Category: Tips & Tricks

  • You Can Install MacOS Sonoma Beta Right Now, But Don’t

    You Can Install MacOS Sonoma Beta Right Now, But Don’t

    Go to OSX Daily to read You Can Install MacOS Sonoma Beta Right Now, But Don’t MacOS Sonoma beta is available to download and install by any Mac user for free, thanks to a recent change in the Apple Developer program. However, it’s important to remember this is an early developer beta of MacOS 14 […]

  • Help Prevent Evil Maid Attacks & Unknown Tampering of MacBooks with Nail Polish

    Help Prevent Evil Maid Attacks & Unknown Tampering of MacBooks with Nail Polish

    Go to OSX Daily to read Help Prevent Evil Maid Attacks & Unknown Tampering of MacBooks with Nail Polish For users who are concerned about an unauthorized person physically tampering with a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or MacBook, nail polish (yes, that kind of nail polish) can offer a bit of security, or at least […]

  • Phone Link for iOS Brings iPhone Messaging to PC

    Phone Link for iOS Brings iPhone Messaging to PC

    Go to OSX Daily to read Phone Link for iOS Brings iPhone Messaging to PC iMessage is the messaging protocol that is limited to the Apple ecosystem – iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches – until now anyway. Thanks to Phone Link for Windows 11, you can now use iMessage on a Windows PC to text […]

  • How to Connect External Display to iPad

    How to Connect External Display to iPad

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Connect External Display to iPad Did you know that you can connect an external display to any modern iPad model? With any of the most current model iPads that has a USB-C connector, including newer models of iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad Mini, connecting the […]

  • How to Opt Into Beta System Software on iPhone & iPad

    How to Opt Into Beta System Software on iPhone & iPad

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Opt Into Beta System Software on iPhone & iPad Modern versions of iOS and iPadOS have changed the way that beta system software is opted into on iPhone and iPad, abandoning the usage of profiles, and instead using a simples settings adjustment toggle on the device itself. […]

  • How to Send Voice Messages on iPhone & iPad in iOS 16

    How to Send Voice Messages on iPhone & iPad in iOS 16

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Send Voice Messages on iPhone & iPad in iOS 16 Voice Messages are a great feature in Messages for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, that allow you to record yourself speaking and send that audio as a message. This can be fantastic for hands-free texting and communication (say, […]

  • 6 Reasons Why You Should Get an iPad Magic Keyboard

    6 Reasons Why You Should Get an iPad Magic Keyboard

    Go to OSX Daily to read 6 Reasons Why You Should Get an iPad Magic Keyboard The iPad Magic Keyboard is ultra popular for good reason, and it’s easily the best accessory available for iPad. With the excellent functionality of a full-size backlit keyboard combined with a great trackpad, Magic Keyboard brings productivity potential to […]

  • How to Remove DS_Store Files from Git Repository

    How to Remove DS_Store Files from Git Repository

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Remove DS_Store Files from Git Repository If you use git on the Mac platform, you likely have come across DS_Store files in a git repository. These can be annoying and clutter a git repo, and you may even run into unnecessary conflicts due to .DS_Store files being […]

  • How to Check AppleCare Warranty Coverage on iPhone & iPad

    How to Check AppleCare Warranty Coverage on iPhone & iPad

    Go to OSX Daily to read How to Check AppleCare Warranty Coverage on iPhone & iPad You can now easily check your AppleCare warranty coverage right on the iPhone or iPad, for not only your device, but also any other devices that are paired to it, like AirPods or Apple Watches. All Apple devices come […]

  • List a Macs Local IP Address History Over Time or from Specific Dates

    List a Macs Local IP Address History Over Time or from Specific Dates

    Go to OSX Daily to read List a Macs Local IP Address History Over Time or from Specific Dates If you ever find yourself needing to know a history of a specific Macs assigned local IP addresses, you can find this potentially helpful networking information from the command line. This trick will report all local […]