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

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

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

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

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

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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

Release Date for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, is September 16
In all of the hubbub about the new iPhone 16 series and release candidate builds for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18, you might have missed when Apple announced what the official release dates will be for all of their new operating systems. Let’s clear that up right now so that you can be … 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

Public Beta 6 of MacOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, Available Now
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia public beta 6, iOS 18 public beta 6, and iPadOS 18 public beta 6, to users enrolled in the public beta testing programs. The build numbers match the 8th developer betas of the same MacOS/iOS/iPadOS versions, which were just released as well. You’ll also find new betas for watchOS 11 … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/29/public-beta-6-of-macos-sequoia-ios-18-ipados-18- … ⌘ 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 15 Beta 8 Available to Download
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15 beta 8 for users enrolled in the developer beta testing program. The same build matches macOS Sequoia public beta 6, which is also available. You will also find iOS 18 beta 8, iPadOS 18 beta 8, watchOS 11 beta 8, tvOS 18 beta 8, and visionOS 2 beta 8, … Read More ⌘ Read more

iOS 18 Beta 8 Available to Download
Apple has released iOS 18 beta 8 alongside iPadOS 18 beta 8 for users enrolled in the developer beta testing programs for Apple system software. The rumors that beta 7 could be the final build have proved false, as iOS 18 beta 8 and iPadOS 18 beta 8 are now available as well as macOS … Read More ⌘ 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

Public Beta 5 of iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the 5th public beta of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. The 5th public beta build matches the 7th developer beta build, as is typically the case. There are rumors that iOS 18 dev beta 7 (and therefore iOS 18 public beta 5) is the final beta version of iOS 18.0, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/21/public-beta-5-of-ios-18-macos-sequoia-ipados-18-available-for-test … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 7 Available for Testing
The 7th beta version of macOS Sequoia 15 has been released for testing to those in the developer beta testing program. The same build is available to public beta testers as public beta 5. Additionally, iOS 18 beta 7, iPadOS 18 beta 7, watchOS 11 beta 7, tvOS 18 beta 7, and visionOS 2 beta … Read More ⌘ Read more

4th Public Beta of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, Available for Testing
The fourth public beta version of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and MacOS Sequoia, is now available to beta testers. The 4th public beta builds match the 6th developer beta builds. Beta system software is intended for advanced users and is generally a buggier experience with less than optimal performance, but anyone can install iOS 18 … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/13/4th-public-beta-of … ⌘ Read more

Beta 2 of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, & iPadOS 18.1 Released with Apple Intelligence
Apple has released the second beta of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1, each with support for Apple Intelligence AI features, on supported devices anyway. The release of these new beta updates is unusual in that they’re concurrent with betas for iOS 18.0, iPadOS 18.0, and MacOS Sequoia 15.0, each of which does … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ 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

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

Get the New MacOS Sequoia Sunrise Forest Wallpaper
The latest versions of MacOS Sequoia beta include a really nice forest wallpaper and screen saver that is enabled by default, called Sequoia Sunrise. But you don’t have to install the Sequoia beta to have access to the wallpaper, you can grab it right now. Get the MacOS Sequoia Sunrise wallpaper JPG If you *have* … Read More ⌘ Read more

Public Beta 3 of iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18 Available for Testing
Apple has released the third public beta of iOS 18, MacOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18, for users enrolled in the public beta testing program. These public beta builds match the 5th developer beta builds that were issued the day prior. There are also new public beta builds for tvOS 18 and watchOS 11 for those … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/06/public-beta-3-of-ios-18-macos-sequoia-ipados- … ⌘ 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

MacOS Sonoma 14.6 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Updates
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.6 for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The MacOS Sonoma 14.6 software update primarily focuses on bug fixes and security updates for most Macs, however it does include a nice new feature specifically for the 14″ M3 MacBook Pro series allowing that Mac to support two external displays … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/30/macos-sonoma-14-6-u … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Ventura 13.6.8, MacOS Monterey 12.7.6, Safari 17.6 Released with Security Fixes
Apple has released MacOS Ventura 13.6.8 and MacOS Monterey 12.7.6 with important security fixes for Mac users who are running the Ventura and Monterey operating systems. These updates include the same relevant security patches that are available in Sonoma 14.6. Ventura and Monterey users will also find an update for Safari 17.6 as well. Though … [Read More](https:// … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sonoma 14.6 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Updates
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.6 for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The MacOS Sonoma 14.6 software update primarily focuses on bug fixes and security updates for most Macs, however it does include a nice new feature specifically for the 14″ M3 MacBook Pro series allowing that Mac to support two external displays … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/30/macos-sonoma-14-6-u … ⌘ Read more

Beta 1 of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, & iPadOS 18.1 Released with Apple Intelligence
Apple has issued the first beta versions of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1, each with Apple Intelligence AI features. These .1 beta releases are separate from the concurrent betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and MacOS Sequoia 15, each of which is currently still versioned as beta 4. The beta 1 version … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/29/beta- … ⌘ Read more

Public Beta 2 of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia Available
Users who are engaged in the public beta testing programs for upcoming Apple system software will find updates available for their devices, including iOS 18 public beta 2, iPadOS 18 public beta 2, macOS Sequoia public beta 2, tvOS 18 public beta 2, and watchOS 11 public beta 2. The second public betas match the … Read More ⌘ Read more

chronod on Mac – High CPU Use & Network Access Requests Explained
Some Mac users occasionally discover the ‘chronod’ process in MacOS is either consuming a large amount of system resources, or is requesting access to network connections. Sometimes chronod is flagged by overly zealous anti-virus apps as well. While there are plenty of people who ignore this kind of thing, another curious type of Mac user … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/25/chronod-on-m … ⌘ Read more

Public Beta 2 of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia Available
Users who are engaged in the public beta testing programs for upcoming Apple system software will find updates available for their devices, including iOS 18 public beta 2, iPadOS 18 public beta 2, macOS Sequoia public beta 2, tvOS 18 public beta 2, and watchOS 11 public beta 2. The second public betas match the … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 4 Available to Download
Apple has released the fourth beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15 to those who are actively running macOS Seqouia developer beta in the testing program. A matching build for public beta testers typically arrives soon after, which would be versioned macOS Sequoia public beta 2. MacOS Sequoia 15 features some intriguing new features for the … Read More ⌘ Read more

Release Candidate for iOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, iPadOS 17.6 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the Release Candidate builds for iOS 17.6 for iPhone, ipadOS 17.6 for iPad, and macOS Sonoma 14.6 for Mac. Release Candidate builds are typically the last finalized beta build, which, assuming there are no significant bugs or security issues found, often matches the final version of that software to be released to … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/20 … ⌘ Read more

Don’t get cocky: CrowdStrike can happen to Linux & Mac too
I know. The Windows Blue Screen of Death is funny. I get it. But don’t forget: Linux & macOS have seen some gnarly similar issues. Including some bugs that granted root access, completely broke graphical systems (like XOrg), and more. Funny Programming Pictures Part XLVIII - CrowdStrike BSOD Edition: ⌘ Read more

4th Beta of iOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, & iPadOS 17.6 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the fourth beta version of iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, and MacOS Sonoma 14.6. These new beta builds are separate from the concurrent beta tracks of upcoming system software, which most beta testers have likely installed instead, with iOS 18 beta, iPadOS 18 beta, and MacOS Sequoia 15 beta. If you are running … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/17/4th-beta-of-ios … ⌘ Read more

How to Install MacOS Sequoia Public Beta
The MacOS Sequoia public beta program has just began, offering Mac users an opportunity to get early access and experience with the upcoming major MacOS system software release. Like all betas, the MacOS Sequoia public beta is not for everyone though, particularly since beta system software is much buggier and less stable than final versions. … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia Public Beta Now Available to Download for Anyone
Apple has released the first public beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15, beginning the public beta testing program for any Mac user who is interested in running beta versions of the upcoming system software release. The first MacOS Sequoia beta arrives along with iOS 18 public beta and iPadOS 18 public beta as well. MacOS … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/15/macos-sequoia-public-beta-now-available-to-do … ⌘ Read more

Revised 3rd Betas of iOS 18, MacOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18 Released
Apple has released revised versions of iOS 18 beta 3, iPadOS 18 beta 3, and macOS Sequoia beta 3. The revised beta builds are as follows; iOS 18 beta 3 now is build 22A5307i, iPadOS 18 beta 3 is now 22A5307i, and macOS Sequoia 15 beta 3 is now 24A5289h. For registered developers, obtaining the … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 3 Available to Download
Apple has issued macOS Sequoia beta 3 for developers participating in the MacOS Sequoia beta testing program. MacOS Sequoia, versioned as MacOS 15, includes a variety of new features, including iPhone Mirroring that allows you to see and interact with your iPhone on your Mac screen, a new Passwords app, Apple Intelligence AI features, a … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 3 of iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, & macOS Sonoma 14.6 Available for Beta Testing
While the majority of the Apple beta testing world has moved into iOS 18 beta, iPadOS 18 beta, and MacOS Sequoia beta, Apple continues to release beta versions for upcoming current generation system software as well. In this case, iOS 17.6 beta 3, iPadOS 17.6 beta 3, and macOS Sonoma 14.6 beta 3, are all … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/09/beta-3-of-ios-17-6-ipados … ⌘ Read more

How to Run Ubuntu Linux on Apple Silicon Mac
Want to try running Ubuntu Linux on your Apple Silicon Mac? You can do that easily, running Ubuntu right alongside MacOS, and without having to deal with any partitioning, installation headaches, dual booting, or loss of the Mac operating system itself. This is possible with the help of virtual machines, which allow you to run … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 2 of iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, & macOS Sonoma 14.6 Released for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, and iPadOS 17.6 are available to users who are enrolled in beta testing programs for current generation system software of Apple devices. While many beta testers have likely proceeded ahead with installing the iOS 18 beta, iPadOS 18 beta, and MacOS Sequoia beta, undoubtedly there … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/01/beta- … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 2 Available to Download Now
MacOS Sequoia beta 2 has been released for users participating in the MacOS Sequoia 15 beta program for Apple Developers. Technically speaking, anyone can enroll in the dev program and install MacOS Sequoia beta, but due to the nature of beta system software that is not advised for anyone who is not an advanced user … Read More ⌘ Read more

Fix “A software update is required to install macOS in a virtual machine” Error on Mac
Some Mac users who are attempting to install MacOS Sequoia beta into a virtual machine may run into an error message that states “A software update is required to install macOS in a virtual machine.” This error message then gives you three button options to “Learn More” (opens a web link), “Not Now” (cancel), or … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/ … ⌘ Read more

Beta 1 of iOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, iPadOS 17.6 Released for Testing
Apple may be beta testing the next major system software releases with MacOS Sequoia beta and iOS 18 beta, but concurrently they’re also continuing to beta test upcoming system updates for existing iOS and macOS versions. Specifically, Apple has just released the first beta versions of iOS 17.6, MacOS Sonoma 14.6, iPadOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/06/17/beta-1- … ⌘ Read more

How to Install MacOS Sequoia Beta
MacOS Sequoia 15 brings a host of new features and enhancements to the Mac, such as iPhone Mirroring with drag and drop support between the Mac and iPhone, Apple Intelligence AI capabilities and ChatGPT integration, simplified window tiling for better window management, a dedicated Passwords app for managing logins, and some pretty big upgrades to … Read More ⌘ Read more

Can’t Upgrade a Sonoma VM to MacOS Sequoia Beta? Try This
If you already have a MacOS Sonoma virtual machine setup in UTM, Parallels, VMWare, VirtualBuddy, or otherwise, you may be interested in upgrading the MacOS Sonoma VM to a MacOS Sequoia Beta VM. One simple way to accomplish this, one might think, is to use a developer Apple ID within your Virtual Machine, and install … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/06/12/cant-upgrade-a-sonoma-vm-to-macos-sequoia-beta-try-th … ⌘ Read more