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Safari 8.0.4, Safari 7.1.4, Safari 6.2.4 Out with Security Updates for OS X

Mar 17, 2015 - 7 Comments
Safari Security Updates 8.1.4, 7.1.4, etc

Apple has released a group of important security updates for the Mac Safari web browser, versioned as Safari 8.0.4 for OS X Yosemite, Safari 7.1.4 for OS X Mavericks, and Safari 6.2.4 for OS X Mountain Lion. The notes accompanying the download are brief, simply recommending the security update for all Mac users as it … Read More

Connect to a Server Often from Mac? Add it to Favorite Server List in OS X

Mar 17, 2015 - 16 Comments

If you find yourself frequently connecting to a network share or remote server from your Mac, you should do yourself a favorite and add it to the Favorites list in the Connect to Server screen of Mac OS X. Though the feature is right in front of our faces, very few Mac users seem to … Read More

Apple Streaming TV Service Coming in September?

Mar 17, 2015 - 17 Comments
Watch ESPN on Apple TV

Apple is said to be working on a subscription-based streaming television service, according to two new reports from The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.

Troubleshoot iTunes 12 Sync Failures & Syncing Problems with iOS 8

Mar 16, 2015 - 60 Comments
iTunes icon

Many users have a love or hate relationship with iTunes, which is required to sync an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a Mac or PC (presumably an Apple Watch too). When iTunes syncing works as intended, that’s fantastic, but sometimes things don’t work out that way. iTunes 12 in particular appears to have some … Read More

OS X 10.10.3 Beta 4 Released for Testing

Mar 16, 2015 - 28 Comments
OS X 10.10.3 beta 4

Apple has released the fourth beta of OS X 10.10.3 Yosemite for testing. The new beta build arrives as 14D105g and includes updates to the OS X 10.10.3 system software and seems to continue focus on the new Photos app for Mac. Additionally, the new beta build apparently fixes a bug that impacts newly released … Read More

Switch Word Casing to ALL CAPS & Capitalize Words with QuickType in iOS

Mar 15, 2015 - 7 Comments
Change word casing in iOS quickly

The shift and caps lock key in iOS can be toggled at will to either capitalize a word or to type out something in ALL CAPS, but using the new Quick Type keyboard, you can switch casing of existing words very easily. This works really well on the iPhone and iPad, and once you learn … Read More

Mac Setup: The Dual-Screen Desk of a Software Engineer

Mar 15, 2015 - 12 Comments
MacBook Pro workstation setup of a software engineer

It’s time for another featured Mac setup! This time around we’re sharing the dual-screen desk workstation of developer Carlos P., let’s dive right in to learn more about the hardware and what iOS and OS X apps are put to use:

A Fast Way to Buy iTunes & App Store Gift Cards with Siri

Mar 13, 2015 - 7 Comments
Buy iTunes Gift Card from Siri

Want to quickly make an iTunes Gift Card purchase? Just ask Siri. Yes, really. Siri, our very own personal assistant that lives on modern iPhones and iPads, can assist in the purchase of gift cards from the iTunes Store and App Stores, and even the Apple Store itself, at least kind of (more on that … Read More

Apple Humor: Have a Laugh Poking at 12″ MacBook & Apple Watch

Mar 13, 2015 - 9 Comments
Joy of Tech Flowchart for Apple Watch

Looking for a quick laugh at the expense of the brand new 12″ MacBook or Apple Watch? Well we weren’t either, but a collection of rather humorous videos and images has turned up in our inbox so we figured we would share them with our readers.

iOS Beta Testing Program Available to Many iPhone & iPad Users

Mar 12, 2015 - 10 Comments
What installing iOS with OTA Software Update looks like

Apple has launched a new iOS Beta Testing Program for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. Much like the beta test program for OS X Yosemite, this allows users who opt to participate in the software testing program to receive beta versions of iOS system software before they are released to the wider public.

OS X 10.10.3 Beta 3 Released to Mac Developers

Mar 12, 2015 - 1 Comment
New MacBook 12" with Retina Display

Apple has released a new developer version of OS X 10.10.3 for Mac. The new beta build of 14D98g includes Photos app, as well as support for Force Touch API, which is the redesigned touch-sensitive trackpad included in the new 12″ MacBook and MacBook Pro 13″ Retina. The new diverse Emoji characters and some other … Read More

iOS 8.3 Beta 3 Released for Developers

Mar 12, 2015 - 3 Comments
iOS 8

A third beta version of iOS 8.3 has been released to developers. The new beta build is 12F5047f and includes bug fixes and feature enhancements for compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

Change the Green Button Maximize Behavior in OS X Yosemite with BetterTouchTool

Mar 11, 2015 - 42 Comments
BetterTouchTool preferences for changing green button behavior in OS X

The Green Button in OS X window bars used to maximize windows to fit the Mac screen, but since OS X Yosemite the Green Button now sends windows or apps into full screen mode by default. This can be modified one-off by Option+Clicking the maximize button, but a better solution for some users is to … Read More

Next iPhone to Have Force Touch Technology

Mar 11, 2015 - 2 Comments
Force Touch trackpad on a MacBook

Apple will introduce Force Touch technology on the next models of iPhone, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal.

Compare Actual Apple Watch Sizes with an iPhone

Mar 10, 2015 - 16 Comments
Apple Watch models

Now that we know Apple Watch will take pre-orders at the beginning of next month for a later release date in April, interested users may want to have a better idea of just how big or small given Apple Watch models are. Rounding the numbers, 42MM is 1.65 inches, and 38MM is 1.5 inches. For … Read More

Having Safari Problems with iOS 8.2? Try This

Mar 10, 2015 - 48 Comments
Safari icon

Some users who have updated to iOS 8.2 have discovered the Safari web browser no longer works as it should on their iPhone or iPad. There seems to be a few variations of Safari issues with iOS 8.2, but typically the problems manifest as an inability for Safari to launch or stay open, Safari becoming … Read More

Security Update 2015-02 Available for OS X Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion

Mar 9, 2015 - 38 Comments
Security in Mac OS X

Apple has released an important security update for Mac users running a variety of versions of OS X. Labeled as “Security Update 2015-02”, the small update weighs in around 60MB and is available now for OS X Yosemite, OS X Mavericks, and OS X Mountain Lion.

iOS 8.2 Released for iPhone, iPad [IPSW Direct Download Links]

Mar 9, 2015 - 21 Comments
iOS 8.2 Download

iOS 8.2 has been released for all compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. The new release includes bug fixes and feature improvements, and is required for iPhone users who wish to use an Apple Watch when it is released on April 24, as the new iOS version ships with the Watch companion application.

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