macOS

How to use Disk Jockey for retro emulation on your Mac

Disk Jockey is an app that allows you to create disk image files for a variety of retro computers and emulators. Here's how to use it.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

Apple's fifth round of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS 15.1 developer betas have arrived

Apple is continuing to shake down Apple Intelligence in the developer betas, with fifth builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 now available alongside second builds of visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and watchOS 11.1.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

iOS 18's slow rollout will phase in Apple Intelligence over the next six months

Apple will be rolling out Apple Intelligence features to qualifying iPhones as quickly as it can, with as many as three updates before year's end. Some major components, including big changes to Siri, may have to wait until early 2025.

Charles Martin | 1 month ago

macOS Sequoia causing issues with third-party security tools and web browsers

Apple's macOS Sequoia has apparently caused problems for users of third-party security products and web browsers because of firewall-related issues within the new operating system.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 months ago

Apple's new OS public betas offer a glimpse of Apple Intelligence

Following the release of its milestone operating systems, Apple has started offering the first public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 to download, complete with Apple Intelligence support.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How to use UTM to run almost any version of macOS — even very old ones

UTM is a cross-platform emulator that allows you to run macOS, Windows, or Linux. Here's how to use it to run very old versions of Apple's Mac operating system.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

Apple rolls out new developer betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1

Apple is now on its fourth round of Apple Intelligence developer betas, providing participants with new builds of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 — and a new visionOS 2.1, tvOS 18.1, and watchOS 11.1 build.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Apple updates iWork productivity app suite with iOS 18 & macOS Sequoia features

Following the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia to the public, Apple has issued updates to its iWork suite to match, with iPad getting Apple Pencil Pro additions.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How to turn off the gaps in macOS Sequoia's Window Tiling

By default, macOS Sequoia leaves a neat gap between windows when they are tiled — but if you don't like that, it's easy to change it.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

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Apple releases updates for iOS 17.7, iPadOS 17.7, macOS Ventura, and Sonoma

At the same time as releasing updates for its major operating system releases, Apple is also issuing updates for its previous versions, including iOS and iPadOS 17.7, macOS Ventura 13.7, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

macOS Sequoia review: the first macOS with more potential than new features

Apple's macOS Sequoia is chiefly a tale of two halves, with all of the better improvements coming later. But what's here now is good, sometimes even very good, but it definitely doesn't feel like the full picture.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

macOS Sequoia arrives with the promise of Apple Intelligence

After being unveiled at WWDC 2024 and then working its way through rounds of beta versions, macOS Sequoia has now been officially released. It is the new current version and all Macs sold from today onwards will have it preinstalled.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Now patched macOS Calendar exploit let hackers steal data from iCloud

A security researcher has detailed an old hack in macOS that gave hackers full access to a user's iCloud, needing only a calendar invite to succeed.

Andrew Orr | 2 months ago

Apple is updating its iCloud terms and conditions on September 16

Apple has sent out a notification to some Mac users to agree to new iCloud Terms and Conditions, four days before they are supposed to apply. Here's what's new.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Developers can nag lapsed app subscribers with win-back offers

Apple is making it easier for developers to tempt iPhone users back into subscribing to their app, by providing a variety of offers to lapsed accounts.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

macOS Sequoia announced for September 16

Arriving much earlier in the cycle than recent years, Apple has announced that macOS Sequoia will be available on September 16. although certain Apple Intelligence features will come later.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more release candidates are now available to beta testers

Following the launch of new products including the iPhone 16, Apple has moved on to the release candidate beta round of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2.0, and macOS Sequoia.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

HitPaw Video Converter for Mac: How good is it?

HitPaw Video Converter is a Mac tool with artificial intelligence capable of producing high-quality results. Here's how well it performs and how to use it.

New Mac malware strain uses remote access tools to steal data

A new malware threat targeting Macs can give attackers complete remote access to an infected machine. Here's how to protect against it.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

Incredibly popular 'Balatro+' coming to Apple Arcade on September 26

The poker-inspired, deck-building roguelike "Balatro+" is coming to Apple Arcade this fall, allowing players to craft their ultimate deck and achieve victory.