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www.mac-apps.com looks like the Apple Store - but is it?

Hi

My internet signal isn't always great, particularly at busy times - I'd like to be able to download so I can be sure of nothing interrupting my film.

App store says Prime is only available on tablet

This site is offering just what I need.

I think I've already worked out it's not an Apple website. Does anyone know anything about it (or if the Prime app will do what I want?

Big thanks

Jonathan

iMac with Retina 5K display, macOS 10.14

Posted on Apr 8, 2020 2:27 AM

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Apr 8, 2020 11:15 AM in response to jonfostersmith

That is an extremely common "download aggregator" site no different than many others. Do not patronize it or even encourage its existence.


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Apr 8, 2020 6:21 AM in response to jonfostersmith

No



You access the Apple Store through the >>App Store



The linkage should tell you everything without even visiting the site.

Anything to do with apple is going to be apple.com domain name.


Subdomain still include the apple.com domain ex of a sub domain <discussions.apple.com>



I see nothing here that says apple.com in the path

Apr 8, 2020 6:39 AM in response to jonfostersmith

Owner of that domain:


Admin Name: Super Privacy Service LTD c/o Dynadot

Admin Street: PO Box 701

Admin Street:

Admin City: San Mateo

Admin State/Province: California

Admin Postal Code: 94401

Admin Country: US


Not a surprise it isn't Apple. They're also charging for multiple titles that are free. Such as Adblock for $2.99. How about the user just go to Adblock's site and get it themselves for nothing?


Microsoft Office for $4.99? What are you getting for that? The same download you can get from MS for nothing? You'd still need to pay MS to activate it either way.


What the heck is Amazon for Mac, or eBay for Mac, both at $2.99? I'm pretty darn sure I can go to either site myself for free.


Lots and lots of VERY questionable content.

Apr 8, 2020 7:21 AM in response to Kurt Lang

The OP is not being entirely helpful posting this..

After all, Prime Video can be easily viewed on any tablet or a web browser on any desktop.. so is this just an attempt to drive traffic to this site?


Let's take this at face value. No it isn't and it looks very dodgy.


Amazon Prime Video is here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/storefront?filterId=OFFER_FILTER=PRIME


[your country link will vary]

www.mac-apps.com looks like the Apple Store - but is it?

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