Year: 2018

Bring that old Mac back to life with VirtualBox and Ubuntu

Dan Uff June 26, 2018 3

Are you bummed that your current Mac won't be able to run the upcoming MacOS Mojave this Fall? Well, don't be, because I have found a way to make my old 2011 iMac current - and the best part is, IT'S FREE!

All you need are two things - a current copy of a free operating system called Ubuntu, and a Mac-compatible program called VirtualBox.

What is VirtualBox? It is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. Not only is VirtualBox an extremely feature rich, high performance product for enterprise customers, it is also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2. See "About VirtualBox" for an introduction.

Presently, VirtualBox runs on Windows, Linux, Macintosh, and Solaris hosts and supports a large number of guest operating systems including but not limited to Windows (NT 4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10), DOS/Windows 3.x, Linux (2.4, 2.6, 3.x and 4.x), Solaris and OpenSolaris, OS/2, and OpenBSD.

VirtualBox is being actively developed with frequent releases and has an ever growing list of features, supported guest operating systems and platforms it runs on. VirtualBox is a community effort backed by a dedicated company: everyone is encouraged to contribute while Oracle ensures the product always meets professional quality criteria.

Here's what you need to do to give your Mac new life:

1. You'll need to download a current copy of VirtualBox.

2. You'll need to download a current desktop copy of Ubuntu.

3. After both files download, you'll need to install VirtualBox first, as Ubuntu will "live" inside of VirtualBox.

4. Follow the installation instructions using the default settings. You can change them later if need be.

5. After VirtualBox is installed, You'll want to ADD A NEW OPERATING SYSTEM to it by pressing the plus (+) button.

6. When VirtualBox asks you the type of operating system, select UBUNTU.

7. VirtualBox will ask you for the location of the downloaded Ubuntu file. Select it.

8. The Ubuntu installation may ask you if you wish to install a NEW COPY or UPGRADE an existing installation.

9. Select NEW - Yes, it will warn you that you'll be deleting all of the data of the disk. Do not worry, you will NOT be deleting your entire Mac, just the Virtual space that Ubuntu is going to be in.

10. From here, follow the installation screens.

11. Once the installation has completed, it will want you to reboot into Ubuntu. Go ahead and do it.

12. The installation will exit, and then reboot into Ubuntu inside the virtual window.

13. That's it!

Do you have any comments or question? Please ask them below.

CBS to Stream NFL Games to Mobile Devices via CBS All Access this Fall

Dan Uff June 25, 2018 0

Mid Monday, CBS announced that it will be streaming NFL Football games to mobile devices through their CBS All Access service. The feature was previously exclusive for Verizon customers. The deal will be in place until 2022.

The games will be able to stream across all devices including Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and others.

Apple adds 2018 Midterm Election News on their Apple News App

CompuScoop Staff June 25, 2018 1

Early Monday, Apple sent out a press release that describes a new section on their Apple News app named "2018 Midterm Elections" that will show all news reports relating to the 2018 Midterm Elections.

The below is that press release:

PRESS RELEASE June 25, 2018

An Easy Way to Follow the Elections, With Reporting From Trusted Sources Curated by Apple News Editors

Cupertino, California — Apple today announced a new 2018 Midterm Elections section in Apple News, providing a new resource for timely, trustworthy midterm election information and helping news seekers access the most important reporting and analysis from a diverse set of publishers.

The 2018 Midterm Elections section helps readers follow the latest on the elections with breaking news, exclusive highlights and analysis from reliable sources selected by Apple News’ team of experienced editors. Readers can quickly get up to speed on the most relevant topics and candidates by accessing the new section in the Apple News app from a banner across the top of the For You tab, as well as through Top Stories and the Spotlight tab.

“Today more than ever people want information from reliable sources, especially when it comes to making voting decisions,” said Lauren Kern, editor-in-chief of Apple News. “An election is not just a contest; it should raise conversations and spark national discourse. By presenting quality news from trustworthy sources and curating a diverse range of opinions, Apple News aims to be a responsible steward of those conversations and help readers understand the candidates and the issues.”

Curation has been a guiding principle across Apple News since launch, with a team of editors focused on discovering and spotlighting well-sourced fact-based stories to provide readers with relevant, reliable news and information from a wide range of publishers. The 2018 Midterm Elections section includes special features with stories curated by Apple News editors from trusted publishers:

The Conversation, a collection of opinion columns about hot-button issues that are intended to offer readers a full range of ideas and debate about important subjects, from news sources they may not already follow.

On the Ground, which highlights quality reporting about issues that matter to local constituents on the most important races.

In addition to presenting coverage from Fox News, Vox and other publishers, Apple News will offer exclusive features, including:

The Washington Post’s “Election Now,” a dashboard that brings to life important primary races by contextualizing key data like current polling, what pundits are saying and survey data on voter enthusiasm.

A weekly briefing from Axios, featuring analysis of the most important developments as the primaries unfold.

Politico’s “Races to Watch,” which looks at a collection of races offering important themes and trends to voters.

The Apple News 2018 Midterm Elections section is available to readers in the US and will continue through the elections in November.

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Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Advanced Tip: The best way to download and install iOS 12

Dan Uff June 25, 2018 0

Note: The following tip is for those who are registered Apple Developer's. This tip may not work if you do not have a registered developer's account.

Registered Apple developers already know about Apple's Developer's web site and how to get the necessary files to download and install developer betas of iOS 12 via iTunes.

What you may not know is - there is a much easier way to download and install the current beta of iOS 12 - and you can do it all from the iOS device.

Here's how:

1. Navigate to the Apple Developer's web site on the iOS device.

2. Login with your developer's username and password.

3. At the menu on the left, select DOWNLOADS.

4. Scroll down to the iOS 12 beta image section.

5. Select the iOS Beta image file and download it right on to the device.

6. Tap YES when asked if you want to install this profile.

7. The profile will then be installed.

8. Reset the iOS device.

9. Once at the main screen, select SETTINGS > GENERAL > SOFTWARE UPDATE.

10. The update panel should show the newest beta of iOS 12.