Maintenance release for the audio control utility with bug fixes and improvements. ($39 new, free update, 25.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)
Lees meerBrings improvements and an updated Audio Capture Engine to the wireless audio broadcasting app. ($29 new, free update, 33.2 MB, macOS 10.14+)
Lees meerThere are multiple reports of the macOS 12.3 Monterey bricking Macs that have had their logic boards replaced. If that describes your Mac, hold off on the update for now.Read original article
Lees meerIf you want to avoid confusion surrounding USB-C cable compatibility with USB and Thunderbolt, get a Thunderbolt 4 cable, which supports all the protocol, data throughput, and power delivery possibilities. OWC now sells three Thunderbolt 4 cable len…
Lees meerThe Luna Display dongle, when connected to a 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina display using Thunderbolt, turns the iMac into a full-fledged 5K display. However, Adam Engst found that it comes with a fair number of tradeoffs.
Lees meerPatches security vulnerabilities in Big Sur and Catalina. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11 and 10.15)
Lees meerApple has finally rolled out its Universal Control feature for Macs and iPad, albeit in beta form, and newer iPhones let you use Face ID even if you’re wearing a mask. Its latest operating system updates offer a variety of other enhancements, bug fi…
Lees meerMaintenance release for adaptive brightness utility for controlling external monitors. ($23 new, free update, 16.6 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Lees meerMaintenance update with a smattering of improvements and bug fixes. ($149 new, free update, 84.7 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Lees meerUpdates Audio Unit effects handling on M1-based Macs. ($49 new, free update, 28.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)
Lees meerWhen Apple unveiled the new Mac Studio and Studio Display, it also quietly dropped the venerable 27-inch iMac from the product line. Those who have been waiting for an Apple silicon 27-inch iMac are disappointed, but as Adam Engst shows (with lots o…
Lees meerAt the Peek Performance event, Apple announced that Major League Baseball is coming to Apple TV+. Baseball fan Jason Snell of Six Colors explains what it means.Read original article
Lees meerApple has introduced a new Mac model—the Mac Studio—powered by its most powerful chips yet, the M1 Max and new M1 Ultra. But for Adam Engst, the most exciting announcement of the day is the new 27-inch Studio Display, which pairs well with any of Ap…
Lees meerDespite its dated design, the third-generation iPhone SE remains a bargain, especially if you prefer a smaller iPhone and Touch ID.
Lees meerAt its “Peek Performance” event, Apple unveiled a fifth-generation iPad Air that swaps out the aging A14 Bionic processor for the M1 chip found in the iPad Pro and lower-cost Macs.
Lees meerSynchronization and backup tools now fully compatible with macOS 12 Monterey and M1-based Macs. ($49.99 new for ChronoSync, $14.99 new for ChronoAgent; free updates; various sizes)
Lees meerUpdates the document organization and archiving app so that it uses adaptive color mapping for rich text records and notes. ($40 new, free update, 31.8 MB, macOS 10.12+)
Lees meerBrings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the calendar management app. ($39.96 annual subscription, free update, 56.6 MB, macOS 10.13.2+)
Lees meerUpdates the Audio Capture Engine to improve reliability when using Bluetooth audio devices. ($39 new, free update, 25.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)
Lees meerDo you feel like Apple’s “pro” Macs aren’t designed for your particular profession? You’re not alone. TidBITS publisher Adam Engst has been using Macs for over three decades, and he has some ideas for how Apple could better support professionals who…
Lees meerMany websites advise you to change your password routinely. That advice is nearly universally wrong: you should only update a password when there’s a weakness. Why does it persist?
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