Report: macOS redesign is coming, but not this year
In the latest version of the paid edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has OS redesigns in mind. The company is focused on one for iOS 18, which will…
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AI-enhanced Xcode rumored to lead Apple’s push into AI-boosted iOS, macOS
One of the areas where generative AI can help with work is in software development. Developers deal with thousands of lines of code, and AI can boost a developer’s productivity. According to a new report…
10-year old macOS bug still causing headaches for Mac audiophiles
As much as we love our Macs sometimes they do things that annoy the heck out of us. That annoyance turns into frustration when Apple does nothing to fix the issue. If you’re fortunate, there’s…
Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 update with fix for typing bug
Apple on Thursday released macOS Sonoma 14.3.1, a point release update for macOS 14.3. According to the release notes, the update includes bug fixes, including a fix for when “text may unexpectedly duplicate or overlap…
Troubleshoot your printer with logs, jobs, and a printer page in macOS
The macOS interface for working with printers, scanners, and–yes–fax machines has always been a little quirky. Apple built the printing component on top of the open-source CUPS protocol. (CUPS once stood for Common UNIX Printing…
How to download macOS Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, and older
There are a few reasons why you might want to download and install an old version of macOS or Mac OS X. Perhaps you’re relying on software you have discovered doesn’t work properly in the…
How to downgrade macOS to an older version
There are a few reasons why you might want to install an old version of macOS or Mac OS X. Perhaps you are relying on software you have discovered doesn’t work properly with the newest…
Apple releases first macOS 14.4 beta
Apple on Monday released the macOS Sonoma 14.4 beta to developers. This release follows the iOS 17.4 beta release on January 25, and the official Sonoma 14.3 release on January 22. This beta release is…
How revert a macOS update: downgrade Sonoma to Ventura
macOS Sonoma arrived on Macs in September 2023. Many people have installed Sonoma and love it, while others have installed the updated only to regret it later. Perhaps you’ve discovered that an app you rely…
The best macOS feature you don’t know you’re using: Optimized Battery Charging
As you probably know, a battery’s charge capacity diminishes over time. If you’ve recently got an M-series MacBook, you spent a good amount of money on that laptop, so you want the battery to be…