Agenda 16.1

Brings new features, improvements and bug fixes to the date-focused note-taking app. (Free with $24.99 premium purchase option, free update, 69.6 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Mimestream 0.40.1

Adds support for joining Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Skype events with a single click from the calendar. (Free, 11.8 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Oceanic+ App Turns the Apple Watch Ultra into a Dive Computer

Scuba aficionados, take note! The Oceanic+ app has shipped for the Apple Watch Ultra, turning Apple's beefy adventure watch into a full-fledged dive computer that's good down to 40 meters.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

How to Eliminate the Google Hangouts Migration Dialog

Annoyed by an “It’s time for Google Chat” dialog displayed by Brave on every launch, Adam Engst spent more time than he should have figuring out how to prevent the dialog from appearing. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Airfoil 5.11.3, Piezo 1.7.11, and Audio Hijack 4.0.6

The three Rogue Amoeba audio apps add full compatibility with macOS 13 Ventura. ($35/25/64 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Default Folder X 5.7.2

Ensures the Open/Save dialog enhancement utility works correctly with Stage Manager in macOS 13 Ventura. ($34.95 new, free update, 13.7 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

1Password Previews Prospective Passkey Plans

Passkey promises from password-manager 1Password, brought to you by the letter P.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

VMware Fusion 13

Adds support for Windows 11 virtual machines on both Intel-based Macs and Apple M-series Macs. (Free/$149.99/$199.99 new, upgrades available, 672 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

OmniFocus 3.14.1

Resolves a few annoying bugs in the task management app. ($39.99 new, free update, 67.4 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Mactracker 7.12

Adds detailed information about all recent hardware and operating system releases, including the iPhone 14 and tenth-generation iPad. (Free, 182 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

SoundSource 5.5.6

Adds a new Background Sound special source and updates the Audio Capture Engine to improve performance. ($39 new, free update, 29.4 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

No TidBITS Issue on 28 November 2022

We’re taking the next email issue of TidBITS off to celebrate Thanksgiving, although we’ll continue to publish articles on our website. You can look forward to the next email issue on 5 December 2022. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Testing Emergency SOS and Find My via Satellite

In which Adam Engst drives to a nearby deep valley where there’s no cellular connectivity to test Find My via satellite and run through the Emergency SOS via satellite demo in a real-world situation. It seemingly worked but revealed a gap in Apple’s approach. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Bring Yourself Recurring Joy with Apple’s New Lock Screen Photo Shuffle

Technology has a hard time delivering happiness. Apple has cracked the code with how it uses machine learning to populate the Lock Screen Photo Shuffle feature and Featured Photos widget with images you’ll like. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Apple Announces MLS Season Pass Launch for February 2023

Starting in February 2023, the MLS Season pass will give soccer fans access to every Major League Soccer match, the entire playoffs, and the Leagues Cup.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

AirPods Pro Compete Fairly Well Against Full-Fledged Hearing Aids

Are you starting to have a little trouble with hearing loss? Don't put off seeing a healthcare professional, but it's worth seeing if the Live Listen feature of the AirPods Pro can help you hear better. One study suggests it might.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Ensure Sufficient Free Space before Upgrading to Ventura

After hearing about Ventura upgrade problems from a reader, Adam Engst did some research to determine that you should try to have at least 37 GB free before upgrading to Ventura. And how you determine that 37 GB might matter. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Josh Centers: So Long and Thanks for All the Fish

After nine years, TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers is moving on. He reflects on what he’s done and where he’s going. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Zoom 5.12.8

Brings a variety of additions and bug fixes to the video conferencing app. (Free, 82.7 MB, macOS 10.10+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Lunar 5.8

Maintenance release with improvements for the display brightness control utility. ($23 new, free update, 19 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Apple Says More about Emergency SOS via Satellite Technology

How did Apple enable the iPhone 14 lineup to communicate with satellites in low-earth orbit? Through extremely complex engineering and the investment of large quantities of money in satellite company Globalstar. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Visiting an Apple Store: The Value of In-Person Impressions

Adam Engst made his first visit to an Apple Store since before the start of the pandemic and came away with some changed opinions after getting a chance to lay his hands on some recent (and not-so-recent) products. Online ordering is great, but can’t provide the full picture. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

LaunchBar 6.16

Adds support for macOS 13 Ventura plus a new built-in Dark Mode Off/On action. ($29 new, free update, 16.3 MB, macOS 10.14.6+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Parallels Desktop 18.1

Brings a few fixes for macOS 13 Ventura to the virtualization software. ($99.99 standard edition, free update, 321.2 MB, macOS 10.14.6+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

iOS 16.1.1, iPadOS 16.1.1, and macOS 13.0.1 Ventura Plug Two Security Holes

iOS 16.0.1, iPadOS 16.0.1, and macOS 13.0.1 Ventura close a couple of concerning security vulnerabilities related to libxml2. Update soon to protect yourself. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Ventura Bug Disables Real-Time Security Software

A macOS 13.0 Ventura bug revolving around Full Disk Access permissions is preventing real-time protection features in security software from operating. Thomas Reed of Malwarebytes shares a workaround until Apple fixes the bug in macOS 13.1.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

e3 Software Sponsoring TidBITS

Please welcome our latest long-term sponsor, e3 Software, makers of the powerful Mac-native email newsletter and marketing app Direct Mail.  | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

HoudahGeo 6.3.3

Photo geotagging app brings added support for macOS 13 Ventura and Adobe Lightroom Classic 12. ($39 new, free update, 27.3 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Fantastical 3.7.3

Adds support for Beacon and Gong conferences and for syncing custom colors with Fastmail. ($36.96 new, free update, 62.4 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Regain Control of Your Inbox with SaneBox

Drowning in unimportant email, despite your best efforts at filtering? The SaneBox service is a power tool that can help clean up even the messiest of inboxes. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

1Password 8.9.8

Maintenance update with improvements and bug fixes for the password manager. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 2.9 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Ulysses 28

Adds support for macOS 13 Ventura, including support for adding images from Photos. ($5.99/$49.99 monthly/yearly subscription, free update, 29 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Alfred 5.0.5

Brings a couple macOS 13 Ventura tweaks for the keyboard-driven launcher. (£34 new, free update, 6.4 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Hazel 5.2

Maintenance update with improvements and bug fixes for the file automation and cleanup utility. ($42 new, free update, 20.6 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Transmit 5.9

Adds support for SSH certificate client authentication. ($45 new, free update, 35.4 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Logic Pro 10.7.5

Lengthy list of added features, improvements, and bug fixes for the professional audio app. ($199.99 new, free update, 1.1 GB, macOS 12.3+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

GarageBand 10.4.7

Brings accessibility and performance improvements to the music creation and audio editing app. (Free, 795.1 MB, macOS 12.3+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Matter Is Here, but Does It Matter Right Now?

Matter may be the biggest thing to happen to the world of home automation, but does it actually make a difference at the moment? | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

OneWorld 65 Combines International Adapter with 65W USB-C Charger

Thanks to gallium nitride technology, OneAdaptr was able to create a svelte 65W USB-C charger that can plug into any international power outlet and lets you charge up to six devices at once. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Photos Search 4.0

Photo text recognition app improves recognition capabilities for rotation and handwriting. ($12.99 new, free update, 480.6 KB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Pixelmator Pro 3.1

Adds full compatibility with macOS 13 Ventura and initial support for AVIF image files. ($39.99 new, free update, 506.7 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Explaining and Resolving the Adobe/Pantone Color Quarrel

Confused and upset by the loss of Pantone Color Books from Adobe’s Creative Cloud apps? Dan Vincent of Userlandia explains the entire situation, and Stuart Semple of Culture Hustle offers the free FREETONE color palette plug-in as an alternative. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Apple Launches Consolidated Security Site

Apple has created a new Apple Security Reserach website to centralize all of the company’s security resources.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Final Cut Pro 10.6.5, Compressor 4.6.3, and Motion 5.6.3

Maintenance updates for Apple's three professional video apps. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 11.5.1+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Pages 12.2, Numbers 12.2, and Keynote 12.2

Brings new collaboration features to the three iWork apps. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11.0+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

BusyCal 2022.4.4 and BusyContacts 2022.4.2

Maintenance updates for the calendar and contacts management apps. ($49.99 new for each, free updates, various sizes, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Apple Releases iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1 to Fix Security Vulnerabilities on Older Devices

Apple has released iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1 to address numerous vulnerabilities on iPhones and iPads that either haven’t upgraded or can’t upgrade to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. Update such devices as soon as possible. | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago

Elon Musk Buys Twitter (Really) for $44 Billion

The soap opera is over, or it’s just beginning. The world’s wealthiest man has finally purchased Twitter for $44 billion and taken it private. All bets are off now.Read original article | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 1 year ago