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Microsoft Defender ATP now available for macOS

By AyushVij@TWCN | March 22, 2019

Microsoft has lately been working on building its business of services more than on platforms and products. Their whole motivation here is to adapt to the changing world and bring their capabilities and expand their user base to users who […]

Mac gets Translator for Outlook add-in Support

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | April 6, 2017

Outlook app on Mac now comes equipped with a Translator add-in. The Translator feature was one of the most sought after and Microsoft has shared the announcement that the Translator will not be available just on the Mac but also […]

Microsoft Visual Studio is coming to the Mac

By AnkitChawla@TWC | November 16, 2016

Microsoft today announced that Visual Studio, the company’s flagship coding software, will now finally be available on Mac OS. While this may not seem like a huge development, it certainly voids Microsoft’s age-old strategy of keeping it restricted to Windows-only. […]

Surface helps Apple MacBook owners trade up to Pen and on-screen touch

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | October 30, 2016

Trade in your MacBook and get up to $650 off towards the purchase of new a Surface Book or Surface Pro. The trade-in deal is available only in the Microsoft online and retails stores in the US. Offer is valid […]

Office for Mac adds support for new Touch Bar features

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | October 30, 2016

Microsoft and Apple might be at loggerheads when it comes to the new Surface Book and the MacBook Pro, but that doesn’t mean that Office for Mac will not get the new features. In fact, Office for Mac was one […]

Microsoft updates Office 2016 for Mac to 64-Bit

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | August 24, 2016

Microsoft has lately been expanding its range of products for the Mac ecosystem. In fact, Windows users are accusing Microsoft of step-motherly treatment to its own OS. The allegations apart, Microsoft seems to exactly know what it is doing and […]

Microsoft announces OneNote Importer Tool for Mac Evernote users

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | August 24, 2016

Microsoft has been battling it out with Evernote and on this front, the company has launched a new importer tool to help Mac users ditch Evernote and start using OneNote. The app called OneNote Importer Tool for Mac will facilitate […]

Microsoft announces OneNote Class Note Book Tools for Mac

By MahitHuilgol@TWC | July 20, 2016

OneNote has been around for quite some time, and it has been a great Evernote alternative, especially on the Windows Phone. Microsoft since recently has been trying to make a mark with its software products across different operating systems. The […]

WhatsApp for Windows desktop is now available

By VasudevG@TWC | May 11, 2016

Now you have a new way to use WhatsApp. A desktop app has been introduced by WhatsApp. With this, whether you are on phone or computer, you can stay in touch. Just like WhatsApp web , the desktop app is […]

VirusTotal begins analysis of Mac malware in a sandbox

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | November 22, 2015

The absence of adoption of antivirus solutions on Mac OS X is not surprisingly popular since the OS is considered safest and stable however, this innate ability doesn’t stop some adventurists from exploring different avenues that remain unknown. VirusTotal, reputed […]

Apple releases Boot Camp 6.1 to support Windows 10

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | August 13, 2015

A wide range of Macbook can now get the 64 bit version of Windows 10, states a support document posted by Apple today. Apple is rolling out the updated version of Boot Camp 6.1 only for the Yosemite users. Which […]

Mac Security flaws found by a former NSA employee

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | May 19, 2015

Avira, the antivirus software company, recently reported that serious Mac security flaws were found out by a former NSA employee, Patric Wardle. As per this report, Patric brings to notice that Apple’s Gatekeeper code-verifying the technology for OS X can […]

This Unicode string can crash Chrome on Mac

By AnkitGupta@TWCN | March 24, 2015

If you are a Mac owner and normally use the Chrome browser, then know, that this special string of 13 characters can cause your tab in Chrome  for OS X to crash immediately. Although these special text characters don’t have […]

Office 2016 for Mac Preview goes live

By JSharma@TWCN | March 6, 2015

After screening the much-awaited Office 2016 Suite over Android and iOS platforms, Microsoft has moved towards its Mac users. Today Microsoft officially launched its Office 2016 Preview for the Mac OS X. This release seems to be interesting for the […]

Mac OS X is the most vulnerable OS, says GFI

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | February 25, 2015

Mac OS X is the most vulnerable OS, says GFI. The latest report released by GFI states that Apple Mac OS is the most vulnerable OS with 147 vulnerabilities, with 64 having a severe security impact. The report further states […]

WireLurker malware infects over 350K Mac and iPhone devices

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | November 7, 2014

A new malware called WireLurker is reported to be targeting Apple products in large numbers. Researchers discovered the new variant infecting  iOS devices via OS X carried from untrusted third-party app stores. The malware exhibits the ability to ‘jump’ to […]

Microsoft releases OneNote for Mac

By HemantSaxena@TWCN | March 18, 2014

Countless or never ending requests for a Mac client of OneNote has forced Microsoft to deliver the note-taking app – OneNote for Mac machines. Yes, the app used for capturing, storing, and organizing all kinds of information is now available […]

Apple celebrates 30 years of Mac innovations

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | January 25, 2014

Apple Mac turned 30 years old yesterday on January 24, 2014. The Cupertino-based company yesterday hosted a short video on YouTube to celebrate 30 years of Mac innovations. The official home page of the company also shows the 30th birthday […]

Microsoft brings in new Mac Office accreditation program

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC | February 25, 2013

Microsoft has started a new pilot program “Microsoft Office for Mac Accredited Support Professional” to train and accredit Apple techs and consultants on Office 365 suites and Microsoft Office for Mac. This program will take place prior to each MacTech […]

Apple quietly changes OS X security message on its website

By SyedAsrarullah@TWCN | June 26, 2012

In wake of the recent Flashback botnet which plagued more than 600,000 computers running on Apple’s Mac OS X and the security ‘brouhaha’ that ensued later on, Apple has removed a statement on its website that earlier said that Mac […]

Mac users panic! New Flashback.S trojan installs without a password!

By SyedAsrarullah@TWCN | May 1, 2012

The Apple woes never seem to end as for now. After the various malware attacks, including the recent potent FlashBack attack, we thought maybe the attackers might just want to let it go, having taught Apple an important lesson in […]

Sophos compares an infected Mac to a person who has Chlamydia

By SyedAsrarullah@TWCN | April 25, 2012

After the recent spate of malware attacks on Mac computers, it is pretty clear Mac computers aren’t exactly immune as was being believed by Mac users. One Mac in every five is infected with some kind of malware, reveals a new […]

Apple catches the rot; Flashback Trojan infects 600,000 Mac systems

By SyedAsrarullah@TWCN | April 9, 2012

If you think that your Mac laptop/desktop is safe, think again! The (misplaced) confidence of Mac users, about the security of its operating system may backfire, as happened again, recently in the case of the  BackDoor.Flashback.39, also known simply as Flashback […]

Mac OS X more vulnerable than Windows 7 !

By SyedAsrarullah@TWCN | August 9, 2011

Consider this situation; I wait at the airport lounge for my flight and the person sitting beside me opens up a Mac with Apple Mac OS X with while I binge upon my Acer 5742Z with Windows 7. What would […]

Safari on Mac default settings could expose the user to malware attack

By AnandKhanse@TWC | May 27, 2011

Uh Oh, looks like there is more unsettling news in store for the Mac user! Safari browser’s default settings on a Mac computer, can expose the user to malware attacks.

Malware MacDefender evolves into MacGuard; makes Apples prevention plan ineffective

By AnandKhanse@TWC | May 26, 2011

Just when a Mac user thought it was safe to go out again, comes more bad news! MacDefender has evolved into a more dangerous variant called MacGuard – all within a day of Apple announcing its prevention plan.

Apple promises Malware Removal Tool – Mac users continue to bury their head in the sands

By AnandKhanse@TWC | May 25, 2011

An increase in market share, sure comes at a price in this segment! And that is exactly what Mac users are finding out…at a price! Apple has long claimed that a Mac was secure, whereas this statement was far from […]

Scareware comes to Mac OS X!

By AnandKhanse@TWC | May 3, 2011

Windows users may be used to reading about scareware, but it now appears that scareware has made its way to the Apple Mac computer. A fake antivirus program calling itself the MACDefender is attacking Apple Mac computers.

Requirements for installing Windows 7 on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

By AnandKhanse@TWC | February 27, 2011

Apple has published a set of system requirements for installing Windows 7 on Mac’s. Windows XP and Windows Vista drivers are not supplied for these computers and are not supported.