You may notice that the built-in NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics subsystem does not appear in the Device Manager and cannot be used with Microsoft Windows XP or Vista.
Windows is not able to take advantage of the GeForce 9400M graphics processor and by default uses the GeForce 9600M GT discrete graphics processor.
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Bitcode May Be Key to x86/ARM Developer Transition⇢
Steven Troughton-Smith has spent some time testing one route to get from x86 to ARM for Mac apps:
Of course, the specter of macOS on ARM has been in the public psyche for many years now, and many have pondered whether Bitcode will make this transition more straightforward. The commonly held belief is that Bitcode is not suited to massive architectural changes like moving between Intel and ARM.
I was unconvinced, so I decided to test the theory!
Marzipan Apps and the Mac App Store⇢
Dave Mark, writing at The Loop:
Interesting difference between the Mac and iOS is the ability to download and run a Mac app without any involvement from Apple. While you can sideload an iOS app using Apple’s Mobile Device Management, Test Flight, or by building the app yourself, none of those offer the freedom the Mac brings.
Will Marzipan change that, even a bit? Will I be able to download a Marzipan app from a developer’s site and just run it on my Mac? Or will Marzipan restrict apps to the Mac App Store?
Artemis’ Pending Battles
Artemis — the new name for NASA’s initiative to put humans back on the moon by the end of 2024 — may be defined by its new, flashy goal, but as Loren Grush writes, it has an up-hill battle to even have a shot at the lunar surface:
NASA’s first big hurdle is a political one. Over the next few months, the space agency must sell this initiative to Congress, which controls the government’s budget. Lawmakers may like the idea of putting women on the Moon, but they may not want to raid the budgets of other federal programs to help NASA achieve its goal. Plus, Congress has to buy into NASA’s blueprint for this lunar return mission, and lawmakers will be taking a close look at how the space agency plans to get there.
Connected #243: I Win Money Because It’s Green⇢
Federico floats a conspiracy about iTunes, the crew check in on their 2019 predictions, and Myke makes a huge promise before Stephen shares about his Pixel 3a.
If you’ll excuse me, I’ll be making space over here for my new ARM Mac.
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Before Macintosh: A New Documentary on the Lisa⇢
David Greelish is running a (already-successful) Kickstarter to produce a new documentary film about the machine. I gladly backed it, and I think it’s going to be great.
Kbase Article of the Week: Use AIM with Messages or iChat⇢
I love how short this article is:
Starting on Dec 15th 2017, you won’t be able to log in into the Message app or iChat app with your AOL account.
For more information, contact AOL.
iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 Ships with New TV App⇢
Mac Power Users #482: Color Me Interested⇢
This week on MPU, we work our way through some feedback, talk about what we want from WWDC and make some confessions about the iPad Pro.
Moments
A decade ago, my wife and I saw our entire lives change in a moment when our oldest son was diagnosed with brain cancer.
That moment, of course, was a series of events. First, a checkup at the pediatrician’s office that ended with our doctor raising some concerns. Then the ultrasound the next day that ended with the doctor telling us to drive to the local children’s hospital, without stopping. There was a team of doctors and nurses waiting for us, he said.
Connected #242: An Incredible Critique of Modern Capitalism⇢
It is a busy week on Connected:
Warren Buffett and Tim Cook star in a new iPhone game, Stephen and Myke tried the official Twitter app for a week and Federico is exporting his notes. Elsewhere, Mark Gurman has reported on iOS 13 and new versions of macOS and watchOS.
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Craig Hockenberry, on Marzipan⇢
A thoughtful examination of what bringing iPad apps to the Mac may mean for developers and users.