Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2017 i Macworld UK

RATING: £1,449 inc VAT from fave.co/2t0h8gj It’s been nearly two years since Apple updated the iMac, which may not seem like such a big deal, especially for a desktop computer. So, understandably, if you bought an iMac in the past three or four years, maybe you aren’t looking for a new computer right now. But if your Mac is older than that, you’re probably looking to upgrade, and it’s hard to convince yourself to invest in a computer that was released so long ago. Apple has finally updated the iMac, so if you’re in the market for a new computer, now’s the time to do some shopping. In this review, we take a close look at the high-end 21.5in iMac with a 3.4GHz Core i5 Kaby Lake processor, which sells…

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re thinking about buying a new Mac and may be in need of a little guidance. Fortunately, we’re quite familiar with Apple’s Macs, and we’re happy to help you choose the right Mac for you. Before we proceed, we should specifically address Apple’s desktop Macs. It’s been a while since the company has updated the Mac mini and Mac Pro. While our advice for each Mac model provides guidance as to which model you should buy, you might actually consider waiting to see if Apple releases a new Mac mini or Mac Pro, or consider buying an iMac. This guide provides an overview of all the Mac models available, and what each one is best suited for. All prices are correct at the time…

PHOTOS FOR iOS AND MACOS: THE LIMITS OF LIKED PHOTOS Q I don’t own an Apple device, and am operating my Apple account and mail from a Windows PC. How can I enable two-factor authentication from my Windows 10 computer and generate an app-specific password? A This question likely popped up because of Apple’s decision to end third-party access to calendars, contacts, and email without using two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Apple ID/iCloud account and generating an app-specific password. Our reader has a real problem. Apple only allows 2FA to be turned on from a Mac or iOS device. Once enabled, you can use SMS text messaging or computer-synthesized voice calls for confirmation codes, and the Apple ID site for managing app-specific passwords. (In fact, you can’t create app-specific passwords…

With the rise of Mac malware it’s never been more important to ensure all your Mac apps are up to date and, therefore, as free as possible of potential security holes. The good news is that most apps have built-in update routines. The bad news is that they usually only work once the app is started. Starting-up and then quitting each and every app to update your system is pretty impractical. There are some ways to mitigate the agony, though. 1. Use the App Store The Mac App Store provides macOS’ built-in updater. It can be set to periodically check for newer software in the background. While its main function is to keep the operating system and Apple’s various apps up to date, it will also automatically and invisibly keep…

RATING: £1,249 inc VAT from fave.co/2sZW1Lc It’s now year three of the MacBook as we know it, and it seems that after initially being a laptop without an ecosystem, and then a laptop that we’re still getting used to, the MacBook has settled into its groove. It’s established its place in Apple’s laptop line, and it’s finally gain acceptance by the consumer. But maybe you’re still a holdout. You’re out there, I know, still not convinced that the MacBook is a good buy. Well, I have some good news: The newest MacBook is a better buy than it has been, thanks to performance improvements by its processor and graphics upgrade. What Apple has in the MacBook is a small and light laptop that packs a nice speed punch. Kaby Lake,…

We recently learned that Apple’s much-rumoured smart speaker is real, and it’s called HomePod. Now the wait begins – six months until it ships in December. But while we’re waiting, Apple is still tweaking the product and getting it ready. Sure, a few of us lucky souls were able to listen to a HomePod at Apple’s developer conference, but nobody outside of Apple has talked to one or picked one up. At the risk of stating the obvious, that’s because this is a product that’s not finished yet. Apple doesn’t want to publicly commit to a feature and then realize it can’t ship it; the product as the company conceives it today may not be the product that ends up in customers’ hands in December. What we know At this…

If you’re specifically looking for brand-new games for Mac, regardless of price, then you’re in the right place. We’ve picked through the listings and found the 10 most exciting new releases, including episodic assassination sim Hitman, fantasy card-battler The Elder Scrolls: Legends, and intense sci-fi strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III. 1. Hitman: The Complete First Season Price: £39.99 (tinyurl.com/hj5zrdk) Tired of games filled with mindless killing? How about a game with thoughtful, meticulous killing instead? That’s exactly what you’ll find in Hitman, the new episodic reboot of IO Interactive’s long-running assassin series. You’ll use a blend of stealth manoeuvring, costumes, diversions, and various tools to plot and execute your kills, hopefully without ever being detected. Agent 47’s latest quest takes him to an array of different destinations,…

The desktop is back. Okay, sure, technically the desktop never left. But over the last decade, we’ve increasingly focused on mobile devices: tablets, smartphones, even laptop computers, which make up the bulk of Apple’s – and probably other PC makers – sales. But this year, one message you could have easily taken away from Apple’s WWDC keynote is that there’s still plenty of love for not just the Mac platform, but the desktop computer specifically. Having just purchased a new iMac of my own, I can personally vouch for it: sometimes, there’s no replacement for a desktop. The full desktop press There hasn’t been much talk since that keynote of Apple’s commitment to the Mac. It’d be hard to argue against it, given that the company not only announced revisions…

RATING: £2,699 inc VAT from fave.co/2tJWXjO Did you hear cries of regret in the background during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference keynote? If you did, it was from those who bought a MacBook Pro in the past few weeks. You see, during WWDC, Apple revealed an upgrade to the MacBook Pro to replace the models that were released just last autumn. Now, on the surface, the new MacBook Pro looks exactly the same, but all of the changes are found under-the-hood via performance bumps. And our test results do show an expected increase in speed, but it’s not enough to induce serious buyer’s remorse in anyone who recently bought a MacBook Pro of the previous generation – though it may spark a bit of envy. (This review covers Apple’s top-of-the-line model,…

In macOS High Sierra, third parties will have a more difficult time sharing any tracking information via Safari. It’s all part of Apple’s approach to privacy, and it’s not just lip service. While such policies certainly helps the company from a marketing standpoint, they’re also routinely turned into product features. The new feature seems to have the potential to make it harder for unrelated sites to follow you around the Internet. But some experts believe that, while a noble technology to deploy, the action has already shifted to a different front that Apple can’t help with directly. You are the product Apple has long taken the stance that it doesn’t treat our private data and online behaviour as property it can sell or lease to others. This notion is partly…

Autoplay video is the bane of the web. You either hate them, or are completely disgusted by them. Fortunately, with Safari 11 in macOS High Sierra, you can disable autoplay video and surf the web in relative peace. Here’s how to stop autoplay videos in macOS High Sierra Safari 11. (This tutorial is done using the public beta. If there are any changes in beta updates or the final release, these instructions will be updated.) Stop autoplay videos: the quick way 1. When you’re on a website with autoplay videos, you can change how those video behave. Click on Safari > Settings for This Website or right-click the URL box and select Settings for This Website. 2. A pop-up will appear underneath the URL box. The last listing says Auto-Play.…