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macOS

macOS is Apple’s operating system for the Mac. It has been around quite a long time, but in its current form it really started in 2001 with Mac OS X 10.1. It’s built on top of a UNIX core, which makes it very stable, versatile, and great for developers. It’s popular with creators too, as a good platform for video editing and photography. More recently, Apple has begun working to bring iOS apps to the Mac, which could change how MacBooks, iMacs, Mac Pros, and Mac Minis work for everybody.

Wes Davis
Wes Davis
You can buy the new 15-inch MacBook Air today.

Last week, Apple gave fans of its famous thin-and-light laptop line the option they’d been missing with its new 15-incher, and now it’s available to buy.

Monica’s review called it exactly what was asked for:

This device doesn’t manufacture a need; it found a need, and it’s filling it. We don’t need to be convinced that we want the Air 15. We’ve been waiting for it.

The new Mac Studio and Mac Pro models are also officially available to buy.

How to control what boots up on your MacHow to control what boots up on your Mac
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: exactly what was asked for

Apple’s first big-screened MacBook Air addresses a long-standing need in the company’s laptop lineup. And it comes with zero surprises and no sticker shock.

Monica Chin
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
YouTuber Christopher Lawley asked developers and creators about their favorite features from WWDC 2023.

There are a lot of familiar faces in Lawley’s video if you like Apple-focused tech podcasts like many of those hosted by RelayFM.

It’s interesting what they’re looking forward to — Overcast creator and podcaster Marco Arment says SwiftUI code will be “way less error-prone,” while David Sparks of MacSparky called out what he says is much-improved dictation.

Where to preorder the new Mac Pro, Mac Studio, and 15-inch MacBook AirWhere to preorder the new Mac Pro, Mac Studio, and 15-inch MacBook Air
It’s time to start paying attention to 15-inch laptopsIt’s time to start paying attention to 15-inch laptops
Here are the features Apple didn’t announce in the WWDC keynoteHere are the features Apple didn’t announce in the WWDC keynote
The Mac Pro ends the Apple Silicon transition, but it’s just one step in a much bigger journey

Apple has completed the Mac’s move away from Intel. Now it needs to prove Mac Pro upgrades can keep up with pro users.

Jon Porter
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Cyberpunk 2077 the way it was always meant to be played — hacked onto an M1 MacBook.

Apple’s new Proton-like Game Porting Toolkit for macOS has already allowed people, like this Redditor, to get Windows PC-only DirectX 12 games running on Apple Silicon, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Diablo IV.

Did it get them running smoothly? Not so much (although I wonder what it would look like on a Mac Studio or Mac Pro), but to be fair, it’s already ahead of how the game ran at launch on a base PS4 or Xbox One.

Apple WWDC 10 biggest announcements: Vision Pro, MacBook Air, iOS 17, and moreApple WWDC 10 biggest announcements: Vision Pro, MacBook Air, iOS 17, and more
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Apple announces new Safari profiles and WebKit featuresApple announces new Safari profiles and WebKit features
Hideo Kojima will bring his games to Mac, starting with Death StrandingHideo Kojima will bring his games to Mac, starting with Death Stranding
Jacob Kastrenakes
Jacob Kastrenakes
I’m getting real Windows XP vibes from the new MacOS wallpaper.

And it’s probably intentional: the XP wallpaper photo was taken in Sonoma, California. The new MacOS name? MacOS Sonoma.

Top: Windows XP. Bottom: MacOS Sonoma.
Top: Windows XP. Bottom: MacOS Sonoma.
Apple announces macOS Sonoma with game mode and support for desktop widgetsApple announces macOS Sonoma with game mode and support for desktop widgets
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Apple’s $50 million butterfly keyboard settlement is finally approvedApple’s $50 million butterfly keyboard settlement is finally approved
Mimestream is the Mac app every Gmail user needsMimestream is the Mac app every Gmail user needs
iOS 16.5 is out, adding a new sports tab in Apple NewsiOS 16.5 is out, adding a new sports tab in Apple News
iPhones will be able to speak in your voice with 15 minutes of trainingiPhones will be able to speak in your voice with 15 minutes of training
Raycast’s new Pro subscription adds AI and syncing featuresRaycast’s new Pro subscription adds AI and syncing features
Dashlane’s password manager goes zero passwordDashlane’s password manager goes zero password
How to take screenshots on your MacHow to take screenshots on your Mac
Barbara Krasnoff
Apple’s first iPhone Rapid Security Response patch had a problem, but it’s fine nowApple’s first iPhone Rapid Security Response patch had a problem, but it’s fine now
Barbara Krasnoff
Barbara Krasnoff
Is your phone’s battery bad, or is it being drained by your apps?

It’s really frustrating when your phone or laptop hits that 15 percent mark halfway through the day. But don’t always blame the battery — the responsibility may lie with the apps you’re using. Here’s how to check to see which apps are pulling the most power, and how you can (maybe) fix things.

How to figure out which apps are draining your device’s battery

David Nield
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Here’s our best look yet at what Apple’s announcing in JuneHere’s our best look yet at what Apple’s announcing in June
A bigger MacBook Air may cure Apple’s slumping laptop salesA bigger MacBook Air may cure Apple’s slumping laptop sales
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
macOS and watchOS are moving to Apple’s new beta software system.

With iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, Apple has dropped its “profile” system for betas and instead lets you pick a beta channel from settings, and the next releases of macOS and watchOS will move to a similar system, according to 9to5Mac. The change means that you can’t just install a developer beta profile to get access to that bleeding-edge software; instead, you’ll need to pay to be part of the Apple Developer Program to get those developer betas.

Apple expands new method for installing beta updates to macOS and watchOS

[9to5Mac]

PC shipments fell sharply last quarter, with Apple among hardest hitPC shipments fell sharply last quarter, with Apple among hardest hit
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
System update.

Get your fresh and (mostly) security updates, both for anyone with a Google Pixel phone on Android 13, as well as folks running Apple devices on previous-generation software, like iOS 15 and macOS Big Sur or Monterey.

Google’s Android security notes are here, while Apple’s security notes for iOS / iPadOS 15.7.5, macOS 11.7.6, and macOS 12.6.5 show it addresses flaws fixed in last week’s iOS 16.4.1 update, which Apple says “may have been actively exploited” so you should update ASAP.

Alex Cranz
Alex Cranz
I don’t need it to rain on my computer, but I can admit it’s very soothing.

lo-rain is a very goofy $7.99 app that does one thing, it makes it rain on your dock and other apps. It’s like the most useless Übersicht widget ever. While it’s currently pretty buggy it sounds like the developer is hustling to improve it.

lo-rain

[lo.cafe]

Apple’s WWDC 2023 kicks off on June 5thApple’s WWDC 2023 kicks off on June 5th
Mitchell Clark and Jay Peters
Apple will reportedly launch an M3-equipped iMac later this yearApple will reportedly launch an M3-equipped iMac later this year
Apple’s business-oriented ‘Mac notebook upgrade program’ has been discontinuedApple’s business-oriented ‘Mac notebook upgrade program’ has been discontinued
How to turn on Stage Manager on your MacHow to turn on Stage Manager on your Mac
What’s the difference between the M2 Pro and the M2 Max?What’s the difference between the M2 Pro and the M2 Max?
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Install those OS updates ASAP.

Beyond unplugging Internet Explorer and improving crash detection, updates for both Microsoft and Apple operating systems are fixing security flaws that they report have already been exploited by attackers.

A WebKit exploit on iOS applies no matter which browser you’re using, so you’ll want to update right away.

BleepingComputer has a rundown of the security fixes, which includes one for the Microsoft Store on Windows, so make sure you have updates turned on for that app specifically — it won’t get patched via Windows Update alone.

Microsoft February 2023 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 exploited zero-days, 77 flaws

[BleepingComputer]

Apple’s once again trying to optimize the iPhone’s Crash Detection featureApple’s once again trying to optimize the iPhone’s Crash Detection feature
Which M2 Mac is right for you?Which M2 Mac is right for you?
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Monica Chin
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Multitasking on a Mac, the Windows way.

Maybe you agree, or maybe you disagree with my take on macOS multitasking (I‘m not a fan, and for my tastes, it relies too heavily on knowledge of arcane gestures or third-party add-ons to efficiently handle the work I do).

But if you’re a Windows-first user on a Mac, this AltTab add-on (via LifeHacker) might be worth trying out. With this, Option + Tab works the same way as your usual Windows shortcut.

AltTab - Windows alt-tab on macOS

[alt-tab-macos.netlify.app]

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