Timing 2020.12

Adds support for M1-based Macs and fixes an issue that could lead to high CPU usage on Macs running macOS 11 Big Sur. ($42 annual subscription, free update, 35.3 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Quicken 6.0

Adds a new menu item for accessing Quicken on the Web and fixes bugs. ($34.99/$49.99/$74.99 annual subscription, free update) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Sip 2.5

Brings support for macOS 11 Big Sur to the menubar-based color picker app. ($10 new, free update, 10.4 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Yojimbo 4.6

Adds native support for M1-based Macs and returns the Downloads window to the Window menu. ($30 new, free update, 9.4 MB, macOS 10.13.6+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

PDFpen and PDFpenPro 12.2.1

Adds support for Dark mode in macOS 10.14 Mojave. ($74.95/$124.95 new, $30 upgrade, 71.4/118 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

No TidBITS Issue on 30 November 2020

We’re taking the next email issue of TidBITS off to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday—without traveling!—in the United States, although we’ll continue to publish articles on our Web site. You can look forward to the next email issue on 7 December 2020. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

1Password 7.7

Brings design improvements for macOS 11 Big Sur and enhances integration with Safari. ($64.99 new, free update, 57.5 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Zoom 5.4.3

Adds the capability to share multiple desktop programs during a meeting instead of just a window or screen. (Free, 23.0 MB, macOS 10.9+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

GrandPerspective 2.5.3

Brings support for M1-based Macs and macOS 11 Big Sur to the graphical disk usage utility. (Free, 3.1 MB, macOS 10.9+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Scrivener 3.2

Adds compatibility with M1-based Macs and macOS 11 Big Sur to the long-form writing tool. ($49 new, free update, 85.3 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

DEVONthink 3.6

Updates the document and information manager with some necessary changes to ensure compatibility with macOS 11 Big Sur. ($99/$199/$499 new, free update, 115 MB, macOS 10.11.5+ | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

iOS 14.2.1 Fixes Three Bugs for iPhone 12 Users

Apple has released iOS 14.2.1 to address a trio of bugs in the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Hiding Apple’s Big Sur Upgrade Badges

macOS Big Sur has been out for only a short time, but Apple is already pushing it on users by badging the System Preferences Dock icon and displaying a Big Sur-only update to GarageBand. Adam Engst shares a few workarounds that can reduce the annoyance. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max: A Roundup of Reviews

The early reviews are in for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, the two extremes of the iPhone range. What do you give up by choosing one of these extreme sizes? | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

The iPhone Gets 5G, but What’s It Like in Real-World Use?

Apple’s iPhone 12 line is the first with 5G, meaning the phones can tap into high-speed data from the main cellular carriers in the US. But “high speed” is relative. Depending on carrier and location, downloads are crazy fast or merely akin to 4G LTE. Julio Ojeda-Zapata tried T-M … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Apple Drops App Store Commission to 15% for Small Developers

At the start of 2021, Apple will open a new program that promises to slash the App Store commission for smaller developers in half. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Pixelmator Pro 2.0

Major new release brings an all-new, more refined design, loads of new features, native support for M1-based Macs, and compatibility with macOS 11 Big Sur. ($39.99 new, free update, 217 MB, macOS 10.14.4+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

iStat Menus 6.5.1

Adds support for M1-based Macs. ($9.99 new, free update, 28.8 MB, macOS 10.11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Firefox 83

Improves speed and memory performance and adds pinch-to-zoom capabilities for Macs with touchpads. (Free, 73 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Nisus Writer Pro 3.2 and Nisus Writer Express 4.2

Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.9 fixes a frustrating problem with trackpad usage that could sporadically trigger unwanted zooming and result in tiny zoom percentages. ($79 new, free update, 225 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Hazel 5.0

Major upgrade for the file automation and cleanup utility switches to a standalone app and adds support for macOS 11 Big Sur. ($42 new, $20 upgrade, 20.4 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Security Update 2020-006 (Mojave and High Sierra)

Patches exploited security vulnerabilities in Mojave and High Sierra. (Free, various sizes) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Safari 14.0.1

Updates Apple's Web browser to patch a couple security vulnerabilities. (Free, various sizes, macOS 10.15+ and 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

SEE Finance 2.2

Personal finance app adds support for macOS 11 Big Sur, plus numerous improvements and bug fixes. ($49.99 new, free update, 49.5 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Transmit 5.7

Adds support for macOS 11 Big Sur and fixes several bugs. ($45 new, free update, 40.3 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Final Cut Pro X 10.5, Compressor 4.5, and Motion 5.5

Improves performance on Macs running on Apple's M1 chip for Apple's trio of professional video editing apps. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free updates, macOS 10.15.6+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Microsoft Office for Mac 16.43

Monthly maintenance update for the office suite, with details on the previous October update's release of the refreshed Outlook app. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Fantastical 3.3

Adds support for macOS 11 Big Sur widgets in Notification Center and Macs running on Apple's M1 chip. ($39.99 new, free update, 40.4 MB, macOS 10.13.2+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

OmniOutliner Essentials and Pro 5.8

Brings compatibility with macOS 11 Big Sur to the outlining and information organization apps. ($9.99/59.99 new, free update, 40.1 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

OmniFocus 3.10

Task management app introduces support for macOS 11 Big Sur. ($39.99 new, free update, 69.6 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Ulysses 21

Refreshes the user interface to leverage the look and feel of macOS 11.0 Big Sur and enhances Revision mode. ($49.99 new, free update, 30 MB, macOS 10.14.4+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

GarageBand 10.4.1

Introduces a new user interface for macOS 11.0 Big Sur and improves performance and efficiency on Macs with Apple's M1 chip. (Free, 797.5 MB, macOS 11.0+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Pages 10.3.5, Numbers 10.3.5, and Keynote 10.3.5

Brings compatibility with macOS 11.0 Big Sur and new icons to the three iWork apps. (Free, various sizes) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Logic Pro X 10.6

Wide-ranging maintenance release with a voluminous number of improvements and bug fixes. ($199.99 new, free update, 1.1 GB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

CleanMyMac X 4.7

Brings numerous under-the-hood changes, UI improvements, and bug fixes to ensure compatibility with macOS 11.0 Big Sur. ($89.95 new, free update, 63.9 MB, macOS 10.10+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

BBEdit 13.5.2

Maintenance update with a smattering of bug fixes for the long-standing text editor. ($49.99 new, free update, 18.7 MB, macOS 10.14.2+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

URL Manager Pro 5.5

Adds compatibility with macOS 11.0 Big Sur and Macs running Apple's silicon M1 chip. ($35 new, free update, 13.7 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

GraphicConverter 11.3.1

Versatile graphics app is now a macOS Universal app, enabling it to run natively on Macs with Apple's M1 chip. ($39.95 new, free update, 234 MB, macOS 10.9+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Bookends 13.4.7

Restores importing from JSTOR and detection of drag-and-drop of PDFs onto the app icon in the Dock. ($59.99 new, free update, 70.3 MB, macOS 10.10+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

RapidWeaver 8.7

Adds support for macOS 11 Big Sur to the Web design and publishing software. ($89 new, free update, 80.7 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Merlin Project 7.0

Major upgrade for the project management app brings new collaboration features and support for macOS 11 Big Sur. ($149 annual subscription, free update for subscribers, 28.6 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Big Sur Is Here, But We Suggest You Say “No Sir” for Now

Apple has released macOS 11 Big Sur, but we advise delaying upgrades to production Macs thanks to significant behind-the-scenes changes. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Apple Network Failure Destroys an Afternoon of Worldwide Mac Productivity

If you had problems launching apps on your Mac—or if it was just behaving weirdly—around 4 PM Eastern Standard Time on 12 November 2020, here’s why. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Timing 2020.10

Adds full compatibility with macOS 11.0 Big Sur and updates the user interface for Apple's new operating system. ($42 annual subscription, free update, 22.3 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

SoundSource 5.1.2

Brings initial compatibility with macOS 11.0 Big Sur as well as several improvements and bug fixes to the audio control utility. ($39 new, free update, 16 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

Audio Hijack 3.7.7, Piezo 1.6.10, and Airfoil 5.9.5

Adds initial compatibility with macOS 11.0 Big Sur to the three Rogue Amoeba audio apps. ($49/19/29 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

ChronoSync 4.9.12

Synchronization and backup tool brings numerous tweaks and additions to ensure support for macOS 11.0 Big Sur. ($49.99 new, free update, 67.3 MB, macOS 10.11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago

International Verify Your Backups Day

What better day than Friday the 13th to check that your backups are actually working by restoring some critical files? | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 years ago