Enable sudoing for the logged-in user for one specific prefpane only?

We are running OS X 10.14 VMs hosted on VMWare ESX. Users log into the VMs via Screensharing app. VMWare sets the resolution settings to an odd value, so the users would have to use a VMWare command line tool to change the setting to th…

How to easily share and sync iPhone photos with Android phones and PCs

We all know how easy it is to share photos with friends and family who also use Apple Photos. But when you throw an Android or PC user into the mix, things get a little more complicated. Since they won’t be able to view an iCloud Shared Album, you’l…

New Apple announcements didn’t happen this week but the new Macworld did

Will there be no Apple event in March? And will a man lose his eyebrows over it? And we have some news to share about the Macworld website. It’s all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.  This is episode 734 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and R…

How to Change Apple ID Profile Picture on Mac

Want to set a new profile picture for the Apple account you use on your Mac? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s pretty simple to switch your Apple ID profile picture from macOS, and all you need is a few seconds. If you haven’t set a profile…

Verify code signature of a package installer

On macOS when you open an app downloaded from the internet Gatekeeper automatically verifies the code signature and in case of any problem warns you and blocks the app. As far as I understand that only happens for applications (.app ext…

Cricut Messed with Crafters, Got Cut. But the Fight Is Not Over.

It takes a lot to outdo printer makers in the cash-grab game. But over a week’s time, the makers of a different locked-down, web-connected device tried their best to get a bigger cut from their most loyal customers with mandatory subscriptions. They…

How to build an Apple smart home

We may not yet live in the world of the Smart Home, but we’re getting there. Consumers are starting to outfit their homes with connected lights, locks, alarms, cameras, thermostats, garage doors…the list goes on and on. How is all of this stuff goin…

Making sense of the latest Apple rumors: What is releasing, and when?

If you don’t track Apple rumors as meticulously as we do here at Macworld, you might be a little confused this week. While we were all planning to watch an Apple event next week, that all came crashing down when a flurry of new rumors (that contradi…

Theme setting missing in iPhone Gmail app

I want to turn off dark mode for the gmail app. It turned on yesterday without asking me. I know about the global iPhone dark mode setting and it’s set to dark mode but gmail should have its own setting as well But it’s missing. See att…

Apple/Products related News, Tips, Updates, PR

- Developer Claims Apple Promotes, Profits from Scam Apps. - Recover from the a frozen white screen when Booting a Mac. - Microsoft Office for Mac v16.47 (with security update for Excel). - Apple Maps now displays COVID-19 vaccination locations…

What colour is this Apple Watch?

I previously bought my wife a Gold iPhone 11 and for her birthday this year, I bought her a Gold Apple Watch Series 6. When it arrive, the order clearly stated 40mm Apple Watch Series 6 Aluminium in Gold with Cypress Green strap. When w…

iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Display Replacement

What does it mean to give apps access to Documents folder on Mac?

A lot of apps seem to request access to the Documents folder. Does giving them access mean they can both read/write anything in this folder? Isn't this very dangerous and doesn't that mean we really shouldn't be using the Document folde…

How to Lock Into a Single App on iPhone & iPad with Guided Access

Do you want to lock your iPhone or iPad to a single app? This can be helpful to do before you pass your device off to let a child, friend, or family member use the device. Thanks to the Guided Access feature within iOS and iPadOS, locking a single a…

Enable GTK3 Theming on Wine

Wine has an option for GTK theming if you use the wine-staging version. I've installed GTK3 on macOS through: brew install gtk+3 However, the option remains disabled. Is there a way this can be done on macOS?

Recurring prompt to confirm Style Sheet when opening Safari - How can I get rid of it?

Every time I open Safari, I'm asked to choose a style sheet. I haven't ever chosen one. I've tried to find one it suggests (webguard.css from an old application long removed) but it doesn't exist on my system. I've done the Safari/Pref…

Impossible to key-press three near keys

I have never noticed this before, but it seems like MacOS prevents certain key combinations to be pressed. For instance, try pressing at the same time the keys z s and c on a standard Qwerty keyboard. This works and should write somethi…

How to Convert Keynote File to Google Slides

Need to convert a Keynote File to Google Slides? If you use Google Slides for collaborating and working on presentations online, you might be interested in importing a Keynote file into the mix, perhaps sent from a colleagues who own a Mac, iPhone, …

External 4k monitor low FPS

I have a 2020 (Intel) MacBook Pro 13-inch, with the 2GHz i5 and 16GB RAM: I've connected it to a Dell U2720Q 4K monitor: I'm using the USB-C to USB-C cable which came with the Dell to power the MacBook and send the video signal. The b…

I put a magnet over the mac book pro 2011

I have put a magnet and I got the error with the file with a ? on it... I dont have a time machine backup or anything. I am not able to reset the mac and I cant reintall mac os as it dosent recognise the HDD. I have tried internet recov…

Can't boot from Big Sur installed on a USB

I'm trying to install Big Sur on a USB so that I can boot from the separate installation on the usb. Note, I'm not trying to create an installation USB. I followed the directions here and everything worked, except after installation, at…