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MACOS MONTEREY

Jan 31, 2022

Apple Warns macOS Catalina Users to Not Install macOS Monterey 12.3 Beta Due to Boot Loop Bug

Chandraveer Mathur

Last week, Apple seeded the macOS Monterey 12.3 beta build to developers and public beta testers. Now, its release notes have been updated with a cautionary note advising users against installing macOS Monterey 12.

MACOS MONTEREY

Jan 29, 2022

How to Quickly Convert Images in Finder in macOS Monterey

Rajesh

If you are still using third-party apps to convert images on your Mac, you are probably unaware of macOS Monterey's nifty image converter. Thanks to the integration of a default Quick Action, you

MAC

Jan 12, 2022

2021 Mac Shipments Grew Twice as Fast as Overall PC Market

Chandraveer Mathur

Market analyst firm Canalys’ report about PC shipments in 2021 suggests Apple is on an upward trajectory. The company’s Mac shipments grew nearly twice as fast as the global PC market. The report shows

MACOS MONTEREY

Jan 11, 2022

Apple Releases macOS Monterey 12.2 Beta 2 for Beta Testers and Developers

Chandraveer Mathur

Three weeks after the first public beta build of macOS 12.2 was launched, Apple released the second beta build for developers and public beta testers. The first beta improved the scrolling experience in Safari

MACOS MONTEREY

Jan 10, 2022

Microsoft Discloses ‘Powerdir’ Vulnerability, Fixed in macOS Monterey 12.1 Update

Chandraveer Mathur

If you haven’t updated to macOS Monterey 12.1, we suggest you do so immediately. The update contains a patch for a vulnerability that Microsoft’s 365 Defender Research Team has discussed at length

MACBOOK

Jan 9, 2022

2022 MacBook Air Rumor Roundup: Everything We Know so Far

Chandraveer Mathur

The M1 MacBook Air is over a year old and hasn’t received any updates since November 2020. Its design is even older than that, with Apple first debuting the current tapered chassis design in

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MAC TIPS TRICKS

Dec 26, 2021

20 Mac Settings You Should Change Right Now

Parth Shah

Unlike Windows, where the settings menu is divided between Windows Settings and Control Panel, Mac offers a single System Preferences menu to make changes. While the default Mac setup is good enough for the majority,

MACBOOK

Dec 23, 2021

Top 15 Things to Do with Your New iMac, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro

Parth Shah

There is a lot to like about Apple’s new MacBook and iMac lineup. The company completely redesigned the 24-inch iMac and MacBook Pro this year. If you are jumping from Windows or planning

IMAC

Dec 21, 2021

Another Report Claims 27-Inch iMac Pro Will Debut with miniLED Display [Update]

Chandraveer Mathur

DSCC’s display analyst Ross Young claimed that Apple’s upcoming iMac Pro will sport a 27-inch miniLED display. Now, DigiTimes corroborates the rumor in a preview of its upcoming report. The launch window

MACOS MONTEREY

Dec 17, 2021

macOS Monterey 12.2 Beta Makes ProMotion Scrolling in Safari Smoother on MacBook Pro

Anu Joy

On Thursday, Apple released the first beta of macOS Monterey 12.2 to developers. With this rollout, many MacBook Pro users reported experiencing smoother scrolling in Safari. Before the update, users complained that Safari did

MACOS MONTEREY

Dec 17, 2021

Apple Music Being Rebuilt as a Native App in macOS Monterey 12.2

Smidh

Apple yesterday released the first beta of macOS 12.2 Monterey to developers. At first glance, the beta might not seem to pack any significant features, but there is a big change. The company is

MACOS MONTEREY

Dec 14, 2021

Apple Delays macOS Monterey Universal Control yet Again

Chandraveer Mathur

Following the release of macOS Monterey 12.1 yesterday, Apple has updated the feature pages for iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey to state that the Universal Control feature will now be available in the spring.

MACOS MONTEREY

Dec 13, 2021

macOS Monterey 12.1: What’s New

Chandraveer Mathur

Today, Apple began rolling out macOS Monterey 12.1 to Mac users. Here is a look at all the new features baked into the latest update to macOS. macOS Monterey adds a number of features

MAC APPS

Dec 13, 2021

This Mac App Lets You Check the Battery Level of Your iPhone, AirPods, and Other Apple Devices

Smidh

A new Mac app will quickly let you check the battery level of all your other Apple devices, including your iPhone and Apple Watch, right from your Mac's menu bar or notification center. Apple

MACOS MONTEREY

Dec 8, 2021

Several Mac Users Complaining of Time Machine Backup Failures

Chandraveer Mathur

Mac users running the latest versions of macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey appear to be facing issues with the Time Machine backup feature. Widespread reports of the issue were spotted on Reddit. The common

MACBOOK

Dec 7, 2021

2021 MacBook Pros Reportedly Facing SD Card Issues

Anu Joy

The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are reportedly having issues with the SD card reader slot. Though the comeback of the slot was one of the highlights of the device, it is

MACBOOK

Nov 30, 2021

Selected 16-inch MacBook Pro Owners Facing MagSafe Charging Issues

Smidh

Apple's M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pros set a new benchmark in terms of power and efficiency. They also bring back some useful features present in previous-generation MacBooks, like the MagSafe charging port, HDMI

MACOS

Nov 12, 2021

Google Unearths Government-Backed Hack Campaign Targeting Macs in Hong Kong

Chandraveer Mathur

Researchers at Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) caught hackers targeting Mac users in Hong Kong by exploiting zero-day system vulnerabilities. The researchers claim the attacks have the telltale signs of government-backed hackers.

MACBOOK

Nov 10, 2021

New MacBook Pros ‘Insanely Efficient’ at Crypto Mining, but Isn’t Worth the Effort

Chandraveer Mathur

Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips for the MacBook Pro offer significant performance gains over the vanilla M1 chip. This begs the question of whether or not the latest-generation Apple Silicon

MACBOOK

Nov 8, 2021

Twitter and Reddit Engineers See Significant Performance Improvements With New M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pros

Smidh

Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pros bring about a noticeable jump in performance and efficiency. The gains are big enough that when deployed on a scale, companies can end up saving

MACOS MONTEREY

Nov 7, 2021

How to Make Animated Memoji Mac User Profile in macOS Monterey

Rajesh

macOS Monterey introduced a plethora of all-new features, including Focus mode, Smart Folders, and AirPlay on Mac. What caught my attention is the ability to make an animated Memoji as your Mac user profile.

MACOS MONTEREY

Nov 6, 2021

The 20 Best macOS Monterey Tips and Tricks

Parth Shah

While the macOS Big Sur was all about a fresh look and a redesign across the OS, macOS Monterey focuses on improving default apps and their features. With macOS Monterey, Apple is further bridging the

MACOS MONTEREY

Nov 5, 2021

Apple Is Fixing macOS Monterey Bug That Bricked Intel Macs

Chandraveer Mathur

Earlier this week, reports began pouring in that updating to macOS Monterey was bricking several older MacBooks and preventing them from turning on. Now, Apple claims it has found the issue at the root to

MACOS MONTEREY

Nov 1, 2021

macOS Monterey Is Reportedly Bricking Some Older Macs

Chandraveer Mathur

Following its release late last week, complaints are pouring in that updating to macOS Monterey is bricking older Macs. This renders the computers completely inoperable. Understandably, users aren't happy about this. According to several

MACOS MONTEREY

Oct 28, 2021

macOS’ New ‘Scale to Fit’ Setting Ensures Menu Items Don’t Disappear behind Notch

Chandraveer Mathur

Today, Apple shared a support document detailing how users can ensure that the notch doesn't obscure menu bar items on the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. The document comes just a

MACBOOK

Oct 28, 2021

Apple Explains How You Can Use High-Impedance Headphones With the new MacBook Pro

Mahit Huilgol

Earlier this month, Apple unveiled the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. The company has now updated support documents to include some of the new features

MACBOOK

Oct 27, 2021

iFixit’s 2021 MacBook Pro Teardown Highlights Easy to Replace Batteries

Mahit Huilgol

Earlier this month, Apple pulled the wraps from 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. The new MacBooks have a lot going for them with class-leading performance and more ports. The good folks at

MACOS MONTEREY

Oct 27, 2021

Video Shows How Poorly macOS Monterey Handles the Notch on the New MacBook Pro

Chandraveer Mathur

Early adopters of the new MacBook Pros are discovering firsthand that macOS Monterey hasn’t been optimized for its notched display. The results are hilarious, annoying, and certainly don’t help Apple’s reputation after

MACBOOK

Oct 27, 2021

UPS Blames New MacBook Pro Delays on ‘Mechanical Failures’

Mahit Huilgol

The pre-orders for the build-to-order MacBook Pro are delayed to December. Apple sent out emails to some MacBook Pro buyers informing them of delayed delivery. Now UPS has been informing some MacBook

MACBOOK

Oct 27, 2021

Top 5 Reasons Not to Buy the New M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pros

Parth Shah

After what feels like ages, Apple officially unveiled the 2021 MacBook Pro lineup. True to leaks and rumors, the latest MacBook Pro lives up to the hype with a new Promotion mini LED display, multiple