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 - 21 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

Why is My MacBook Draining Battery While Sleeping?

Oct 20, 2021 - 8 Comments
MacBook battery draining when sleeping

Some MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and MacBook users may have noticed their computers are draining battery even when the Mac is sleeping and not in use. This seems like a peculiar issue, but it turns out there there may be an explanation. A simple way to diagnose this issue is by going to  Apple … Read More

Listen to This Song Made from 45 Years of Apple Sound Effects

Oct 19, 2021 - Leave a Comment
Start Up Apple Sound Effect Song

Apple played a fun song leading into their October 18 redesigned MacBook Pro debut event which was composed entirely of sound effects captured from 45 years of Apple products. If you’re a longtime Apple fan you’ll undoubtedly recognize many of the sounds, from boot chimes, alerts, ringtones, chargers plugging in, and so much more.

All New Redesigned MacBook Pro 14″ & 16″ Announced by Apple

Oct 18, 2021 - 7 Comments
M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro spec brag chart

Apple has announced an all new redesigned MacBook Pro, available in either 14″ and 16″ mini-LED display sizes, and featuring new Apple Silicon processors, mini-LED display with ProMotion, a 1080p front facing web camera, an HDMI port and SD card slot, and the return of MagSafe for charging. The new Mac models include powerful architecture … Read More

Release Candidates for macOS Monterey, iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 Available for Testing

Oct 18, 2021 - 1 Comment
macOS Monterey RC and iOS 15.1/iPadOS 15.1 RC

Apple has issued Release Candidates for macOS Monterey for Mac, iOS 15.1 for iPhone, and iPadOS 15.1 for iPad. The RC builds are available now, and the final versions of these system software releases are set to be launched next Monday, October 25, when the newly redesigned MacBook Pro is available.

MacOS Monterey Beta 10, iOS 15.1 Beta 4 Released for Testing

Oct 13, 2021 - 2 Comments
iOS 15, iPadOS 15, MacOS Monterey public betas

Apple has released new beta versions of macOS Monterey, iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, and tvOS 15.1. MacOS Monterey is beta 10, while the others are beta 4. It’s assumed that macOS Monterey will receive a launch date at the October 18 Apple Event, and likely arrive finalized soon after that. iOS 15.1 and … Read More

Apple Event Scheduled for October 18, New MacBook Pro Expected

Oct 12, 2021 - 1 Comment
Apple Event October 2021

Apple has announced an Apple Event for October 18, 2021, at 10 AM PDT. The virtual event will be watchable online via the Apple website and the Apple TV app. According to rumors, a redesigned MacBook Pro is to be expected, possibly alongside other updated Mac hardware. The new MacBook Pro is expected to be … Read More

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