How to Summarize Webpages in Safari for Mac
One of the useful Apple Intelligence features that is available in Safari is the webpage summarization feature. With Apple Intelligence Summarize in Safari, you can have an AI summary of an entire webpage, whether it’s a long article, a general website, or anything else on the web, giving you a nice summary of the page … Read More ⌘ Read more

Why Can’t I Access Control Center from iPhone Mirroring?
One of the best features of modern MacOS versions, from Sequoia 15.0 onward, is iPhone Mirroring, which allows Mac users to interact with their iPhone and use their iPhone directly from their Mac. iPhone Mirroring is almost entirely full featured in that you can access basically every iPhone feature from the Mac… but “almost entirely” … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/29/why-cant-i-access-control-center-from … ⌘ Read more

Easy Wi-Fi Speed Test Works on Mac, PC, iPhone, Android, iPad, etc
If you’ve just setup a new wi-fi network or ISP, or perhaps you just joined a new wi-fi network, one of the first things you might be inclined to do is run a speed test. Speed testing helps to evaluate the performance of an internet connection, measuring download speed, upload speed, and latency, allowing you … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/27/easy-speed-test-for-wi-fi-works-on-mac-pc-iphone … ⌘ Read more

Unable to Accept iCloud Terms & Conditions or Dismiss the Pop-up? Here’s the Fix
A strange bug is impacting some iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, where they are presented with new “iCloud Terms & Conditions” to accept, but they are not able to accept them. On a Mac this is particularly annoying because the iCloud Terms & Conditions popup and screen will continuously bother you, but it’s equally annoying … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/27/u … ⌘ Read more

Fun: Retro-fy MacOS with Old System Sounds, Tiling Wallpapers, & Classic Finder
While the only Time Machine we know of is the easy to use and fantastic backup tool for Mac users, some of us have geeky dreams of digital time machines, where we can get lost in flashbacks to retro computing, like the early Macintosh days of Classic MacOS System 7. While there are ways to … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/25/fun-retro-fy-macos-with-old-system-sounds … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with Security Fixes Available Now
Apple has released MacOS Seqouia 15.1.1, a small software update focused on important security fixes for the Mac. No new features are included, but several actively exploited security issues are patched, making these important updates to install on your Apple devices. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 18.1.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.1.1 for iPad, visionOS … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/19/macos-sequoia-15-1-1- … ⌘ Read more

How to Use Window Tiling in MacOS Sequoia
Window Tiling on the Mac has gotten much better since MacOS Sequoia, and it’s now easier than ever to arrange and tile windows on your screen. With Window Tiling, you can split windows, send windows to the left or right, quarter windows on your display, and much more. There are multiple different ways to access … Read More ⌘ Read more

HackerBox 0108 Implements a Macintosh 128K Emulator on RP2040 Platform
This month’s HackerBox introduces an opportunity to explore retro computing through the configuration of the PICOboot RP2040 Development Board to emulate the functionality of an original Macintosh 128K. The Pico Micro Mac Kit is inspired by the PicoMicroMac project, which implements a Macintosh 128K emulator using the PICOboot RP2040 development board, powered by dual-core Cortex […] ⌘ Read more

Far out, the new Mac Mini is actually cheaper than one from several years ago 😱
Far out, the new Mac Mini is actually cheaper than one from several years ago 😱 ⌘ Read more

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

Apple’s new non-Pro desktops are powerful but not perfect
The Mac Mini and 24-inch iMac are better than ever when it comes to powerful mainstream computing, but there are a few annoying quirks. ⌘ 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

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

Docker Desktop 4.35: Organization Access Tokens, Docker Home, Volumes Export, and Terminal in Docker Desktop
Docker Desktop 4.35 includes organization access tokens, a new Docker product home page, terminal enhancements, Docker Desktop for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and the performance boost from Docker VMM for Apple Silicon Macs. ⌘ Read more

(#msuhxha) @david Hah 😅 I have an idea though… There’s like some ~50 odd or so active users in the growing community just off the top of my …
@david @collantes.us Hah 😅 I have an idea though… There’s like some ~50 odd or so active users in the growing community just off the top of my head. I reckon if we all chipped in $20 USD ea you’d have your Mac Mini M4 🤣 ⌘ 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

MacOS Sonoma 14.7 & MacOS Ventura 13.7 Updates Released with Security Fixes
Apple has issued new software updates for MacOS Sonoma 14.7 and MacOS Ventura 13.7, for users who are not yet installing the freshly released MacOS Sequoia 15.0 system software upgrade. Both MacOS Sonoma 14.7 and MacOS Ventura 13.7 contain security fixes, and are therefore recommended to all Mac users. There are no new features or … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/17/maco … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia is Available to Download Now
macOS Sequoia has been officially released by Apple, and is now available to all Mac users. Versioned as MacOS 15.0, Sequoia takes its name from the famous big trees and national park in Apple’s home state of California. macOS Sequoia brings some exciting new features to the Mac, most notable being iPhone Mirroring, an intriguing … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15 Release Candidate Available to Download Now
Apple has issued the macOS Sequoia 15 release candidate build for Mac users participating in the beta testing programs, for both developer and public beta testers. Separately, you’ll find downloads for iOS 18 release candidate, iPadOS 18 release candidate, watchOS 11 release candidate, tvOS 18 release candidate, and visionOS 2 release candidate, for those eligible … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/10/mac … ⌘ Read more

Play the Classic Sci-Fi Shooter “Marathon Infinity” Free on Steam
The classic science fiction FPS (First Person Shooter) game “Marathon Infinity” is now available to play for free from Steam, for Mac and Windows. Marathon Infinity, originally released in 1996, is the third game in the Marathon series, and continues the theme of battling hostile aliens in unusual settings. Marathon Infinity introduced some intriguing and … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ Read more

Beta 3 of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, & iPadOS 18.1 Released with Apple Intelligence
The third beta versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1, have been released by Apple. Each of these versions of beta system software support Apple Intelligence (assuming the iPhone, iPad, or Mac supports it too, anyway), whereas the iOS/ipadOS 18.0 and macOS 15.0 versions do not. With the amount of betas that … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/ … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia is Compatible with These Macs
MacOS Sequoia, versioned as macOS 15, is an exciting new operating system for Mac users. MacOS Sequoia includes a variety of intriguing new features that could make you even more productive while using your Mac, including iPhone Mirroring, new window tiling features, AI enhancements to Safari and Mail, a dedicated Passwords app, new screen savers … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Run Llama LLM on Mac, Locally
Llama is a powerful large language model (LLM) developed by Meta (yes, the same Meta that is Facebook), that is able to process and generate human-like text. It’s quite similar to ChatGPT, but what is unique about Llama is that you can run it locally, directly on your computer. With a little effort, you’ll be … Read More ⌘ Read more

Launch All Apps & Documents Related to a Project with Stapler for Mac
Longtime Mac users may recall a handy old shareware application for the Classic Macintosh called Stapler, which essentially helped manage projects by grouping a series of apps and documents into a single document that when opened would then launch all of those documents and their respective programs. Much easier than digging around in your file … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/14/la … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 6 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the 6th beta version of MacOS Sequoia for users enrolled in the developer beta testing program. Usually a matching public beta build arrives soon after, which in this case dev beta 6 would be versioned as public beta 4. MacOS Sequoia brings some nice new features to the Mac, including iPhone Mirroring … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Play Among Us on Mac
Among Us is a very popular multiplayer game where you work together with other players to identify imposters among them, before the imposter can sabotage them. You might know Among Us as being for iPhone and iPad, but you can play it on your Mac as well, whether that’s a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sonoma 14.6.1 & Ventura 13.6.9 Released with Bug Fixes
If you feel like you have spent a significant amount of your time updating system software on your Apple devices lately, you’re in for a treat; another round of system software updates! This time around, Apple has released MacOS Sonoma 14.6.1 along with MacOS Ventura 13.6.9 for Macs, complete with bug fixes, just one week … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/08/macos-sonoma-14-6-1-ventura-13-6-9-released … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 5 Available to Download
MacOS Sequoia beta 5 is now available for users enrolled in the developer beta testing program to download and install onto their Macs. MacOS Sequoia beta 5 carries the build of 24A5309e, and usually a new developer beta build is soon followed by a matching build for public beta testers as well. MacOS Sequoia is … Read More ⌘ Read more

Porting my JavaScript Game Engine to C for No Reason

tl;dr: high_impact is small game engine for 2D action games. It’s written in C, compiles to Windows, Mac and Linux as well as to WASM for the Web. It’s “inspired by” my original Impact JavaScript game engine from 2010. The name high_impact is a nod to a time when C was considered a high level language.

MIT licensed, source on github: [github.com/phoboslab/high_impact](https://github … ⌘ Read more

Porting my JavaScript Game Engine to C for No Reason

tl;dr: high_impact is small game engine for 2D action games. It’s written in C, compiles to Windows, Mac and Linux as well as to WASM for the Web. It’s “inspired by” my original Impact JavaScript game engine from 2010. The name high_impact is a nod to a time when C was considered a high level language.

MIT licensed, source on github: [github.com/phoboslab/high_impact](https://github … ⌘ Read more