MacOS is loaded with features, and while some of them are obvious (like the Dock), there are a ton of other features on the Mac that may not be widely used by all Mac users.
With that in mind, we’re going to discuss three super useful Mac features that all MacOS users should be using, because these tips can help you to make the most out of your Mac experience, while also streamlining your workflow.
Want to run the MacOS Sonoma public beta on your Mac? It’s pretty easy, though as is typical with beta system software, you should understand the risks, ramifications, and potential hassles with running beta operating systems.
Steam is a popular digital gaming platform that offers a large library of games for purchase and download, making it simple to play a diverse selection of games on the Mac (as well as Windows and Linux, but I digress). If you installed Steam and perhaps you no longer need it anymore, or you don’t find yourself playing any games, or maybe you simply want to free up disk space, you can uninstall Steam from the Mac.
While most Mac apps can be uninstalled easily by just dragging into the Trash, some, like Steam, place other files elsewhere on the Mac, and therefore deleting Steam and fully uninstalling it is a little bit more complex of a process.
This article will show you who to uninstall Steam on the Mac, removing Steam, all associated games, and data.
Fortnite is an immensely popular online multiplayer video game where players from around the world battle against each other on a constantly shrinking map. It combines elements of shooting, building, and strategy, as players must scavenge for weapons and resources to survive and eliminate their opponents. The game features vibrant graphics, diverse gameplay modes, and frequent updates that introduce new weapons, skins, and challenges, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for players of all ages.
While the ongoing Epic vs Apple legal battle has taken away Fortnite for iPhone and Fortnite for iPad, you can actually continue to play Fortnite on the Mac. But there’s a catch; playing Fortnite for Mac is a limited experience now, because the game is not being updated. In other words, by playing Fortnite on Mac, you won’t be able to play the latest seasons of the game, and instead you’ll be on a much older season from the start of the Epic v Apple legal saga.
Nonetheless, you can play Fortnite on Mac right now, including on the M2 and M1 Macs – and it runs great on the M2 MacBook Air for example.
Now that the iPadOS 17 public beta is widely available for anyone to install, you may be interested in running the iPadOS 17 public beta on your iPad. With a customizable Lock Screen, interactive widgets, FaceTime video voicemail, and much more, there’s a lot to like in the iPadOS 17 version of system software.
It’s important to remember that beta system software is much less stable than final versions, thus you should either be a more advanced user, or have a secondary device that you are willing to tolerate less reliable software on. Apps may crash, performance may be subpar, and some apps may not work at all – this is all expected and typical behavior for betas. If you’re OK with that, read along and you’ll be installing the iPadOS 17 public beta on your iPad in no time at all.
Adventurous iPhone users may be interested in joining the iOS 17 public beta to get an early look and feel of what the upcoming iOS 17 system software version is like on their own iPhone. By enrolling in the public beta program and installing the public beta of iOS 17, you’ll get immediate access to the new features, and you can help to shape the future of iOS by submitting feedback for bugs and features.
Beta system software is notoriously buggy compared to final versions of system software, so this is really only appropriate for advanced users who are comfortable with some of the potential issues associated with running beta versions of iOS. This may include anything from battery draining issues, the iPhone feeling hot, apps crashing or not working at all, and other unexpected or undesirable behavior.
If you do not have a tolerance for bugs and crashes, you should not run the iOS 17 public beta.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is discounted to $279, with $120 off in several color options, making this a stellar deal for anyone interested in the latest Apple Watch model. The Series 8 includes ECG, blood oxygen sensor, GPS, an always-on display, fitness tracking, and much more.
The iPad mini is available at a whopping discount, so if you like the idea of a smaller tablet with an 8″ display and modern design, the mini is for you. Available in select colors at the discounted price:
The iPad Magic Keyboard is arguably the best single accessory you can get for compatible iPad Pro or iPad Air models, offering an excellent keyboard and trackpad, and completely transforming the iPad Pro/Air into a much more productive device:
The 9th generation iPad is the last iPad with a Home button, featuring a A13 Bionic chip, 10.2″ Retina Display, 64GB of storage, 12MP front/8MP Back Camera, and Touch ID. At 18% off, this is a great price on an entry level iPad and the last of its kind.
For what it’s worth, the 10th gen iPad is also discounted down to $379, but if you’re looking at that model you should probably just get the iPad Air M1 or iPad Pro instead.
M1 MacBook Air at 25% off, for $749
The base model M1 MacBook Air is offered at a $250 discount from retail, a great price for a great portable Mac:
And if you’re shopping around for other Apple products, be sure to check out the Apple product page at Amazon where you’ll find plenty of other Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and much more discounted.
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Apple has again released Rapid Security Response Updates for MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS, this time versioned as iOS 16.5.1 (c), iPadOS 16.5.1 (c), and MacOS Ventura 13.4.1 (c), to address a known and actively exploited security issue with Safari.
These new rapid response updates are available after similar rapid security response updates (versioned with an (a) instead of a (c)) were pulled from distribution because they were breaking the ability to access many websites.
Apple has released the iOS 17 public beta for iPhone, and iPadOS 17 public beta for iPad, available to any user who is curious about the upcoming version of system software for their devices.
Additionally, Apple also released MacOS Sonoma public beta, along with public betas for WatchOS 10 and tvOS 17.
While the public beta is open to anyone with a compatible device, beta system software is notoriously less reliable, less stable, and more prone to crashing and experiencing performance issues, compared to final versions of system software.
Apple has made the public beta of MacOS Sonoma available to any interested Mac user to download and install onto their compatible Mac.
Beta system software is much less stable and less reliable than final versions of system software, so even though the public beta is available to anyone, it’s really best reserved for more advanced users to install onto secondary hardware. It’s not unusual for apps to crash or be incompatible with beta system software, or even the entire system to not behave as expected.
Separately, Apple also released the public betas of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10.
The fifth beta version of iOS 16.6, MacOS Ventura 13.5, and iPadOS 16.6 to individuals who are beta testing the current generation of Apple system software, rather than the next-generation iOS 17 beta, iPadOS 17 beta, and MacOS Sonoma 14 beta.
The release of beta 5 suggests the final version of iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, and macOS Ventura 13.5 is coming relatively soon. No notable new features are expected in macOS Ventura 13.5, iPadOS 16.6, and iOS 16.6.
Apple has released updated beta versions of iOS 17 beta 3, iPadOS 17 beta 3, and macOS Sonoma beta 3, for users who are enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software.
It is not entirely clear what is included in the updated beta 3 releases, however it’s possible the updated betas either include something related to the upcoming public beta, or perhaps include the same security fix that was issued in the pulled Rapid Response Updates (hopefully minus the problem that led those updates to being yanked). It’s also possible for the updated beta versions to be for something completely different.
Apple has started issuing Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS and iPadOS. These small software updates for iPhone and iPad are intended to address known security risks and exploits, and without having to issue a full software update version for iOS, iPadOS, or MacOS.
By default, rapid security response updates will install automatically onto your iPhone or iPad. However, some users may prefer to have full control over their software update processes, and would prefer to manually install updates to their devices, whatever they may be.
If you’re interested in disabling the automatic installation of Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS and iPadOS, read along.
Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability
Apple has issued Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 to address a known and actively exploited security vulnerability.
All users with an eligible device should update their iPhone, iPad, or Mac, to avoid any potential issues with the security flaw.
The new versions with the included security response will be iOS 16.5.1 (a), iPadOS 16.5.1 (a), and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (a).
Amazon is offering a whopping $250 discount on the M1 MacBook Air, available for just $749.99. The 25% discount from retail price of $999 is a great deal, and if you’re in the market for a portable speedy Mac, the M1 MacBook Air might just be for you.
The M1 MacBook Air features an M1 processor, 13″ Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, and Touch ID.
You can get the M1 MacBook Air in space gray, silver, and gold at the reduced deal price. Why pay the full $999 from Apple when you can get the same Mac for $249 off?
15″ MacBook Air Discounted $100
Meanwhile, Amazon is also offering a $100 discount on the 15″ MacBook Air. The 15″ MacBook Air features an M2 chip, 15.3″ Liquid Retina display, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Touch ID, MagSafe charger, and two Thunderbolt/USB-C ports. You’ll find the discount on both 256GB and 512GB storage models.
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iTerm2 is a popular Terminal application alternative for the Mac, and one fun way to customize the appearance of your terminal windows in iTerm2 is to set the terminal window to be transparent.
Here’s how you can get a transparent terminal appearance in iTerm2 on the Mac.
Want to play Minecraft for free? Minecraft Classic is available for anyone to play if they have interest in the game, and all you need is a web browser. This means you can play Minecraft for free on Mac, Windows PC, Linux, Chromebook, and any other computer.
Minecraft is a wildly popular game, and it can be enjoyable for people seeking a creative and boundless sandbox adventure, as it allows the player to construct and navigate their own virtual realm without any limitations, creating a sense of imaginative freedom.
While the full Bedrock Edition or Java Edition of Minecraft remain paid products that have even more features, Microsoft has made the Minecraft Classic version of Minecraft available as a free to play game to anyone with a web browser.
