They're gonna make Apple ANGRY...
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The video opens with a rapid grab at current tech news, focusing on the rising idea of selling Hackintosh systems under OpenCore, exemplified by a high end desktop called the velociraptor that launches with Windows 10 dual-boot. The host explains that while this sounds like a neat DIY concept, it infringes on Apple’s licensing terms and could draw swift legal pushback from Apple’s lawyers. The segment paints a picture of a legal gray area where enthusiasts might be tempted by a low price point, yet risk major consequences for using Apple software outside its hardware ecosystem. Moving beyond Hackintosh, the video shifts to a Windows 10 printer debacle caused by updates, noting reports of printers failing to print or even refusing to print to PDF, and explains that Microsoft is addressing the bugs while suggesting workarounds like universal drivers. In parallel, the host covers a lawsuit against Apple over loot boxes, framed as a consumer protection issue tied to in-app purchases and parental controls, while acknowledging that Apple defends its App Store model by highlighting parental controls already in place. The quick bits round out the episode with updates on Microsoft reviving Xbox Live gamer pics, Intel’s tiger lake CPUs featuring embedded anti-malware, and Apple’s unexpected move toward SSD upgrades in the Mac Pro, hinting at a softening stance toward user upgradeability. The show closes with a note on the Xbox Series X UI parity with the Xbox One and a playful nod to the KFC “Col. Sanders dating sim” marketing stunt, leaving viewers with a mix of hardware, software, and consumer-tech intrigue to ponder and anticipate further developments.
Topics · technology · science_and_tech · consumer_electronics · software_and_licensing · hardware_updates · gaming_console_news · digital_media_law · tech_entertainment
Questions answered
- What is a Hackintosh and why is it controversial in the OpenCore Velociraptor story?
- A Hackintosh is a PC built to run macOS, which Apple licenses only for Apple hardware. The Velociraptor example uses OpenCore to dual-boot Windows 10, but this setup violates Apple's licensing terms and could invite legal action, making it a controversial DIY project.
- Why are Windows 10 printer issues being discussed, and what is the workaround mentioned?
- The video covers recent Windows 10 printer bugs causing print failures or PDF printing issues. Microsoft is addressing the bugs, and a suggested workaround mentioned is using a universal PCL6 printer driver to restore functionality.