Some new MacBook Pros are stuck on macOS Ventura — but there's a fix

Some new M3 MacBook Pro units are shipping to customers with macOS Ventura 13.5 installed, and can't be updated using System Preferences. Here's how to fix it.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 3

Apple seeds third release candidates for macOS Monterey 12.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.6.1

Apple is now on its third round of release candidate builds for macOS Monterey 12.7.1 and macOS Ventura 13.6.1, with a release of the updates for both legacy operating systems expected soon.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 0

Safari 17 with enhanced Private Browsing out now for macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey

Apple has released an update for Safari, bringing it to version 17, with users of macOS Ventura and macOS Monterey able to install it without needing to update to macOS Sonoma.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 0

How to set an animated Memoji on your Lock Screen in macOS Ventura

When choosing your profile picture that is displayed on your Mac's Lock Screen, you can choose to have an animated Memoji as one. Here is how to set it up.

Nathaniel Pangaro 1 year ago 0

Apple issues first beta for macOS 13.6 Ventura

Apple is back at the start of the beta-testing process once more, and has provided developer testers with a build of macOS Ventura 13.6 to try out, in what could be the last for Ventura.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 0

macOS Ventura App Management exploit revealed 10 months after discovery

A new exploit has been found for macOS Ventura, one that allows an attacker to bypass App Management, and is being disclosed after failing to be fixed by Apple in ten months.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 2

How to manage Thunderbolt & USB security in macOS Ventura

As part of the security improvements in Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Ventura, Apple has made it so that new USB or Thunderbolt devices have to be approved. Here's how to manage how often you see the requests.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 0

Bugs in macOS Background Task Manager keeps apps hidden

The Background Task Manager in macOS Ventura isn't as effective as it could be, as a security researcher claims it can be easily bypassed.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 2

Latest macOS Ventura update brings a location services bug

Apple's macOS Ventura 13.5 update is causing an unknown number of users to have lost all mention of apps in the Location Services section of Settings.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 9

How to fix an iPod that won't sync with macOS Ventura

If you're still rocking it old school with an iPod, syncing may be an issue. It still works, but you may have to finesse it a bit. Here's what to try if your iPod won't sync with macOS Ventura.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 0

Apple rolls out release candidate for macOS 13.5 Ventura

Apple has moved on to the release candidate version of macOS Ventura 13.5, which it has handed out to participants of its developer beta program.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 0

How to use AI subject selection in Photos in iOS 16 & macOS Ventura

Apple added a few new AI-based selection tools to Photos in iOS 16 and Preview in macOS Ventura that allow you to select a subject of a photo and extract it from the image. Here's how to use them.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 0

Apple seeds fifth developer beta for macOS 13.5 Ventura

Apple has rolled out the latest update to the beta program for macOS Ventura 13.5, and developers can now access the fifth beta version for testing purposes.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 0

How to uninstall the macOS Sonoma beta

The macOS Sonoma beta is tantalizing — until you find a show-stopping problem with your workflow. Here's how to go back to macOS Ventura.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

macOS Sonoma beta review: Few major updates, but very welcome

In its initial beta version, the new macOS Sonoma only presents a few significant features — such as Presenter Overlay, and desktop widgets — but they're well done and they will make you want to update.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 30

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