How to check your Mac’s software compatibility
Want to upgrade your Mac’s software, but aren’t sure about what operating system it will work with? Read on for how to check your Mac’s software compatibility.
Ejector is a new macOS app that makes it easy to manage drives w/ your keyboard & Touch Bar
As macOS has transitioned away from the SuperDrive and the use of physical media has declined, the eject key on Mac keyboards has become essentially useless. A new app from developer Dave DeLong, however, aims to add some functionality to the key – and to your MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar.
Apple updates compatible eGPU list for macOS with details on RX 560 support
Apple today has made small change to its eGPU support document. The company has updated the page to reflect official support for the Sonnet Radeon RX 560 eGFX Breakaway, the first RX 560 eGPU to be officially supported.
Apple reportedly plans to debut first iPad/Mac cross-platform app SDK at WWDC, new Mac Pro preview
Apple is planning a multi-year roadmap for its cross-platform app project. First previewed at last year’s WWDC with the launch of the News, Stocks, Home and Voice Memos app, Marzipan makes it near-automatic for developers to port iPad apps to macOS.
A third-party SDK for Marzipan will launch at this year’s WWDC for iPad and Mac universal apps. According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to add Marzipan-esque conversion of iPhone to Mac apps in 2020. The publication also says that Apple has ‘weighed previewing’ a new version of the Mac Pro at the conference.
Apple releases third macOS 10.14.4 developer beta, no new iOS beta yet
Apple has released the third macOS 10.14.4 developer beta for testing before its official release for all customers. The new build is available as an over-the-air update from the Software Update section of the System Preferences app on the Mac.
Security researcher demos macOS exploit to access Keychain passwords, but won’t share details with Apple out of protest
Security researcher Linuz Henze has shared a video demonstration of what is claimed to be a macOS Mojave exploit to access passwords stored in the Keychain. However, he has said he is not sharing his findings with Apple out of protest.
Hands-on: macOS 10.14.4 beta 1 streamlines Safari AutoFill with support for Touch ID
Apple yesterday released macOS 10.14.4 beta 1 to developers. We’ve already run through all of the changes in iOS 12.2 beta 1, and now it’s been discovered that macOS 10.14.4 includes support for Safari AutoFill with Touch ID.
How to restart Finder on Mac
Is your Mac sluggish when using Finder or is the app frequently crashing? Read on for how to restart Finder on Mac.
Poll: Would you like to see Slide Over and Control Center in macOS?
There has long been debate over the extent to which macOS and iOS will converge. Some think we’ve already gone too far down that route, with Launchpad coming in for particular criticism as an unnecessary child-like interface (though it can be made more useful). At the other extreme, some think Apple should go as far as touchscreen Macs and enable people to run either OS on both Macs and iPads.
Apple itself has consistently said that it considers Macs and iPads to be different categories of device, a message somewhat diluted by ads referring to the iPad as a computer.
But I was struck by a suggestion of two iOS features that might work on Mac …
Microsoft brings long-awaited OneDrive Files On-Demand feature to Mac
Thurott reports Microsoft has updated its 365 product roadmap with mention of Files On-Demand finally rolling out to macOS users. Initially offered as a preview in September of last year to Mac users, no formal word was made by the company as to when users should expect a widespread release.
While the site reports not all users are seeing the macOS version available, the rollout (which began yesterday), should hit most users in the coming weeks.
IINA for macOS launches as modern media player alternative to VLC with dark mode, PIP, more
‘Confirmed VPN’ iOS/macOS update makes it the first open service with third-party audits, open source code, more
Confirmed VPN launched last year for iOS, macOS and more, but it has been working on something bigger than just another VPN service. Today, the company has made its apps openly operated with third-party audits, open source code, audit logs, and much more. It is also inviting other VPN services to join the platform called Openly Operated.
Popular macOS photo editor Luminar 3 launching December 18 with libraries, AI tools
Luminar 3 will launch for macOS and PC December 18, as the popular Adobe Lightroom competitor adds new feature based upon artificial intelligence.
How to allow pop-ups on Mac
While blocking pop-ups is generally helpful, there are times when you’ll need to enable them. Follow along for how to allow pop-ups on Mac.
Microsoft announces Edge browser based on Chrome coming to Mac in 2019
Edge was Microsoft’s solution to completely replacing Internet Explorer as the default browser on Windows. When Microsoft launched its new Edge browser, it was only made available on Windows 10, but now, with an upcoming release, Microsoft is bringing its browser to the Mac.
Fujitsu releases new 64-bit Mac app for popular ScanSnap scanners
If you own a ScanSnap scanner from Fujitsu, we’ve got good news for you. You may have noticed that the ScanSnap app for macOS is 32-bit, prompting a compatibility warning when you open it. Recently, however, Fujitsu has released a new ScanSnap app that fully embraces the 64-bit Mac future.
iOS 12.1.1 and macOS 10.14.2 bring real-time text support to Wi-Fi calling, here’s how it works
Earlier today, Apple released iOS 12.1.1 and macOS Mojave 10.14.2. iOS 12.1.1 adds new features like new haptic touch features on iPhone XR and expanded eSIM support. The update also brings support for the real-time text (RTT) protocol to Wi-Fi calling, while macOS 10.14.2 brings it to the Mac.
What exactly does that mean? Read on to find out.
Apple releases fourth developer beta of macOS 10.14.2 to testers
Apple this evening has released the fourth developer beta of macOS 10.14.2. The release comes two weeks after the third beta release. The fourth beta of iOS 12.1.1 has not yet been released.
‘LEGO The Incredibles’ RPG for macOS coming on November 21, pre-order and trailer now available
The Incredibles 2 movie from Disney and Pixar was released to own earlier this month, and now the family friendly film is getting LEGO-fied into a Mac game after debuting on Windows and console systems earlier this summer. Feral Interactive has shared a new trailer for the upcoming LEGO The Incredibles RPG for macOS ahead of its launch.
Apple warns users about macOS legacy media support in latest Final Cut Pro X release
Apple released a major Final Cut Pro X update yesterday with support for third-party workflow extensions, batch sharing, and more. Along with the new features, Apple is also warning users about legacy media support with future versions of macOS.
Updated Aerial app brings Apple TV screensavers to Mac with dusk/dawn mode, new ISS footage
Originally released a few years ago, Aerial is a free, open source app that lets users bring the beautiful Apple TV screensavers to Mac. With the latest update, Aerial brings new videos that arrived with tvOS 12, including footage from the ISS, and more.
New Apple Music features I hope are added in iOS 13 and macOS 10.15
I’ve been thinking a lot about new Apple Music features that I hope are coming in iOS 13 and macOS 10.14. Earlier this year, I wrote up an Apple Music vs. Spotify comparison that summed up exactly how I feel about both services. Both are really good.
These are the best apps with Dark Mode support on macOS 10.14 Mojave
Earlier today, Apple released the public version of macOS 10.14 Mojave. In addition to features such as new applications, new file sorting options, and more, the update adds an official Dark Mode. On the heels of Mojave’s release, many third-party applications have been updated with their Dark Mode themes.
Read on for a full roundup.
OmniFocus 3 for macOS released w/ new Forecast view, multiple tag support, more
In conjunction with the public release of macOS 10.14 Mojave, The Omni Group has today released a major update to its popular task management system, OmniFocus. As part of OmniFocus 3, the application gains tag support, a new Forecast view, and more.