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Apple delays Universal Control on macOS and iPadOS till Spring

Apple delays Universal Control on macOS and iPadOS till Spring

December 14, 2021
Apple announced macOS Monterey back in June, during the opening keynote of WWDC21. The company teased Universal Control during the virtual event. This new feature -- coming to macOS and iPadOS -- allows users to drag and drop content from a Mac to another Mac or iPad. It also includes mouse support, allowing people to...
Apple has released macOS 12.1, here’s what’s new

Apple has released macOS 12.1, here’s what’s new

December 13, 2021
Apple has released macOS 12.1 to the public, after beta testing it for over a month. This release doesn’t bring plenty of notable features. However, it fixes some of the major bugs Mac users have been complaining about, in addition to bringing SharePlay support. Apple enabled SharePlay on iOS back in late October, and now macOS...
macOS Monterey: Release date, features, privacy, and more

macOS Monterey: Release date, features, privacy, and more

December 12, 2021
Originally unveiled in June 2021 at Apple's virtual WWDC event, macOS Monterey is the current iteration of macOS. The previous official version of macOS was Big Sur, which saw huge visual changes and usability improvements. In comparison, macOS Monterey is a smaller update, focusing on performance and privacy. In addition, Safari is also getting a...
XDA Basics: How to erase all content and settings on macOS Monterey

XDA Basics: How to erase all content and settings on macOS Monterey

December 8, 2021
For the longest time, erasing all content and settings on macOS was a hassle. There was no simple process to return your Mac to its original, "out-of-box" state. On iOS there has always been an option for that -- making preparing an iPhone for resale a convenient process. Apple has finally added a similar option...
macOS 12.1 RC enables SharePlay and fixes major bugs, Universal Control still missing

macOS 12.1 RC enables SharePlay and fixes major bugs, Universal Control still missing

December 8, 2021
Apple has seeded the Release Candidate (RC) of macOS 12.1, along with that of iOS 15.2. This macOS release doesn't bring plenty of notable features. However, it fixes some of the major bugs Mac users have been complaining about, in addition to bringing SharePlay support. Apple enabled SharePlay on iOS back in late October, and now...
A complete guide to Apple Subscription Services: Pricing, Availability, and more

A complete guide to Apple Subscription Services: Pricing, Availability, and more

November 28, 2021
Apple has a long history when it comes to online services -- both free and paid ones. Over time, some were discontinued, while others have evolved into upgraded versions that better serve the modern world and suit users' needs. One of the most known services today is iCloud. It allows users to store up to...
Apple has patched a macOS Monterey bug that bricked some Macs

Apple has patched a macOS Monterey bug that bricked some Macs

November 8, 2021
Apple released macOS 12 Monterey to the public last month. While this new update comes packed with plenty of goods, it brought some unpleasant surprises to the table. Some users with older Macs -- particularly ones with the T2 chip -- ended up with dead machines after the update. Thankfully, Apple has patched macOS Monterey's bricking...
TestFlight finally lands on macOS Monterey for all users

TestFlight finally lands on macOS Monterey for all users

November 4, 2021
Apple announced a few months ago that its beta testing tool -- TestFlight -- is coming to macOS. It first released the app in beta for developers to test back in August, but the public can finally start using it now, too. Just like other Apple software, TestFlight is available to download from the Mac...
macOS 12 Monterey is bricking some older Macs, so you may want to hold off on the update

macOS 12 Monterey is bricking some older Macs, so you may want to hold off on the update

November 1, 2021
Apple released macOS 12 Monterey to the public early last week. This major version was first revealed during the opening keynote of WWDC21, back in June. It had been in beta testing since then to ensure a smooth experience for the public. Ironically, it seems like the stable build has been bricking some users' older...
macOS 12.1 beta brings back SharePlay support, but still no sign of Universal Control

macOS 12.1 beta brings back SharePlay support, but still no sign of Universal Control

November 1, 2021
Apple has released the first beta of macOS 12.1 Monterey for both developers and public testers. This update comes after the public release of macOS 12.0.1 early last week. The latest build brings back SharePlay support, a feature that is missing in the initial stable build. However, there's still no sign of Universal Control, which...
Can’t tolerate the MacBook Pro notch? Here’s how to make living with it easier

Can’t tolerate the MacBook Pro notch? Here’s how to make living with it easier

October 28, 2021
Apple revealed new professional laptops earlier this month during its "Unleashed" Mac event. These new MacBook Pro models come with a notch, similar to that on Face ID iPhones. However, the new MacBook Pro models don't include a TrueDepth camera, so they're still equipped with Touch ID rather than Face ID. Plenty of users have complained...
How to use Quick Note on macOS Monterey and iOS 15

How to use Quick Note on macOS Monterey and iOS 15

October 26, 2021
Apple announced macOS 12 Monterey and iOS 15 back in June, during WWDC21. These updates introduce a new feature called Quick Note. If your device isn't recent enough to receive the update, you might want to consider buying a new Mac to take advantage of the latest additions and bug fixes. If you're new to...