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Mozilla dropping Firefox 115 ESR from the list of supported browsers will make browsing the Web harder for older system owners. Pictured - Firefox for macOS installer (Image source: Screenshot - Notebookcheck)

Mozilla set to abandon Firefox 115 ESR in August 2025: Here's what older Mac, MacBook and iMac owners can do to keep browsing the Web safely

CheckMag Computers running macOS 10.14 and older, as well as Windows 8.1, 8 and 7 operating systems are set to lose critical software updates following Mozilla's decision, with Windows users having a lot more options to choose from when it...

Sergey Tarasov, 28 Mar 2025 13:47

Vivaldi 7.3 comes with Proton VPN integration on desktop (Image source: Own)

Vivaldi 7.3 for desktop now available with Proton VPN integration

Not long after the arrival of version 7.2, Vivaldi for desktop received an update that's labeled 7.3.3635.2 and integrates Proton VPN. Thanks to this free piece of code that comes from Switzerland, users can enjoy better privacy p...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2025 12:49

Amazon Luna users will get access to major EA titles by linking their EA account. (Image source: Amazon Luna)

Amazon and EA sign multi-year agreement to bring major games to Luna

Major EA titles are coming to Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service with two Star Wars Jedi games and Dead Space already available. Luna is included with a Prime membership, but there is a paid Luna+ subscription with additional bene...

Vineet Washington, 27 Mar 2025 18:09

The latest version of shadPS4 emulator brings AMD FSR, HDR, input remapping, and other improvements to PS4 emulation. (Image source: shadPS4 on GitHub)

ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 emulator now supports AMD FSR, HDR, and more

PS4 emulation is progressing steadily and shadPS4 now has AMD FSR and HDR support, among other features. Games like Bloodborne, Dark Souls Remastered, Red Dead Redemption, and more can run successfully.

Vineet Washington, 24 Mar 2025 17:16

Zoom unveils H5studio Handy Recorder with large microphones capable of capturing high-quality audio recordings on set. (Image source: Zoom)

Zoom unveils H5studio Handy Recorder capable of 32-bit float audio recordings for creators and filmmakers

The H5studio is a powerful 6-track, 32-bit float audio recorder offering a dynamic range of 123 dB and a 140 dB maximum SPL, making it ideal for use on any location. It accepts XLR microphone inputs and doubles as a USB-C audio in...

David Chien, 24 Mar 2025 05:22

Apple's foldable device running macOS is said to have switched to a more efficient display IC. (Image source: Generated by Leonardo.ai)

Apple's first foldable computer gets display power efficiency improvements in new leak

Apple’s first foldable device seems to be getting better already, even though mass production is said to be in the second half of 2026. It is expected to be the first touchscreen device running macOS.

Vineet Washington, 19 Mar 2025 19:17

Vivaldi 7.2 launches now with speed improvements and several interface tweaks (Image source: Vivaldi Browser)

Vivaldi 7.2 launches with speed improvements and multiple visual and functional tweaks

Now sporting page loading speed improvements, Vivaldi 7.2 also comes with a tweaked address bar, the ability to override keyboard shortcuts and to create events directly from email messages, a new currency widget, workspace access...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2025 11:00

CrossOver 25 should make thousands of Windows games playable on macOS (Image source: Code Weavers)

Red Dead Redemption 2 and other Windows games on macOS: CrossOver 25 gets new features

CrossOver 25 is designed to play Windows games on a Mac, regardless of whether they were purchased on Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy or other platforms. With over 5,000 new improvements, Mac gaming is supposedly easier th...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Mar 2025 21:22

Deal | M3 Apple MacBook Air 15 gets sizeable price cut in Amazon deal on eve of M4 MacBook Air launch

The Apple MacBook Air 15 with its powerful M3 processor has been discounted to under $1,000 in a new Amazon deal, making it a solid all-rounder everyday laptop for everyone from students to photographers and digital artists lookin...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Mar 2025 01:59

New MacBook Air laptops with Apple's M4 chip are finally here (image source: Apple)

MacBook Air refreshed with Apple M4, more RAM and a new colour variant

Apple's new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air variants are finally here. Both use the company's newest M4 chip and offer more RAM/storage than their last-gen counterparts, all without a price increase.

Anil Ganti, 05 Mar 2025 16:02

A new, even more powerful Mac Studio is finally here (image source: Apple)

2025 Mac Studio unveiled with Apple M4 Max and Apple M3 Ultra SoC

Apple has unveiled a new Mac Studio for professionals. It can be configured with an Apple M4 Max chip with at least 512 GB storage/36 GB RAM or an Apple M3 Ultra with at least 1 TB storage/96 GB RAM. Prices start at $1,999.

Anil Ganti, 05 Mar 2025 15:34

The Shure MoveMic 88 Plus wireless mic helps creators record cleaner audio to smartphones, cameras, and laptops. (Image source: Shure)

Shure launches MoveMic 88+ wireless microphone for smartphones, cameras, and computers

The Shure MoveMic 88 Plus is a wireless microphone for content creators, featuring selectable pick up patterns and adjustable EQ. It can be placed closer to the audio source for higher-quality audio recordings with reduced backgro...

David Chien, 05 Mar 2025 08:22

Palworld for Mac screenshot (Image source: Apple Mac Store)

Pocketpair unleashes Palworld for Mac after November release date delay

Often neglected Mac gamers have another popular title to add to their libraries. Palworld is now available for purchase on the Mac App Store. Some label it a Pokemon clone, but these players can see for themselves how Pocketpair's...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Mar 2025 18:12

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires country pack now available as previously announced (Image source: Steam)

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires now available

As previously announced, the country pack dubbed "Graveyard of Empires" has just landed for Hearts of Iron IV. Priced at $14.99/£12.79/€14.99, depending on the market, this expansion requires the base game and can also be acquired...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2025 18:11

Apple Mac mini with the M4 SoC and 24 GB memory scores a $100 discount on Amazon. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Apple M4 Mac Mini with 24 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD gets $100 price cut on Amazon

The Apple Mac mini with the M4 SoC is a mini PC that packs commendable CPU and GPU chops, courtesy of the 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. The variant pre-configured with 24 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage is now cheaper than ever ...

Sambit Saha, 03 Mar 2025 22:22

Iqunix MQ80 launches on Kickstarter with early bird discounts

Iqunix MQ80 low-profile mechanical keyboard gets massive early Kickstarter discounts: Full aluminium build, 350-hour battery life, and gasket mount design for $119

The Iqunix MQ80 is a hotly anticipated wireless, low-profile mechanical keyboard with a soft gasket-mount design and impressive battery life claims. The compact 80% keyboard has officially launched on Kickstarter with massive disc...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Feb 2025 19:09

The Satechi 13-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Multiport Adapter has recently become available in stores. (Image source: Satechi)

Satechi 13-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Multiport Adapter adds three 4K displays and more to Mac and Windows devices

Satechi has launched a new hub that can add three displays to Mac and Windows systems. The Satechi 13-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Multiport Adapter also offers a variety of other connections.

Marcus Schwarten, 20 Feb 2025 01:29

Epic Games Store confirms free game giveaway plans for 2025

The Epic Games Store is set to give away at least another three games later this week. In the meantime, the storefront has revealed the extent of last year's giveaways, as well as its plans for 2025.

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2025 14:27

AstoCAD launches as FreeCAD paid membership

AstoCAD launches as new FreeCAD paid membership to make open-source AutoCAD alternative easier to use

The AstoCAD development team has announced the first release of the FreeCAD soft fork, which aims to drastically redesign the UI of the free, open-source 3D design software to "make FreeCAD sexy."

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Feb 2025 20:00

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires country pack expansion confirmed to arrive on March 4th 2025 (Image source: Paradox Forum)

Hearts of Iron IV: Graveyard of Empires coming in March

Released back in 2016, Hearts of Iron IV has been continuously updated ever since. A new country pack expansion, "Graveyard of Empires," is on the verge of release on March 4th. The countries this update focuses on are Iran, India...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2025 17:31

Wacom releases updated Intuos Pro pen tablets in three sizes for creatives. (Image source: Wacom)

Wacom unveils Intuos Pro pen tablets for artists and designers

Wacom has unveiled the Intuos Pro pen tablets for artists and designers in three sizes. The tablets come with an updated digitizer and the Wacom Pro Pen 3 for improved pen accuracy.

David Chien, 13 Feb 2025 01:44

Aethermancer monster tamer x roguelite public demo now live on Steam (Image source: Future Friends Games)

Monster Sanctuary devs unveil upcoming roguelite monster taming title Aethermancer

With 65 "very positive" reviews so far, Aethermancer is off to a great start. Unleashed yesterday on Steam in a public demo, this title from German indie developer moi rai games brings together monster taming and the roguelite for...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Feb 2025 12:13

Mozilla Firefox 135 finally integrates a chatbot driven by AI (Image source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Finally, it gets AI: Firefox 135 is here

In addition to smaller changes such as credit card information autofill, certificate transparency enforcement, or additional language support for Firefox Translations, the latest version of Mozilla's web browser comes with AI chat...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2025 13:09

Invoke AI is a painless way of running a range of image generation models on your own hardware (Image Source: Invoke AI)

How to host your own AI image generator with Invoke AI and Stable Diffusion

CheckMag There are a number of tools which allow you to leverage your own AI image generator without relying on cloud services, which are often paid and come with a whole host of limitations. However, Invoke AI lets you run a range of mode...

David Devey, 31 Jan 2025 14:17

Cyberpunk 2077 macOS release may be around the corner (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

New Steam database changelog for Cyberpunk 2077 hints at imminent macOS release

Through a Steam database update for Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red may have just hinted at the imminent macOS version release. As surfaced on SteamDB, the new changelog has entries for macOS depots, launch options, and base game s...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Jan 2025 11:19

The M3 MacBook Air 15 with a 512 GB SSD and either 16 or 24 GB of RAM is on sale near its record-low price. (Image source: Notebookcheck

Deal | M3 MacBook Air with 16 or 24 GB RAM drops to near-record low price

Certain models of the M3 MacBook Air 15 are on sale near their lowest recorded price at Amazon. This sale, which discounts the laptops by up to 17%, includes models with ample storage and plenty of RAM to run Apple Intelligence.

Sam Medley, 27 Jan 2025 20:59

Epic Games Store is now giving its penultimate free game in January for a short time

The Epic Games Store is updating its free game giveaway with a new indie title. This time, the storefront has discounted a first-person puzzler to $0.00, which has been well received by fans and critics alike.

Alex Alderson, 23 Jan 2025 14:47

Apple has paused AI notification summaries

Apple pulls AI news summaries after inaccuracies reach tipping point

Apple has paused its AI-generated news alert summaries after the feature delivered some very questionable results. AI news summaries will, however, be back in a few weeks with tweaks to communicate when an alert summary is AI-gene...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Jan 2025 01:15

Waterfield Designs' Shield case for the Mac mini is available in two colors. (Image source: Waterfield)

This stylish case protects the M4 Mac Mini from scratches and theft, sorta

While the M4 Mac mini's small form factor allows it to be easily carried around, it isn't really immune to scratches and other kinds of damage. Waterfield's Shield Case, available in two colors, offers protection and also a way to...

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Jan 2025 23:43

Doublepoint debuts WowMouse app for Apple Watch to control Macs and more with gestures. (Image source: Doublepoint)

CES 2025 | Doublepoint debuts WowMouse for Apple Watch to control Macs with gestures

Doublepoint WowMouse debuted in 2024 for Wear OS smartwatches and is now available for Apple Watches. The app allows users wearing Apple Watches to control their Macs by pointing and pinching with their fingers to simulate mice.

David Chien, 06 Jan 2025 06:20

It seems that another rogue-like game will be given away during this year's Epic Games Holiday Sale. (Image source: Epic Games)

New mysterious Epic Games Store free game leak revealed ahead of schedule for December 22 giveaway

A seemingly reliable source has posted a new cryptic message about the Epic Games Store's next free game giveaway. If correct, it would see the storefront give another popular rogue-like title its free game treatment, but not for ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2024 00:16

New Epic Games Store free game giveaway lands with $25 face value, but only for 24 hours

The Epic Games Store has updated its Mystery Game giveaway with a new title. Available until 15:59 UTC on December 22, the game is playable not only on various Windows machines but also pretty much any Mac released within the last...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2024 23:39

The Zeera Macforge case for the M4 Mac Mini is designed like a Mac Pro. (Image source: Zeera)

This aluminium case transforms the M4 Mac Mini into a Mac Pro while improving its cooling

Zeera is offering an aluminum case for the M4 Mac Mini that turns it into a miniature Mac Pro. The CNC case not only adds aesthetics but also brings functional benefits such as improved cooling and easier access to the power butto...

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Dec 2024 19:45

Gaijin launches War Thunder 2.43 (Image source: Own)

War Thunder ends 2024 with a storm warning

This year's last major update, labeled 2.43 "Storm Warning" by Gaijin, brings quite a few exciting pieces of military hardware to War Thunder. Alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Rafale jets, this refresh also brings the M44...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2024 12:52

Apple's new AI focused updates should be rolling out across iPhones, iPads and Macs shortly. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhones, iPads and Macs to receive new AI features in the coming days

Apple has announced that various iPhones, iPads and Macs will be eligible for a fresh round of AI features in the next few days. Having debuted Apple Intelligence language earlier this year, Apple has confirmed that the functional...

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2024 01:00

Users of Adobe software, including Adobe Reader and Experience Manager, should apply software updates to protect against recently discovered vulnerabilities. (Image source: Adobe)

Adobe Patchday: More than 150 security fixes for Illustrator, Acrobat Reader and other applications

Software giant Adobe is patching a number of vulnerabilities in products including Acrobat and Acrobat Reader, InDesign, Illustrator, and Substance 3D Modeler. The most affected product, it turns out, is Experience Manager.

Alexander Pensler, 11 Dec 2024 14:43

Epic Games Store mystery free game giveaway to return for the holiday season

Epic Games has just giving away $85 worth of games. However, it turns out these titles will be the last regular giveaways of the year as the storefront marks the return of its free mystery game promotion period.

Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2024 19:06

The Flexbar should be compatible with professional applications and even games. (Image source: Eniac Technology)

This new crowdfunding campaign aims to bring back Apple's Touch Bar but for Windows and Mac

The Flexbar is a rather unusual accessory designed for Windows and Mac. Built around an ESP32 microcontroller, the Flexbar features a 2K AMOLED touchscreen and supports software that allows it to mimic Apple's infamous Touch Bar.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2024 17:25

Black Friday Deal | M4 Pro Apple MacBook Pros with 1600-nit mini-LED displays get first Black Friday deals for lowest-ever prices

Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro SoC has received a substantial discount in both Amazon and Best Buy's Black Friday sales. The brand-new M4 Pro SoC joins bright mini-LED displays, 24 GB of unified memory, and a sizea...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Nov 2024 21:28

Sanwa Supply launches wireless handheld mouse for VR and regular users. (Image source: Sanwa Supply)

Sanwa Supply unveils wireless handheld mouse with media control pad for regular and VR users

Sanwa Supply has unveiled the 400-MAWBT204BK wireless handheld mouse. The mouse has buttons for direct control of media players and can control computers while in VR.

David Chien, 26 Nov 2024 07:09

The M4-powered Mac Mini (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The M4 Mac Mini is the best desktop for most people

CheckMag The new M4 Mac Mini is making waves in both the critical and consumer circles, and for good reason. The tiny desktop is an engineering marvel that boasts plenty of power packed into a tiny (and relatively inexpensive) package. Whi...

Sam Medley, 26 Nov 2024 07:05

SoundSlide adds volume controls to laptops with a USB-C port. (Image source: SoundSlide)

SoundSlide: This $18 USB-C dongle adds a volume slider to your computer

SoundSlide is a small device that adds volume controls to almost any computer. It plugs into a USB-C port and allows users to adjust their computers' volume with a swipe or tap.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Nov 2024 13:15

Opera GX UI facelift (Image source: Own)

Opera GX gets major facelift and performance improvements

The most immersive since the 2019 debut of Opera GX comes with a major visual refresh that includes "an expanded modding universe" while also providing improved performance and usability. Aimed at gamers, Opera GX now has over 30 ...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2024 22:52

Corsair updates K65 Plus and M75 for Mac (Image source: Corsair)

Corsair announces updated K65 Plus wireless gaming keyboard and M75 wireless gaming mouse for Mac

Mac gaming has been steadily improving, but users still face limited peripheral options. Corsair aims to change that with the newly updated K65 Plus wireless gaming keyboard and a Mac-specific version of the M75 wireless gaming mo...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Nov 2024 07:59

Epic Games Store is giving away two free games this week but only for a short time

The Epic Games Store has updated its free game of the week service with another two titles. Available later today, the deal traces the origins of a historic vampire franchise and also includes a well-regarded indie puzzler.

Alex Alderson, 14 Nov 2024 13:48

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air with Apple's M3 CPU is on sale at Amazon for a record-low price. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Andreas Osthoff)

Deal | Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 drops to record-low price in early Amazon Black Friday deal

The silent Apple MacBook Air with its powerful Apple M3 processor is down to an all-time low on Amazon, thanks to a rare, sizeable $200 discount. The MacBook Air in question comes with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, with the ...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Nov 2024 23:39

VMware Fusion Pro 13 on macOS (Image source: Broadcom)

VMware Fusion and Workstation now also free for commercial and educational use

Turned into freebies in May 2024, VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion were only made free for personal use back then. However, now Broadcom has just decided to apply the same treatment to the commercial versions, which can now be...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2024 17:00

Amazon drops just-released M4 Mac mini to lowest price ever. (Image source: Apple)

Deal | Just-launched 2024 Mac Mini with M4 AI CPU, 16GB RAM, and 256GB SSD on sale at lowest price ever on Amazon

Amazon has given the just-released Mac mini with M4 AI CPU, 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD a price reduction of $50 off the MSRP of $599. The Mac is smaller than the prior model and adds AI-powered features.

David Chien, 10 Nov 2024 06:18