The Mac Observer

macOS: Using the Shift Key to Extend Text Selections

Jeff Butts · June 28, 2018

Your Mac has an easy way to expand or contract a text selection—and no, it doesn’t involve going back and dragging within your text all over again! In today’s Quick Tip, we’ll tell you how to use this handy-dandy feature.

News

DOJ Approves Disney Acquisition of Fox, Requires Regional Sports Channel Sale

Bryan Chaffin · June 27, 2018

The U.S. Department of Justice approved more media consolidation on Wednesday, as it signed off on Disney acquiring most of Fox Entertainment.

Cool Stuff Found

The 'Star Wars Home' in South Carolina is for Sale

John Martellaro · June 27, 2018

What can I say? You’ll just have to go look at the photos of this house on the beach in South Carolina. It was specially designed, by virtue of its shape, to be hurricane resistant. But the interior? OMG cool. Thanks to Business Insider for the glimpse. And photo credit: Michael Royal/Pareto Real Estate. Now. Where did I misplace that $5 million?

Tips

Understanding and Fixing the APFS Container Bug in macOS Disk Utility

John Martellaro · June 27, 2018

When formatting an external device in preparation for macOS High Sierra (or the public beta of Mojave), an odd display bug can appear. John explains.

News

Mac Game Developers are Nervous About the Future of macOS [Update]

Andrew Orr · June 27, 2018

Apple is deprecating OpenGL and OpenCL in macOS Mojave. That makes Mac game developers nervous for the future of Mac gaming.

TMO Deals

BlueAnt Pump Wireless HD Sportbuds: $29.99

Bryan Chaffin · June 27, 2018

We have a deal on a pair of BlueAnt Pump Wireless HD Sportbuds. Designed for active users, these earbuds have a waterproof rating of IP67. They’re $29.99 through us.