The author reflects on the evolution of personal computers, expressing concern over the increasing lock-down of devices by major tech companies. They question the future of computing and whether the computer's potential for innovation and accessibility may be stifled by such restrictions.

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Apple's free Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, previously included with iPhone 7, may be discontinued as it is currently sold out online and not available in stores.

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The article provides a guide to selecting the best iPhone gifts, including accessories and other Apple products, for various occasions such as Christmas, birthdays, and anniversaries.

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Apple releases iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1 to fix critical security vulnerabilities in JavaScript Core framework and WebKit, which have been exploited already on Intel-based Macs.

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Apple released an emergency update, macOS 15.1.1, to patch two vulnerabilities in JavaScript and WebKit that may have been exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for $349 (42mm) or $379 (46mm) on Amazon, a $50 discount, with a 4.5-star rating and Editors' Choice award.

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There is no clear schedule for Apple to update iPad models, but they tend to update iPads less frequently than iPhones.

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Sophos Home Premium for Mac offers protection for up to 10 devices at a good price, but has issues with installation, setup, and some elements of the program are difficult to use. It caught a fair amount of test case viral software, but allows certain malware like AdWind and Adobe Flash Player to be installed.

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OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic face challenges in advancing AI due to difficulties in obtaining high-quality training data and diminishing returns on their efforts.

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