MacOS Monterey Problems – Fixing Issues with macOS 12

Nov 3, 2021 - 56 Comments
Troubleshooting MacOS Monterey problems

Difficulties with new system software versions seem to always occur for a small subset of unfortunate users, and MacOS Monterey is no different. While MacOS Monterey has installed fine for most users, for an unlikely group, there may be a variety of problems or issues experienced with MacOS Monterey. This article will detail some of … Read More

How to Disable / Enable Dark Mode on Google.com

Oct 31, 2021 - 1 Comment
Dark mode theme on Google

You may have noticed that Google now offers a dark mode and light mode theme for web searches on google.com, and while it usually follows the theme settings in the operating system, sometimes it also seems to have a mind of its own. Perhaps you also just prefer light mode or dark mode on Google … Read More

How to Enable / Disable Dark Mode Theme on DuckDuckGo

Oct 31, 2021 - 4 Comments

Want to change the browser color theme on the DuckDuckGo.com search engine to a dark theme or light theme? It’s easy to adjust the appearance to dark or light theme on DuckDuckGo if you’d like to do so. First, know that DuckDuckGo search typically follows the current system theme on the computer or device in … Read More

Don’t Use iCloud? How to Remove “Start Using iCloud” Notifications on Mac

Oct 30, 2021 - 10 Comments
Finder icon on the Mac

If you’re a Mac user who does not use iCloud, nor do you want to use iCloud, you might be bothered by the “Start Using iCloud” notifications and messages in System Preferences to use the iCloud service. iCloud is undeniably useful with its syncing capabilities, but if you don’t use it for whatever reason, you … Read More

How to Install MacOS Monterey on a Mac

Oct 29, 2021 - 4 Comments
Installing macOS Monterey

macOS Monterey is here, complete with some nice new features like Live Text which allows you to select text in images, the inclusion of Shortcuts app on Mac, improvements to Safari, Focus modes, the ability to use a Mac as an AirPlay receiver, and a variety of general refinements to the Mac operating system. If … Read More

First Beta of MacOS Monterey 12.1 Beta Available for Testing

Oct 28, 2021 - 2 Comments
MacOS Monterey Beta

Apple has released the first beta version of macOS Monterey 12.1 for Mac users participating in the beta system software testing program. The beta build presumably focuses on bug fixes and enhancements to the macOS Monterey operating system, and also includes some features that were skipped in the initial release, including SharePlay support. Users who … Read More

Safari 15.1 for Mac Released, Reverts Tab Appearance Changes from Safari 15

Oct 28, 2021 - 5 Comments
Safari 15.1 update available

Apple has released Safari 15.1 for macOS Big Sur. The update reverts the controversial Safari 15 changes to the appearance of tabs, and includes security updates and bug fixes as well.

First Betas of iOS 15.2 & iPadOS 15.2 Released for Testing

Oct 27, 2021 - Leave a Comment
iOS 15.1 beta

The final release of iOS 15.1 and ipadOS 15.1 is barely out of the oven, but Apple is already moving forward with beta testing iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2. The first betas of iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 include an App Privacy Report feature, which lets you see what data apps are sharing, as well … Read More

Hate Safari Tabs in iPadOS 15? Get iPadOS 15.1 to Revert Them Back

Oct 27, 2021 - 8 Comments
Safari tabs reverted to prior UI in latest iPadOS

If you’re an iPad user who updated to iPadOS 15 and did not like the redesigned Safari Tabs experience, where the tabs are hard to tell apart and differentiate from and look like strange buttons instead of, well, tabs, you’ll be happy to know you can rid yourself of this experience quickly. Reverting the iPadOS … Read More

How to Install macOS Updates without Installing MacOS Monterey?

Oct 26, 2021 - 7 Comments
Get macOS updates without installing Monterey

Wondering how you can install updates to existing macOS installations, like macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina, without jumping ahead and installing MacOS Monterey? While MacOS Monterey is available to download now for anyone who wants to install it, not everyone may be ready for the update. Fortunately, Apple offers system software updates and security … Read More

iOS 14.8.1 & iPadOS 14.8.1 Released with Security Updates

Oct 26, 2021 - 5 Comments
iOS 14 updates

iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1 have been released with security updates for iPhone and iPad. Yes, this is a separate release track than iOS 15/iPadOS 15. The updates are intended for users who are not yet on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 releases, the latest of which is iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1. In a … Read More

macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 Released with Security Fixes

Oct 25, 2021 - 1 Comment
macOS Big Sur

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 for Mac users who are interested in continuing to run the macOS Big Sur operating system, rather than jump to macOS Monterey 12. The 11.6.1 update is said to improve the security of macOS Big Sur and is therefore recommended to all users to install. macOS Big Sur … Read More

macOS Monterey Released, Download Now

Oct 25, 2021 - 17 Comments
MacOS Monterey available to download

Apple has released macOS Monterey, versioned as macOS 12.0.1, to the general public. The build number is 21A559. Any Mac that is compatible with macOS Monterey can download and install the update right now if they choose to. Users can also stay on their current macOS version if they prefer by simply ignoring the update. … Read More

iOS 15.1 & iPadOS 15.1 Update Available to Download with SharePlay, Vaccine Cards, Bug Fixes, etc

Oct 25, 2021 - 18 Comments

iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 have been released for iPhone and iPad, the updates include SharePlay screen sharing through FaceTime, the addition of Live Text support in the iPad camera app, ProRes video capture for iPhone 13 Pro users, the inclusion of Covid-19 vaccination card pass in the Wallet app, along with bug fixes and … Read More

Prepare for macOS Monterey, the Easy Way

Oct 23, 2021 - 15 Comments
macOS Monterey update

Are you excited to install macOS Monterey on your Mac? The release date for MacOS Monterey is Monday, October 25, and whether you’re thinking of installing it right away, or after some time passes, you might want to take a few measures ahead of time to get your Mac ready for the new system software … Read More

How to Delete Chrome Remembered URLs from Address Bar

Oct 22, 2021 - 14 Comments
Google Chrome Icon

The Google Chrome browser address bar doubles as a search bar, and as you’ve probably noticed by now it will keep a history of your visited links, URLs, and searches. These URLs and searches then come up as suggestions when you access the Chrome search/address bar again, particularly when you type anything that is close … Read More

Grab the 4 New MacOS Monterey / MacBook Pro Wallpapers

Oct 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Monterey wallpapers

The latest macOS Monterey RC release includes new four new wallpapers that also debuted on the newly redesigned MacBook Pro, but you don’t have to run macOS Monterey or get a new MacBook Pro to enjoy the desktop backgrounds.

MacOS Monterey RC 2 Released for Testing

Oct 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment
macOS Monterey RC and iOS 15.1/iPadOS 15.1 RC

Apple has issued a second release candidate build for macOS Monterey, just days before the final version is to be available to all Mac users with a macOS Monterey compatible Mac. The macOS Monterey RC 2 build is 21A559, and it’s reasonable to expect this will match the final version available next week for all … Read More

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