-day battery.

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    USB C getting thumbs up from suppliers



    One cable to rule them, one cable to bind them

    It seems that everyone is wanting to copy Apple in putting a USB Type-C port onto their hardware.

    For those who came in late, A Type-C port measure just 8.4mm by 2.6mm. This means it's small enough to work for even the smallest peripheral devices.
    With Type-C, a USB cable's both ends will be the same, allowing for reversible plug orientation. You also don't need to worry about plugging it in upside down.
    Type-C USB supports USB 3.1 and has a top speed of 10Gbps. It also has much high power output of up to 20V(100W) and 5A.
    This means in the future laptop computers can be charged the way tablets and smartphones are now, via their little USB por
    Jobs' Mob installed a USB Type-C port on its 12-inch MacBook. Now it seems that Dell is following suit in its 11-inch tablet and Asustek Computer is planning to launch gaming notebooks with USB Type-C support in the second half of the year.
    Dell's 11-inch Venue 11 Pro is hitting the shops in September or October and will adopt Windows 10 operating system and the USB Type-C technology to allow connection to its docking station.
    What makes the tech a little more sexy is that it allows for bi-directional power, so apart from charging the peripheral device, when applicable, a peripheral device could also charge a host device.
    Type-C USB will significantly cut down the amount of wires needed to make devices work. Of course apple over egged the pudding by only supplying one on the macbook making it nearly useless.
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    The 2015 MacBook Review


    I’m still not entirely sure when it actually happened, but at some point over the last couple of years the crossover between tablets and laptops stopped being an idea and became a real thing. Perhaps it was Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3, which came out as an x86 Core architecture tablet that was finally thin enough to no longer be an awkward laptop without an attached keyboard. Or maybe it was the more recent release of Intel’s Core M family of CPUs, which brought the Core architecture to a sub-5W design for the first time while making the overall SoC thinner than ever before.
    But either way you cut it, the line between tablets and laptops is blurrier than ever before. The performance of tablets is continuing to improve though faster CPUs and unexpectedly powerful GPUs, all the while laptops and high-performance x86 tablets are getting thinner, lighter, and lower power. There are still some important differences between the devices, and this is a consequence of both current technological limitations as well as design differences, but clearly the point where traditional tablets end and traditional laptops end is no longer a well-defined one.
    This brings us to today’s review and today’s launch of Apple’s latest ultra-thin laptop, the simply named MacBook. Though Apple’s device is distinctly a laptop in terms of form factor and design, you’d none the less be excused for mistaking it for a large form factor tablet if you took a look at its overall size and internal configuration, both of which are far closer to a tablet than a laptop. Apple may not be doing any kind of wild 2-in-1 transforming design, or even pushing the concept of a touchscreen OS X device, but they have clearly tapped their immense experience with tablets in putting together the new MacBook.
    The 2015 MacBook is an interesting take on building a Mac, one whose outward appearance hides just how much Apple has done under the hood to make it possible. Ostensibly the MacBook is an ultra-thin, ultra-light laptop, pushing beyond even the standards for Ultrabooks as first established by the MacBook Air. Retaining many of the qualities of Apple’s MacBook Air and Retina MacBook Pro lines, the MacBook delivers the Mac laptop experience in a device that is at its largest point just 1.31cm thick, and whose overall footprint is even smaller than the 11” MacBook Air, despite the fact that it includes a larger 12” screen.
    From an end-user standpoint then the focus on the MacBook is going to be on its size, especially its thinness. It’s how Apple is choosing to promote it and it’s by far the laptop’s most distinctive attribute. At the same time however is the story of how Apple got to this point, and what trade-offs and sacrifices they had to make to get a laptop into this form factor. The laws of physics enforce a pretty clear trade-off between size and performance, so in creating the MacBook Apple has not only created a new size category of Macs, but a new performance category as well. It’s smaller than even the MacBook Air, but it also follows a different performance curve, and ultimately is targeted at a somewhat different user base than the now-traditional ultrabook.
    2015 MacBook Lineup
    MacBook
    Base
    MacBook
    High-End
    MacBook
    Max Config.
    MacBook Air 11" (2015)
    Dimensions
    H: 0.11-0.52" (0.35-1.31cm)
    W: 11.04" (28.05cm)
    D: 7.74" (19.65cm)
    H: 0.11-0.68" (0.3-1.7cm)
    W: 11.8" (30cm)
    D: 7.56" (19.2cm)
    Weight 2.03 lbs (0.92kg) 2.38 lbs (1.08kg)
    Base CPU Clock 1.1 GHz Core M 1.2 GHz Core M 1.3 GHz Core M 1.6GHz Core i5
    Max CPU Clock 2.4GHz 2.6GHz 2.9GHz 2.7GHz
    GPU Intel HD Graphics 5300 (GT2) Intel HD Graphics 6000 (GT3)
    RAM 8GB LPDDR3-1600 4GB LPDDR3-1600
    SSD 256GB PCIe SSD 512GB PCIe SSD 512GB PCIe SSD 128GB PCIe SSD
    Display 12" 2304 x 1440 IPS LCD 11.6" 1366x768 TN LCD
    Ports 1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type-C, 3.5mm combo jack 1x Thunderbolt 2, 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A), 3.5mm combo jack
    Networking 2x2:2 802.11ac 2x2:2 802.11ac
    Battery 39.7 Wh 38 Wh
    Price $1299 $1599 $1749 $899
    We’ll get back to the MacBook’s design in a bit, but first let’s talk about specifications and pricing. With the MacBook Air having transitioned from Apple’s ultra-premium ultra-portable laptop to their entry-level ultra-portable laptop over the last few years – killing the original MacBook in the process – there has been a lot of demand for a premium MacBook Air, particularly one implementing a Retina display. In releasing the new MacBook Apple looks to be addressing at least some of those demands by finally putting together an ultra-portable laptop with just such a Retina display, but in the process they have also re-established the MacBook as a line of premium laptops, along of course with all the differences that come from making such a thin and light laptop.
    This makes the new MacBook more expensive than the larger MacBook Airs, with the entry level MacBook starting at $1299, versus $899 for the 11” MacBook Air. What that $1299 gets you is access to the first of Apple’s laptops based on Intel’s Core M processor, which in turn is a big part of what has allowed Apple to make such a little laptop.
    With Core M rated for a TDP of just 4.5W and only being 1.04mm thick, Intel geared their smallest Core processor towards larger format tablets and fanless laptops, with Apple tapping Core M specifically for the latter. Core M in turn is a reality through a combination of Intel’s new 14nm fabrication process and some very tight power and thermal controls to ensure that the processor doesn’t exceed the tolerances of the laptop it’s built around. Compared to Intel’s mainline Core i family, Core M is a very fast processor in short bursts but over longer period of times has to live within the confines of such a small device, which we’ll explore in greater depth in our look at the MacBook’s performance.
    Core M/Broadwell-Y (left) vs Broadwell-U (center) vs Haswell-U (right)
    Overall Apple is offering 3 different versions of the Core M within the MacBook lineup. The $1299 base configuration utilizes a 1.1GHz Core M-5Y31, while the $1599 utilizes what we believe to be a 1.2GHz 5Y51. Finally, both configurations offer an optional upgrade to a faster processor, a 1.3GHz version of what’s likely the 5Y71, which is the fastest of Intel’s current Core M lineup. However to put a twist on things Apple has gone and clocked these processors slightly differently than Intel’s original specifications; all 3 MacBooks have a base clock higher than Intel’s specs, and in the case of the faster two these don’t even match Intel’s faster “cTDP Up” configurations. As a result the Core M processors in the new MacBook are somewhat unorthodox compared to the regular processors - and perhaps slightly more power hungry - though there’s nothing here that other OEMs couldn’t do as well.
    Ideally Core M will spend very little time at its base clockspeeds, and will instead be turboing up to 2.4GHz, 2.6GHz, or 2.9GHz respectively. This vast divide between the base and turbo clocks reflects the performance-bursty nature of the Core M design, but it is also why the base clockspeeds that Apple advertises can be deceptively low. In light workloads where Core M can quickly reach its top speeds to complete a task, a 2.4GHz+ Core architecture processor is nothing short of zippy. However in sustained workloads these base clockspeeds become much more relevant, as Core M has to pull back to lower clockspeeds to keep heat and power consumption under control.
    In any case, Apple has paired their first Core M laptop with some other very solid hardware, and thankfully in configurations much more befitting of a premium laptop than the MacBook Air’s anemic base specifications. No model of the MacBook comes with less than a 256GB PCIe-attached SSD, a welcome development for a company that has traditionally skimped on SSD capacities. Similarly the one (and only) RAM configuration is 8GB of LPDDR3, which all-told is not a massive amount, but is more than plenty for the kind of device Apple is building towards.
    Compared to the 128GB SSD and 4GB of RAM in the base MacBook Airs, this is the first ultra-portable Mac in a while where I can say even the base model feels properly equipped. At the very least users shouldn’t be struggling with RAM or SSD capacity for some time. Meanwhile given the fact that the equivalent upgrade of an 11” MacBook air would be $300 – bringing the total price to $1199 – this means that while the MacBook is still more expensive than a MacBook Air, the difference isn’t nearly as wide as it would first seem.
    Rounding out the MacBook’s build are a few firsts for Apple. The MacBook’s 12” 2304x1440 Retina IPS display is the first Retina IPS display in an Apple ultra-portable, and quite the sight to behold. Meanwhile the MacBook is also the first Mac to come equipped with the new USB Type-C port, similarly small and fully reversible. Both of these help to cement the MacBook’s place as a cutting-edge Mac, similar to the Retina MacBook Pro’s position in 2012 when it was launched.
    Toda a review:
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    [Updated]: 12-inch MacBook Teardown Reveals One Stunning Device From the Inside Too

    First ever 12 inch MacBook teardown is finally here and shows quite a spectacular sight of the new MacBook’s innards. Released in March, Apple announced the new MacBook as the lightest and most compact MacBook ever made. Which essentially means cutting down on the size of various components and changing the way they perform the tasks – for instance, the new butterfly technique of the keyboard. You can also spot these changes made inside the new MacBook as we are only spotting large batteries.

    12 inch MacBook teardown:

    The first ever 12 inch MacBook teardown comes thanks to a user from Feng.com who has revealed what the MacBook look like from the inside. Apple reduced the size of motherboard by more than 65% than what it fits inside a MacBook Air. The batteries, while large, have a terraced design helping make the new MacBook light while filling up its space inside too.
    Here are the 12 inch MacBook teardown images to show the sleek designing that Cupertino tech giant has employed in this gorgeous new laptop.













    Here are the specs of this new 2015 MacBook to help you decide if you are looking forward to get the gadget for yourself:






    • 12-inch Retina display with 2304 x 1440 resolution – first ultra-thin MacBook to sport Retina
    • 2lb weight, 13.1mm thin
    • 1.1GHz Intel Core M processor
    • 8GB of RAM
    • Force Touch trackpad
    • Silent machine with no fan installed whatsoever
    • Up to 9 hrs battery life

    Update:

    iFixit has also released its 2015 12-inch MacBook teardown revealing more detailed commentary and beautiful images. Here is the verdict:
    Proprietary pentalobe screws continue to make opening the device unnecessarily difficult, and new cable routing makes the procedure even trickier. The USB-C port is secured by tri-wing screws, and buried under the display brackets, complicating replacement. Also, being the only port, it will experience more use and wear than a typical single-purpose port.
    The battery assembly is entirely, and very solidly, glued into the lower case. The Retina display is still a fused unit with no separate, protective glass. If the display needs replacing, it’ll cost a pretty penny. The processor, RAM, and flash memory are soldered to the logic board.
    The brand new 2015 MacBook teardown by iFixit gets the lightest MacBook lowest score of 1 / 10. Here are the images of the teardown:













    - Also, read: 2015 MacBook Pro vs 2014 MacBook Pro – Buying Guide



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    Single USB-C port? No problem. InfiniteUSB-C is a viable solution to the MacBook's limitation


    Apple’s decision to include just a single port on its new 12-inch MacBook provoked the ire of many, and perhaps rightfully so. Adapters are the obvious answer for devices lacking a USB Type-C interface but what if you have multiple devices that need to be connected at once?
    A product currently being funded on Kickstarter appears to be a viable solution to the MacBook’s port limitation conundrum. It’s called the InfiniteUSB-C and true to its name, this simple but ingenious adapter allows users to connect an unlimited number of devices through the single port.

    InfiniteUSB launched its Kickstarter campaign nearly a month ago by offering MicroUSB, Lightning and Female USB variants that use the traditional type A USB header. The team only recently added the InfiniteUSB-C adapter to the mix.
    InfiniteUSB works the same regardless of interface. It’s a small adapter that plugs into the port on your notebook. There’s a female connector on the opposite end that allows you to daisy chain additional devices / adapters and a flexible cable to connect another device. Each time an InfiniteUSB adapter is added, it creates a new USB port on the computer.

    The campaign has already raised more than $171,000 (far more than its initial $10,000 goal) with five days remaining. A pledge of $14 will secure you a standard connector version while $18 will be needed for the Type-C model. Adapters are expected to ship in June and July, respectively.

    Images, video via InfiniteUSB on Kickstarter
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    Apple patent hints at future force touch uses

    Apple recently revealed its brand new ‘force touch’ track pad alongside its new Macbook and 13 inch Macbook Pro but the technology could get more uses in future iterations, according to a new Apple patent application.
    It looks like Apple is interested in mixing vibrations and temperature changes to fool your fingers in to ‘feeling’ different surfaces. The patent notes wood or metal as potential surface changes. It also points out that temperatures could change over time, with a metal surface getting warmer the more times you touch.

    The patent also goes in to how vibrations can be used to simulate different textures, like the grain of a woken surface. Aside from that though, the haptic feedback system already found in the current force touch trackpad would mostly remain the same.
    So far, many reviewers have noted that Apple’s new force touch trackpad is very good at simulating the feeling of a click, without actually pressing in the trackpad at all. With this in mind, it’s a little easier to believe that maybe Apple could simulate different surfaces as well.
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    Patriot Develops Type-C USB Flash Drive for New MacBook™ Users

    Patriot, a leading manufacturer of mobile accessories, computer and USB memory, announces the development of a Type-C USB Flash Drive for the new MacBook, Google Chromebook Pixel™ and other Type-C equipped notebooks and systems available on the market. With the recent release of the latest MacBook, which has been upgraded with the new Type-C port, consumers will now be able to use the Type-C USB Flash Drive to transfer data from any other form factor using a single robust and small solution.
    Outfitted with a polished metal exterior, the dual-sided Type-C / Type A USB Flash Drive will feature both a small Type-C at one end and a standard USB 3.0 connector at the other end allowing seamless data transfer from traditional devices to the new Type C based device. Patriot solves the problem of compatibility, providing a solution that is compatible with all devices.




    “As many MacBook users rely heavily on external storage options, we wanted to be at the forefront with a product that will cater to these consumers,” said Meng J. Choo, Patriot’s Product Manager. “As a leading manufacturer of USB and flash memory, we want to offer solutions for our customers that are easy-to-use and provide seamless experiences across all their devices.”
    The new Type-C USB Flash Drive will be available to consumers starting in June and will be offered in both 32GB and 64GB capacities.
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    OWC Announces New USB-C 3.1 Dock

    OWC announced today the OWC USB-C Dock. Available for immediate pre-order, the new OWC USB-C Dock provides a complete connectivity solution for the 2015 Apple MacBook and other computers that utilize USB-C ports.
    Available in Silver, Space Gray, and Gold, the OWC USB-C Dock provides eleven ports and enables essential everyday peripheral connectivity. Users will be able to charge devices, connect a display, add external storage, import photos from an SD card, utilize wired Gigabit Ethernet connections, connect their favorite audio accessories, and even power their MacBook, all through a single USB Type-C cable.
    The OWC USB-C Dock includes eleven ports for easy connectivity:

    • Five fully-powered USB 3.1 Generation 1 ports, including: two high-power USB Type-A ports for fast mobile device charging, two USB Type-A ports, and one USB Type-C port.
    • One full-speed Gigabit Ethernet port adds high-speed wired networking support for use when speed and stability are essential.
    • One HDMI port provides connectivity for an external display, including support up to 4K resolution.
    • One Secure Digital (SD) card reader to easily transfer photos, video or other content from an SD card.
    • Two audio ports, including audio in and audio out.
    • One USB-C port for connecting to your MacBook or other USB-C-enabled host machine.

    Power for your MacBook. And more.
    Included with every OWC USB-C Dock is an 80 watt power adapter. This is in contrast to other dock solutions relying on the power adapter that ships with the Apple MacBook, resulting in insufficient and unreliable power for many bus-powered USB peripherals. The included 80 watt adapter shipping with the OWC USB-C Dock is capable of powering not only the new MacBook but also all of the USB peripherals users will directly attach. As an added benefit, users can keep the original Apple MacBook 29 watt power supply in their bag for when they are on the go.

    "...puts all other docks to shame."
    The OWC USB-C Dock has been developed by the same design team that developed the OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock, which has been critically acclaimed by customers and product reviewers. Selected as a Finalist in the 2015 Stevie Awards, a premier business award program, the OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock has a customer rating of 4.9/5.0. Derek Kessler, Managing Editor of Mobile Nations, stated "OWC's Thunderbolt 2 Dock puts all other docks to shame."

    "The OWC USB-C Dock is at the cutting edge of technology and design, giving our customers the absolute most from their new MacBook with eleven high-performance ports and an impressive 80 watts of power," said Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO, OWC. "USB 3.1 is an exciting new standard of connectivity, and I am very excited that OWC continues to deliver innovative solutions at the forefront of possibility, just like the all-new OWC USB-C Dock."

    The OWC USB-C Dock is priced at $129.00 for a limited time during the pre-order period.



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    ADATA Durable HD710A USB 3.0 Portable HDD for Mac Review

    For those of us that use the OS X platform on a daily basis, you know that rugged storage solutions are few and far between. With many solutions built upon the Thunderbolt platform, in the lab today we switch gears and look at the latest USB 3.0 powered solution from ADATA that combines tremendous storage capacity and top tier durability.

    The HD710A, launched just a few short weeks ago, is the latest in the line-up of durable storage solutions from ADATA. This portable hard drive features Time Machine support for all OS X platforms, while offering capacities of 1 and 2TB. Additional features include dustproof, waterproof and shock resistant capabilities confirmed by this solutions IP68 certification along with MIL-STD-810G 516.6 as well. Compatibility of this solution extends to Mac systems with a USB 3.0 port

    MSRP of the ADATA HD710A is listed at $99.99 with a three-year warranty.


    Packaging for the HD710A carries an image of the drive to the right with capacity listed at the bottom.


    Scope of delivery for the HD710A includes a quick start guide and the drive itself.


    Looking over the drive, you will notice it's the same design as the original HD710. The drive is capable of holding its cable around the perimeter of the enclosure, while the bottom right corner protects the drives USB 3.0 connection.

    GO TO TOP OF THE NEXT COLUMN ^

    Moving the port protector over, you gain access to the USB 3.0 port.


    To start off testing, we set up the HD710A to get a broader comparison sample. As you can see above the drive was capable of 119 MB/s read followed by 118 MB/s write.


    Moving over to OS X 10.10, the HD710A produced 116 MB/s read and 113 MB/s write, on par with similar solutions we have tested on the OS X platform.


    Price to Performance ironed things out for us putting the HD710A in the fourth spot in our chart.

    The HD710A is quite a solid solution for any Mac user looking for portable storage with capacity. Durability is on a top tier level with the drive being triple protected within the enclosure. Adding to the durability is the drive's IP68 certification denoting the drive can withstand extremely dusty environments without an effect on the drive with additional capabilities of being submerged up to 1.5 meter for 60 minutes.

    Performance of the drive was quite good. In our testing, we were able to reach speeds up to 119 MB/s read and 118 MB/s write with our Windows platform, while the OS X platform reached slightly lower numbers at 116 MB/s read and 113 MB/s write.

    Price / Performance for the HD710A was rather good and with the large sample size in our chart we found the latest solution from ADATA to be in the top five at 95.2%.


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    Performance 84%
    Quality including Design and Build 91%
    General Features 89%
    Bundle and Packaging 82%
    Value for Money 89%
    Overall TweakTown Rating 87%
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    Apple MacBook 12-Inch (Early 2015) Review: The Laptop Reinvented?

    The engineering wizards at Apple have designed a laptop that's lighter than Air...the MacBook Air, that is. It's the new MacBook (early 2015 edition), a forward-thinking laptop that measures just 11.04 inches (W) by 7.74 inches (D) by 0.14-0.52 inches (H), and weighs a mere 2.03 pounds. The super thin and light profile is what prompted Apple's clever tagline, "Light. Years ahead."

    At 2.38 pounds, the 11.6-inch MacBook Air is slightly heavier than the 12-inch MacBook we'll be showing you here. It's also marginally thicker at its highest point (0.68 inches), though a tad thinner where it tapers off (0.11 inches). Comparing the size and weight of the two really comes down to splitting hairs and isn't all that interesting in and of itself. What's far more intriguing is what the addition of a third laptop line means for Apple and consumers, and how the new MacBook differentiates itself from the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.


    Straight to the point, the new MacBook is a forward-thinking laptop built for a wireless world. Whether or not you're ready to step into that world is a whole other discussion. Even Apple doesn't deny that it thinks the new MacBook is "the future of the notebook," and while the Cupertino outfit makes the claim as a bragging point, it also means that not everyone is going to embrace the design decisions Apple made. We'll discuss that point in more detail later on in this review.

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    Apple 12-inch MacBook (Early 2015)
    Specifications & Features
    Processor Intel Core M-5Y31 (4MB cache, 1.1GHz to 2.4GHz)
    Operating System Mac OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)
    Graphics Intel HD Graphics 5300
    Memory 8GB LPDDR3 1600MHz DRAM
    Display 12-inch IPS (2304x1440; 226 ppi)
    Storage 256GB PCIe-based flash storage
    Optical N/A
    Ethernet N/A
    Wireless Connectivity 802.11ac Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 4.0
    Interface (Left)
    USB-C with support for:

    • Charging
    • USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps)
    • Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output
    • VGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately)
    • HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately)
    Interface (Right) Headphone port
    Webcam 480p FaceTime camera
    Battery 39.7Whr lithium polymer battery
    Dimensions 0.14-0.53 (H) by 11.04 (W) by 7.74 (D) inches
    Weight 2.03 pounds
    Manufacturer Warranty 1-year limited; 90 days free telephone support
    Pricing: $1,299


    For now, let's take a look at the specs, starting with the 12-inch "Retina" display. The IPS panel features a 2304x1440 resolution (16:10 aspect ratio; 226 pixels per inch) and is powered by a 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core M-5Y31 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage, and Intel HD Graphics 5300. There's also a second configuration that doubles the onboard storage and bumps the processor up to a Core M-5Y51 clocked at 1.2GHz (2.6GHz Turbo).

    Whichever configuration you choose, the CPU you get is a 14nm Broadwell part with a 4.5W TDP. Or in layman's terms, the processor is highly energy efficient and doesn't require a cooling fan, hence part of the reason Apple was able to construct such a light and thin laptop. Speaking of which, this is the first fanless MacBook ever.


    You'll notice there's no optical drive, Ethernet port, USB 3.0 or 2.0 connectivity, or display outputs -- welcome to the future of laptops, at least as conceived by Apple. In their place is an all purpose USB-C port. Out of the box, it's used for charging the MacBook, though if you invest in adapters, you can expand the functionality as well.

    The model we received runs $1,299. As previously mentioned, there's a second configuration with twice as much storage and a slightly faster CPU, which is priced at $1,599. Unlike the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, there are no upgrade options available for either SKU at this point in time.


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    Crowd-Funded Cusby Tackles MacBook's USB Type-C Connectivity Problem

    The Cusby should take care of the connectivity problem that the new MacBook presented with its single USB Type-C port.
    One of the big questions raised when Apple revealed its new MacBook is how you'd connect multiple devices to it with its single USB Type-C port, which doubles as the notebook's only charging port. You could always buy a special docking station or dongle, but the Cusby team thinks it has come up with a better solution, called, um, "Cusby."
    The Cusby team started a campaign on Indiegogo to build Cusby, and you can preorder it there through various different donations. The team doesn't have a single word to describe what Cusby is, but explains it as "The first ever modular and expandable solution that unlocks the USB-C port of the new MacBook." We describe it as a modular docking station, although even that is a stretch of the imagination.
    Included in the most extensive Cusby pre-order pack are three little bricks and one extension wire. The bricks are simple. One end has a USB Type-C male plug, the opposing end has a female Type-C port, and on one of the sides is a Type-C charging port, a USB Type-A port, or an HDMI port. You can daisy-chain the modules and therefore use them all at the same time, but connect only the ones you need. At the end of the chain will still be a Type-C port, for when commensurately equipped devices do finally hit the market.
    The campaign has a handful of tiers, with the least expensive one starting at $39. For that you get one extension cable and one Cusby block of your choice. The Cusby Essential Pack will come with an extension cable, a USB Type-C Power Charging Cusby, and a USB Type-A Cusby for $65. Ten dollars more buys you the Early Bird Cusby ProPack, which comes with all three units and the extension cable.
    Of course, the Cusby works not just for the USB Type-C port on the new MacBook, but with any USB Type-C port. Even so, the new MacBook is obviously the product for which it's intended.
    The Indiegogo campaign should be live now. Delivery should take place in October if it hits the $15,000 funding goal on time and if all else goes according to plan.
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    Team Group Announces the MiDRIVE Storage Solution

    Team Group Inc. today launched the Team MiDRIVE, an all new storage expansion solution for Apple MacBook. For MiDRIVE's compact plug in design and with the use of Team UHS-1 high speed memory card, it is specifically customized for MacBook series to meet the needs of many Mac users. The overall design is simple, clean and neat as well as colorful, which emphasize the idea of a simple and smart living with a personalized taste. To form a contrast in design between the cap and the body of the USB drive, we use elegant matte finish and bright white gloss finish.

    With the expandable design and through the help of the high speed memory card, MiDRIVE is able to take a step further to improve the storage capacity and the file management efficiency. Continuing Mac's exquisite minimalist design and also satisfying users' needs for both practical and personal style, the exterior features an ultra slim and short design with classic black and white pattern.

    Featuring extreme high speed transferring and upgraded capacity, the Team MiDRIVE with Team UHS-1 high quality memory card have write speeds of up to 60MB/s and read speeds of up to 20MB/s. It provides consumers an enjoyable high performance experience while accessing high definition digital images and high quality videos.

    For storing all your precious memory and important files, 64GB and 128GB large capacity memory cards are provided for users to choose from according to personal needs. The perfect combination of MiDRIVE and UHS-1 high quality memory card is able to solve the common problem of insufficient capacity by immediately upgrade your MacBook's storage capacity with ease.

    Without any hassle, simply insert MiDRIVE to increase MacBook's internal storage capacity up to 128GB. MiDRIVE is designed to seamlessly insert into the MacBook. Its short and the notch design also make it easy to remove the device. This essential "invisible companion" of MacBook allow consumers to have both convenience and a sleek design while improving work efficiency. MiDRIVE is the second peripheral product launched by Team Group Inc. after Mac So-DIMM. Our company will continue to serve Apple users by introducing more MAC related products in the future.

    For more information, visit the product page.
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    Two Ways to Install Windows 10 on Mac – Complete Guide

    Windows 10 is all the rage right now as Microsoft aims to break some records as it releases its last Windows worldwide. If you want to try this beautiful new offering on your Mac, there is no reason why you shouldn’t. Follow this post to learn about different ways to have Windows 10 on your Mac and complete guides to help you install it on Mac.

    Installing Windows 10 on Mac – different methods:

    Mac lets you try Windows operating system to help you get both the flavors in one space. You can choose to run Windows as a full install or inside a virtual machine. Wondering which way should you go? It depends on how you intend to use Windows 10.
    Virtual machine is the easiest way to install Windows on a Mac. It lets you access everything-Windows from inside your OS X which means you don’t need to restart your Mac every time you want to use some Windows software or feature. But, this comes with obvious performance trade-off as you are basically running two operating systems at the same time. This is a good option to try out new Windows but not recommended for heavy and regular tasks.
    Dual-booting is the preferable way to take full advantage of your machine especially if you intend to use Windows 10 for heavy tasks. The only downside of this method is that you will have to restart your Mac every time to switch between OS X and Windows which could be very annoying if you have to switch between the two very frequently. Mac has native support for this as you can use Apple’s own Boot Camp to for the installation process. No third-party tools required.
    Important: No matter which way you are going to get Windows 10 for your Mac, make absolutely certain that you create a backup of your important files. This is not a mandatory step but is highly recommended.
    Install Windows 10 on Mac using Boot Camp:


    If you want to take full advantage of your Mac’s hardware, you need to go the Boot Camp way. This will require you to restart your machine every time you switch between the operating systems. To install Windows 10 on Mac using Boot Camp:





    • Download Windows 10 ISO.
    • Insert blank USB drive into your Mac.
    • Launch Boot Camp by searching for “Boot Camp Assistant” in the Spotlight.
    • Going through the description, check on all three boxes that ask you to create a new partition on your hard drive, create a Windows disk, and download the latest Windows support software from Apple. Once checked, go to the next step.
    • Boot Camp will load the ISO file for you. If it doesn’t, click on choose > locate Windows 10 ISO file > select the disk that you want to set as your USB drive and hit Continue.
    • Boot Camp will now create your USB installation disk which may take a little while.

    Once, Boot Camp Assistant is done creating your USB install disk,

    • It will ask you to create a separate partition for Windows installation.
    • Use the slider to assign the storage space (min. 20GB) to the new partition > click install.
    • Your Mac will now restart and boot into the Windows 10 setup.
    • While the entire setup process is pretty straightforward, you only want to be cautious when you are asked to choose the partition where Windows 10 will be installed. Select the one labeled as BootCamp. Don’t select any other partition or you might affect OS X files.
    • After selecting BootCamp, format the drive before continuing with the installation.
    • The setup will run by itself now asking you to customize some settings now and then.
    • This will be followed by BootCamp installer which will run through multiple steps to set up drivers and Mac’s hardware to work with Windows.
    • Once the setup is completely finished, you can choose to boot into Windows 10.

    To dual-boot

    When you start your Mac, press and hold down the option/alt key and you will be shown with a menu to choose if you want to load Windows 10 or OS X Yosemite.
    To select a default operating system for your Mac, run Boot Camp Assistant and select the OS you want to boot into by default. This will free you from the worry of choosing an operating system every time you boot your Mac.
    If you want to delete Windows 10 on your Mac, load Boot Camp Assistant and uninstall your Windows from here. It will delete the Windows partition created for the purpose giving back OS X all the space.
    Install Windows 10 on Mac using Parallels:


    Required files:

    • Download Windows ISO file.
    • Download Parallels (you can select any other program of your choice).

    Once you have downloaded the required files and installed Parallels, here are the steps to install Windows 10 on Mac.

    • Load Parallels and click on the option to install Windows from a DVD or image file.
    • Parallels will automatically load up the ISO files found on your Mac > select the Windows 10 ISO file > click Continue.
    • Next few screens will ask you about where Windows 10 should be installed and your intended usage.
    • Windows 10 will now start installing inside of the Parallels windows. Yep, Windows operating system installation is happening right inside your OS X.
    • Windows 10 installation will go through normally and you might see a couple restarts. After which you can customize the windows and set up the new Windows in your virtual machine.

    You can now enjoy the very latest offering from Microsoft and have access to all the files and folders in the application launcher. If you ever get bored with it and want to get rid of the Windows 10, you can choose to delete it from Parallels.


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    Thunderstrike 2 Is The First Ever Mac Security Worm

    In an interesting yet scary development, a group of researchers were able to develop the first ever firmware worm that can infect Macs, bypassing Apple’s strict security measures altogether, while also wreaking havoc in the process.

    The new worm, dubbed as Thunderstrike 2, named after the original Thunderstrike virus, is basically a firmware worm which can casually be delivered by an ill-intentioned individual using a phishing email, or can penetrate a Mac using a USB thumb drive or an Ethernet adapter. Once injected, the worm goes after the infected Mac’s option ROM – or the option ROM of peripherals – and lives there, so even if the computer is not on a network, it can be infected with ease.
    But that’s not the worst part about the worm; things get serious when you realize that you can’t remove it at all, and the only way out of the havoc is by re-flashing the firmware chip from scratch, so basically for the average Joe, it’s a throw-your-Mac-away-right-now kind of situation. And since it’s a worm, therefore it can’t be detected by any sort of software either. Hence, once installed and thoroughly deployed on a Mac, it’s completely covert and works its black magic behind the scenes.




    The original Thunderstrike worm was patched by Apple over six months back, and it’s highly likely that the company will take swift action to patch Thunderstrike 2 as well in a future update. And it’s also worth mentioning at this point that Thunderstrike 2 is a proof-of-concept, built to reveal that such a technique can be used out in the wild to phish out data which you believe is securely sitting behind Apple’s secure walled garden.
    Apple takes huge pride in the fact that the Mac is highly invulnerable to viruses and malware, but with recent advancements in hacking and exploiting techniques, tables have turned drastically, putting Apple’s bold claims in terms of security behind the curtains. And this isn’t the first time either that such a horrifying hack has surfaced out in wild, with many techniques already lurking around, with some being used by governments the world over to access sensitive data without the user’s knowledge.
    There are many useful measures which users can take to prevent themselves from being targeted by such evil entities. For starters, never ever accept a USB drive or any external peripheral that comes from a rather shady source. Double checking its source is a good practice, and verifying its contents beforehand before you make the leap of plugging it in to your Mac. Lastly, don’t leave your Mac unattended in a location which you know can prove to be otherwise harmful.


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    How To Increase Security On Your Mac Quickly And Easily

    Here’s how you can boost Mac OS X security quickly and easily. This will ensure that your data never falls into the wrong hands even if you leave your Mac unattended or gets lost for some reason.

    Security is on the top of the list for almost every user out there. Be it a smartphone, tablet, notebook or desktop, we have tons of digital data stored on our devices, and there’s a high chance at any given time it has the potential to fall into the wrong hands, until or unless we talk proper security measures to prevent such a situation. And if you’re a Mac user, preventing such a scenario is actually a simple case of doing just four things right away, and we’ll walk you through each one in a complete step-by-step process, coupled with screenshots, so the novice of users can follow through without any issue.
    Turn On FileVault

    1. Open System Preferences. You can do so by clicking the ‘Apple’ logo button in the Mac menu bar, subsequently clicking on ‘System Preferences.’

    2. Click on ‘Security & Privacy’ in the list of given options.

    3. Now at the top, you’ll see four tabs. Click on ‘FileVault.’
    4. Click on the lock icon on the bottom left hand corner to make changes. You’ll be required to enter your system password, so enter it when prompted.
    5. Now click on ‘Turn On FileVault.’

    FileVault will encrypt your entire drive so that its content are safe and secure. And whenever you boot your Mac, the first thing you’ll be asked for is your system password. If you fail to provide it, then your Mac won’t even boot any further.
    Turn On Firewall

    1. Open System Preferences from the Mac menu bar.

    2. Click on ‘Security & Privacy.’


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    3. Click on the ‘Firewall’ tab.
    4. Now you’re going to click the lock icon on the bottom left corner to allow changes to be made.
    5. Now click on the ‘Turn On Firewall’ option. If you want to add exceptions to the firewall, then click on the ‘Firewall Options…’ button.

    Always stay behind a firewall if you take your Mac with you on the road and find yourself connecting to public WiFi networks. You never know where an ill-intentioned individual may launch a man in the middle attack for snooping your data.
    Turn On ‘Find My Mac’

    1. Go to System Preferences by clicking on the ‘Apple’ logo in the Mac menu bar.

    2. Click on ‘iCloud.’ This might take some time to load so don’t fret.

    3. Scroll down in the list of presented options and click to enable ‘Find My Mac’ if it isn’t already.

    If someone ever steals your Mac, then you can remotely lock it down or wipe it clean. That’s the power of Find My Mac. And you can remotely check the location of your Mac by going to icloud.com or by using the Find my iPhone app from your iPhone or iPad.
    Install The Latest System Updates


    This is a no-brainer and something which should be on the top of everyone’s minds. You can install the latest OS X updates by going to the Mac App Store and then clicking on the ‘Updates’ tab.
    New OS X releases are always accompanied by a ton of bug fixes and performance enhancements and are recommended for all users to install to stay ahead of the security game no matter what.
    Obviously, there are a lot of other measures users need to take to enhance security on a Mac, such as using a VPN for instance, but the above four are the bare minimum which everyone should follow no matter what.




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