While modern computers are quite reliable, they are not infallible. Hardware failures can happen and then there’s gravity – a dropped laptop can mean lots of pain with inaccessible data and the cost of repair or replacement. That’s one I’ve faced. And that’s the thing about backups – you only ever take backing up seriously…
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Cheap Macs may end up obsolete faster than you think
Apple has stated that macOS 26 Tahoe will be the last version of macOS to support Intel processors. On the back of that, I’m seeing lots of ads for Intel-powered Macs at reduced prices. While there may be good reasons to buy an Intel Mac, such as support for a legacy application or device, if…
Your Mac can talk to you
Apple’s text-to-speech and speech-to-text capabilities have been around for some time. You’ll find Dictation under the Keyboard settings in System Settings and the ability to have your Mac read things to you Under Voice Control in the Accessibility settings. But, it turns out you can also make your Mac talk to you via Terminal. While…
The official macOS Tahoe 26 compatibility list
With the release of a new operating system, some older Macs age out and no longer receive the newest software. With the release of macOS Tahoe 26, the list of compatible Macs has been pared back a little. The offical list of macOS Tahoe 26 compatible Macs is: The list of Intel-powered Macs that are…
How to install the macOS Tahoe Developer Beta
The days of needing to pay for a developer account are long gone. To access the developer beta of macOS Tahoe 26: Software Update will download the update and give you the option of installing it straight away or overnight. And be sure to have Automatic Updates enabled so you get the latest beta versions…
How to change default apps in iOS 18.2
Here’s how to choose apps that are different to Apple’s default settings. Anthony CaruanaAnthony is the founder of Australian Apple News. He is a long-time Apple user and former editor of Australian Macworld. He has contributed to many technology magazines and newspapers as well as appearing regularly on radio and occasionally on TV.
How to create a new iMovie Library
Creating a new iMovie library is a great way to organize projects and to make it easy to transfer iMovie projects between different Macs. Anthony CaruanaAnthony is the founder of Australian Apple News. He is a long-time Apple user and former editor of Australian Macworld. He has contributed to many technology magazines and newspapers as…
WWDC25 is coming – should you upgrade to the newest software?
Each year, Apple releases updates to its core operating platforms. Next week, as part of WWDC25, we’ll get our first look at new versions of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. All will get the same version number, 26, with some very significant changes to the look and feel of the applications expected. Along…
Adding Visual Intelligence to Control Centre
Apple made Visual Intelligence available on supported iPhones with the iOS 18.4 update. Here’s how to add that feature to Control Centre. Anthony CaruanaAnthony is the founder of Australian Apple News. He is a long-time Apple user and former editor of Australian Macworld. He has contributed to many technology magazines and newspapers as well as…
How to assign Visual Intelligence to the iPhone Action Button
Apple made Visual Intelligence available on supported iPhones with the iOS 18.4 update. Here’s how to assign that feature to the Action Button. Anthony CaruanaAnthony is the founder of Australian Apple News. He is a long-time Apple user and former editor of Australian Macworld. He has contributed to many technology magazines and newspapers as well…