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How to Enable ‘Universal Control’ Between Your Mac and iPad
Read full article: at LifeHacker With iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3, Apple has finally released the major cross-platform feature we first saw in WWDC 2021: Universal Control lets you use the same keyboard, mouse, or trackpad between multiple Macs and iPads. That means when you set your iPad next to your Mac, you can push…
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How to Find All the Old Product Icons Apple Has Hidden in macOS
Read full article: at LifeHacker As a lifelong Mac user, I always love learning about something hidden feature of my computer, such as the ability to change your mouse’s cursor color. So you can imagine my delight in stumbling upon this Reddit thread, where user OOF_V2 shared a hidden treasure trove of Apple product icons…
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How to Wipe Your Mac Without Reinstalling the OS
Read full article: at LifeHacker Resetting a Mac has always been a headache: The only way to do it securely was to format the entire Mac and reinstall the OS. You had to do it every time you sold your Mac or when you encountered a grave issue with the software. Read more… Read full…
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How to Install the Latest macOS on an Unsupported Mac
Read full article: at LifeHacker Throwing out perfectly good tech is one of my biggest pet peeves, but sometimes it seems unavoidable. We all know we don’t need to upgrade to the latest iPhone every year, but when Apple stops supporting updates on your MacBook or iMac, isn’t your only solution to upgrade to a…
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How to Test Drive Universal Control on macOS Monterey Beta
Read full article: at LifeHacker One of the most exciting features that Apple announced at WWDC 2021 was Universal Control. This feature lets you seamlessly switch the cursor and keyboard between multiple Macs and iPads. In fact, it’s so seamless, there’s no setup necessary. You can glide your cursor from one device to another, simply…
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How to Fix Sticky Keys and Double Presses on Your MacBook Keyboard
Read full article: at LifeHacker You press a key on your MacBook and nothing happens. You press another key and it enters that letter twice. A third key feel like it’s sticking. You’re not alone, as this is a common problem with a particular kind of Apple keyboard. If you have friends who bought a…
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How to Install the macOS Monterey Public Beta
Read full article: at LifeHacker Somewhere in the fall of 2021, Apple will release the macOS Monterey update—and this is a big one. Shortcuts automation finally comes to the Mac, Universal Control lets you share a cursor with your iPad, not to mention the new FaceTime features for shared media playback. Read more… Read full…
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How to Watch Apple's WWDC 2021 Keynote Presentation, and What to Expect
Read full article: at LifeHacker Next week, Apple will again hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event. Like last year, WWDC 2021 is online-only due to the ongoing pandemic, but you can still expect the tech super-giant to make some big announcements, including our first good looks at iOS 15, macOS 12, and—if the…
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How to Get In On the Lawsuit Against Apple's Terrible MacBook Keyboards
Read full article: at LifeHacker A California judge has certified a class-action lawsuit against Apple for the damage-prone butterfly keyboard design included in MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models manufactured between 2015 and 2019. The case alleges Apple knowingly sold the fragile keyboards despite numerous complaints and repair requests… Read more… Read full article:…
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How to Find an Apple Product's 'Reparability Score'
Read full article: at LifeHacker Thanks to new economic regulations in France, it’s now easier to judge the reparability of Apple’s products anywhere in the world. Read more… Read full article: at LifeHacker