macOS

How XProtect protects you from viruses on macOS

XProtect is Apple's Mac virus detection system which keeps your Mac safe. Here's how the protective macOS feature works.

Chip Loder | 5 hours ago

Fourth round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2 land

Apple is on its fourth round of developer betas for this generation, with new builds of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 joined by the third build of watchOS 11.2.

Malcolm Owen | 16 hours ago

Control Ultimate Edition will land on Mac February 12, 2025

Action adventure game "Control Ultimate Edition" will be landing on macOS early next year, with the release set for February 12, 2025.

Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Apple releases security updates for iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS 15.1.1

Apple has issued point releases for its operating systems, including iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1.

Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Top Apple Podcast charts for 2024 show what everyone's been listening to

Apple has released a list of the most popular shows listened to via Apple Podcasts in 2024, with "The Daily" taking the top spot for the year in the United States.

Malcolm Owen | 1 day ago

Black Friday mega sale: 36% off AI Photo Enhancer for 8x Bold Sight

Everyone has photos taken on earlier digital cameras that left much to be desired for detail and accuracy, but you can easily restore and upscale any photo up to 16K with Aiarty Image Enhancer.

Bug stops M4 Macs from virtualizing older macOS versions

Owners of Apple's newest Mac models running M4 chips aren't able to run older versions of macOS in a virtual machine, thanks to a mystery booting issue.

Malcolm Owen | 2 days ago

Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11, along with updates to Logic Pro for Mac

Apple's professional apps, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Camera, and Logic Pro, have all received major updates. Here's what you need to know.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 week ago

M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power

Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.

Mike Wuerthele | 1 week ago

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How advanced content caching settings on the Mac works

Advanced configuration parameters control how your Mac stores cached Apple and iCloud content. Here's how to change the settings.

Chip Loder | 1 week ago

North Korean hackers use infected crypto apps to target Macs

North Korean hackers have disguised malware in seemingly harmless macOS apps using sophisticated code to bypass security checks and target unsuspecting users.

Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

Third developer beta round adds new Find My feature

The third round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 have arrived, alongside the second round builds of tvOS 18.2, and watchOS 11.2.

Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

How to import your old passwords into the new Apple Passwords

Apple now has an official password manager, but importing your old passwords from other apps into Apple Passwords can be a bit of a pain.

Bon Adamson | 1 week ago

M4 Mac mini review roundup: Pint-sized powerhouse that won't break the bank

Apple's overhaul of the Mac mini with M4 has been warmly received by reviewers, with many highlighting how it's one of the best values you can get right now — provided you avoid those pricey upgrades.

Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

How to use iPad in portrait with Sidecar with macOS Sequoia

Apple has finally updated Sidecar to allow you to extend your Mac screen onto an iPad when it's in portrait, not just landscape. For now, though, it's fiddly, but here's how to do it.

William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

Why free VPNs aren't always safe to use

A VPN is meant to protect you and your data, but that's not always the case when it comes to free services. Here's why you should be wary of no-cost VPN services.

Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

How to edit PDFs on a Mac using Preview & third-party apps

Editing PDFs on a Mac is simple, thanks to the built-in tools in macOS and various third-party apps. Here's how to get started, whether you're making quick annotations or detailed modifications.

Andrew Orr | 2 weeks ago

Apple Intelligence feature testing continues in a fresh beta round

Apple is now on its second round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, alongside the first rounds of tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2, and visionOS 2.2.

Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

How to install App Store apps on an external SSD

Apple's macOS Sequoia now lets you install apps on external SSD drives instead of taking up space on your internal one — but it doesn't tell you this, so here's how to do it.

William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

iOS 18.2 with Image Playground and Visual Intelligence expected in early December

A new report suggests that the actual launch date for iOS 18.2 will be the first week of December, featuring new graphics tools including Image Playground and Genmoji.

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