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Apple's changes to macOS PDF handling stymie third-party developers, cause data loss

Apple's changes to how it handles PDFs in macOS Sierra are causing problems with third-party utilities, with the most profound issue potentially causing the removal of an optical character recognition layer from user's files.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 31

Apple releases macOS 10.12.2 with auto-unlock & GPU fixes, Touch Bar screenshot support

Apple on Tuesday issued an update for Sierra, the latest version of macOS, addressing a number of bugs and issues, including fixes for auto-unlock with Apple Watch, graphics processing issues on the latest MacBook Pro hardware, and taking screenshots of the Touch Bar on new models.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 22

Apple seeds sixth beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.2 for developers

Apple on Thursday released another developer-only macOS Sierra 10.12.2 beta, the second one in three days, and the sixth overall.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 10
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How to reopen tabs in Safari for iOS 10 and macOS Sierra

Whether you closed one by accident or simply remembered something else you wanted to look at, reopening a closed tab is an essential task in any modern Web browser. Here's how to do it in Safari for iOS 10 and macOS Sierra.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Apple issues second public beta of macOS 10.12.2

Apple on Wednesday released a second public beta of macOS 10.12.2, refining the update's fixes and features for people wanting the earliest possible access.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Apple seeds second build of original macOS 10.12.2 beta to developers [u]

Apple on Wednesday silently released a second build of the first macOS 10.12.2 beta for developers, suggesting unknown fixes for the update.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Tips: How to remap command, control, escape, and other keys in macOS Sierra

macOS Sierra has ushered in a number of new changes for Mac users, including the ability to remap the modifier keys, like the escape, control, command, or option keys to another hardware button. Here's how to do it.

Ashley Wright 9 years ago 10

macOS virtual keyboard system resources lack function keys, suggest 'Magic Toolbar' legit

Users delving through the resources in Monday's macOS "Sierra" 10.12.1 code have found a graphic representation of a keyboard without a function row, suggesting that rumors of a touch control strip replacing the function keys may be accurate.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15

Apple updates macOS Sierra to 10.12.1 with Mail, Safari, Photos fixes

After a month-long beta period, Apple has released the update to macOS Sierra 10.12.1 with iPhone 7 Photos compatibility fixes, Safari security enhancements, and more.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 15

Inside macOS Sierra: Apple's Optimized Storage and management features

Apple's new storage management features on macOS Sierra could potentially save users with lots of data some drive space, but what it does, how it does it, and how to configure it isn't well known — AppleInsider explains.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 25

Apple issues fourth beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.1 as new MacBook Pros loom

Apple on Tuesday supplied to developers and public testers a fourth pre-release beta of macOS 10.12.1, a forthcoming maintenance and security update for the Sierra operating system which could ship on next-generation MacBook Pros.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 14

Apple seeds third public beta of macOS 10.12.1, new watchOS and tvOS developer betas

In addition to a new iOS 10.1 beta for developers, Apple on Tuesday released a third beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.1 to the public, plus developer betas of watchOS 3.1 and tvOS 10.0.1.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Apple taking auto download feature on macOS Sierra live today

Starting today, Apple will push macOS Sierra to prospective upgraders on older versions of OS X, as well as downloads for point updates for users already on Sierra — but won't install anything without explicit permission from the user.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Apple issues third developer beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.1

Apple on Monday provided developers with a third pre-release beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.1, right on schedule with an earlier rumor suggesting new MacBook Pros will ship with the update later this month.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 1

New macOS Sierra 10.12.1 betas available to developers & public

Apple is continuing apace with beta release, and has made new macOS 10.12.1 betas available to developers and anyone in the public Beta Software Program. [Updated with public beta launch info]

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 12

Troubleshooting macOS Sierra: FileMaker, Logitech and Razer devices, 4k display issues [u]

Sierra is still proving to be one of the less problematic Mac software upgrade in a long time, but as expected, there are some minor issues here and there, including FileMaker incompatibility problems, tracking issues with some Logitech mice, and problems with missing options on some third party 4k displays.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 51

Inside macOS Sierra: Siri on the desktop

Heralded at the 2016 WWDC, Apple has brought its Siri voice assistant technology to MacOS Sierra, which even in its first incarnation on the desktop brings a wealth of possibilities for workflow expansion and knowledge navigation.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 22

Troubleshooting macOS Sierra: Wired networking, ScanSnap, Bluetooth

While early AppleInsider tests have found Sierra to be a solid update for Mac users, every new software release has trials and tribulations for users to work through. Here are the first few that we've run into, and some possible solutions.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 18
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