Evernote 10.42

Information management app updated with a few improvements. (Free, 222 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Continuity Camera Turns an iPhone Into a Mac Webcam

If you think the webcams built into the latest Macs and Apple’s Studio Display leave a bit to be desired, there’s an alternative. Harnessing an iPhone as a Mac webcam. Apple is making this simple with Continuity Camera, a virtual-camera system built into iOS 16 and macOS 13 Ventu … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

MarsEdit 4.6

Updates the Share Extension to support opening images from the Share menu of other apps. ($49.95 new, free update, 22.1 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Cardhop 2.1

Brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the contact management app. ($39.96 annual subscription, free update, 33.9 MB, macOS 10.13.2+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Cardhop 2.1

Brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the contact management app. ($39.96 annual subscription, free update, 33.9 MB, macOS 10.13.2+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

BusyContacts 2022.3.1

Contact manager get a major visual refresh with a variety of handy improvements. ($49.99 new, free update, 25.8 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

HoudahGeo 6.3

Brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the photo geotagging app. ($39 new, free update, 27.3 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

SoundSource 5.5.4

Updates the Audio Capture Engine to version 11.8.3 to improve audio capture reliability. ($39 new, free update, 31 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Apple Outperforms in Q3 2022 Despite a Rocky Road

Apple eked out a tiny bit of growth in its worst quarter since the darkest days of the pandemic, but it still blew away expectations thanks in large part to its Services category. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Survey: Which iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey Features Do You Actually Use?

Apple released a slew of new features with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey. But how many people are actually using them? Respond to our survey, and we’ll post the results next week. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Who Has the Best Enhanced 5G: AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon?

Which American carrier has the best Enhanced 5G? Opensignal performed the industry’s first direct comparison to measure both coverage and performance.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Examining Slack’s New Free Plan Restrictions and Motivations

Slack has overhauled the limits on its free plan, claiming that the majority of active free teams will have access to more message and file history than before. But your mileage may vary—and some people feel betrayed. Adam Engst explores the topic and muses about what we should b … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Photos Bug Could Share Albums with the Wrong People

A longstanding bug in Photos for the Mac could lead you to inadvertently share albums with the wrong people. Here’s how to avoid the bug and work around it. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Ars Technica Tracks Mac Update Lifespans

Curious about how long you can expect a Mac to receive macOS updates? Ars Technica has compiled that data from 1998 through 2016—it’s a fascinating look at how chip transitions affect compatibility.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

iFinance 5.0.4

Major upgrade brings a completely redesigned user interface, improved iCloud sync, and more. ($39.99 new, free update, 40.7 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

1Password 8.8

Improves importing of passwords from CSV and 1Password Unencrypted Export (1PUX) files. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 2.9 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Audio Hijack 4.0.4

Improves audio capture reliability and fixes issues with FaceTime. ($64 new, free update, 32.1 MB, macOS 10.14.4+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

DEVONthink 3.8.5

Brings improvements and fixes to the document and information manager. ($99 new, free update, 136 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Ulysses 27.2

Maintenance update with bug fixes and improvements for the writing app. ($5.99/$49.99 monthly/yearly subscription, free update, 33.3 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Facebook Change Ensures Tracking by Preventing URL Stripping

If you use Brave or Firefox to protect your privacy from the social media sausage machine, note that Facebook has just changed its URL scheme to prevent privacy tools from stripping URL tracking parameters.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

First Impressions: Stage Manager on the iPad and Mac

Apple has turbocharged iPad multitasking in the upcoming iPadOS 16 with Stage Manager, a new feature that introduces Mac-style windowing. It also provides external display support that does more than mirror the iPad screen. A version of Stage Manager is coming in macOS 13 Ventura … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

OmniFocus 3.13

Adds support for Speech Synthesis to improve voice-driven automation. ($39.99 new, free update, 69 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Use ChronoSync to Move Large Folders

Moving large folders with the macOS Finder can become an exercise in frustration if it doesn’t gracefully handle errors. In such situations, ChronoSync Express from Econ Technologies can move your data more successfully. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Alfred 5.0

Major upgrade for the keyboard-driven launcher with a brand new Workflow Editor. (£34 new, upgrade pricing available, 6.6 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Camo Studio 1.7.1

Enables you to choose to use audio from any microphone connected to your Mac. ($39.99 annual subscription, free update, 29.8 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

GrandPerspective 3.0

Adds the capability to quickly refresh a view to the graphical disk usage utility. (Free, 3 MB, macOS 10.9+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

BBEdit 14.5.1

Maintenance update following recent release with notable new features and visible changes to existing features. ($49.99 new, free update, 23.9 MB, macOS 10.15.4+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Not Receiving SMS Text Message 2FA Codes? Call Your Carrier

After failing to receive SMS text messages from five financial services websites that use them for two-factor authentication codes, Adam Engst resolved his problem with a quick call to T-Mobile to remove an automatically created system-level block on those numbers. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Microsoft Office for Mac 16.63

Updates the office suite with enhancements for Excel and Outlook. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

BusyCal 2022.3.1

Brings several new features and improvements to the calendar app. ($49.99 new, free update, 55.5 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

TipBITS: How to Avoid Live Text in Preview More Easily

Mea culpa! It turns out that Apple provided commands for controlling whether dragging in Preview draws out a rectangular selection or selects text. Adam revisits his previous article to set the record straight. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Apple Opens Public Betas for macOS 13 Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, tvOS 16, and HomePod Software 16

Apple has opened public betas of its next-generation operating systems, but remember that these aren’t for everyday use. Only install on devices that you can dedicate to testing! | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Picking a Power Station for a MacBook Pro (And More)

After a 2016 MacBook Pro failed to provide sufficient battery life for a track meet, Adam Engst started researching alternative ways of powering it, only to realize that he had something in the car all along that would have solved the problem. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Fantastical 3.6.6

Maintenance update improves VoiceOver support for announcing date and weather info in day view. ($39.96 annual subscription, free update, 60.7 MB, macOS 10.13.2+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Hazel 5.1.3

Maintenance release with a handful of bug fixes for the file automation and cleanup utility. ($42 new, free update, 20.9 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Airfoil 5.11.1

Updates the Audio Capture Engine to work around issues with FaceTime volume. ($29 new, free update, 38.5 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Stephen Hackett Brings Back the Apple History Calendar for 2023

Looking for the perfect gift for an Apple fan this holiday season? Stephen Hackett is launching a new Kickstarter for his 2023 Apple History Calendar, a 20-by-13-inch wall calendar featuring product photos and software launch dates.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Apple Adds Lockdown Mode to Protect Activists and Government Targets

Apple announced it will add an enhanced security mode to this year’s planned operating system updates to deter government-level spyware. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Mactracker 7.11.3

Adds detailed information about all recent hardware and operating system releases, including the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip. (Free, 176 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

M2 MacBook Air Available to Order Starting 8 July 2022

The redesigned M2 MacBook Air will be available to order on July 8th and will ship on July 15th. However, there are concerns about thermal throttling with the M2 chip with extremely processor-intensive tasks. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Typinator 8.13

Small maintenance update for the text expansion utility with tooltip and CSV importing improvements. (€24.99 new, free update, 10.3 MB, macOS 10.10+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Mimestream 0.36

Adds new snoozing feature and updates the system requirements to a minimum of macOS 11 Big Sur. (Free, 9.8 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

TipBITS: Disable Live Text for Easier Selecting in Preview

Having trouble dragging selection handles in Preview because Live Text wants you to select text in the image instead? Here’s how to turn off Live Text if necessary. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Lunar 5.7

Brings some handy additions and improvements to display brightness control utility. ($23 new, free update, 18 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

PowerPhotos 2.0

Major update for the Photos library manager that improves performance and handling of iCloud Photos compatibility. ($29.95 new, free update, 29.5 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Pixelmator Pro 2.4.5

Introduces an all-new shapes browser and brings photo browser improvements. ($39.99 new, free update, 449 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Bringing Back the Keyboard Flags in macOS 12.4 Monterey

macOS 12.4 Monterey removed colorful flag icons that made it easy to see the keyboard input menu. If that’s a problem for you, here’s how you can get them back. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

CleanMyMac X 4.11

Introduces an updated menu that provides improved at-a-glance information about your Mac. ($89.95 new, free update, 97.4 MB, macOS 10.10+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago