Learn about the must-have list of commands you need to navigate the menu bar and the menus within it using VoiceOver on your Mac.
How to navigate Mac menu bar and menus with VoiceOver
Got a pesky notification badge that won’t go away? Begone can remove it
It’s typically an easy task to remove a notification badge from an app — merely open the app in question and acknowledge the notification. In some instances, however, the process isn’t quite as cut and dry. The Setting app, for example, likes to display a notification badge when there are pending software updates for your handset.
Elon Musk says he reached out to Tim Cook to try and get Apple to acquire Tesla
Before 2020 closes out, we get to hear some pretty surprising information from none other than Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla. According to the chief executive, he reached out to another executive at another company in an effort to see about a potential acquisition of the electric automobile company. Turns out? Tim Cook of Apple didn't even take the meeting.
A new Apple TV with a ‘stronger gaming focus’, new processor, and an updated remote once again rumored for 2021
Before Apple went ahead and unveiled the new AirPods Max, it was rumored the company could launch a new, upgraded Apple TV before the end of 2020. That didn't pan out, so all eyes are turned to 2021, where Apple could finally upgrade the set- top box in some worthwhile ways.
Nintendo Switch games successfully emulated on an M1 Mac
The M1 Mac lineup is brand new, both for Apple and consumers. So of course some folks out there want to test the limits of what Apple's first-party processor can do. Emulation is one way to do that, and one developer has found a way to emulate Nintendo Switch games on Apple's new hardware.
PhoneTrans lets you easily migrate data from your old iPhone to a new iOS or Android device [sponsored]
iMobie's PhoneTrans is a new Mac and Windows app for frictionless phone-to-phone data transfer that makes it easy to transfer everything across iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. If you have recently upgraded to a new iPhone, PhoneTrans will let you transfer content from your phone to your new one, including WhatsApp messages, contacts and more.
Apple TV+ comedy series ‘Ted Lasso’ may end with three seasons
...And that's okay. Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Scrubs) recently sat down for a chat with some podcast hosts to discuss shows like Ted Lasso and The Mandalorian (two huge hits in their own right), and divulged that the former of the two may only have a limited run compared to the latter.
Let’s Talk iOS 375: Podcast Sesh
Sebastien and Cody prepare for the holidays by talking, Fitness+ first impressions, and the products and services (Instagram clone!) they’d like to see from Apple in 2021. The pair also discusses HomePod mini troubles, AirPods tips, and their favorite TV shows of late.
How to mark up images and PDFs directly in the Apple Notes app
You can include images and PDFs as references in your notes. This is perfect for keeping everything together. And if you want to annotate one of those items, you can mark up images and PDFs right within the Notes app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
How to use Quick Look for previews and quick actions on Mac
Learn how to use the built-in Quick Look feature in macOS to instantly preview one or more selected files, rotate an image, or trim a video file on your Mac.
Epic Games tries to drum up support with influencers by sending ‘Free Fortnite’ loot boxes
"Free Fortnite" is the rallying cry Epic Games has been calling out for months now, trying to get people to listen to their demands. Apple (and Google) pulled the massively popular battle royale game Fortnite from their digital storefronts earlier this year (due to actions on Epic Games' part), and, ever since, Epic Games has been trying to force Apple and Google's hands to get the game back on those platforms.
The Apple Car may begin production in 2024 and feature ‘next level’ battery technology
Things went dark regarding the Apple Car (or Project Titan) effort for quite some time. But, as of late, the rumor mill has started to spin back to life. The latest report suggests we may be less than five years away from seeing the new effort from Apple's big debut.