Judge denies Apple appeal to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

Apple has been hit with an antitrust lawsuit filed by the developer of Cydia, a popular tool that acts as an App Store for jailbroken iPhones and iPads. Although Apple appealed the case, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has now denied Apple’s appeal to dismiss the lawsuit. The lawsuit concerns allegations that Apple introduced new technologies between 2018 and 2021 to harm apps distributed outside of the App Store – which is the case with Cydia and many other popular apps that users can only install on jailbroken devices.
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Intel-powered Macs will be able to run macOS Monterey

MacOS Monterey features are only available to machines that are powered by Apple silicon chips, and differentiating the user experience is something that iOS users are accustomed to. Mac users on the other hand are not so used to such fast-paced changes, and the latest software-based depreciations could come as a surprise to some.
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How to move your Windows PC to Mac

That’s right, you don’t need to leave your old PC overnight to take on the Mac platform. You can actually take advantage of many of the same features and tools that you use on your PC, but you will need to make a few changes in order to do so. PC to Mac Switcher – Software If you’re looking for a traditional Windows computer for Mac conversion, there are a few different software options available. These include programs like Windows 10 to Mac Converter and Mac to Windows. While these programs are definitely useful and can help speed up the process, they are not without their own set of challenges. PC to Mac Switching – Advice and Tips One of the most important things you can do before beginning the process of PC to Mac switching is to ensure that you are familiar with the Mac platform. If you’re not familiar with it, you’ll likely find it difficult to transition smoothly. You can find plenty of helpful advice and tips online, or you can attend a Mac conversion course. PC to Mac Switcher – The Bottom Line If you’re looking to switch to Mac, be sure to do some research and think about the pros and cons before making the decision. The biggest advantage to using a PC to Mac converter is that it will make the transition much smoother. However, if you’re not familiar with the platform or don’t have the time to learn, it may be better to stick with a traditional Windows computer.
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Software Development student / casual competitive gamer splits time with Xbox on LG curved ultra-wide display

When a commenter noted that students at least used to be the “definition of poor” — a remark about how nice and pricey this setup is — Lee said he works full-time in logistics and goes to school at night. And Lee said quite a bit in his post title, as people often do. Lee’s a software development student who games, but only casually, not as a pro or anything (because he might go overboard, apparently).

The Xbox is used for video games and streaming content from services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. The MacBook is used for work and studying. In a typical setup, the Xbox and the MacBook would both be on different parts of the screen and the laptop would be in the same position, making it difficult to use one device for both tasks. In this setup, the Xbox and the MacBook are on the same screen and the laptop is in the same position.
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How to protect your Apple Watch

If you have lost track of your Apple Watch and think it may have been stolen, this is what you should do to protect your data and stand a chance of getting the wearable device back. Temporarily losing track of a device can be nightmare-inducing, fearing that someone may have walked off with an expensive item that doesn’t belong to them. In public places, the chance of that happening goes up, and the potential to get that item back intact goes down. It may not even be a situation where a thief takes an unattended Apple Watch. People have their Apple Watch taken away as part of a face-to-face robbery, among other valuable goods. Aside from knowing you’ve become a victim of theft, the prospect of losing a piece of hardware like an Apple Watch, and its stored data, can be alarming. With it also most likely capable of making payments because you probably put your card details into it, the situation may seem to be as bad as losing your wallet. That being said, there are several actions you can take if you, unfortunately, end up in this situation. Look for it with Find My Apple Watch app or if the watch has gotten out of your sight, or you kept it in a bag that has itself seemingly disappeared. try moving your stuff to a new place, if possible, or contact the police if you think the watch has been stolen.
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