Have an Old iPhone or iPad? iCloud Backups & Safari Bookmark Syncing Will Soon Not Work

Nov 20, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iPhone 4S

Apple is dropping support for iCloud backups for iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or earlier. Additionally, Apple is also dropping support for Safari Bookmark Syncing for devices running iOS 10 or earlier, or macOS Sierra 10.12.5 and earlier. While this will not impact the vast majority of people, there are many older model iPhone, … Read More

Beta 4 of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, Available for Testing

Nov 20, 2024 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Seqouia 15.2 beta 4

Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The primary focus of these new betas appear to be introducing additional Apple Intelligence features, including things like ChatGPT integration to Siri, Genmoji for custom Emoji creation, … Read More

iOS 18.1.1 & iPadOS 18.1.1 Security Updates Released

Nov 19, 2024 - 2 Comments
iOS 18.1.1 update

Apple has issued iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, iOS 17.2.2, and iPadOS 17.2.2, for iPhone and iPad users. These updates are relatively small but contain important security fixes, making the software updates important for users to install onto eligible devices. Separately, Apple also released MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with the same set of security patches, along with … Read More

MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with Security Fixes Available Now

Nov 19, 2024 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 update

Apple has released MacOS Seqouia 15.1.1, a small software update focused on important security fixes for the Mac. No new features are included, but several actively exploited security issues are patched, making these important updates to install on your Apple devices. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 18.1.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.1.1 for iPad, visionOS … Read More

Notes Disappeared from iPhone or iPad? Here’s How to Fix Missing iCloud Notes

Nov 18, 2024 - 3 Comments
How to fix missing Notes on iPhone or iPad

Data loss is one of the most terrifying experiences to encounter in our digital lives, and so it’s no surprise that iPhone and iPad users who encountered a recent issue with iCloud Notes disappearing from their devices caused significant distress. But Apple has now officially acknowledged the disappearing iCloud Notes problem, and has provided a … Read More

How to Use Window Tiling in MacOS Sequoia

Nov 18, 2024 - 1 Comment
How to use Window Tiling on a Mac

Window Tiling on the Mac has gotten much better since MacOS Sequoia, and it’s now easier than ever to arrange and tile windows on your screen. With Window Tiling, you can split windows, send windows to the left or right, quarter windows on your display, and much more. There are multiple different ways to access … Read More

How to Find a Lost Apple Pencil

Nov 15, 2024 - 1 Comment
Find a lost Apple Pencil with these tips

The Apple Pencil is a great accessory for iPad users, but obviously you can’t use an Apple Pencil if it’s lost, and it’s not particularly useful if it’s missing. Fortunately there are a few tricks that you can employ to help you find a lost Apple Pencil, so you can be back to your writing, … Read More

How to Fix Spotlight Search Issues on MacOS Sequoia

Nov 11, 2024 - 4 Comments
How to fix Spotlight not working in MacOS Sequoia

A fair number of Mac users have discovered that Spotlight Search is not working well in MacOS Sequoia, either missing files, apps, and sometimes not working at all to find any local file. For some users the issues with Spotlight happens right after they update to MacOS Seqouia, and for others it may happen later … Read More

Beta 3 of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, Available for Testing

Nov 11, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia public betas

The third betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and MacOS Sequoia 15.2, are available for beta testers of Apple system software. The latest betas continue to emphasize on new Apple Intelligence features, including ChatGPT integration, Genmoji custom Emoji creation, Image Playground for AI image generation, and more. These new AI features are in addition to … Read More

How to Turn Off Find My Mac

Nov 8, 2024 - Leave a Comment
How to turn off Find My Mac

Find My Mac is an incredibly valuable aspect of iCloud that allows you to find your Mac by using another Apple device’s Find My app, or through iCloud on the web. Aside from the obvious anti-theft aspects that make Find My Mac so important, the majority of users are more likely end up using Find … Read More

Beta 2 of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, & iPadOS 18.2 Available for Testing

Nov 5, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia public betas

The second beta versions of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2 are now available for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The new betas continue to focus on additional Apple Intelligence features, expanding beyond the writing tools, smart replies, and summary features what was initially introduced in iOS … Read More

How to Change iPhone Used by iPhone Mirroring on Mac

Nov 5, 2024 - Leave a Comment
How to change the iPhone used by iPhone Mirroring on Mac

If you have several iPhone’s, as many people do when they buy a new iPhone, upgrade, get a hand-me-down, develop iPhone software, or develop mobile sites or apps where you test things on multiple devices, you might be in a situation where iPhone Mirroring on the Mac is using an iPhone that you do not … Read More

5 Helpful Uses for Apple Intelligence on Mac, iPhone, & iPad

Nov 4, 2024 - 3 Comments
Apple Intelligence features

Apple Intelligence is here on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and while the system requirements are strict, the Apple devices that are new and powerful enough to use the AI tools now gain some really fantastic features. We’re going to show you six helpful Apple Intelligence features and uses that you’ll find beneficial to your workflow, … Read More

Got a PPC Mac in the Closet? Check Out the Aquafox Browser for Tiger & Leopard

Nov 1, 2024 - 1 Comment
Aquafox

If you have an old PowerPC Mac laying around collecting dust in a closet somewhere, you might be able to get some use out of it today by installing a functional modern web browser, like Aquafox. Since so much of what many of us do on computers is done in a web browser, you might … Read More

How to Update ChatGPT on Mac

Oct 31, 2024 - 2 Comments
Installing the ChatGPT update is complete and ready to relaunch

The ChatGPT app for Mac is a fantastic AI tool and LLM that makes for a great addition to many Mac users workflows, whether you’re extremely tech savvy, or just a novice. One thing that some users have wondered is how to keep the ChatGPT app for Mac updated, and how to install updates to … Read More

Apple Releases New Mac Mini, Revamped iMac, & M4 MacBook Pro

Oct 30, 2024 - 1 Comment
M4 Mac Mini

Apple has spent the last few days trickling releases of new Mac hardware, debuting a revamped iMac with an M4 chip and new colors, a redesigned Mac Mini that is smaller in size and now has an M4 chip, and the MacBook Pro lineup has been revamped with M4 processors as well. Each of the … Read More

MacOS Sonoma 14.7.1 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 with Security Updates Available

Oct 29, 2024 - Leave a Comment
macOS Sonoma 14.7.1

Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 for Mac users who have not yet updated to MacOS Sequoia, of which MacOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence was just released. macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and macOS Ventura 13.7.1 both contain many security fixes, making them important updates to install for Mac user who are … Read More

iOS 17.7.1 & iPadOS 17.7.1 Available for iPhone & iPad

Oct 29, 2024 - Leave a Comment
iOS 17.7.1 update and iPadOS 17.7.1 update

Apple has released iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1 for iPhone and iPad users who are not running iOS 18, which was just updated to includes support for Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. The software updates include important security fixes, making them important updates to install if you’re still running the prior major … Read More

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