BBEdit 12.1.6

Bug fix release for the venerable text editor BBEdit. ($49.99 new, free update, 13.1 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Pages 7.2, Numbers 5.2, and Keynote 8.2

The iWork apps gain support for Dark mode, Continuity Camera, and audio in documents. (Free, various sizes) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Inside iOS 12: Do Not Disturb Learns to Turn Itself Off

In iOS 12, Apple lets you manually invoke Do Not Disturb sessions that automatically turn themselves off at appropriate times. A new Bedtime mode is also welcome and can be used to create a second Do Not Disturb schedule. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

An Oral History of Apple’s Infinite Loop Campus

Steven Levy has compiled an oral history of Apple’s Infinite Loop campus, getting an insider look at some of Apple’s most consequential events. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Apple’s AirPower Wireless Charger: What Happened?

The AirPower wireless charging pad that Apple announced last year seems to have proved significantly more difficult to engineer than Apple had anticipated. If and when it ships, it may be quite different from what Apple previously described. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

When and How to Upgrade to iOS 12, watchOS 5, tvOS 12, and macOS 10.14 Mojave

Three of Apple’s four major operating system upgrades—iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12—are coming today, and the fourth, macOS 10.14 Mojave, is due on September 24th. Read on for our advice on when and how to install. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Audio Hijack 3.5.4

Audio Hijack updates the Audio Capture Engine to version 9.1.1 for macOS 10.14 Mojave compatibility and makes some additional small improvements. ($49 new, free update, 15.8 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

MarsEdit 4.1.6

Makes several improvements for how the blog editor works with media. ($49.95 new, free update, 14.7 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

HoudahGeo 5.2.3

Adds support for macOS 10.14 Mojave. ($39 new, free update, 22.8 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Piezo 1.5.10

Updates the Audio Capture Engine to version 9.1.0 for macOS 10.14 Mojave compatibility. ($19 new, free update, 7.3 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Microsoft Office 2016 16.17

Adds @mention tagging for communicating with collaborators in Word and PowerPoint. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update). ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Trend Micro Mac Apps Stole Users’ Browser Histories

Three Mac apps from Trend Micro—Dr. Cleaner, Dr. Antivirus, and Dr. Archiver—have been discovered to be collecting users’ browsing histories and have been removed from the Mac App Store. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Apple Focuses on X Appeal with the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max

Apple has announced its 2018 iPhone lineup: the less expensive iPhone XR, the updated iPhone XS, and the big-screen iPhone XS Max. All three take their core design cue from last year’s iPhone X, dropping the Home button and Touch ID in favor of Face ID. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Apple Watch Series 4: Bigger Screens, New Faces, and Enhanced Health Monitoring

Apple has announced the Apple Watch Series 4 models that morph a bit in size and shape and boast larger, edge-to-edge screens. Also new are health-monitoring capabilities courtesy of new hardware—including a Digital Crown that can take an electrocardiogram. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Apple Reveals iOS 12, Mojave, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12 Ship Dates

If you’re jonesing for major operating system upgrades for your Apple devices, you don’t have long to wait. iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12 ship on September 17th, with macOS 10.14 Mojave to follow a week later on September 24th. Read on for our advice on when to install. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

TipBITS: How to Move Your Evernote Notes to Apple’s Notes

Evernote, the company behind the popular note-taking app, appears to be in trouble. If you’re worried about Evernote going under, now may be a good time to transfer your notes over to Apple’s Notes app for safe-keeping. Here’s how. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Apple Announces iPhone 8 Logic Board Replacement Program

Apple has announced a replacement program for faulty logic boards in certain units of the iPhone 8. If your iPhone 8 is suffering problems, check to see if its serial number is in the range of units eligible for replacement. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Google Chrome 69

Provides an updated user interface, along with enhanced password-related capabilities. (Free, 68.5 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

The HomeKit-Compatible Arlo Baby Cam Is Not Just for Parents

The Arlo Baby security camera is officially a souped-up baby monitor. But look beyond its marketing and you’ll find a quality—if pricey—security camera with broad appeal. Though HomeKit is not yet fully integrated, other capabilities help make up for its limitations. Just ditch t … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Airfoil 5.8.2

Adds support for streaming audio to AirPort Express units running firmware version 7.8 with AirPlay 2 functionality. ($29 new, free update, 12.3 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Panorama X 10.1.1

Adds Adjusting Object Spacing and Select Duplicates dialogs. ($100 annual subscription, free update, 45.7 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

1Password 7.1.1

Brings a goodly number of under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes to the password manager. ($64.99 new, free update, 44.3 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

SpamSieve 2.9.32

Adds support for macOS 10.14 Mojave and Dark Mode. ($30 new, free update, 12.7 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Use Movies Anywhere to Take Advantage of Bargains

If you've been buying movies from iTunes so you can play them on your Apple devices, you may be paying more than necessary. With the Movies Anywhere service, you can shop around and buy from the digital retailer with the best price. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

How to Prevent Incessant iOS 12 Beta Prompts

If you’re running the beta of iOS 12 and getting non-stop prompts to update even though you’re running the latest beta, here’s a workaround. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Apple Expected to Announce New iPhones and Apple Watch on September 12th

In an announcement that surprised no one, Apple has scheduled a special event for 12 September 2018. At it, we expect the company to throw back the curtains on new iPhone and Apple Watch hardware and give a release date for iOS 12. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Reeder RSS App Temporarily Free for Mac and iOS

Developer Silvio Rizzi has made his popular RSS client Reeder 3 available for free until he releases an upcoming paid update. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update 2 for MacBook Pro (2018)

Improves stability and reliability of 2018 MacBook Pro models. (Free update, 1.3 GB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

BusyCal 3.4.1

Updates the calendar app with improvements and bug fixes. ($49.99 new, free update, 13.7 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Apple Adds AirPlay 2 to the Discontinued AirPort Express

Despite no longer offering the audio-enabled base station for sale, Apple has updated the 802.11n model of the AirPort Express to support AirPlay 2, making it a decent option for whole-house audio. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Apple Details Changes Coming in Mojave and iOS 12 for System Administrators

In a support note, Apple has listed a variety of changes coming in macOS 10.14 Mojave and iOS 12 that might affect Macs and iOS devices used in the enterprise. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Travel Back in Time with Stephen Hackett’s Aqua Screenshot Library

Ever wonder how much the Mac’s user interface has changed over time? Thanks to Stephen Hackett’s extensive collection of screenshots in each of the 15 versions of the Mac operating system, we can all trace the transition from Pin Stripes to Brushed Metal and relive the skeuomorph … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

“Small Fry” Offers the Opportunity to Think Differently about Steve Jobs

Lisa Brennan-Jobs, Steve Jobs’s firstborn daughter, who he long denied and rejected before finally acknowledging, has written a memoir of her life and memories of her famous father. It’s a story that hasn’t yet been told, and it remains to be seen how it will affect the collectiv … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Hackers Steal T-Mobile Customer Data, Including Passwords

There has been yet another big data theft. This time, attackers stole the personal data and encrypted passwords of two million T-Mobile customers. If you use T-Mobile, change your password immediately. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

As of September 2018, Microsoft Office 365 Updates Will Require macOS 10.12 Sierra

Microsoft is about to update Office 365 users to Office 2019 for Mac, which will require macOS 10.12 Sierra. Those running earlier versions of macOS will be able to continue using Office 2016 for Mac and will continue to receive “mainstream support,” but won’t get any new Office … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Parallels Desktop 14.0

Major update for the virtualization software adds support for macOS 10.14 Mojave and optimizes virtual machine storage space. ($79.99 anual subscription for standard edition (upgrade available), $99.99 annual subscription for Pro and Business Editions, 198 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Lightroom Classic CC 7.5

Adds new book types and a new paper type inside the Book module. ($9.99/19.99 monthly subscription Creative Cloud subscription, free update) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

NAS: What You Need to Know before Buying

NAS (network-attached storage) can be a great way to expand your available data storage, but buying a NAS device involves wading into a lot of technicalities. In this article, adapted from his book Take Control of Your Digital Storage, Jeff Carlson breaks down the NAS buying proc … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Apple Abandoning Back to My Mac in Mojave

Apple has posted a support article about how the decade-old Back to My Mac service—which enables users to access files on and share screens with on their Macs over the Internet—will not be in macOS 10.14 Mojave. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

How to Restore Files from Backblaze

Do you subscribe to Backblaze—or perhaps you’re looking into the online backup service? While backup is easy and automatic, restoring takes more work. Josh Centers explains the process of restoring files over the Internet and reveals a little-known way to restore a single file at … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

EagleFiler 1.8.4

Prepares for the release of macOS 10.14 Mojave with user interface refinements and more. ($40 new, free update, 20.5 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Aeon Timeline 2.3.10

Improves syncing with the Scrivener writing app. ($50 new, free update, 53.6 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Tweetbot 3.1

Disables or degrades a number of features due to Twitter disabling parts of its public interface. ($9.99 new, 5.5 MB) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

The 1998 Meeting with Steve Jobs that Spawned Wi-Fi

The story of the meeting between Steve Jobs and Lucent Technologies to add wireless networking to Apple laptops is short and quirky, but it changed networking forever. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Apple’s Arizona Sapphire Plant Becomes a Datacenter

Apple’s failed Arizona Sapphire plant is now having a second life as a solar-powered data center. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Mailplane Goes Chrome and Adds Features

On the Mac, Mailplane is a good fit for Gmail users who like Google’s Web-based interface but also want desktop features. With version 4, Mailplane rolls out many changes, including a new reliance on the Google Chrome browser under the hood, enabling the use of Gmail-focused Chro … | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

Where Do iPhone Repair Parts Come From?

MacRumors did a deep dive into the iPhone repair ecosystem to learn where non-Apple replacement parts come from and how the industry works. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago

TipBITS: Make iMovie Output Full-Resolution Video

Is your iMovie output stuck at 720p, even though you fed it a higher resolution video? While trying to record a screencast from a 27-inch Retina iMac, Josh Centers discovered the fix. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 6 years ago