Where is Health App for Mac? Can I View My Health Data on Mac?
Some Mac users are interested in viewing their Health data, workout data, activity and fitness data, all that is gathered from Apple Watch and iPhone, on their Mac. Recently, Apple added the Health app to iPad, so where is Health app for Mac? This should be easy, right? One might think so, but not so … Read More ⌘ Read more
Fix M2 MacBook Air Running Slow with a Simple Settings Tweak
Some M2 MacBook Air users have discovered their MacBook is running slow from time to time, perceiving what feels like dramatically reduced performance. Usually when this happens, the MacBook Air slows down when the Mac is running on battery power, but the workload being performed is not particularly abnormal or even demanding; maybe it’s a … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Install macOS Sonoma in a Virtual Machine with UTM
You can install and run macOS Sonoma in a virtual machine, for free, with the use of UTM. UTM runs on Macs, iPhones, and iPads, but we’re going to focus specifically on installing macOS Sonoma in a UTM virtual machine running on a Mac. Yes this means you can run a virtualized macOS Sonoma installation … Read More ⌘ Read more
4 Great Free Menubar Apps for Mac You Should Check Out
One way you can improve your Mac experience is by adding some handy tools and items to your Mac menubar item. And, coincidentally, some of the best free utilities available for Mac, are also menubar items. We’re going to cover four of the best free menubar apps for Mac, which are sure to improve not … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Check Battery Capacity & Cycle Count from Command Line on Mac
Most Mac users will likely see battery stats in the menu bar of MacOS, and head to System Information to investigate cycle count, but some users who spend a lot of time at the command line may find it useful to be able to retrieve battery information from the Terminal. One way to find battery … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/01/03/how-to-check-battery-capacity-cycle-count-from-command-li … ⌘ Read more
How to Disable Inline Predictive Text Typing on Mac
The latest versions of MacOS offer an inline predictive text feature, which attempt to predict what you may want to type text. You’ll see this appear when typing in many Mac apps as there are words appearing in lighter gray in front of what you are presently typing, which you can complete typing of by … Read More ⌘ Read more
You Can Now Run Fedora Linux on Apple Silicon Macs
Want to run Linux on your M1 or M2 Mac? You can now run Fedora Linux on most Apple Silicon Macs, including all models of M1 and M2 MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, Mac Studio, or iMacs. Fedora Asahi Remix is the first full Linux distribution to support the M1 and M2 processor series … Read More ⌘ Read more
Experiment & Explore with Fedora Linux on Mac with UTM
Running Linux on a Mac can be a big ordeal, but not with virtualization. By using UTM, you can run Linux in a virtual machine atop MacOS, contained entirely within an app. This allows you to explore and experiment with Linux, without having to go through any complex installation process or setup, it’s just a … Read More ⌘ Read more
Get a 3D Classic Mac OS Menu Bar with Lickable
Remember when MacOS (then called Mac OS X) was skeuomorphic, with a three-dimensional looking user interface elements that were fun to look at? Apple called that interface “Aqua”, but over time has slowly flattened and squished the aqua interface out of MacOS and into the flat bright white iOS-ish like interface instead. If you miss … Read More ⌘ Read more
Deals: Up to $300 Off M3 MacBook Pro, $250 Off M2 MacBook Air, AirPods for $99, etc
Amazon is offering some really great deals on Mac laptops, taking up to $300 off the M3 MacBook Pro series in both 14″ and 16″ display sizes, and $250 off the M2 MacBook Air 15″ base model. Plus, Amazon continues to offer great deals on AirTags, a nice discount on AirPods, and discounts on a … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/28/deals-up-to-300-off-m3-macbook-pro-250 … ⌘ Read more
“Available Software Updates Have Changed” Error on Mac, & How to Fix It
Some Mac users may occasionally experience a peculiar error when attempting to perform a system software update on their Mac, with the error message stating that the “available software updates have changed” and to try again or contact Apple. The full error message that may appear when updating MacOS system software is as follows: “The … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/2 … ⌘ Read more
How to Open a Pop-up Window on Mac in Safari
While pop-up windows have long been the bane of the web, some websites require the use of pop-up windows for various reasons. Safari for Mac will automatically block pop-up windows, but since some websites require the usage of popup windows, you may end up in a situation where you need to open a pop-up window … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Reverse Function Keys (F1, F2, etc) on MacOS Sonoma
Some Mac users have noticed that after updating to macOS Sonoma, or various macOS Sonoma updates, their function keys are reversed. A common example of this is that when you tap on the F1 or F2 key to adjust the display brightness, nothing happens. Or you may press F10, F11, or F12 to adjust audio … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Track Santa from Mac, iPhone, iPad, PC, Android, etc
Want to track Santa’s progress as he delivers gifts around the world? You can do that, thanks to NORAD. NORAD, also known as North American Aerospace Defense Command, may be the aerospace and maritime defense system for North America, with their vision to “outpace global competitors, deter adversaries, deny and defeat threats through all-domain awareness, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/24/how-to-track-santa- … ⌘ Read more
How to Set the Finder Default Folder in MacOS
Finder is the native file manager on macOS which is running pretty much all the time once you log in to your system. It allows users to organize and locate all the files that are stored on their Macs. By default, launching the Finder window shows you all the recent files, but this can be … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Set the Finder Default Folder in MacOS
Finder is the native file manager on macOS which is running pretty much all the time once you log in to your system. It allows users to organize and locate all the files that are stored on their Macs. By default, launching the Finder window shows you all the recent files, but this can be … Read More ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sonoma 14.2.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 as a software update for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The update is said to include important bug fixes and security updates, and is therefore recommended for all users to install. Separately, Apple has released iOS 17.2.1 for iPhone, iPadOS 17.2.1 for iPad, iOS 16.7.4 and iPadOS … Read More ⌘ Read more
iOS 17.2.1 & iPadOS 17.2.1 Updates Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 17.2.1 for iPhone, and iPadOS 17.2.1 for iPad. The small point release updates are said to include important but unspecific bug fixes for those devices, and is therefore recommended for all users to install. Separately, Apple also released a similar update for Mac as macOS Sonoma 14.2.1, and for older iPhone … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/19 … ⌘ Read more
How to Set the Finder Default Folder in MacOS
Finder is the native file manager on macOS which is running pretty much all the time once you log in to your system. It allows users to organize and locate all the files that are stored on their Macs. By default, launching the Finder window shows you all the recent files, but this can be … Read More ⌘ Read more
Get a Twinkling Lit Christmas Tree on Your Mac Desktop
Would you like to have even more Christmas spirit on your Mac, in the form of a twinkling Christmas tree? Of course you would! If the falling snow and blinking Christmas lights weren’t enough for your Mac desktop, you can add a little Christmas tree into the mix too, complete with a Christmas countdown. Christmas … Read More ⌘ Read more
Put Falling Snow & Christmas Lights on Your Mac Desktop with MacLampsX
If you want to get your Mac into the holiday spirit, why not put some blinking Christmas lights and falling snow on your Mac screen? That’s exactly what the free Mac app MacLampsX will do for you, decorating your Mac for the holidays, complete with customizable holiday light bulbs, snowfall, and holly. You can change … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/15/falling-snow-christmas-lights-mac-desktop-mac … ⌘ Read more
How to Stop Mac Windows Changing Color & Tinting
As you use the Mac, opening windows and dragging them around, you may have noticed that the color of the windows can shift tone and change hue, sometimes fairly dramatically so, and depending on what your MacOS wallpaper is set to. For example, if you have an orange wallpaper as your desktop background picture, the … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Add a Mouse to macOS Sonoma & Ventura
Many users like to use an external mouse with their Mac, but not everyone knows how to sync and add a mouse to their Mac. The process of pairing a mouse with a Mac is fairly straight forward, but like many things with modern MacOS versions and the System Settings experience, it may be less … Read More ⌘ Read more
Fix Mouse Click Issues in macOS Sonoma
A fair number of Mac users are experiencing some irregular click issues when using an external mouse with macOS Sonoma, and sometimes even the internal trackpad on various Mac laptops running Sonoma. For example, mouse clicks may randomly not register as clicks, or all clicks may be registered as right-click, or the trackpad or mouse … Read More ⌘ Read more
MacOS Ventura 13.6.3, MacOS Monterey 12.7.2, & Safari 17.2 Released for Macs
MacOS Ventura 13.6.3, MacOS Monterey 12.7.2, and Safari 17.2 are now available as software updates for Mac users who are not installing Sonoma or interested in the just released macOS Sonoma 14.2 update. Many Mac users continue to run older versions of system software for compatibility reasons, general preference, or a multitude of other reasons, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com … ⌘ Read more
Beta 1 of iOS 17.3, iPadOS 17.3, macOS Sonoma 14.3 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the first beta versions of iOS 17.3 for iPhone, ipadOS 17.3 for iPad, and macOS Sonoma 14.3 for Mac. The beta builds are available now to users enrolled in the beta testing programs on their compatible devices. iOS 17.3 will introduce a new feature called Stolen Device Protection which aims to help … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/12/beta-1-of-ios-17-3-ipados-17-3- … ⌘ Read more
macOS Sonoma 14.2 Update Released with PDF Autofill, New Weather Widgets, etc
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.2 as a software update for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. macOS Sonoma 14.2 includes a few minor new features like the ability to use autofill with PDF files, new Weather widget options, some minor additions to Messages like the ability to add stickers from the reactions contextual … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Change Quick Actions & Extensions in MacOS Sonoma & Ventura
Extensions and Quick Actions in MacOS allow you to enable and disable additional features in places like the Sharing menu, Touch Bar, and contextual menus in the Finder. For example, you can add or remove Markup options, Quick Actions, Sharing options, photo editing options, and much more. These are a popular feature for many Mac … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/08/how-change-quick-actions-extensi … ⌘ Read more
How to Change Quick Actions & Extensions in MacOS Sonoma & Ventura
Extensions and Quick Actions in MacOS allow you to enable and disable additional features in places like the Sharing menu, Touch Bar, and contextual menus in the Finder. For example, you can add or remove Markup options, Quick Actions, Sharing options, photo editing options, and much more. These are a popular feature for many Mac … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/08/how-change-quick-actions-extensi … ⌘ Read more
Apple выпустит новые iPad Air впервые в двух размерах, а MacBook Air получит процессор M3 — Bloomberg
Так она рассчитывает простимулировать продажи в категориях планшетов и компьютеров Mac на фоне их падения.
How to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Mac Without iCloud
If you’re accustomed to using iCloud to keep your photos synced between your iPhone, Mac, or even Windows PC, you may not be familiar with the process of transferring pictures off of the iPhone without using iCloud. This tutorial will walk through the steps required to get pictures from your iPhone to your computer, without … Read More ⌘ Read more
macOS Sonoma 14.2 RC Issued for Testing, Final Release Coming Soon
Mac users enrolled in the beta testing program for macOS Sonoma will find 14.2 available as a release candidate. Release Candidate builds are typically the final version in the beta cycle, suggesting a release of macOS Sonoma 14.2 to the general public is imminent. Additionally, Apple has issued RC builds for other beta system software … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/12/06/macos-sonoma-14-2-rc- … ⌘ Read more
4 Useful Keyboard Shortcuts Every Mac User Should Know
Want to boost your Mac productivity with some super useful keyboard shortcuts? Here are four of them that every Mac user should know and memorize, where you’re sure to get plenty of use from. From switching between apps, windows, jumping into any directories, or force quitting, read on! Command+Tab Accesses the Application Switcher Hitting Command+Tab … Read More ⌘ Read more
Anyone else working with Mac OS (work), Windows (client project) and Fedora (private) on the same day, almost every day?
MacOS Sonoma 14.1.2 Update Released with Security Fixes
macOS Sonoma 14.1.2 update has been released for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The software update includes unspecified bug fixes and security enhancements, and is recommended for all Mac users running Sonoma to install. Full release notes are included below. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 17.1.2 update for iPhone, and iPadOS 17.1.2 … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/11/30/macos-sonoma-14-1-2 … ⌘ Read more
How to Enable Dark Mode in MacOS Sonoma / Ventura
Dark Mode is a popular visual option for many Mac users who wish to change the appearance of their computers interface. If you’re new to the Mac, or even just new to the more modern operating systems like Sonoma and Ventura that use System Settings, you may not be familiar with how to activate and … Read More ⌘ Read more
Победители App Store Awards 2023: лучшей игрой для iPhone стала Honkai Star Rail, а для Mac — Lies of P
На iPad выиграла адвенчура Lost in Play о приключениях брата и сестры в воображаемом мире.
Beta 4 of iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, MacOS Sonoma 14.2 Released for Testing
Apple has released another round of betas for their operating system suite, with iOS 17.2 beta 4 for iPhone, iPadOS 17.2 beta 4 for iPad, and macOS Sonoma 14.2 beta 4 for Mac, each being available to users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Some new features are coming with iOS … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/11/29/beta-4-of-ios-17-2-ipados-17-2-macos … ⌘ Read more
@prologic@twtxt.net its not.. There are going to be 1000s of copy cat apps built on AI. And they will all die out when the companies that have the AI platforms copy them. It happened all the time with windows and mac os. And iphone.. Like flashlight and sound recorder apps.
How to Disable FaceTime Reaction Gestures on Mac, iPhone, & iPad
Don’t want to have certain gestures trigger FaceTime Reactions? Don’t want an on-screen emoji to appear when you give a thumbs up to the camera, or maybe you don’t want a peace sign made with your hands to trigger a bunch of balloons appearing on your video chat? Then you can turn the FaceTime Reactions … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/11/20/how-to-disable-facetime-reaction-gestures-on-mac-iphone- … ⌘ Read more
Apple Black Friday Deals Available Now from Amazon
Amazon is offering amazing deals on Apple products for Black Friday. And to make it even better, they’re bringing the big sales early, with deep discounts on everything from AirTag 4-packs, AirPods, to big discounts on nearly every iPad model, and taking hundreds off of brand new Macs. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone … Read More ⌘ Read more
Get the M3 iMac Default Wallpapers
Apple recently released updates to the iMac lineup, bumping the processor up to the all-new speedy M3 chip. And with new Macs means new default wallpapers, but you don’t have to buy an all new M3 iMac (though you can!) simply to appreciate and enjoy the new wallpapers. Click on any of the pictures below … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Perform FaceTime Reaction Gestures on iPhone, iPad, & Mac
Apple has introduced all new reaction gestures for FaceTime on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, meaning if you make certain hand gestures, symbols, or movements, you will trigger a digital effect reaction. For example, if you make a thumbs up gesture with your hand, a thumbs up emoji will appear on the screen, or if … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Perform FaceTime Reaction Gestures on iPhone, iPad, & Mac
Apple has introduced all new reaction gestures for FaceTime on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, meaning if you make certain hand gestures, symbols, or movements, you will trigger a digital effect reaction. For example, if you make a thumbs up gesture with your hand, a thumbs up emoji will appear on the screen, or if … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Disable “Click Wallpaper to Show Desktop” in MacOS Sonoma
MacOS Sonoma introduced a feature on the Mac that activates Expose which hides all open windows and apps, whenever you click on the desktop. This feature happens seamlessly, and when you click on the desktop wallpaper, you’ll reveal the desktop by pushing aside all other open apps and their windows, thus revealing the desktop and … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/11/15/disable-click-wallpaper-show-desktop-mac … ⌘ Read more
Beta 3 of iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, MacOS Sonoma 14.2 Released for Testing
The third beta version of iOS 17.2 for iPhone, iPadOS 17.2 for iPad, and macOS Sonoma 14.2 for Mac, have been released for users engaging in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Betas of iOS 17.2, macOS Sonoma 14.2, and iPadOS 17.2, includes the ability to add stickers to your iMessages from long-tap/click … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/11/14/beta-3-of-ios-17-2-ipados- … ⌘ Read more
За звание игры года на iPhone поборются Honkai: Star Rail, Vampire Survivors и Afterplace
А на Mac — Elex II, Lies of P и Return to Monkey Island.
How to Turn Off iMessage on Mac
Some Mac users may wish to not receive messages, iMessages, and texts messages on their Mac, but by default if you have logged into iCloud on a Mac you will find that iMessage is also enabled, meaning you will get messages in MacOS. If you’re wondering how to stop messages from going to the Mac, … Read More ⌘ Read more
Beta 2 of iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2, MacOS Sonoma 14.2 Released for Testing
Apple has released the second beta versions of iOS 17.2 for iPhone, iPadOS 17.2 for iPad, and macOS Sonoma 14.2 for Mac. The beta versions are available now to users participating in the beta testing programs for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. iOS 17.2 beta includes the Journal app, which lets users track their lives in … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/11/10/beta-2-of-ios-17-2-ipados-17-2-maco … ⌘ Read more
When Apple built MacOS… for Solaris and HP-UX. In 1994.
Listen now (16 mins) | Back in 1994, Apple released the Macintosh Application Environment for UNIX. And it was kind of amazing. Read the full article (with links to documentation and screenshots) at The Lunduke Journal: https://lunduke.locals.com/post/4812552/remember-when-apple-built-a-mac-os-running-on-top-of-solaris-and-hp-ux-seriously-it-happened ⌘ Read more