Bryan Chaffin and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on the latest Face ID mask hack, plus they take a look at Apple’s gesture-based interface patent that could come to the Mac.
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New Patent Could Give Macs a Minority Report Interface
A just granted Apple patent could hint at a gesture-based interface for future Macs, much like the system Tom Cruise used in Minority Report.
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Cyber Monday Deals on Apple Gear and More [Update]
Black Friday came and went with loads of deals, and now it’s Cyber Monday where we get even more discounts and deals. Check out these deals we found around the Web on Macs, iPads, and more.
Apple Offers Up to $150 in Gift Cards for Black Friday Deals
If you’re planning on shopping at Apple’s online or retail stores for Black Friday deals you’ll be getting gift cards, just like previous years.
Use Reminders on Macs, iPhones, and iPads to Remember Anything
When Dr. Mac needs to remember something, he merely asks Siri (on his Mac, iPhone, or Apple Watch) to remind him of that thing at a specific time and date or place. He says he rarely forgets stuff anymore with this almost foolproof system.
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 Public Beta 2
Apple released macOS High Sierra 10.3.2 Public Beta 2 on Tuesday, one day after the release of Developer Beta 2.
Flexibits Intros Cardhop Interactive Contacts Manager for the Mac
Flexibits is hoping to do for contacts what it did for calendars on the Mac with its new Cardhop app.
BBEdit 12 Improves Text Manipulation and Search, Color Schemes, More
Bare Bones Software released BBEdit 12 on Thursday with improved search and editing, added color schemes, and more.
Microsoft Officially Drops Office for Mac 2011 Support
It’s official and right on schedule: Microsoft is no longer offering any support for Office for Mac 2011.
macOS: Using "Grep" to Find Matching Lines
If you’ve never heard of the “grep” Terminal command, then you have to come check out today’s Quick Tip. Using this is a simple way to find lines in a text file that match a pattern you specify, which can make separating and cleaning up data a breeze!
Twitterific 5, DIY Surround Sound for Your Mac - TMO Daily Observations 2017-10-10
Jeff Butts and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to welcome Twitterific back to the Mac, and learn how to use those extra speakers you have stashed away to make a surround sound system.
Twitterific for the Mac is Back with Themes, Syncing, More
Twitterific was once one of the most popular Twitter clients on the Mac, but fell off the map a few years ago. Now it’s back as Twitterific 5 with a modern interface, support for multiple accounts, timeline syncing, and more.
Here's How to Get the App Store Back in iTunes
You can get the App Store back in iTunes if that’s something you want, but you need to know where to find the special download on Apple’s website.
How to Use Your iPhone as an Audio Input on Your Mac
Your iPhone can serve as an audio input source for your Mac, which is handy if you need to play or record something on your computer that’s living on your iOS device.
Here's How to Block Cross-site Tracking in Safari
Apple promised a way to block websites from cross-site tracking in Safari in macOS High Sierra and iOS 11. Here’s how to see if it’s enabled.
Your Mac's EFI Might Be Outdated
It’s not just an Apple problem, but it definitely bears some investigation and consideration.
Need to Reinstall macOS Sierra? There Isn't an App for That
If you decide macOS High Sierra isn’t for you and want to reinstall Sierra from the App Store, good luck because it isn’t there.
iMovie for Mac gets HEVC Support
Apple released macOS High Sierra on Monday with HEVC video support, and in the afternoon followed that up with an iMovie update that can import the new format.
Here are Some Apps that Are (or Maybe Aren't) macOS High Sierra Compatible
Before upgrading to macOS High Sierra it’s a good idea to see if the apps you rely on are compatible. Check out TMO’s list of some popular apps and how they hold up under Apple’s latest operating system.
Time Machine and APFS: What You Need to Know
To make a long story short, everything should work fine for most users, with just a few “gotchas” to be aware of.
Get Ready for macOS High Sierra - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-25
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to help you get ready for macOS High Sierra.
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra
It’s time to grease up your internet pipes because macOS High Sierra is ready for download.
You Have Me to Blame for the iTunes 12.7 Fiasco...
Last year Dr. Mac lobbied to get Apple to streamline iTunes, and now that they did he isn’t happy. Check out why he says Apple’s changes didn’t turn out the way he hoped.
Hey Apple, I Liked Browsing for iPhone Apps on My Mac
Taking away the ability to browse iOS apps on Macs and PCs is a step backward for users, and those backward steps are annoying as @&#%!
