Archive for November, 2018

Search

How to Check Size of App Updates in the Mac App Store

Nov 30, 2018 - 3 Comments
Use the App Store

Want to see the size of an app update that is available in the Mac App Store? Some Mac users may be interested in knowing the size of an available app software update before starting to download or install the app update, but the App Store in MacOS Mojave doesn’t openly display the size of … Read More

New Group FaceTime iPhone Commercial Featuring Elvis Impersonators: “A Little Company”

Nov 29, 2018 - 2 Comments
Apple Elvis group FaceTime commercial for iPhone

Apple has released a new iPhone commercial focusing on using Group FaceTime on the iPhone. The charming new TV advertisement is somewhat humorous in that it shows various Elvis impersonators singing along together on a Group FaceTime video call from varying locations around the globe, including in hotel rooms, high rises, a stormy boat, a … Read More

Beta 4 of MacOS Mojave 10.14.2 Released for Testing

Nov 29, 2018 - 3 Comments
MacOS 10.14.2 beta 4

Apple has released the fourth beta version of macOS Mojave 10.14.2 to Mac users enrolled in the Mojave beta testing program.

How to Find a Lost iPhone with Siri

Nov 29, 2018 - 17 Comments
Find a Lost iPhone with Siri

Have you ever lost an iPhone somewhere in a house, office, or car, and can’t quite find it? Trying to locate a misplaced iPhone can be frustrating, but if you have another iOS device, Apple Watch, or Mac nearby then you can use Siri to help find a lost iPhone. With this great trick, you’ll … Read More

How to Turn Off Memories Alerts on iPhone & iPad

Nov 28, 2018 - 10 Comments
Disable the You have a new memory Photos alert on iPhone or iPad

Your iPhone or iPad may randomly display a Photos alert that says “You have a new memory – On this day (date)” right on the iOS devices lock screen. While some people may be thrilled with having the iOS Photos app resurfacing random photos from the past, other iOS users may be less than enthusiastic … Read More

How to Tag Files or Folders in MacOS

Nov 27, 2018 - 10 Comments
How to tag files in Mac OS

Tags allow you to organize, prioritize, arrange, and label any files or folders on the Mac. After a file is tagged in the Mac Finder, that file will be marked by the color-coded tag and its associated label, and you can then reference and access those tagged files by whatever assigned tag. You can even … Read More

How to Connect Bluetooth Speakers to iPhone or iPad

Nov 26, 2018 - 8 Comments
Connect a Bluetooth speaker to iPhone or iPad

Many iPhone and iPad users may wish to connect their device to a Bluetooth speaker, particularly since Bluetooth speakers are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in the world, and the AUX jack / headphone port is no longer included on new iOS devices. Apple seems to be nudging us into the wireless world, and Bluetooth speakers are … Read More

Run MacOS Mojave on Hackintosh Intel PCs with Unibeast

Nov 25, 2018 - 10 Comments
Unibeast Hackintosh for macOS Mojave

If you’re a Hackintosh PC user, you may appreciate knowing that Unibeast now allows you to install and run MacOS Mojave on supported Intel PC hardware. Like all else involved in the Hackintosh process, this is for advanced users, as unofficially installing MacOS system software onto select supported generic Intel PC hardware is not necessarily … Read More

Watch Full Movies on YouTube for Free!

Nov 24, 2018 - 34 Comments
Watch full movies on YouTube for free

Looking for a movie to watch? YouTube is putting together a movie streaming service and now offers a selection of free movies to watch online in any web browser or YouTube app. There are a variety of genres available ranging from comedies, to action, kids movies, documentaries, and you’ll find classics like The Terminator, Rocky, … Read More

Apple Black Friday Deals from Amazon: iPads from $249, MacBook Pro $250 Off, & More!

Nov 23, 2018 - 1 Comment
Apple products

The Holiday shopping season is here, and if you’re in the market for a new some new Apple gear, then you might want to check out Amazon for some great deals on iPad, iPad Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and more. Some of the better ongoing deals at Amazon include: iPad 32GB for $249 ($80 … Read More

Apple Holiday Ad for 2018: “Share Your Gifts”

Nov 22, 2018 - 2 Comments
Share Your Gifts Apple Holiday ad for 2018

Apple is running a new Holiday themed video, called “Share Your Gifts”. The short animated story features a girl who is often busy creating something on her Mac but who keeps all of her creations to herself, until eventually her dog releases the secretive creations into the world for others to enjoy. The video has … Read More

How to Fix “Unlock iPhone to Use Accessories” USB Message

Nov 21, 2018 - 15 Comments
How to disable USB accessory unlock iPhone message

If you have connected an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a USB accessory, or even a Mac or PC lately, you may have seen an “USB Accessory – Unlock iPhone to use accessories” message appear on the screen (or “Unlock iPad to use accessories” for iPad of course). This message appears on screen due … Read More

How to Get Air Quality Info on iPhone with Weather

Nov 20, 2018 - 24 Comments
Get Air Quality info on iPhone

The iPhone Weather app can offer information about the air quality at specific locations, including an Air Quality summary and an Air Quality Index score rating. Getting air quality details is helpful information for obvious reasons, whether you’re curious about your current location or a destination you intend on visiting or traveling to, but the … Read More

How to Troubleshoot & Fix MacOS Mojave Wi-Fi Issues

Nov 19, 2018 - 51 Comments
Troubleshooting wi-fi problems in macOS Mojave

Have you been experiencing wi-fi problems since installing MacOS Mojave 10.14 on a Mac? While MacOS Mojave works great for most Mac users with compatible Macs (and even for many Macs that are unofficially able to run Mojave), a small number of MacOS Mojave users have discovered that wireless networking is having difficulties for them. … Read More

How to Take Screenshots on New iPad Pro

Nov 18, 2018 - 7 Comments
How to take screenshots on iPad Pro without Home button

Want to take a screen shot on the new iPad Pro? Given that the latest iPad Pro models no longer have a Home button, the old method of taking screenshots for iPad no longer works, as there is simply no Home button to press for snapping the screenshot on iPad Pro. Thus if you’re wondering … Read More

Fix Empty iPhone Voicemail with “Password and Greeting” Error

Nov 17, 2018 - 5 Comments
Fix voicemail password and greeting error on iPhone

Visual Voicemail on iPhone makes checking voicemail super easy, whether it’s just quickly listening to a voicemail message or reading voicemail transcripts, so it’s understandably frustrating if you discover that voicemail is suddenly not working on the iPhone. One peculiar voicemail issue on iPhone can be where there are numerical indicators showing new voicemail messages, … Read More

How to Change System Font to Lucida Grande in MacOS Mojave

Nov 16, 2018 - 4 Comments
Get Lucida Grande as system font in MacOS Mojave

Do you wish your MacOS Mojave Mac was using Lucida Grande as the system font, back like it did years ago? There’s no need to rub a genie bottle for such a wish, because developer Luming Yin has created a simple utility that modifies the system font in MacOS Mojave to be Lucida Grande, rather … Read More

Beta 3 of iOS 12.1.1 & MacOS 10.14.2 Released for Testing

Nov 15, 2018 - 3 Comments
macOS and iOS beta testing

Apple has released the third beta versions of iOS 12.1.1 and MacOS Mojave 10.14.2 for users participating in the beta system software testing programs. A developer version is typically available first, soon followed by the same build for public beta testers.

Subscribe to OSXDaily

Subscribe to RSS Subscribe to Twitter Feed Follow on Facebook Subscribe to eMail Updates

Tips & Tricks

News

iPhone / iPad

Mac

Troubleshooting

Shop on Amazon to help support this site