Cyberduck 8.3

Maintenance update with a grab bag of bug fixes for the open-source file transfer app. (Free, 141 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

OmniOutliner Essentials and Pro 5.10

Adds support for reading and importing outlines written by the Symantec MORE outliner. ($9.99/59.99 new, free update, 39.8 MB, macOS 10.11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Cardhop 2.0.10

Contact management app adds support for sending messages using Signal. ($39.96 annual subscription, free update, 33.7 MB, macOS 10.13.2+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Looking Back on Past April Fools Day TidBITS Issues

Happy April Fools Day! We have no jokes or pranks this year, but here’s a look back through our April Fools efforts in past years that proved prescient. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

The Real Reason Wyze Labs Discontinued Its First-Generation Security Camera

Wyze Labs has finally come clean with why it discontinued its first-generation security camera, and if you’re still using one, you may want to unplug it.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Apple in the Enterprise in 2022: The Six Colors Report Card

Jason Snell of Six Colors is now compiling another Apple report card based on reports from enterprise Apple admins. His second survey shows big improvements thanks to macOS 12 Monterey.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

iOS 15.4.1, iPadOS 15.4.1, macOS 12.3.1 Monterey, and Siblings Fix Bugs and Security Vulnerabilities

Apple has updated all its operating systems to fix bugs and block security vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited in the wild. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

5G Home Internet Is a Good Alternative To Wired Broadband

T-Mobile and Verizon provide home Internet service via devices that use the wireless carriers’ 5G data signal as backhaul for local Wi-Fi. Julio Ojeda-Zapata has been testing both services and found them to be affordable, fast, and dependable. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Google Chrome 99

Security update responding to new "zero-day" hack affecting Chromium-based browsers. (Free, 182 MB, macOS 10.11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Carbon Copy Cloner 6.1.1

Maintenance release for the drive-cloning and backup utility with a few key bug fixes. ($39.99 new, free update, 19,2 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Alfred 4.6.5

Improves result re-selection behavior in the keyboard-driven launcher's results. (£23 new, free update, 4.9 MB, macOS 10.11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Retrospect 18.5.2

Improves the Anomaly Detection ransomware feature. ($49 for Solo and $119 for Desktop new, free update, upgrade pricing available, 170 MB, macOS 10.8.5+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

BusyCal 2022.1.4 and BusyContacts 1.6.5

Brings improvements and bug fixes to the calendar and contacts apps from BusyMac. ($49.99 new for each, free updates, various sizes, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Zoom 5.10

Adds support for signing into Zoom using an Apple ID. (Free, 30.5 MB, macOS 10.9+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Mellel 5.1.1

Maintenance release for the word processor focused on bug fixes. ($49 new, free update, 107 MB, macOS 10.9+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

TipBITS: Always Show Window Proxy Icons

Adam Engst stumbled across an Accessibility setting that ensures that window proxy icons—those little icons that appear next to window titles—show at all times, rather than after a 1-second hover. This setting returns proxy icons to their former utility, and if you’re not clear w … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Using Universal Control in macOS 12.3 Monterey and iPadOS 15.4

At long last, Universal Control is here, and it lets you control up to three additional Macs and iPads using one Mac’s keyboard and pointing device. It’s remarkable, but how are you going to use it? | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Clarifying the Lack of Mac Studio SSD Upgradability

Some repair enthusiasts have accused Apple of deliberately preventing SSD upgrades in the Mac Studio. That isn’t the case, though the truth is complicated.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Fifth-Generation iPad Air Drawing Build Quality Complaints

No one anticipated significant build differences between the fourth- and fifth-generation models of the iPad Air, but there are multiple reports of the new model’s aluminum back panel being so thin that it creaks.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

DEVONthink 3.8.3

Brings a variety of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to the document and information manager. ($99 new, free update, 136 MB, macOS 10.11.5+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

BBEdit 14.1.1

Maintenance release with some feature refinements and fixes for reported issues. ($49.99 new, free update, 22.6 MB, macOS 10.14.2+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Pixelmator Pro 2.3.6

Adds support for calculations in text fields and improves compatibility with third-party cloud storage providers. ($39.99 new, free update, 449 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

SuperDuper 3.6.1

Adds compatibility with macOS 12.3 Monterey and works around issues with Apple Software Restore replication. ($27.95 new, free update, 9.2 MB, macOS 10.10+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Logic Pro 10.7.3

Enables spatial audio monitoring with dynamic head tracking on AirPods Max, AirPods Pro, AirPods (3rd Generation), and Beats Fit Pro. ($199.99 new, free update, 1.1 GB, macOS 11.5+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

1Password 7.9.3

Enables you to delete accounts directly in the app. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 79.4 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Bookends 14.0.6

Improves JSTOR importing from URLs by using the JSTOR APIs to obtain higher quality information. ($59.99 new, free update, 100 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

FastScripts 3.1

Maintenance release for the macOS scripting utility. ($39.95 new, free update, 5.9 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

GarageBand 10.4.6

Adds keyboard commands to choose the Go to Left Locator and Go to Right Locator commands. (Free, 782.5 MB, macOS 10.11.5+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

SoundSource 5.3.11

Maintenance release for the audio control utility with bug fixes and improvements. ($39 new, free update, 25.7 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Airfoil 5.10.8

Brings improvements and an updated Audio Capture Engine to the wireless audio broadcasting app. ($29 new, free update, 33.2 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Use the Web to Cook Your Books

Are your shelves groaning with cookbooks that you pull down only for a recipe or two? All sorts of culinary riches are tucked between beautifully printed pages in Jeff Carlson’s kitchen, but when he was looking for a recipe, he used to revert to a random Google search. No more, t … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

macOS 12.3 Monterey Bricking Some Repaired 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros

There 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 | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

OWC Releases Affordable Thunderbolt 4 Cables

If 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 lengths for $24, $34, and $57—far … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Luna Display Turns a 27-inch iMac into a 5K Display

The 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. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 and Security Update 2022-003 Catalina

Security patches for Big Sur and Catalina. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11 and 10.15) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Apple Releases iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, macOS 12.3 Monterey, watchOS 8.5, tvOS 15.4, and HomePod Software 15.4

Apple 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 fixes, and security fixes. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Lunar 5.4.3

Maintenance release for adaptive brightness utility for controlling external monitors. ($23 new, free update, 16.6 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

ScreenFlow 10.0.5

Maintenance update with a smattering of improvements and bug fixes. ($149 new, free update, 84.7 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Audio Hijack 3.8.11

Updates Audio Unit effects handling on M1-based Macs. ($49 new, free update, 28.7 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Which Mac Will Replace the 27-iMac for You?

When 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 of charts), there are plenty of … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

A Baseball Fan Explains Apple’s MLB Deal

At 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 | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

New Mac Studio and Studio Display Change Mac Buying Calculus

Apple 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 Apple’s M1-based Macs. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Third-Generation iPhone SE Is Another Great Bargain

Despite its dated design, the third-generation iPhone SE remains a bargain, especially if you prefer a smaller iPhone and Touch ID. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Apple Unveils Fifth-Generation iPad Air with M1, 5G, and Center Stage

At 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. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

ChronoSync 10.0 and ChronoAgent 2.0

Synchronization 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) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

EagleFiler 1.9.7

Updates 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+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

Fantastical 3.6.3

Brings 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+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago

SoundSource 5.3.10

Updates the Audio Capture Engine to improve reliability when using Bluetooth audio devices. ($39 new, free update, 25.7 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 2 years ago