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Apple QuickTake 100 digital camera

Retro Apple: The QuickTake 100 Digital Camera

In 1994, photography was a rather involved affair. You put film — in either a roll or cartridge — into your camera, took photos without knowing immediately how the image turned out, then took the film out of the camera and either developed it yourself in a darkroom or took it to a location to be developed for you. Apple helped to popularize digital cameras beginning in 1994, and today we’re taking a look at what is considered the first digital camera to have consumer acceptance: the Apple QuickTake 100.

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How Secure Boot and System Integrity Protection Guard Your Mac From Malware

Some users don't want to disable Secure Boot because they believe it disables all malware protection on their Mac. This belief is not correct, and Apple labeling the setting for disabling Secure Boot as "No Security" in the Startup System Security utiliy doesn't help. In this article, we tell you when and why it's okay to turn off Secure Boot.

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TECH TIP: Managing Your “My Card” in macOS Contacts

macOS’s Contacts app automatically creates a contact card for you—your me card—when you set up your Mac. Information on your vCard — such as your name, email address, or picture (if you add one) — can be used in other...

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Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C: A Quick Guide and A Look To The Future

Although both data transfer protocols have been around for a few years now on Macs (particularly MacBooks), there's still a lot of confusion about Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C. Both of the protocols use the same port, but that doesn't mean...

US Builders Review Spotlight – OWC Gives New Life to Older Macs, PCs

Serving the Apple community worldwide since 1988, OWC has become the reliable manufacturer and upgrade provider of choice for Apple and PC enthusiasts with its extensive catalog of tech solutions and upgrades. USB Builders Review, a magazine for leading construction...

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