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Apple issues second developer beta of macOS Monterey 12.2

Apple has provided developer beta testers with a new second build of macOS Monterey 12.2 to try out, in what is the operating system's first beta round of 2022.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

Microsoft details macOS vulnerability that allowed protected data access

Microsoft has released details of the "Powerdir" vulnerability that allowed an attacker to access protected data on a Mac, prior to the December macOS Monterey patches.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 11

How to switch from PC to Mac, and what you need to know

If you're a long-time Windows user, jumping over to macOS may seem to need a lot of effort, but it's a lot easier than it appears at first glance. Here's what you need to know about switching over from PC to Mac.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

How to stop AirPods automatically switching between devices

Having your AirPods, or AirPods Pro switch from your iPhone to your Mac as you sit down at your desk is a brilliant idea, and really frustrating in practice. Here's how to stop it.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Ryan Reynolds promotes Apple TV+ 'Spirited' with Photos Memory

Actor Ryan Reynolds has embarked on some early promotion of the Apple TV+ film Spirited,' using Photos' Memories feature to show off images from the holiday movie.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

A prominent orange dot in macOS Monterey is causing problems for artists

Live performers are complaining that Apple's macOS Monterey microphone in use alert, an orange dot in the Menu Bar, has rendered the Mac unusable during events.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 34

Pixelmator Pro update adds Motion exports, improved SVG handling

The last update for Pixelmator Pro in 2021 has been released, one that now gives users the ability to export files to Apple Motion, as well as updates to its SVG engine.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

DuckDuckGo working on a standalone web browser for Mac & Windows

DuckDuckGo is working on a standalone desktop browser with "robust privacy protection" that will be available for the Mac and PC platforms.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 15

Apple rebuilding Apple Music in macOS Monterey 12.2 as a full native app

Apple is rebuilding the Apple Music app for macOS Monterey 12.2 as a fully native application based on AppKit — something that it has already done with the Apple TV app.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 15

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