Apple on Wednesday introduced a new cheaper iMac, with a starting price of $1,099. That’s $200 less than the previous entry-level point, but the new model makes sacrifices when it comes to technical specifications.
Microsoft Releases Windows Drivers for the Xbox One Controller
Microsoft on Thursday finally released Windows drivers for the Xbox One controller, allowing gamers to use the company’s latest console controller on their PC. The drivers allow the Xbox One controller to work automatically with any games or applications that already support the Xbox 360 controller.
A Look at the 4K Display Improvements, and Remaining Flaws, in OS X 10.9.3
Apple introduced better support for 4K displays as part of Thursday’s OS X 10.9.3 update. But with only a handful of displays officially supported, and unforeseen compatibility issues with others, Apple has a long way to go to make a 4K “Retina” experience worthwhile to most consumers.
OWC Optical Thunderbolt Cables Can Revamp Your Workspace, For a Price
Optical Thunderbolt cables are finally starting to hit the market, offering users better distance, reliability, and flexibility. But with a huge price premium over standard copper-based Thunderbolt cables, are the new optical cables worth adding to your workflow? Read on for our overview of the new OWC line of optical Thunderbolt cables.
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How to Configure 2013 Mac Pro Thunderbolt Connections for Maximum Performance
The 2013 Mac Pro has an amazing six Thunderbolt 2 ports, but only three Thunderbolt control busses. This means that users in need of maximum performance will need to pay special consideration to exactly how each Thunderbolt device is connected. We explain the situation and offer some setup tips.
The BearExtender Turbo Brings 802.11ac Wi-Fi to Older Macs
Apple introduced 802.11ac Wi-Fi to the Mac last year, but you needed to buy a new Mac to enjoy the standard’s improved speed and features. Now any recent Mac can connect to an 802.11ac network with the BearExtender Turbo, an external USB Wi-Fi device. Read on for our full review and benchmarks.
4TB WD My Passport Pro: Tremendous Capacity from a Bus-Powered Enclosure
The new 4TB WD My Passport Pro offers huge capacity, RAID options, and cool and quiet operation all in a small bus-powered Thunderbolt enclosure. Read on for our full review, pictures, and benchmarks.
Quantenna Plans 10 Gigabit Wi-Fi Chipset for 2015
Wi-Fi speeds may soon easily surpass consumer-level wired networking, according to wireless manufacturer Quantenna Communications. The company this week unveiled plans to release a new Wi-Fi chipset in 2015 that can reach a theoretical maximum of 10 gigabits per second, nearly eight times faster than the maximum theoretical speed offered by current 802.11ac Wi-Fi implementations.
Intel Announces 10Gb/s Thunderbolt Networking for Macs and PCs
Intel this week unveiled Thunderbolt Networking, an update to the Thunderbolt 2 specification that allows users to directly connect two or more Macs or PCs via Thunderbolt for network speeds of up to 10Gb/s.
Amazon Launches $99 Fire TV Set-Top Box with Quad-Core CPU and Game Support
Amazon on Wednesday launched its long-awaited set-top box. Called Fire TV, the new device boasts more powerful hardware than its current competition, includes Amazon features like X-Ray and FreeTime, and supports Bluetooth game controllers, turning it into a powerful Android game console.