My Mac Contacted 63 Different Apple Owned Domains in One Hour - While Not in Use
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During a one hour period today, my computer contacted 63 different Apple domains while i was not logged on and using it. I have been trying to minimize to the extent possible the reach of big tech into my life. A full 25% of the DNS queries from one of my computers (M2 MBA with macOS 15.4) are to Apple owned domains - even though my DNS provider (NextDNS) blocks Apple's native telemetry. Additionally, since I do not use Apple for my mail, contacts, calendars, podcasts or news, I already have the routes to those Apple services blacklisted. Interestingly, my 2019 Intel MBP with the same DNS settings has less than 3% of it's DNS queries hitting Apple domains. Here are the domains Apple contacted during one 60-Minute Period When I Was Not Using My ComputerOne Hour - 63 Apple Domains • 1-courier.push.apple.com - Apple Push Notification Service • 1-courier.sandbox.push.apple.com - Apple Push Notification Service • api.apple-cloudkit.com - CloudKit, Apple's backend service for developers to store and sync app data • api.apple-cloudkit.fe2.apple-dns.net - DNS/gateway services for Apple's infrastructure • app-site-association.cdn-apple.com - Used for Universal Links • apple-relay.cloudflare.com • apple.com - Core Apple websites • bag.itunes.apple.com - iTunes/App Store purchase container • configuration.apple.com - for fetching various system configurations, including location services • configuration.ls.apple.com - for fetching various system configurations, including location services • cts.cdn-apple.com - CDN for network content • entitlements.itunes.apple.com - Checks your entitlements for apps and content • fbs.smoot.apple.com - for crash reports, analytics, or user feedback. • fpinit.itunes.apple.com - Initialization for iTunes/App Store services • gateway.fe2.apple-dns.net - DNS/gateway services for Apple's infrastructure • gdmf.apple.com - Device Management Framework • gsa.apple.com - Apple ID (IDMS) and Game Center Services (GSAS) • gsa.idms-apple.com.akadns.net - Apple ID (IDMS) and Game Center Services (GSAS) • gsas.apple.com - Apple ID (IDMS) and Game Center Services (GSAS) • gsas.idms-apple.com.akadns.net - Apple ID (IDMS) and Game Center Services (GSAS) • gspe1-ssl.ls.apple.com - related to Location Services (LS) and certificate validation (SSL) • gspe35-ssl.ls.apple.com - related to Location Services (LS) and certificate validation (SSL) • iadsdk.apple.com - Apple's iAd advertising network SDK • init-p01md.apple.com • init.ess.apple.com - Apple's Entitlement Services • init.itunes.apple.com - Initialization for iTunes/App Store services • kt-prod.ess.apple.com - Apple's Entitlement Services • lcdn-registration.apple.com - related to Software Update and (CDN) registration • musicstatus.itunes.apple.com - For checking the status of Apple Music or iTunes Match • ocsp2.apple.com - Online Certificate Status Protocol • p44-buy-lb.itunes-apple.com.akadns.net - related to the iTunes Store and App Store purchase • p44-buy.itunes.apple.com - related to the iTunes Store and App Store purchase • pancake.apple.com - telemetry • pd.itunes.apple.com - related to the iTunes Store and App Store purchase • proxy.safeBrowse.apple - for Apple's Safari Fraudulent Website Warning (Safe Browse) • sandbox.itunes-apple.com.akadns.net - used by developers for testing in-app purchases • sandbox.itunes.apple.com - used by developers for testing in-app purchases • sas-uw2-pcms.apple.com - related to purchase or content management systems within Apple's retail or media ecosystem. • sas.pcms.apple.com - related to purchase or content management systems within Apple's retail or media ecosystem. • setup.fe2.apple-dns.net - DNS/gateway services for Apple's infrastructure • st11p01su-lcdnreg.isu.apple.com.akadns.net - related to Software Update and (CDN) registration • suconfig.apple.com - related to Software Update and (CDN) registration • swallow-apple-com.v.aaplimg.com - related to content delivery or image services • swallow.apple.com - related to content delivery or image services • testflight.apple.com - for TestFlight, Apple's platform for beta testing apps • time.apple.com - Network Time Protocol • token.safeBrowse.apple - for Apple's Safari Fraudulent Website Warning (Safe Browse) • us-ne-courier-4.push-apple.com.akadns.net - Apple Push Notification Service • us-sandbox-courier-4.push-apple.com.akadns.net - Apple Push Notification Service • use1-wps-prod.apple.com • weatherkit.apple.com • wps.apple.com • www.apple.com - Core Apple websites • xp.apple.com - telemetry • gateway.icloud.com • p177-content.icloud.com • edge-062.usatl5.icloud-content.com • p104-content.icloud.com • setup.icloud.com • p150-content.icloud.com • p176-content.icloud.com • p101-content.icloud.com • mask-api.icloud.com Apple Domains I Already Block• apple.news • apple.tv • podcasts.apple.com • siri.apple.com • caldav.icloud.com • contacts.icloud.com • mask.apple-dns.net • mask-api.icloud.com • doh.dns.apple.com.v.aaplimg.com • doh.dns.apple.com • apple-relay.cloudflare.com • mask-canary.icloud.com • mask-h2.icloud.com • mask.icloud.com • p120-caldav.icloud.com
  • tyler@programming.dev
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    6 days ago

    “Paperweight”/“chromebooks” yet can run davinci, Lightroom, PS, and IntelliJ at the same time? I mean complaining about the cost sure, but MacBook Air with the Mx chips are just as powerful as the old Intel MBPs, if not much more powerful.

    • Jentu@lemmy.mlEnglish
      1·
      6 days ago

      Sure you can… until you run out of memory and it throttles because there is no fan. Then it uses swap memory until it chews away at the 256Gb drive. It’s possible to run these things just long enough to say “look, I told you so”, but I would never try using it professionally, especially if you’re running Adobe bloatware. Power isn’t the issue.

      I’d almost always recommend the base Mac mini instead of a MacBook Air specifically because you can actually upgrade the internal storage after you buy it and it has fans. I still wouldn’t load up on a bunch of huge programs at the same time because memory will eventually be the bottleneck like it is with the MBA, but it’s far more reasonable to use for work for about the same price. The value proposition for the MacBook Air just isn’t that great generally speaking as well as when compared to other options Apple has.

      • tyler@programming.dev
        1·
        3 days ago

        It handles memory just fine. I’ve run them all alongside each other for weeks with no issues (with a completely full hard drive from images). I rarely close programs or turn my computer off. Yes, an MBP is a great computer and well worth it, but they’re no where near as light and portable. If you’re doing image editing on the go then the air is a fantastic option.