New macOS 10.12.3 update implements MacBook Pro GPU fix, rectifies Safari...
In conjunction with iOS, tvOS, and watchOS updates, Apple has also released the 10.12.3 update to macOS Sierra, bringing GPU driver updates to the 2016 MacBook Pro, and a fix for PDF corruption. New...
View ArticleUsing TextEdit Tabs on Mac
If you use TextEdit on Mac for your simple word processing and quick plain text editing needs like a Notepad equivalent from the Windows world, you’ll likely appreciate that the latest versions of Mac...
View ArticleSetapp offers all-you-can-use downloads of more than 60 Mac apps for a $9.99...
MacPaw is offering Mac users an alternative to the Mac App Store to acquire new software, with the launch of the subscription-based Setapp providing access to a collection of more than 60 downloadable...
View ArticleHow to Record a Movie Directly Into iMovie on Mac
Have you ever wanted to record a movie directly into iMovie on Mac? It’s easy to capture live video from a Mac built-in camera and have it instantly imported into iMovie, from there you can edit it...
View ArticleApple updates Safari Technology Preview with minor improvements
Apple’s experimental web browser, Safari Technology Preview, was updated on Wednesday with a variety of bugs fixes and performance improvements impacting CSS, JavaScript, Web Inspector and more. Apple...
View ArticleFirst look: Night Shift mode comes to Mac in latest macOS Sierra beta
As rumored, Apple included a new Night Shift mode — borrowed from iOS — in the recently released macOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta, promising a low blue light viewing experience for nighttime computer work....
View ArticleWine reaches milestone version 2.0 release, with 64-bit support and Retina...
The team behind Wine, a tool that allows Windows programs to run on macOS and other operating systems, has released version 2.0 of the open source software, with 64-bit support for macOS included as...
View ArticleHow to Play Live Photos in Photos for Mac
Wondering how to play Live Photos in the Photos app on Mac? Fortunately it’s quite simple, and there’s no use of 3D Touch or any funky tricks necessary. In fact, in some ways it’s actually easier to...
View ArticleHands On: New Setapp service brings subscription apps to the Mac
For one monthly fee Mac users can have full use of 61 apps using the subscription-based SetApp. AppleInsider investigates whether “software as a service” is a good model, and delves into the...
View ArticleHow to Unlock Mac with Apple Watch
Mac users with an Apple Watch can unlock their Mac by simply wearing their watch, thereby bypassing the need to enter a password at the boot and login screens. This great feature makes logging onto and...
View ArticleHow to Send Read Receipts to Specific Contact in Messages for Mac
Read Receipts in iMessage allow the sender of a message to know when a recipient has received it, and both the Mac OS and iOS Messages apps support this feature when communicating with other iMessage...
View ArticleHow to Change a Live Photo to Still on Mac Photos
If you use the Mac Photos app for managing your pictures and you have a modern iPhone, you’ll likely have some (or many) Live Photos stored in your photo library. You can easily change any Live Photo...
View ArticleHow to Reset a macOS Sierra Password
Need to reset the password on macOS Sierra? Maybe you forgot your primary admin user account password or maybe you’re working on someone elses Mac and you need to gain access to it. We’ll show you the...
View ArticleHow to Verify Time Machine Backups
Some Mac users may wish to verify the integrity of their Time Machine backups before using a snapshot or backup to restore a Mac using Time Machine. This verification offers a simple way to know if the...
View ArticleHow to Sort ls Command by Date
The ‘ls’ command lists all files and folders in a directory at the command line, but by default ls returns a list in alphabetical order. With a simple command flag, you can have ls sort by date...
View ArticleApple offers $199.99 Pro Apps Bundle for Education, including Final Cut Pro...
On Friday, Apple rolled out a Pro Apps bundle for educators and students, giving purchasers of the $199 bundle download codes from the Mac App Store for Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X, Motion 5,...
View ArticlePlay Videos Embedded in Messages for Mac and iOS
Embedded video playing in Messages is one of the more subtly helpful and interesting features available on modern versions of iOS and Mac OS. Essentially what this means is that when you or someone...
View ArticleThe easy guide to switching from Windows to Mac
Long-term Windows users looking to dip their toe into the Mac ecosystem for the first time typically stick to applications they are familiar with on PC, but there is a wealth of other software that...
View ArticleHow to List Every Terminal Command on Mac OS
Have you ever wanted to know what every single possible terminal command was on a Mac? You can list every terminal command available by turning to the command line. What you’ll see is a significant...
View ArticleApple releases second developer beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.4, second iOS 10.3...
After developer beta releases for iOS, watchOS, and tvOS on Monday, Apple has released a second beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta for developers alongside a second beta release of iOS 10.3. Apple...
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