How to Fix Spotlight Search Issues on MacOS Sequoia
A fair number of Mac users have discovered that Spotlight Search is not working well in MacOS Sequoia, either missing files, apps, and sometimes not working at all to find any local file. For some users the issues with Spotlight happens right after they update to MacOS Seqouia, and for others it may happen later … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 3 of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, Available for Testing
The third betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and MacOS Sequoia 15.2, are available for beta testers of Apple system software. The latest betas continue to emphasize on new Apple Intelligence features, including ChatGPT integration, Genmoji custom Emoji creation, Image Playground for AI image generation, and more. These new AI features are in addition to … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ Read more

Deals: M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM for $749.99 ($250 Off!)
Amazon is selling the M2 MacBook Air 13″ model with 16GB RAM for just $749.99, taking $250 off the $999 retail price from Apple. Like many great Amazon deals, they tend to shift quickly, so if you’ve been thinking of getting a 16GB model MacBook Air now might be the time. To get the deal … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Turn Off Find My Mac
Find My Mac is an incredibly valuable aspect of iCloud that allows you to find your Mac by using another Apple device’s Find My app, or through iCloud on the web. Aside from the obvious anti-theft aspects that make Find My Mac so important, the majority of users are more likely end up using Find … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Install Windows 11 on Mac with UTM
You can install and run Windows 11 on a Mac, without having to overwrite the MacOS operating system, by installing Windows 11 into a virtual machine. Virtual machines are self-contained installations of operating systems that can be used for a variety of purposes, from testing to demonstrations, to running software that runs on Windows but … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 2 of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, & iPadOS 18.2 Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2 are now available for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The new betas continue to focus on additional Apple Intelligence features, expanding beyond the writing tools, smart replies, and summary features what was initially introduced in iOS … [Read More](https://osxdail … ⌘ Read more

How to Change iPhone Used by iPhone Mirroring on Mac
If you have several iPhone’s, as many people do when they buy a new iPhone, upgrade, get a hand-me-down, develop iPhone software, or develop mobile sites or apps where you test things on multiple devices, you might be in a situation where iPhone Mirroring on the Mac is using an iPhone that you do not … Read More ⌘ Read more

5 Helpful Uses for Apple Intelligence on Mac, iPhone, & iPad
Apple Intelligence is here on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and while the system requirements are strict, the Apple devices that are new and powerful enough to use the AI tools now gain some really fantastic features. We’re going to show you six helpful Apple Intelligence features and uses that you’ll find beneficial to your workflow, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/04/5-helpful-uses-for-apple-intelligence-o … ⌘ Read more

Got a PPC Mac in the Closet? Check Out the Aquafox Browser for Tiger & Leopard
If you have an old PowerPC Mac laying around collecting dust in a closet somewhere, you might be able to get some use out of it today by installing a functional modern web browser, like Aquafox. Since so much of what many of us do on computers is done in a web browser, you might … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/01/got-a-ppc-mac-in-the-closet-check-out-the-aquafox-br … ⌘ Read more

How to Update ChatGPT on Mac
The ChatGPT app for Mac is a fantastic AI tool and LLM that makes for a great addition to many Mac users workflows, whether you’re extremely tech savvy, or just a novice. One thing that some users have wondered is how to keep the ChatGPT app for Mac updated, and how to install updates to … Read More ⌘ Read more

Apple Releases New Mac Mini, Revamped iMac, & M4 MacBook Pro
Apple has spent the last few days trickling releases of new Mac hardware, debuting a revamped iMac with an M4 chip and new colors, a redesigned Mac Mini that is smaller in size and now has an M4 chip, and the MacBook Pro lineup has been revamped with M4 processors as well. Each of the … Read More ⌘ Read more

Fix the “Failed to Personalize Software Update” Error in MacOS
Though not common, some Mac users are encountering a strange error message that says “Failed to personalize the software update. Please try again.” when attempting to update their Mac to MacOS Sequoia, and sometimes even with other MacOS software updates too. This is a frustrating error since it prevents the installation of a major system … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/30/fix-the-failed- … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sonoma 14.7.1 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 with Security Updates Available
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 for Mac users who have not yet updated to MacOS Sequoia, of which MacOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence was just released. macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and macOS Ventura 13.7.1 both contain many security fixes, making them important updates to install for Mac user who are … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/29/macos- … ⌘ Read more

iOS 17.7.1 & iPadOS 17.7.1 Available for iPhone & iPad
Apple has released iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1 for iPhone and iPad users who are not running iOS 18, which was just updated to includes support for Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. The software updates include important security fixes, making them important updates to install if you’re still running the prior major … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/29/ios-17-7-1-ipados-17-7-1-available-for-ip … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence Now Available to Download
Apple has released iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to bring Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad. The initial set of Apple Intelligence AI features include writing tools, summaries for messages and emails, and other handy capabilities. Apple Intelligence has strict system requirements however and is not available on all devices. Aside from Apple Intelligence, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/28/ios-18-1- … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence Available Now
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.1, the first major update to MacOS Sequoia that includes Apple Intelligence features. The Sequoia 15.1 update also includes a few bug fixes, and brings drag and drop support to the popular iPhone Mirroring feature. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence, along with … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/28/macos-sequoia-15-1-with-apple- … ⌘ Read more

Play Original Starcraft Free, Here’s How
If you’d like to play the original Starcraft for free, you can do so easily. Technically the original Starcraft has been available to download, install, and play for free, for a while now, but the instructions on how to do it have changed. It’s not exactly advertised on the Blizzard site or BattleNet either, but … Read More ⌘ Read more

Perplexity AI Brings More Artificial Intelligence Tools to Mac
Mac users now have another Artificial Intelligence assistant option available to them natively, thanks to the new Perplexity app for Mac. Perplexity offers a free AI-powered answer engine that uses multiple models, including GPT-4o and Claude 3, and perhaps best of all, it cites sources with its answers, so that you can independently confirm or … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/24/perplexity-ai-bring … ⌘ Read more

Deals: M2 MacBook Air for $699.99 ($300 Off!)
Amazon is offering a rather large discount deal on the M2 MacBook Air base model, coming in at just $699.99 after you clip the on-page coupon. That’s $300 off the Apple retail price on the exact same model! It’s not clear how long this deal price will be available, but if you’ve been in the … Read More ⌘ Read more

Perplexity AI Brings More Artificial Intelligence Tools to Mac
Mac users now have another Artificial Intelligence assistant option available to them natively, thanks to the new Perplexity app for Mac. Perplexity offers a free AI-powered answer engine that uses multiple models, including GPT-4o and Claude 3, and perhaps best of all, it cites sources with its answers, so that you can independently confirm or … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/24/perplexity-ai-bring … ⌘ Read more

Beta 1 of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, & iPadOS 18.2 Available for Testing
Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and ipadOS 18.2, each with new Apple Intelligence features. The first betas of the .2 releases arrive now despite iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1 not debuting until next week, though they just landed as Release Candidate builds. The new … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/23/beta-1-of-io … ⌘ Read more

How to Use iPhone Mirroring on MacOS Sequoia
iPhone Mirroring is a powerful feature introduced with MacOS Sequoia that allows you to control your iPhone from your Mac, using your Mac cursor and keyboard to interact with the iPhone. It’s an incredibly useful feature in MacOS, and it allows full usage of your iPhone even if it’s not next to you or in … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Re-Enable Slow Motion Effects on MacOS
If you’re a long time Mac user, you might recall the Slow Motion effect that could be applied by holding the Shift key while minimizing and maximizing windows, as well as for other animations like opening Launchpad or using Mission Control. Some of the fun eye-candy effects on Mac go way the early days of … Read More ⌘ Read more

Release Candidates of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, & iPadOS 18.1 Available
Apple has issued release candidate builds of iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1, making them available for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. These versions are the first to include Apple Intelligence support on compatible devices. Initial Apple Intelligence features include functionality for summarizing data, writing tools, and … [Read … ⌘ Read more

How to Fix “Recents” Folder Empty on Mac
The Mac “Recents” folder in Finder is a useful catchall Smart Folder that, as the name implies, contains all recently opened, modified, or added files that are found within the file system. This means the “Recents” folder should contain everything from text files, documents, PDFs, images, video, basically anything in the file system that has … Read More ⌘ Read more

How Do I Disable Scroll-to-Top on iPhone? FAQ for Scroll-to-Top
While Scroll-to-Top is a very popular feature for many iPhone users, allowing them to quickly scroll back to the top of any article, feed, email, or message, not everyone is thrilled with the feature. In fact, a large number of users find Scroll-to-Top to be annoying or frustrating, as they activate it accidentally. Others may … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/16/how-do-i-disable-scroll-to-top-on-ip … ⌘ Read more

Updated iPad Mini with Apple Intelligence Support Released by Apple
Apple has updated the iPad Mini line with a spec bump, and the new model is capable of supporting Apple Intelligence. The new iPad Mini 7th generation model debuted via press release, and was not accompanied by any other updated hardware. The iPad Mini continues to offer a small physical footprint with an 8″ LCD … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/15/updated-ipad-mini-with-apple-intelligence- … ⌘ Read more

7th Beta of MacOS Sequoia 15.1 Available for Testing
Apple has released the 7th beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15.1 to users in the beta testing programs. The MacOS 15.1 beta 7 comes a day after the accompanying iOS 18.1 beta 7 and iPadOS 18.1 beta 7 releases were issued. The most notable difference in MacOS Sequoia 15.1 beta is the inclusion of Apple … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Scroll-to-Top with Dynamic Island on iPhone 16, iPhone 15, & iPhone 14 Pro
Scroll-to-Top is a super useful gesture that has been around on the iPhone for a long time, basically rather than swiping to get back to the top of a long screen of text, email, webpage, or whatever, you just tap the top of the screen and it immediately scrolls to the top. This is a … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/14/how-to-scroll-to-top-with-dynamic-island-on … ⌘ Read more

Beta 7 of iOS 18.1 & iPadOS 18.1 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the seventh beta versions of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 for iPhone and iPad, respectively. Typically a MacOS Sequoia 15.1 beta soon follows as well. iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 introduce the first Apple Intelligence AI features to compatible devices, and the emphasis should be on compatible devices because … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/14/beta-7-of-ios-18-1-ipados-18-1-availab … ⌘ Read more

How Much Storage is Required to Install iOS 18 or iPadOS 18?
Many users have already installed iOS 18 onto iPhone or iPadOS 18 onto iPad, but there are also a large number of iPhone and iPad owners who have not yet updated to the latest operating systems. One of the most common reasons for this is as old as the iPhone or iPad itself; a lack … Read More ⌘ Read more

Can’t Open Microsoft Office Files in MacOS Sequoia? Fix Microsoft Word, Excel, Office File Associations
Some Mac users have noticed that Microsoft Office files and documents, whether that’s Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, Powerpoint presentations, or otherwise, are not opening in the intended apps, or properly associating with the relevant Microsoft Office app, after updating their Mac to MacOS Sequoia. To make matters worse, some … ⌘ Read more

How to Update MacOS Sonoma/Ventura Without Installing Sequoia
If you’re not yet interested in installing MacOS Sequoia for whatever reason – perhaps due to compatibility issues, waiting for specific features, or just holding off until Sequoia is more refined – you almost certainly still want to install other system software updates as they become available to your Mac, including installing any available security … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/09/how-to-update- … ⌘ Read more

Fix MacOS Sequoia Network & Wi-Fi Issues with These 6 Tips
Some MacOS Sequoia users have discovered various networking issues with their Mac since installing the MacOS Sequoia 15 system software update. The reported network problems can range from and include random intermittent connection issues with MacOS Sequoia, inability to connect to the internet, unusually slow internet, DNS resolution failures, problems with VPN services, problems with … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/08/f … ⌘ Read more

Amazon Prime Day Apple Deals: Apple Watch SE2 for $170, iPad for $199, & Much More
Amazon Prime Day is happening, offering fantastic discounts on tons of products and goods. You will need an Amazon Prime membership (it’s free for 30 days, so if you just want to do some holiday shopping and not pay for membership you can do that too), which is handy anyway since it offers access to … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 6 of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1 Available for Testing
iOS 18.1 beta 6, iPadOS 18.1 beta 6, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 6, are now available to download for those participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. These beta builds are assumed to be finalized by the end of the month, and will bring Apple Intelligence AI features to compatible devices. … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/07/beta-6-of-ios-18-1-macos-seq … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.0.1 Update with Bug Fixes is Available
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.0.1 as a software update to Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, and is therefore recommended for all MacOS users running Sequoia to install. For Mac users who are running MacOS Sonoma or macOS Ventura, you’ll find Safari 18.0.1 update available … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/04/macos-sequoia-15-0-1-update-wi … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.0.1 & iPadOS 18.0.1 Updates Released with Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.0.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 18.0.1 for iPad. The purpose of these small updates is to fix various bugs and resolve a variety of security issues that were present in the 18.0 releases of iOS/iPadOS. Specifically, iOS 18.0.1 aims to resolve some issues with touch screens and camera functionality on iPhone … Read More ⌘ Read more

Get Reminders in Your Mac Menu Bar with Reminders MenuBar
If you use the Reminders app to keep track of things you need to do or be reminded of, on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, then you might appreciate having Reminders easily available in the Mac menu bar. That’s exactly what the aptly named Reminders MenuBar does, it’s a free tool that places … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Fix Cellular Data Not Working on iOS 18 with Apps or iPhone
Some iPhone users have discovered that cellular data is not working on many apps after they have updated to iOS 18. For example, you might be driving and discover that you can no longer stream music from Music app, or can’t listen to podcasts from Spotify, or load reels on Instagram, or watch TikTok, but … Read More ⌘ Read more

Fix Photos App Redesign in iOS 18 by Rearranging Collections
The iOS 18 software update has been popular for iPhone users thanks to the addition of some great new features that allow for more Home Screen customizations, Dark Mode icons, icon tinting, and Control Center customizations. But if there’s one thing that has seemed to be the focus of complaints with iOS 18, it is … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Sort Photos by Recently Added in iOS 18
The Photos app in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 got a major redesign that is confusing some users and bothering others, creating a “Who Moved My Cheese” scenario for iPhone and iPad owners who have been accustomed to the longstanding behavior of the prior Photos app. One of the major frustrations for some users is … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Install Command Line Tools in macOS Sequoia & Sonoma
Command Line Tools are an optional component of Xcode that bring a variety of advanced utilities to the Mac command line, including compilers, debuggers, and other essentials for software development and command line tinkering. But not everyone has to be a developer to require Command Line Tools be installed on their Mac, because the suite … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/30/how-install-command-line-tools-macos-sono … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18 Features You Should Use
By now it’s fairly likely you have either heard about or updated to iOS 18 on iPhone or iPadOS 18 on iPad, and you might be wondering about some of the new features. While there are some major new features along with many small changes and mini features here and there, there are a handful … Read More ⌘ Read more

Quick Fix for Messages Slowing a Mac
The Messages app for Mac is incredibly useful in that it allows Mac users to seamlessly communicate over iMessage with other Macs, iPhones, and iPads, and it allows Mac users to send text messages to Android users too, but the latest versions of Messages on the Mac are known for randomly using high amounts of … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Downgrade from iOS 18 Back to iOS 17
If you have recently installed iOS 18 on iPhone, or iPadOS 18 on iPad, and you’re not thrilled with the experience, or maybe you’ve encountered something that is incompatible with your workflow, you can still downgrade from iOS 18 back to iOS 17. Specifically, currently you can downgrade an iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 … Read More ⌘ Read more

5th Beta of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence, Available for Testing
Apple has released the 5th beta versions of iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1, with Apple Intelligence support. The Apple Intelligence features that are included with these releases are mostly Writing Tools, summaries, and new Siri features, which allow you to do things like summarize emails, offer Smart Replies in Mail and Mes … ⌘ Read more

How to Stop Apple Music from Opening on Mac Randomly
A fair number of Mac users have discovered that the Apple Music application will seemingly spontaneously open itself at random, and even play music, without being prompted to do so. That Apple Music will randomly open itself and even start playing music is highly undesirable behavior for many Mac users, and thus it’s reasonable to … Read More ⌘ Read more

6 Features in macOS Sequoia You Will Actually Use
Now that MacOS Sequoia is available for all Mac users to update and install, you might be wondering which of the many new features and changes are particularly enticing, and that you might actually use. Rather than overwhelm you with a list of twenty seven trillion new things that you will quickly forget about, here … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 4 Released of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, with Apple Intelligence
Apple has issued the fourth beta version of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1, each with Apple Intelligence features that were not available in the initial public release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15.0. The fourth developer beta version also matches the first public beta version of iOS 18.1, iPadOS … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/ … ⌘ Read more