How to use Dictation on macOS Ventura
Apple's macOS Ventura's Dictation feature is a little bit different that it was when it originally debuted. Here's how to turn it on, and how to get started with what it can do.Dictation allows you to dictate text in any text field that you can type.....»»
Apple Intelligence prompts found in the Mac beta tell Smart Reply not to hallucinate
A Redditor has discovered built-in Apple Intelligence prompts inside the macOS beta, in which Apple tells the Smart Reply feature not to hallucinate. Smart Reply helps you respond to emails and messages by checking the questions asked, prompting y.....»»
macOS Sequoia beta 5 adds a new wallpaper – and you can download it here
Apple on Monday released the fifth beta of macOS Sequoia 15.0 to developers. As we previously covered, the update adds Distraction Control for Safari – a new feature that lets users hide parts of a webpage, such as banners and popups. However, macO.....»»
Apple debuts new ‘Distraction Control’ feature for Safari, launching today with iOS 18 beta 5
With today’s release of iOS 18 beta 5 and macOS Sequoia beta 5 developers, Apple is rolling out a new feature for Safari called Distraction Control. This feature is designed to give users more control over their web browsing experience by making it.....»»
macOS Sequoia developer beta 5 now available with Safari Distraction Control
Today Apple released macOS Sequoia beta 5 for developers, the latest version of the upcoming OS update for the Mac. Alongside other performance improvements and bug fixes, the highlight of today’s release is a new feature for Safari users: Distract.....»»
Apple releases developer beta 5 for visionOS 2, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18
Today Apple has released new developer betas for its full lineup of software platforms. Joining the latest betas for macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, Apple has released beta 5 for visionOS 2, tvOS 18, and watchOS 11. more….....»»
New study finds organizations have a significant gap in security on macOS endpoints
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Apple hands out fifth beta round of fall OS updates to developers
Apple has moved to its fifth generation of fall betas, bringing out new builds of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2 for testing.Apple releases fifth developers betas for iOS 18 and the restThe fifth round appears a.....»»
Safari"s Distraction Control will obliterate annoying website elements
Apple has brought out a new test feature for Safari in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, with Distraction Control able to hide parts of a webpage.Safari icon in macOS SequoiaArriving as part of the iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia developer betas, Safari.....»»
I’m a Mac power user, and these are the apps I can’t live without
Want to get more from your Mac? Our selection of the best Mac apps for power users will help you run advanced tasks in macOS without ever breaking a sweat......»»
X (Twitter) killed its Mac app, but the iPad app is a solid replacement
After discontinuing Twitter for Mac this week, Twitter (officially known as X) has now enabled support for running the unmodified iPad app on Apple Silicon Macs, a feature that debuted with macOS Big Sur. Although the app initially had a problem wher.....»»
X killed its Mac app, but the iPad app is a solid replacement
After discontinuing Twitter for Mac this week, Twitter (officially known as X) has now enabled support for running the unmodified iPad app on Apple Silicon Macs, a feature that debuted with macOS Big Sur. Although the app initially had a problem wher.....»»
How Apple Notes live audio transcription works in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia
Apple’s Notes and Voice Memos apps gain the handy feature of live audio transcription in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. Join along for a look at how to use audio transcription in iOS 18 including search, export, and more. 9to5Mac is brought to yo.....»»
Google adds Chrome AI features that can search your browsing history
Google is rolling out a trio of new features for the Chrome browser in macOS, aiming to improve your web-surfing experience using AI.Google Chrome iconGoogle has already demonstrated its AI in a variety of areas, with Gemini being its big effort to t.....»»
Google Ads used to distribute Mac malware disguised as "Loom" app
Experts recently discovered a macOS stealer malware disguised as the popular screen recording app Loom, spread through deceptive Google-sponsored URLs.Crazy Evil malwareMoonlock Lab found a sophisticated macOS stealer malware disguised as Loom, orche.....»»
How to get started using Apple Open Directory
Directory Services provides a central place to store users and passwords for corporate and enterprise users. Here's how to use it on macOS.Apple Directory Utility.Many enterprises today have a need for a central place to store information about users.....»»
Update your Chrome browser now to gain this critical security feature
Google is improving security on its popular Chrome browser with a much-needed security update taking inspiration from macOS security methods......»»
PSA: Apple Intelligence may not work when running macOS 15.1 beta on an external drive
We finally have a preview of the Apple Intelligence features with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 beta, which were released to developers yesterday. As we dig into what’s new in the betas, some Mac users have noticed that it may not be possible to use Appl.....»»
Apple stealthily adds minor features in iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6 releases
The M3 MacBook Pro now supports multiple external monitors. Enlarge / iOS 17.6 installing on an iPhone 13 Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple has some minor updates for all its operating systems, and the releases include iO.....»»
Apple Intelligence vs Grammarly -- AI powered text tool showdown
Apple Intelligence provides iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia users with new AI-driven tools to improve their writing. Here's how it compares against the current market favorite, Grammarly.Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools [left], Grammarly logo [right]It's.....»»
Safari gets Apple Intelligence upgrade in iOS 18.1 with new summarize feature
The first iteration of Apple Intelligence is now in users’ hands. New betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 have brought a subset of AI features in an early preview version. One such feature arrives in Apple’s browser, Safari......»»