Hardware

A new file-encrypting ransomware program for macOS is being distributed through BitTorrent websites, and users who fall victim to it won’t be able to recover their files, even if they pay. Crypto ransomware programs for macOS are rare. This is … Continue reading →

Instagram has become something of an art form. To avoid cluttering your friends’ feeds, you have to pick the best photo from a day or an event, the one that perfectly encapsulates the experience. Then you artfully edit the image … Continue reading →

In 2011, Apple CEO Steve Jobs showed the Cupertino City Council plans for his company’s new campus. Six years later, Apple Park is set to open. Apple employees will begin the process of moving to the new campus in April, … Continue reading →

It’s a snap! Image by Rob Schultz/Macworld This week’s roundup includes a new accessory from Snapchat that lets you create sharable images directly from your Spectacles. Read on! Snap Inc. Image by Snap Inc. To read this article in full … Continue reading →

Buy at least $50 worth of stuff on Amazon today, Feb 22, and you’ll see a magical $8.62 discount applied at checkout when you enter the code BIGTHANKS. Yes — it’s free money. Amazon is offering this one-day discount to … Continue reading →

Even after a slew of Lego video game adaptations over the years, Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($40 on the Mac App Store) is able to offer new elements and add humor and replay value. Beginning with the Battle … Continue reading →

We live in an age where belief, in anything, can be difficult—especially where crowdfunded products are concerned. I’ve been burned several times by kickstarted tech projects over the years. Mostly, the delivered goods underwhelm compared to what was promised. In … Continue reading →

[Editor’s note: The MPAA and most media companies argue that you can’t legally copy or convert commercial DVDs for any reason. We (and others) think that, if you own a DVD, you should be able to override its copy protection … Continue reading →

The SnapPower Guidelight is a plug-and-play replacement for standard plug-in night lights and hardwired lights. It installs within seconds and requires no wires or batteries. SnapPower is designed to look and function like a standard outlet cover by day, with … Continue reading →

It finally happened: more than 80 new monsters have been added to Pokémon Go in the app’s latest update. They’re wandering the world map in droves, breathing new life into a game that has gradually lost player interest since its overwhelming … Continue reading →