Bring Falling Snow & Christmas Lights to Mac with Snowy
If you ever wished your Mac could feel a bit more seasonal and festive for the holidays and Christmas, you might just appreciate a fun app called Snowy. Snowy brings falling snow, twinkling Christmas lights, and some holiday ambiance, directly to your Mac desktop. You can have dangling twinkling Christmas lights hanging from your menu … Read More ⌘ Read more

Watch Charlie Brown Christmas for Free on December 13 & 14 with Apple TV
The Christmas classic movie “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be free to watch on the Apple TV service on this coming weekend of December 13 and 14. The classic cartoon follows a child who is upset about the commercialization of Christmas, and features the entire Snoopy gang. It’s a family favorite, and many people have … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/12/10/watch-charlie-brown-ch … ⌘ Read more

2nd Release Candidate Build of iOS 26.2 Available for Testing
Release candidate builds typically match the final version of an operating system, unless a last minute bug or issue has been found anyway, and that’s perhaps what happened in this case, as a 2nd release candidate build for iOS 26.2 has been made available for testing. macOS Tahoe 26.2 RC remains on the first release … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/12/10/2nd-release-candidate-build-of-ios-26-2-available … ⌘ Read more

Make Your Active Foreground Window Obvious on MacOS Tahoe with Alan
One of the complaints about the new Liquid Glass interface on the Mac is that with such a reduction in contrast, it is increasingly challenging to quickly determine which of your app windows is active in the foreground. Developer Tyler Hall was annoyed enough by this with Tahoe that he created a simple app to … Read More ⌘ Read more

Release Candidate of iOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, Available for Testing
A Release Candidate (RC) build of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and MacOS Tahoe 26.2, have been released to those users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. With the issuing of a Release Candidate build, it’s likely the final versions of these operating system versions will arrive next week. The new versions … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/20 … ⌘ Read more

Watch Charlie Brown Christmas for Free on December 13 & 14 with Apple TV
The Christmas classic movie “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be free to watch on the Apple TV service on the weekend of December 13 and 14. The classic cartoon follows a child who is upset about the commercialization of Christmas, and features the entire Snoopy gang. It’s a family favorite, and many people have fond … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/12/03/watch-charlie-brown-chris … ⌘ Read more

Watch the Fun Apple Holiday 2025 Commercial: A Critter Carol
Apple has launched their official 2025 holiday advertisement for the season. This years commercial comes in at 2 minutes and features two friends taking a snowy hike, one of whom drops their iPhone into the snow, which is soon picked up by a forest creature, who proceeds to gather even more forest creatures to use … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/12/02/watch-the-fun-apple-holiday-2025-commercial-a-critter-c … ⌘ Read more

Add Christmas Lights to Home Screen, Dock, & Desktop with Festivitas for iPhone & Mac
Festivitas is a fun app that brings some holiday spirit directly to your iPhone or Mac, by allowing you to add some animated holiday lights to your Home Screen or desktop. And if you’re using it on a Mac, you can even make it snow, or add Christmas lights to your Dock too. Deck the … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/30/add-christmas-lights-to-home-scre … ⌘ Read more

Fixing the “Civilization 6 is Damaged” Error on Mac
Civilization 6 may be an older strategy game, but it retains immense popularity and replay value for fans of the Civilization franchise. If you’re a Mac gamer who has Civilization VI (Civilization 6 for those who aren’t fans of roman numerals), you might have come across a situation where you go to play Civilization 6 … Read More ⌘ Read more

Black Friday Deals: AirPods 4 from $69, M4 MacBook Air from $749, & More
Black Friday Deals are live on tons of great Apple products and there are tons of great deals available from Amazon in particular. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else this holiday season, take advantage of the deals while they last. You’ll find great deals on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/28/black-friday-deal … ⌘ Read more

How to Disable Camera Lock Screen Swipe on iPhone
iPhone users have been able to access the iPhone camera through the Lock Screen by a swipe left gesture, which some people find to be very convenient, while others have noticed the swipe gesture can lead to inadvertent camera access and taking dozens of pocket pictures. If you’re in the latter camp, or you just … Read More ⌘ Read more

Early Black Friday Deals: $250 Off MacBook Air, $150 Off iPad Air, AirPods for $80, etc
Early Black Friday deals are available for many great Apple products through Amazon, check some of them out now and get an early start on your holiday shopping. M3 iPad Air for $150 Off The M3 iPad Air 13″ and 11″ model are available at a $150 discount from Amazon. These are great iPad models … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/20/early-black-friday-deals-250- … ⌘ Read more

Affinity is a Powerful Free Photoshop Alternative for Mac (and Windows)
Affinity is a powerful creative application that offers photo and image editing capabilities, vector design, and page layout features, all in a single app, and feature-wise it’s easily able to compete with the likes of Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. But unlike Photoshop or Illustrator, Affinity is now completely free – though advanced features like AI … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/19/affinity … ⌘ Read more

Fix for Wi-Fi Issues with iOS 26.1 on iPhone: Wi-Fi Not Working, Dropping, No Connection, Slow
Some iPhone users have discovered that wi-fi is not working consistently with iOS 26.1 since updating their devices, and sometimes the wi-fi stops working entirely, the connection drops, wi-fi is active but does not work, or the wi-fi connection is unusably slow, often leading to timeouts rather than established connections. Sometimes you might even see … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/20 … ⌘ Read more

Grab a Fun  Beijing Wallpaper from Apple to Celebrate a New Store Opening
Apple is opening a new store in Beijing China, and to celebrate they have released a series of wallpapers for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The wallpaper features the retro six-color  Apple logo with some embellishments and patterns, giving it both a retro and modern feel. You can snag the wallpaper below by clicking on … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/18/grab-a-fun-%ef%a3% … ⌘ Read more

How to Enable Quiet Mode on Adobe Photoshop
Did you know Adobe Photoshop offers a “Quiet Mode” feature that aims to hush and silence all of the distracting alerts, pop-ups, and notifications within the app? I didn’t either, but this feature is fantastic if you want to get things done without all the distractions. Adobe Photoshop is a powerful image editor with many … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: $250 Off MacBook Air, $100 Off iPad Air 13″, & More
The iPad Air 13″ model is available at a $100 discount from Amazon, offering a nice deal for anyone in the market for a large tablet: Get iPad Air 13″ for $699 (down from $799) Amazon is is continuing to offer huge deals on M4 MacBook Air, taking $250 off the retail price, with the … Read More ⌘ Read more

3rd Beta of iOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, and iPadOS 26.2 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the third beta versions of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, to those engaging in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. With a new beta build coming every week, it’s fairly likely we will see a final version released in December before yearend. A handful of tweaks, changes, and … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/17/3rd-beta-of-ios-26-2 … ⌘ Read more

How to Turn Off Journal “Time to Write” Reminders on iPhone & Apple Watch
Once you use the Journal app, it will send a daily notification to your iPhone and Apple Watch (yuck) with a reminder that says “Time to Write”, nudging you to create a new journal entry for the day. If you’re annoyed by the Journal “Time to Write” alerts on your iPhone or Apple Watch, you … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/14/how-to-turn-off-journal-time-to-write-re … ⌘ Read more

Beta 2 of iOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, and iPadOS 26.2 Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, are now available for testing for users participating in the beta programs for Apple system software. watchOS 26.2 beta 2 and tvOS 26.2 beta 2 are also available if you’re testing on those devices. iOS 26.2 beta features a slider for adjusting intensity … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/12/beta-2-of-ios-26-2- … ⌘ Read more

How to Make Icons Clear in iOS 26 for iPhone & iPad
The Liquid Glass interface of iOS 26 makes everything more transparent, and you can bring that effect to your Home Screen icons too by making them clear. The clear icon look offers a dramatic visual change to the icons on your iPhone or iPad, stripping them of the usual bright neon colors and transforming them … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Switch from Clear or Tinted Appearance in MacOS Tahoe
The latest versions of macOS Tahoe include a new toggle that allows you to switch between two slightly different appearance modes for the Liquid Glass interface; “Clear” and “Tinted”. This setting was introduced to the Mac with macOS Tahoe 26.1 (and iOS 26.1 / iPadOS 26.1 for iPhone and iPad), and offers another way to … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/10/how-to-switch-from-clear-or-tinted-appearance-in- … ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirPods 4 from $85
AirPods 4 feature the iconic earbud design, and have many great features like gesture support, spatial audio, voice isolation, water and sweat resistance, Siri support, and USB-C charging. Get AirPods 4 for $85 (down 30% from $129) Apple Watch Series 10 from $279 You can get Apple Watch Series 10 for $279 at $120 off, … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: Early Black Friday Pricing on M4 MacBook Air for $749 (25% Off) & More
Amazon continues to offer wildly great deals on the M4 MacBook Air, with the 13″ model starting at $749 (down from $999), and the 15″ starting at $949 (down from $1199), with the $250 discount available on other models with more RAM and SSD storage as well. The base model 13″ is a whopping 25% … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/07/deals-early-black-friday-pricing-on-m4-macb … ⌘ Read more

macOS Tahoe 26.1 Improves Battery Life Significantly of MacBook Air & Pro
If you were one of the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro users who found MacOS Tahoe causing excessive battery drain and battery life reductions with MacOS 26.0 and MacOS 26.0.1, then you’ll want to update to macOS Tahoe 26.1 right away, as it will likely resolve the most significant battery life problems. Multiple user reports … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: $250 Off M4 MacBook Air, Starting at $749 (All-time Low!)
Amazon is cutting $250 off the price of all M4 MacBook Air models, starting at $749 for the 13″ MacBook Air, and $949 for the 15″ MacBook Air. These are all-time low prices and tremendous deals on fantastic Apple laptops, and probably match whatever upcoming Black Friday deals are to be expected. It’s exceptionally rare … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/05/deals-250-off-m4-macbook-air-starting-at-749-al … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.7.2 & iPadOS 18.7.2 Security Updates Released
iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2 are available for iPhone and iPad users who are not running iOS 26 and who do not want to install iOS 26.1 update onto their devices. The iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2 updates are security releases and do not include any new features or changes. Separately, iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, … Read More ⌘ Read more

First Beta of iOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, iPadOS 26.2 Available for Testing
Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, macOS Tahoe 26.2, and the rest of the OS 26.2 suite. These betas are available now for users engaging in the beta testing programs. iOS 26.2 beta and macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta come just after Apple released the final versions of iOS 26.1, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/05/first-beta-of-ios-26-2-macos-tahoe-26- … ⌘ Read more

Reduce Transparency Does Not Work in macOS Tahoe 26.1?
Some Mac users have discovered that the “Reduce Transparency” and “Increase Contrast” accessibility toggles no longer work completely after installing the macOS Tahoe 26.1 update, as transparency remains prominent throughout the interface. Toggling the Accessibility switch on for ‘Reduce Transparency’ in MacOS Tahoe 26.1 might reduce the transparency in the menu bar and Control Center … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/1 … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.7.2 & MacOS Sonoma 14.8.2 Updates Released
MacOS Sequoia 15.7.2 and macOS Sonoma 14.8.2 are available as software updates for Mac users who are not running the macOS Tahoe operating system. Safari 26.1 is also available as an update for these versions of MacOS. These are security updates for macOS Sonoma and Sequoia, and the updates do not include new features or … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/04/macos-sequoia-15-7-2-macos-sonoma-14-8-2-updat … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Tahoe 26.1 Update Released for Mac
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.1 for all Mac users, being the first major point release software update for macOS Tahoe since it debuted a few months ago. macOS Tahoe 26.1 includes a few new features, some bug fixes, and security patches, making it an important update to install for any Mac user that is … Read More ⌘ Read more

iOS 26.1 Update Released for iPhone & iPad
Apple has released iOS 26.1 for iPhone, and iPadOS 26.1 for iPad. These are the first major point release updates for iOS 26, and offer a few changes, new features, bug fixes, and security enhancements, and are therefore recommended for users running iOS 26 or iPadOS 26. You will find a new toggle for Liquid … Read More ⌘ Read more

Spotlight Can’t Find Local Files on Mac? A Fix & Workaround
A fair number of Mac users are experiencing a frustrating issue with the Spotlight search engine which seems to prevent Spotlight on the Mac from finding any local files at all. This Spotlight problem is not subtle, and when you’re experiencing it, Spotlight basically has no ability to find any local file, even if your … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/03/spotlight-cant-find-local-files-on-mac-a-fix … ⌘ Read more

Watch Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Free on November 15 & 16 via Apple TV
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a holiday season classic, and Apple is making it free to watch on their Apple TV service for a weekend in the middle of November. Specifically, on Saturday November 15, and Sunday November 16, 2025, you’ll be able to tune in and enjoy the Thanksgiving Charlie Brown special for free … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/01/watch-charlie-brown-thanksgiving … ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirPods Pro 2 for $170, $100 Off Apple Watch Ultra 3, & More
AirPods Pro 2 are fantastic earbuds and offer advanced features like hearing aid functionality for mild to moderate hearing loss, active noise cancellation, high fidelity sound, water and sweat resistance, Spatial Audio, custom fit, transparency mode, ear detection, a USB-C charging case, and more. AirPods Pro 2 – $170 (down from $249) Apple Watch Ultra … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/11/01/de … ⌘ Read more

How to Disable Safari Color Tinting on MacOS Tahoe
The latest versions of Safari use an aggressive tinting feature by default that changes the color the Safari window and titlebars to whatever color is detected on the top of a particular webpage. This can cause some visually jarring experiences when browsing the web with Safari on the Mac, and if the colorful windows and … Read More ⌘ Read more

Release Candidate for iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 Available for Testing
Release Candidate builds of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, and iPadOS 26.1, are now available for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Release Candidate (RC) builds are typically the final version in a beta period, absent any major bugs, and the release of an RC build indicates the final versions … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ Read more

How to Disable Automatic Window Resizing in MacOS
MacOS has evolved with some powerful window resizing features, including automatic window resizing capabilities that were introduced in newer versions of MacOS system software. These automatic window resizing functions will activate when dragging windows around on the Mac screen, and will either attempt to tile windows, resize windows, or make windows fill the screen, depending … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/27/how-to-disa … ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirTags 4-pack for $65, M4 MacBook Air from $799
Amazon is slashing $200 off the price of all M4 MacBook Air models, with prices starting at $799 for the 13″ Air, and $999 for the 15″ Air model. These are absolutely fantastic Mac laptops and are also staff favorites around here. 13″ M4 MacBook Air ($200 off) 13″ M4 MacBook Air 16GB / 256GB … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Disable Automatic Window Resizing in MacOS
MacOS has evolved with some powerful window resizing features, including automatic window resizing capabilities that were introduced in newer versions of MacOS system software. These automatic window resizing functions will activate when dragging windows around on the Mac screen, and will either attempt to tile windows, resize windows, or make windows fill the screen, depending … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/27/how-to-disa … ⌘ Read more

Check Your Mac Security Update Status with SilentKnight
Basically every Mac user is familiar with the process of updating MacOS system software to install updates for their operating system, which typically arrive as point releases (like 15.6) or major version releases (like 26). But did you know that MacOS will also periodically install security updates and anti-malware updates to Gatekeeper, MRT, and Xprotect? … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/24/check-your-mac-secur … ⌘ Read more

How to Show Battery Percent in Menu Bar of macOS Tahoe
Knowing the percentage remaining of your MacBook battery life is valuable information for many Mac laptop users who work on the go or away from a power source, and a simple way to always know where your battery stands is to adjust the Mac battery menu icon to show the battery percentage remaining. This article … Read More ⌘ Read more

That Looks Sh*tty: Kohler Launches $600 Toilet Camera to Monitor Your Gut Health
Kohler, the faucet and toilet brand, is expanding into the tech market in a rather innovative and unusual way; by launching Dekoda, a $600 iPhone-connected toilet camera that monitors your waste for various health metrics. Dekoda apparently can monitor your hydration levels and provide other information about your gut health, as well as detect signs … [Read More](https://osxda … ⌘ Read more

Beta 4 of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the fourth beta of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1, for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The betas continue to offer refinements, adjustments, improvements, and bug fixes to the various OS 26 operating systems. The latest 4th beta build includes a new Liquid Glass … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/20/beta-4-of-ios-26-1 … ⌘ Read more

Grab the 17 Different iPhone 17 Default Wallpapers
The iPhone 17 series is now in the wild, and along with the new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Air, we have new default wallpapers for those devices too. Depending on the device model, you’ll find some star-like designs for the standard model, or futuristic glassy designs that spell out “AIR” or … Read More ⌘ Read more

Steve Jobs to Be Honored on 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin
The United States Mint will feature Steve Jobs on a commemorative $1 coin next year, as apart of the 2026 American Innovation Coin Program, according to a press release from the US Mint. The program originally launched in 2018 to honor significant innovators from each US state. Steve Jobs will represent California, highlighting his roll … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/18/steve-jobs-to-be-honored-on-2026 … ⌘ Read more

You Can’t Downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18 – But a Goofy Workaround Has Been Found
When there’s a will, there’s a way. And in this case, some iPhone users are so committed to finding a way back to iOS 18, that they’ve come up with a fairly unconventional yet creative workaround to get away from iOS 26. As you likely know, there’s no longer any way to downgrade an iPhone … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/16/you-cant-downgrade-from-ios-2 … ⌘ Read more

New M5 Chip Comes to iPad Pro, MacBook Pro 14″, & Apple Vision Pro
Apple has updated the iPad Pro lineup, MacBook Pro 14″, and Apple Vision Pro, to feature the all new M5 chip. These are basically spec-bump updates focused on the new M5 chip architecture, with no new hardware redesign or major new features or changes otherwise. The new M5 chip architecture is apparently notably faster with … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/15/new-m5-chip-comes-to-ipad- … ⌘ Read more

macOS Tahoe Battery Life Worse? Tips to Help Reduction in Battery Performance with macOS 26
A fair number of Mac users have found that macOS Tahoe has notably reduced the battery life and battery performance of their MacBook hardware. Looking around online, you’ll find a variety of complaints from MacBook Pro and MacBook Air users about quickly draining battery and significant reductions in battery life on their Mac in general, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/14/macos-tahoe-battery-l … ⌘ Read more

3rd Beta of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 Available for Testing
Beta testing for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1 is accelerating pace, with the third beta release now being available for those participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Beta 3 comes just a week after beta 2, and Apple usually goes through several beta versions before issuing a final … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/13/3rd-beta-of-ios-26-1 … ⌘ Read more