Neowin News Feed for: Macos

Apple MacBook Neo is a blessing for Windows users, here's why

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:16:01 +0000

The arrival of the MacBook Neo was not only a hit among Apple fans but also brought several benefits to Windows users. Here's how. Read more...

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is now available on macOS

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:32:03 +0000

Following a 20-year break, an official Age of Empires port has now reached macOS from Microsoft and Feral Interactive. Read more...

Microsoft finally fixes one of the most annoying things about PowerShell on macOS

Usama Jawad — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:44:01 +0000

Mac users have been complaining about PowerShell headaches for years, and Microsoft is only now stepping in with a long-awaited fix. Read more...

Microsoft blames macOS for annoying Teams bug

Usama Jawad — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:38:01 +0000

Mac users say Teams keeps demanding location access even after denial. Microsoft points fingers elsewhere. Read more...

VMware Fusion Pro 26H1 released with support for more guest OSes

Usama Jawad — Fri, 15 May 2026 18:04:02 +0000

VMware Fusion Pro 26H1 lands on macOS with ARM ESX support, new Linux guest compatibility, and a major security fix. Read more...

Google Chrome is reportedly auto-installing a massive 4GB AI model without your consent

Paul Hill — Wed, 06 May 2026 05:42:01 +0000

Is your storage mysteriously vanishing? Chrome is forcing a massive AI model onto devices without notice. Discover the "dark patterns" behind the download. Read more...

Notepad++ creator issues warning to users about an "unauthorized" macOS fork

David Uzondu — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:56:01 +0000

Recently, there was news of an official Notepad++ fork for macOS. Now, Don Ho has issued a warning to anyone who has downloaded it or is thinking of doing so. Read more...

Popular open-source editor Zed hits 1.0 with DeepSeek-V4 support and major fixes

Paul Hill — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:26:01 +0000

Created by the minds behind Atom, Zed 1.0 is officially ready for prime time. Discover how the latest update improves performance and fixes long-standing bugs on Windows and Linux. Read more...

Logitech is making switching mice and keyboards between computers much easier

Taras Buria — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:36:01 +0000

Logitech has released a new update for the Options+ to make switching mice and keyboards between computers much easier. Read more...

Microsoft reveals job interview scam being used to hack macOS users

Usama Jawad — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000

A fake job interview, a harmless-looking update, and a hidden trap reveal how hackers quietly infiltrated macOS systems. Read more...

Microsoft supercharges Visual Studio Code 1.116 with native AI and deep agent debugging

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:38:01 +0000

Stop hunting for extensions. Visual Studio Code 1.116 is here, baking GitHub Copilot directly into the core and giving you total transparency over how your AI agents think. Read more...

Google's new Gemini desktop app can see everything on your Mac screen

Karthik Mudaliar — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:48:01 +0000

Apple Intelligence is notoriously delayed, but Google has come to the rescue with a native app for Gemini on the Mac. Read more...

Microsoft to stop sending cloud-deleted OneDrive files to local Recycle Bin

Paul Hill — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:16:01 +0000

A major change to OneDrive sync is coming next month. Find out why Microsoft is removing the local safety net for cloud deletions and where your files will go instead. Read more...

Microsoft Teams to add a faster way to build automations using slash commands

Paul Hill — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:40:01 +0000

Tired of digging through menus? Microsoft is making Teams workflows much easier to discover. Learn how the new slash command shortcut will boost your productivity this spring. Read more...

Report: Windows instability is causing a lot of issues in enterprise environments

Usama Jawad — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:12:02 +0000

New data reveals how badly Windows instability is hurting workplaces, with disruptions piling up more than most expect. Read more...

Google is currently testing a native Gemini client for Mac

Ivan Jenic — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:50:01 +0000

To keep up with all the recent popular AI tools for Mac, Google is finally bringing its own native Gemini client for macOS. Read more...

Microsoft delays native macOS screen sharing for Teams until May 2026

Paul Hill — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:01 +0000

Mac users waiting for a more polished, native screen sharing experience in Microsoft Teams will have to wait a bit longer than originally planned. Read more...

macOS 26.3 includes references to three upcoming Apple products for March event

Hamid Ganji — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:16:01 +0000

Codes found in the final build of macOS 26.3 reveal that Apple has at least three new products in the pipeline for its upcoming March event. Read more...

Microsoft is ending Edge support on one operating system this year

Taras Buria — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:24:01 +0000

Microsoft released Edge 145 in the Beta Channel, and with it, announced the end of support for the browser on a certain operating system. Read more...

OneDrive gets huge update on macOS

Usama Jawad — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:48:01 +0000

OneDrive just got a slick macOS makeover, and it might be the upgrade Mac users have been waiting for. Read more...

Microsoft completes global rollout of autonomous AI Workflows for Teams

Paul Hill — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:20:01 +0000

Microsoft 365 Copilot users can now automate project summaries and data monitoring with new "scheduled prompts" in the Teams Workflows app. Read more...

Microsoft failed to fix a CPU hogging bug even though it was caught early on Edge

Sayan Sen — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:46:01 +0000

A Microsoft Edge update led to draining batteries and overheating due to a high CPU usage bug. This affects Apple Mac PCs. Read more...

Expired certificate breaks Logitech Options+ on Mac

Taras Buria — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:06:01 +0000

If you have a Logitech mouse and a Mac, you may have a hard time using it, as Logitech's software is currently down because of an expired certificate. Read more...

Teams for macOS gets native screen sharing experience

Usama Jawad — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:18:01 +0000

Teams for macOS has gained a rather interesting capability that allows users to leverage the native picker for screen sharing. However, there is one major limitation of this UX. Read more...

Microsoft details feature differences between Office 2024 & Microsoft 365 on Windows 11/Mac

Sayan Sen — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:38:01 +0000

If you have been wondering what the differences between Office 2024 and Microsoft 365 are, here's your official answer. Read more...

Windows 11 just borrowed a great productivity tool from Mac

Taras Buria — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:16:01 +0000

macOS has a small handy tool that makes previewing files a breeze. At long last, Microsoft stole it for Windows 11. Read more...

WhatsApp just fixed a nightmare hack for iPhones and Macs

Usama Jawad — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:16:01 +0000

WhatsApp has recently fixed a rather dangerous vulnerability in iOS and macOS that was allowing hackers to steal data without any interaction from the user. Read more...

Windows slows Zed's development as platform differences bite

Usama Jawad — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:46:01 +0000

The co-founder of Zed code editor has lamented the difficulties in building the native Rust-based application in Windows. Read more...

Apple MacBook notch flaw makes many games render blurry, but there's a workaround

Paul Hill — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:40:01 +0000

Apple has been called upon to fix its gaming APIs as many games aren't able to get the correct resolution due to a badly written API. Read more...

uBlock Origin Lite launches on Apple Safari

Usama Jawad — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:26:01 +0000

uBlock Origin Lite has received a surprise release on the App Store. The ad blocker leverages Manifest V3 and supports Safari on newer versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Read more...

Charm Crush packs LLMs inside a 'glamorous' UI for your favorite terminal CLI

Usama Jawad — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:30:01 +0000

Charm has released its Crush coding agent with support for multiple LLMs inside a glamorous interface powered by a command line tool of your choice. Read more...

Microsoft is making it easier to develop apps for iOS with GitHub Copilot updates for Xcode

Usama Jawad — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed significant updates for GitHub Copilot in Xcode, including support for Copilot Vision. Read more...

Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Intune in July 2025

Usama Jawad — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has recapped all the features that it added to its endpoint management solution, Intune, in July 2025 to make the lives of IT admins easier. Read more...

Google Chrome is ending support for macOS 11 Big Sur

Usama Jawad — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:50:01 +0000

Apart from ending support two ancient versions of Android, Chrome is also leaving behind macOS Big Sur. Read more...

Here are the Macs that support macOS 26 Tahoe

Taras Buria — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:08:01 +0000

Apple's newest desktop operating system, macOS Tahoe, drops some of the previously supported Macs. Here is the list of all Macs that can upgrade to macOS 26. Read more...

Apple introduces macOS Tahoe with a new Phone app, revamped Spotlight, and more

David Uzondu — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:35:17 +0000

Apple has just introduced the latest version of macOS, called 'Tahoe,' with a fresh new look, a handful of new apps and features, and more under the hood. Read more...

SteamOS falls to lowest adoption level in years as Steam on Linux use rises

David Uzondu — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:36:01 +0000

Valve has finally dropped its Steam Hardware & Software Survey for May, showing just how much SteamOS has declined among Linux users, even as Steam on Linux continues to grow in popularity. Read more...

Microsoft releases fourth preview of AI Shell with Mac improvements

Paul Hill — Thu, 22 May 2025 14:42:01 +0000

Microsoft has released the fourth preview of the AI Shell. It comes with improvements for macOS, support for Entra ID, and more. Read more...

Windows 11 is getting a useful macOS-inspired productivity feature

Taras Buria — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:20:02 +0000

One of the Microsoft Build 2025 sessions revealed an unannounced productivity feature coming straight from macOS to Windows 11. Read more...

PowerPoint users on Mac can now generate captions using speech recognition

David Uzondu — Fri, 16 May 2025 22:32:01 +0000

In celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Microsoft is bringing speech recognition-powered captions to PowerPoint on Mac. Read more...