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Friday June 7, 2024. 05:18 PM
Veronica de Souza shares the texts she receives from the thieves who stole her iPhone and then tried to convince her to unlock it. Read original article
Thursday June 6, 2024. 01:57 PM
The Kini motion detectors can now alert you to motion using email instead of or in addition to SMS, making them usable by those outside North America and opening up automation options. Kinisium is also testing a Stasis Mode that alerts you when a Kini hasn’t moved as...
Wednesday June 5, 2024. 10:49 PM
After two days of uproar, the original developer behind the popular Mac menu bar utility Bartender has apologized for not being more upfront about selling the app to a development company.Read original article
Monday June 3, 2024. 10:05 PM
A TidBITS Talk user was unable to update macOS on an M2 16-inch MacBook Pro, receiving a “Failed to personalize” error each time. The problem turned out to be related to firmware, and the little-known solution required restoring with Apple Configurator.
Friday May 31, 2024. 08:54 PM
We’re all accustomed to receiving two-factor authentication codes via SMS, but if you ever get one that you didn’t request, don’t ignore it because it might indicate that the credentials to one of your accounts have been compromised.
Ensures that duration information is now always visible in the event info panel. ($49.99 new, free update, 67.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Resolves an issue with conversation view failing to respond to clicks in macOS 14.4 Sonoma. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.3 MB, macOS 12+)
Results from the crowd-sourced Apple Hearing Study shed light on the prevalence, causes, and impact of tinnitus, with over 160,000 participants sharing their experiences.Read original article
Wednesday May 29, 2024. 07:53 PM
Major new release for network traffic management utility brings a bevy of new features. ($59 new, free update, 36.1 MB, macOS 14+)
Badges app icons in macOS Spotlight search results for easier identification. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update for version 19 licenses, macOS 10.14.6+)
Bug fix update for the word processor. ($69.99 new, free update, 93.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Monday May 27, 2024. 10:25 PM
Maintenance release for the the automation and clipboard utility. ($36 new, free update, 37.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Improves the capture of audio played to secondary devices by VoIP applications. ($19 new, free update, 24.5 MB, macOS 14.4+)
Fixes a crash that could occur on Intel-based Macs. ($59.88/$83.88/$119.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 11+)
Adds support for variable fonts and a new QR Code Tool to all three apps. (Various prices new, free update, various sizes, macOS 10.15+)
Airbnb’s policy change to ban all indoor cameras at listed properties highlights the scourge of tiny cameras used for snooping. Here’s how to discover if you’re being watched in a rental, hotel, or elsewhere.
Adam Engst explores how you can use generative AI chatbots and artbots productively by helping you identify good uses such as brainstorming, programming, summarizing lengthy PDFs, and drafting difficult email messages. He also examines the utility of AI in Internet searches.
Sunday May 26, 2024. 01:11 AM
Don’t bother getting a Continuity Camera mount that incorporates a MagSafe Charger to prevent your iPhone’s battery from draining during meetings. It won’t charge wirelessly—and maybe not even over a USB cable—while using Continuity Camera.
Thursday May 23, 2024. 11:29 PM
Erase unwanted objects and imperfections in photos using the Generative Remove tool. ($9.99/$19.99/$59.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update, macOS 12+)
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