How to Mount & Copy HFS Classic Mac Drives on MacOS
Modern versions of MacOS no longer support HFS, meaning that new Macs can no longer read, mount, or write to classic HFS drives. But a fair amount of longtime Mac users continue to have older Macs and old Mac hard drives that are in HFS format, way back from the days of Mac OS 8, … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Recover Unsaved Word Documents on Mac with AutoRecovery
While you should get in the habit of frequently saving your documents as you work in them, including in Microsoft Word, things don’t always go as planned. Many modern Mac apps will automatically save progress as you work in them, and Microsoft Word is one of them. Thanks to a feature called AutoRecovery, which saves … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/26/how-to-recover-unsaved-word-documents-on-mac-wit … ⌘ Read more

Fix “Not authorized to send Apple events to System Events” Mac Error
Some Mac users may occasionally stumble into a oddly worded error message when attempting to launch an application that states “Not authorized to send Apple events to System Events”, and, when clicking OK to dismiss the error, nothing happens – the app does not launch on MacOS. If you attempt to open the app triggering … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/25/fix-not-authorized-to-s … ⌘ Read more

How to Make Microsoft Edge the Default Mac Web Browser
Microsoft Edge is a great web browser alternative that is available for MacOS, iPhone, iPad, and obviously Windows, and Android too. Not only is it fast and offers free access to ChatGPT 4, but if you regularly use different computing platforms, you’ll appreciate that you can sync your browser data across all of your devices, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/24/how-to-make-microsoft-edge-the-default-mac-web-browser … ⌘ Read more

How to Disable Content Blockers for Specific Sites in Safari for Mac
Some Mac users have content blockers installed into Safari, which are usually designed to prevent a part of a webpage from loading, things like preventing a remote javascript that tracks cookies or loads ads, or something that places a cookie into your browser, etc. The very nature of how content blockers work can cause interference … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/23/how-to-disable-cont … ⌘ Read more

Use a Free Net Worth Spreadsheet on iPhone, Mac, iPad, with Numbers
If you’re looking to keep track of your net worth easily, you don’t need to download an app or sign up for a new service. If you’re an iPhone, Mac, or iPad owner, you’ll be happy to know that Apple conveniently offers a really great spreadsheet for tracking your net worth, and it’s free, bundled … Read More ⌘ Read more

4th Beta of iOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, iPadOS 17.4, Available for Testing
Apple has issued the fourth beta versions of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 14.4, and tvOS 17.4. Additionally a new beta of visionOS 1.1 is available for the developers who are working with Apple Vision Pro. These beta updates are available to all users who are enrolled in the beta testing programs … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/21/4th-beta-of-ios-17-4-mac … ⌘ Read more

Where Are Screenshots Saved on Mac?
It’s a reasonable question to wonder where screenshots are stored on the Mac, particularly if you’re a Mac user that is taking screenshots who then needs to interact with those screen captures for whatever reason. Maybe you want to send a screenshot file to someone, or maybe you want to work with a particular screenshot … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Automatically Fill SMS Passcodes & Security Codes on iPhone, iPad, Mac
Messages for iPhone, Mac, and iPad all contain a really handy feature that autofills security codes that are sent to you via text message. You know the type, as these text message verification codes are often required for signing into financial institutions or many other things that use it as a method of identity and … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/20/how-to-automatic … ⌘ Read more

How to Use 134 New Aerial Wallpapers in MacOS Sonoma
macOS Sonoma arrived with 134 new stunning wallpapers available that you can use to spruce up your Mac desktop background. The giant collection of new wallpapers are themed, with wallpaper options for landscapes, cityscapes, underwater, and Earth from space. Even better, these are not just static, they’re all animated wallpapers, meaning they will briefly move … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/19/how-to-use-134-new-aeri … ⌘ Read more

Deals: M1 iPad Air 25% Off at $449, Apple Pencil 2 for $79, & More
Amazon is offering some particularly generous deals on the iPad Air M1 model, taking $150 off the $599 MSRP and bringing the discount price down to just $450. But it gets better, because they’re also offering hefty discounts on the iPad Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil, so you can get a full iPad setup for … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/18/deals-m1-ipad-air-25-off-at-449-apple-pencil-2-for-79 … ⌘ Read more

3 Ways to Unblock YouTube & Watch Blocked Videos from Any Device
Many networks will block YouTube for any number of reasons; maybe you’re in a region or country where YouTube is not allowed, maybe you’re at a school or institution where YouTube is blocked, maybe censorship is blocking YouTube content, maybe your current network blocks YouTube, or maybe a particular YouTube video is region restricted. Whatever … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/18/3-ways-to-unblock-youtube-w … ⌘ Read more

Retro: Enjoy the 1993 Easter Egg Video from the Macintosh Quadra 840av Team in Apple
If you’re a fan of Apple history and retro Apple stuff, you’ll probably appreciate this little blast from the past. Sometime in 1993, a small team of young developers at Apple built the Macintosh Quadra 840AV and Centris 660AV, and upon completion of their project, filmed a little celebration video, where they toast to their … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02 … ⌘ Read more

How to Collaborate on Playlists with Spotify
Spotify is a fantastic music streaming platform that is widely used by many people around the world. Collaborating on music playlists with friends, family, coworkers, and loved ones, is a fun feature that is included with Spotify. But, like so many features of apps and operating systems these days that are hidden behind things that … Read More ⌘ Read more

Fix “Photos Quit Unexpectedly” Error on Mac
Rarely, Mac users may experience an issue with the Photos app crashing during usage, or crashing in the background when not in use, but a pop-up error message appears on the Mac stating “Photos quit unexpectedly. Click Reopen to open the application again. Click Report to see more detailed information and send a report to … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Autofill Security Codes from Mail on Mac, iPhone, iPad
The latest versions of Mail for iPhone, Mac, and iPad support a fantastic autofill security code feature. This is similar to the autofilling security code feature for SMS that is available in Messages for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, except of course that it’s utilizing the Mail app for two-factor authentication and security codes that are … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/14/how-autofill-security-code-mail-iphone-ipad-ma … ⌘ Read more

Beta 3 of macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, Available for Testing
The third beta version of macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and watchOS 10.4, has been released to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Additionally, beta 2 of VisionOS 1.1 is available for users beta testing software on the Apple Vision Pro. Downloading Beta 3 of iOS 17.3/iPadOS 17.3, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/13/beta-3-of-macos-so … ⌘ Read more

How to Stop “Upgrade to MacOS Sonoma” Notifications on Macs
Are you tired of seeing the “Upgrade to macOS Sonoma” notifications on your Mac running Ventura or Monterey? If so, you can hide those notifications and stop the “Upgrade to macOS Sonoma” nagging on your Mac. It’s not unusual for Mac users to continue running older versions of system software, well after a new version … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/13/how-to-stop-upgrade-to-macos-sonoma-notificati … ⌘ Read more

How to Speed Up Auto-Showing/Hiding Dock on MacOS
A subtle way that you can tweak MacOS to make it feel a little faster is to speed up the auto-hiding and auto-showing time of the Dock. This obviously only applies to Mac users who hide their Dock by default, and the emphasis needs to be on feel faster because while this is removing a … Read More ⌘ Read more

Enjoy 2 Beautiful Starfield Wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, Mac, from BasicAppleGuy
Using custom wallpapers are one of the simpler but more fun ways you can customize the appearance of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and some of my personal favorite wallpapers are space-themed. I recently came across two really beautiful and simple space themed wallpapers from BasicAppleGuy, and I wanted to share them with our audience … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/11 … ⌘ Read more

How to Watch Super Bowl 58 Free from iPhone, Apple TV, Mac, iPad, Web
Super Bowl 58 (or Super Bowl LVIII) is set to begin on February 11 at 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET, where the San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game is being aired on CBS live, but if you don’t have a TV with an … Read More ⌘ Read more

Safari 17.3.1 Update for MacOS Ventura & Monterey Fixes Overlapping Text Bug
Apple has released Safari 17.3.1 as a software update for macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura. The small Safari update appears to resolve the same overlapping text bug that was patched with macOS Sonoma 14.3.1, iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, and watchOS 10.3.1. When users experience this bug, it can look like text is either disappearing (even … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/10/safari-17-3-1-up … ⌘ Read more

How to Delete an X (Twitter) Account Permanently
Social networking is a huge part of the modern internet experience, and X / Twitter remains one of the more unique and biggest social networks out there, functioning as a sort of digital town square, where anyone can say or reply to just about anything. The X/Twitter experience is really what you make it, and … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sonoma 14.3.1 Update Fixes Text Overlap Bug on Macs
iOS 17.3.1 and iPadOS 17.3.1, which fixes the same bug on iPhone and iPad, and watchOS 10.3.1, which resolves the bug on Apple Watch. How to Download & Install MacOS Sonoma 14.3.1 Update Be sure you backup the Mac to Time Machine before beginning any software update. Go to the  Apple menu Choose “System … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Find Geographic Location of Apple Aerial Screen Savers (Mac & Apple TV)
The Aerial screen savers on Mac and Apple TV are absolutely stunning, capturing high resolution drone flybys of amazing scenery around the world, from dramatic cityscapes, surreal underwater scenes, a broad range of landscapes, and even satellite imagery of Earth itself. These scenes are so beautiful that it’s natural to wonder where they were filmed, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02 … ⌘ Read more

iOS 17.3.1 Update Released to Fix Overlapping Text Bug on iPhone & iPad
Apple has released iOS 17.3.1 as an update for iPhone, along with iPadOS 17.3.1 for iPad. The small software update includes a bug fix for an issue where text may duplicate or overlap while typing. There do not appear to be any other changes or security fixes in this update. Separately, macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 and … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/08/ios-17-3-1-update-released-to-fix … ⌘ Read more

How to Batch Convert Images to WebP on Mac
As WebP grows in popularity as a compressed image format for the web, many web workers need to convert batches of images to WebP format from their Mac. Bulk converting images like JPG and PNG to WebP is not currently a native feature, but with a little tinkering on the Mac, you can gain functionality … Read More ⌘ Read more

Fix a MacBook Air Not Charging When Plugged In
MacBook Air is a fantastic laptop from Apple that is also very popular, with untold numbers of users around the world. While most people will never run into issues charging their MacBook Air, issues can happen where the MacBook Air does not charge when it is plugged in. If you find that your MacBook Air … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 2 of macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, Available for Testing
Apple has issued the second beta versions of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, along with the first beta version of visionOS 1.1 for Apple Vision Pro. What new features are expected in betas of iOS/iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4? These beta updates to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS include a … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/06/beta-2-of-macos-sonoma-14-4-i … ⌘ Read more

Safari Autofill Security Codes Not Working on Mac? Here’s a Tip
Modern versions of Safari for Mac include an incredibly useful Autofill Security Code feature, that allows security codes that are texted to your number to be automatically filled in when you are logging into secure websites in Safari on the Mac. For example, you may be logging into a banking website which requires a security … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/06/safari-autofill-security-codes-n … ⌘ Read more

How to Set Alarm Clock on Mac
Modern versions of MacOS have a built-in alarm clock, thanks to the addition of Clock app for Mac. This means that you can set an alarm clock on the Mac, a feature that has been long wanted as a native capability by many Mac users, especially since the alarm clock feature on iPhone has been … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Set Alarm Clock on Mac
Modern versions of MacOS have a built-in alarm clock, thanks to the addition of Clock app in MacOS. This means that you can set an alarm clock on the Mac, a feature that has been long wanted as a native capability by many Mac users, especially since the alarm clock feature on iPhone has been … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirPods for $89, Apple Watch 9 at $329, iPad 10th-gen $349, MacBook Air 15″ for $1099
Amazon continues to be one of the best places to shop for discounted Apple hardware, whether you’re looking for AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac, or iPhone. Today we’ve put together some great Amazon deals on Apple products, including M2 MacBook Air for $200 off, AirPods starting from $89, AirTag 4 pack for $79, Apple Watch … [Read More](https://osxdaily … ⌘ Read more

How to Set Alarm Clock on Mac
Modern versions of MacOS have a built-in alarm clock, thanks to the addition of Clock app in MacOS. This means that you can set an alarm clock on the Mac, a feature that has been long wanted as a native capability by many Mac users, especially since the alarm clock feature on iPhone has been … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to See Your VO2 Max on iPhone & Apple Watch
VO2 Max is a commonly used measure of cardiovascular fitness, and the higher your VO2 Max score, the better your overall health and longevity. For those of us using Apple Watch for cardio fitness, your iPhone and Apple Watch is able to calculate and track your VO2 Max score, giving you an idea of your … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Watch Series 9 from $299, MacBook Air 15″ 512GB for $1199, iPhone 15 Pro for $0.01, etc
Amazon has some great Apple deals today, particularly on select colors of Apple Watch Series 9 at just $299, and M2 MaceBook Air 15″ 512GB model for just $1199. These are substantial discounts, but stock is changing quickly depending on color, so if you see the deal, act fast, otherwise you might try refreshing the … [Read More](https:/ … ⌘ Read more

How to Add Sauna to Workouts on Apple Watch
Ever wished your Apple Watch had a Sauna setting for workouts? Me too, so I found a way to add one. And yea, Apple says we shouldn’t use Apple Watch in the sauna, but I am interested in observing my heart rate and associated stats from sauna sessions, so I am doing it anyway. Something … Read More ⌘ Read more

Fix Messages for Mac Showing Phone Numbers Instead of Names
Some Mac users may run into a situation where the Messages app for Mac shows phone numbers instead of contact names, despite those contacts numbers being saved and associated with names. Typically you can resolve this issue with a few simple solutions, which we’ll get into here. How to Fix Mac Messages Showing Phone Numbers … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/02/fix-messages-for-mac-showing-phone-numbers-ins … ⌘ Read more

How to Stop iPhone Apps Snooping via Push Notifications
Apple is well known for being a privacy centric company and building tons of security and privacy features into the iPhone and iPad to control things like location tracking and app tracking, but some big name app developers are coming up with creative ways to pry details about your device. One such crafty method of … Read More ⌘ Read more

Add Corporate Earnings Reports to Your Calendar on Mac, iPhone, iPad via Stocks App
The Stocks app for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, now offers a super convenient way of knowing when a companies upcoming earnings reports will be, and, even better for you earnings season enthusiasts, you can add those earnings report dates directly to your calendar immediately from the Stocks app. Because who doesn’t love listening in on … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024 … ⌘ Read more

How to Convert Images to Webp on Mac from Command Line
Do you need to convert images to webp format from the Mac? Converting images to WebP offers tremendous file size savings, often compressing an image up to 70% without losing image quality, so it’s understandable why many Mac users and web developers, designers, and workers would wish to convert and compress images into WebP format. … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Watch Series 9 from $309, M1 iPad Air for $449, $300 Off MacBook Air 15″ 512GB
Amazon is back again with some really great deals, featuring some all-time-low prices on select Apple hardware in specific colors and configurations. From Apple Watch Series 9 from just $309 (down from $399), to M1 iPad Air for just $449 (down from $599), to M2 MacBook Air 15″ 512GB model for $1199 (down from $1499), … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2 … ⌘ Read more

How to Convert Images to Webp on Mac from Command Line
Do you need to convert images to webp format from the Mac? Converting images to WebP offers tremendous file size savings, often compressing an image up to 70% without losing image quality, so it’s understandable why many Mac users and web developers, designers, and workers would wish to convert and compress images into WebP format. … Read More ⌘ Read more

Fix for “No Active Device Used For Your Location” on iPhone Error
Some iPhone users have discovered they are not able to share their location in Messages or Find My, and instead get an error message stating “No Active Device Used For Your Location. You can check your settings in Find My.” This issue, when present, prevents the user from sharing your location, until it has been … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/01/30/fix-for-no-active-device-used-for-yo … ⌘ Read more

Beta 1 of macOS Sonoma 14.4 Available for Testing
Apple has released the first beta version of macOS Sonoma 14.4 to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Mac system software. The new MacOS beta arrives alongside new betas for WatchOS, and a few days after the first beta of iOS 17.4 debuted. No major new features are expected in macOS Sonoma 14.4, … Read More ⌘ Read more

Slow Performance in MacOS Sonoma? Fix Sluggish Speed on Mac
MacOS Sonoma is a perfectly great operating system for most Mac users, and many feel its variety of features and general enhancements offer improvements over its predecessor. However, not all MacOS Sonoma users are thrilled, and some people feel their Mac is slower after updating to MacOS Sonoma 14, experiencing more sluggish general performance, unresponsiveness … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/01/29/slow-performa … ⌘ Read more

Slow Performance in MacOS Sonoma? Fix Sluggish Speed on Mac
MacOS Sonoma is a perfectly great operating system for most Mac users, and many feel its variety of features and general enhancements offer improvements over its predecessor. However, not all MacOS Sonoma users are thrilled, and some people feel their Mac is slower after updating to MacOS Sonoma 14, experiencing more sluggish general performance, unresponsiveness … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/01/29/slow-performa … ⌘ Read more

New Apple Commercial: Hello Apple Vision Pro
Apple is running a commercial for Apple Vision Pro that shows off the devices appearance when wearing, and the interface the wearer sees overlayed onto the world. The ad shows people interacting with various spatial computing interfaces and apps, from general computing tasks, to watching movies, making FaceTime video calls, interacting with panoramic photos, all … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/01/29/new-apple-commercial-hello-apple-visio … ⌘ Read more

Watch This 1984 Macintosh Promo Video, Featuring Bill Gates!
Would you believe that one of the original promotional videos for the Macintosh featured none other than Microsoft’s Bill Gates?! In this fun video from 1984 you’ll see a young Bill Gates from Microsoft expressing his enthusiasm and extolling the virtues of the Macintosh computer. The famous rivalry between Apple and Microsoft hadn’t quite heated … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/01/28/watch-this-1984-macinto … ⌘ Read more

Scroll Through Every Mac Desktop & Laptop Ever Made
The Mac turned 40 this week, and if you’re still on an Apple history kick, there’s a fun website that’s worth exploring called Mac40th. Mac40th.com showcases every desktop and portable Mac ever made by Apple in a continuous stream of Macs, displayed in random order. But it’s not just Macs, interspersed with tons of photos, … Read More ⌘ Read more