How to use Xcode's FileMerge tool to compare files
The often overlooked Xcode FileMerge app lets you spot what's changed between two files. Here's how to spot the differences using the tool.
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Chip Loder
How to set folder background colors in macOS's Finder
Most Mac users know familiar Finder window backgrounds, but few know you can also set Finder window backgrounds to any color you like. Here's how to do it.
Apple is restoring Mac users that were banned after using Beeper on iPhone
Apple has started lifting iMessage bans on Mac users who previously lost access after granting access to Beeper, but it remains unclear why the bans were imposed in the first place.
Amber Neely
How to switch languages in macOS Sonoma
There are thousands of languages in the world, and chances are, you or someone you know speaks one other than English. If you want to have your Mac use that language, making the switch is easy enough to do.
Bon Adamson
Mac's 40th year, Apple Vision Pro's first and EU App Store changes on the AppleInsider podcast
It's a week of celebration and anticipation on the AppleInsider Podcast, as Apple's longest-surviving device — the Mac — enters its fifth decade, and its newest device — the Apple Vision Pro — is a week away.
William Gallagher
'Death Stranding: Director's Cut' hits iPhone, iPad, and Mac on January 31
After facing a short delay, "Death Stranding: Directors Cut" is slated to release on iPad, Mac, and iPhone 15 Pro in the last days of January.
Firefox wants to level the browser playing field with Microsoft, Google, and Apple
Mozilla has published a list of ways big tech gatekeepers prevent independent browsers — such as its browser, Firefox — from flourishing on their platforms.
Look back in time at Apple's original Mac development team
Marking the 40th anniversary of the Mac, the Steve Jobs Archive has revisited the day "Rolling Stone" magazine sent a photographer to this "weird company."
Update your Apple devices, because the latest releases patched a major security flaw
Apple's latest updates to all its operating systems from macOS Sonoma to tvOS 17.3, included a fix to prevent a WebKit security vulnerability that the company says has been exploited.
Daniel Eran Dilger
Malcolm Owen
Wesley Hilliard
Mike Wuerthele
Andrew Orr
