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How to open a password-protected RAR on a Mac

A Mac can't open RAR files on its own, let alone protected ones. Why that is, how encrypted files differ from encrypted names, how to extract them and when a protected archive is a red flag.

Safe torrenting on a Mac in 2026: fake files, malware and the real risks

BitTorrent is a legitimate tool, but Mac users run into three concrete risks. What other peers can see, what Italian law says, and how to spot fake files and cracked apps before you open them.

iOS 27 and iPadOS 27: what changes in Europe and for developers

iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 shipped on September 14, 2026, but their headline feature, Siri AI, is missing in Europe. What actually reaches iPhones and iPads in the EU, and what developers need to check before building with the new SDK.

The AI Act, August 2026: what actually changes for developers

Obligations for high-risk AI systems have slipped to December 2027, but the work remains. It isn't just a legal problem anymore — it's a problem of architecture, documentation, and process.

Cutting video without re-encoding on a Mac: when you lose quality and when you don't

Removing the start and end of a clip shouldn't cost you quality or half an hour of exporting. What keyframes are, when you can simply copy the video as it is, and when re-encoding can't be avoided.

EUDI Wallet: Europe's identity wallet reaches its deadline in scattered order

By December 24, 2026, every EU country must offer a digital wallet for identity and documents. Italy's IT-Wallet is among the furthest ahead, while many others will be late. What it does, what it guarantees, and what changes for developers.

Data Act: since September, connected devices must open up their data

From September 12, 2026, cars, appliances, machinery, and companion apps placed on the market must make their data available to the people who use them, in a machine-readable format. What the Data Act changes for buyers and for developers.

Matter and cameras: the smart home's last silo is finally cracking

With Matter 1.5, cameras and video doorbells finally join the common standard for connected homes. What that means if you already own bulbs and thermostats from different brands, why video is the hardest piece, and what to check before you buy.

macOS Golden Gate: the first Mac without Intel

With version 27, released on September 14, macOS runs on Apple silicon only. Intel Macs stay on Tahoe, Rosetta 2 is on its last stretch, and anyone shipping an app has a check to run today. What changes for Mac users and for developers.

Wi-Fi 8: the first routers arrive now, the standard in 2028

The next generation of Wi-Fi no longer promises higher peak speed, but fewer dropped packets, lower latency, and better coverage at the edges of your home. The first devices land in October, final certification is two years away. Is it worth waiting?

Local-first: apps that work offline and sync later

Data on the device, the server as a copy rather than an owner. After years of prototypes, 2026 finds local-first with mature libraries, sync engines in production, and its own track at FOSDEM. What it means, what you gain, and where it still hurts.

Cyber Resilience Act: exploited vulnerabilities must now be reported within 24 hours

As of September 11, 2026, the first obligations of the EU cybersecurity rules for digital products apply: anyone selling software or connected devices in the Union must report exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents. What changes, and how to prepare.