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Researchers demonstrate new security risk with 2018 MacBook Pro

2018 MacBook Pro reviews

Security experts at this week's Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, Nevada have demonstrated a vulnerability with the 2018 MacBook Pro. The researchers found that would-be hackers could take control of the new laptop right as it makes its first Wi-Fi connection. In doing so, malware could be installed on the machine even before the user first saw the desktop. Luckily, Apple quickly sent out a fix when told about the problem. 

Intel adds to the 2018 MacBook Pro thermal throttling controversy

A new week hasn't ended the so-called "thermal throttling" controversy that's been swirling around the newly released 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro. ExtremeTech is now reporting that Intel had long ago said it was okay for manufacturers such as Apple to deviate from stated specifications. In doing so, it makes you wonder whether you can even count on reported clock speeds for some of the most expensive laptops on the market.