Hardware

TP-Link adds an outdoor security camera to its Kasa Cam smart home lineup

The company also has a new Wi-Fi smart plug.

Does AirPort Utility see AirPort base stations that aren’t yours? Here’s what you can do

While Apple canceled its AirPort/Time Capsule line of Wi-Fi base stations, there are still an untold number of them in use. I have two in my house alone, and sold an unused third one recently. The AirPort Utility Mac app … Continue reading

Yamaha YAS-108 review: One of the best entry-level soundbars you can buy

Strong sound, clear dialogue, DTS Virtual:X, and the ability to connect two Bluetooth devices at once make this small speaker a winner.

On repeat: The same complaints about unshipped iPhones

The Macalope had to do a double-take today as he felt certain he had read an article before but it turns out he’d just read an article that was almost exactly the same as this one. What a relief to … Continue reading

Hands-on with the Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit

Thanks to Kano, computer coding is the latest class at Hogwarts. The educational-tech startup follows its Computer Kit Complete with a new Harry Potter wand that teaches coding through interactive games and spells.

Macworld Podcast: Join us on Wednesday, July 25, at 10 a.m. Pacific

The 2018 MacBook Pro has had an eventful week. We’ll talk about the new laptop and its performance issues. Join us with your comments and questions for Jason Cross, Roman Loyola, Gordon Mah Ung (of PCWorld), and Dan Masaoka in … Continue reading

What Chrome’s ‘Not secure’ warning for unencrypted HTTP websites really means

Google Chrome now labels any sites that lack HTTPS encryption as ‘not secure,’ but that doesn’t mean you’ve been hacked.

Grab the 10 best movies from each decade for just $20 on iTunes today

Was The X Files: Fight the Future really one of the best films of the 1990sRemove non-product link? I have my doubts. Apple apparently doesn’t, though, as it included it in its “Best of the ‘90s” movie deal over at … Continue reading

MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update promises to fix 2018 MacBook Pro throttling issues

Buyers of the new MacBook Pro, take note: Apple on Tuesday released an update to macOS High Sierra that you’ll want to install right away. According to the company, the macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update should fix the performance … Continue reading

Apple says, yes, the new MacBook Pro is throttling, but here’s the fix

Buyers of the new MacBook Pro, take note: Apple on Tuesday released an update to macOS High Sierra that you’ll want to install right away. According to the company, the macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update should fix the performance … Continue reading