Apple has launched public betas of the next version of its operating systems today, following the developer launch yesterday. This includes iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, watchOS 10.5 and more.
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On March 17, 1988, Apple filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, claiming that Windows 2.0 copied many user interface design elements from the Macintosh operating system without Apple's permission.
Apple has released a new version of its Windows Migration tool for those planning to jump-ship from Windows to macOS. Version 3.0.0.0 is now available for download with macOS Sonoma support.
Microsoft Edge users on macOS can now enjoy some notable performance improvements. The company recently turned on profile-guided optimizations, resulting in up to 20% uplifts in popular benchmarks.
Microsoft has finally launched a public preview version of its Universal Print feature for MacOS, several months after it added that support was coming in the Microsoft 365 roadmap site.
Proton has finally launched a beta version of its popular secure email app for Windows and macOS desktops. The Proton Mail desktop app is currently available just for Visionary users.
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Valve has announced the upcoming end of support of Stem on older macOS versions, namely High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave (10.14). Those two are the final macOS releases with 32-bit application support.
Apple's financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter 2023 time period recorded overall revenues of $89.498 billion, which was down from $90.146 billion from the same period a year ago.
Valve officially launched CS2, but has cut support for macOS. It says the game will only run on 64-bit Windows and Linux as older platforms, DX9 and 32-bit systems make up less than 1% of players.
Larian Studios has released the third major patch for its hit D&D RPG. It finally adds support for the full version on Mac PCs, and includes a Magic Mirror where you can change your appearance.
Microsoft has announced the end of the road for Visual Studio on macOS. The latest release, version 17.6, will remain supported for one more year, after which Microsoft will pull the plug on its IDE.
Parallels has released a feature update for its Parallels Desktop virtualization software. The latest release introduces TouchID support for Windows 10 and 11, compatibility with macOS Sonoma, more.
A cybersecurity team found a new Mac malware on the Dark Web forum using ChatGPT prompts. It prices up to $60,000 and can gain full access to a target's machine. Apple didn't immediately respond.
VMware has released Fusion Tech Preview 2023 with a "significant leap forward" for its virtualization software on macOS. Apple Silicon-based Mac users now have full 3D acceleration on Windows 11.
Apple has re-issued Rapid Security Response updates for iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 to fix a security exploit in WebKit. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute code.
Apple issues urgent security patches for zero-day exploits affecting fully-patched iPhones, Macs, and iPads. It is the 10th zero-day flaw addressed in 2023. Here's the detail of the new RSR update.
Mozilla has released Firefox 115. It's the last version of the browser that'll support Windows 7 and 8, as well as some older macOS versions. These users will be migrated to Firefox 115 ESR.
Wine 8.10 has been released to the development branch. It comes with several improvements and bug fixes. Wine lets you run Windows programs in both Linux and macOS with some success.
Apple has announced the latest software updates for Mac computers. macOS 14 Sonoma comes with a newly built widgets UI and widgets that can adapt according to the wallpaper on the desktop.
Microsoft has introduced the easiest way to access the Outlook calendar on a Mac. However, there are some limitations to the new functionality. If you don't like it, you can turn it off from Settings.
macOS Ventura 13.4 is now available for download. It is a relatively minor update with a new sports feature for Apple News, plus a sleeve of important bugfixes for other parts of the operating system.
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The latest stable version of Microsoft Edge has landed. The new version brings improved Enhanced Security mode, new policies for PDF viewing, a new updater on macOS, and many more policy updates.
Apple for the first time is pushing out a Rapid Security Response update. All supported iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices on the latest versions are scheduled to receive this OTA update automatically.
Universal Print, a key Windows feature allowing for printing from any app within the OS, is planned to get full native integration with macOS later this year, bringing its benefits to the platform.
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The latest StatCounter data reveals Windows 11's continuous growth. According to the March 2023 report, Windows 11 now has almost 21% of the market, while Windows 10 also keeps gaining users.
Apple is now offering a new update for users with macOS Ventura-compatible Macs and MacBooks. Version 13.3 is now available with new emojis, trackpad fixes, accessibility improvements, and more.
Mozilla has released Firefox 111.0.1. The update includes fixes for two annoying bugs that cause the browser to crash on macOS and Windows. The Windows bug started after Patch Tuesday.
macOS users no longer have to have a Microsoft 356 subscription to access and use the full version of the Outlook email client. Mac owners can download Outlook now from the Mac App Store.
Larian Studios will release the long-awaited D&D RPG sequel Baldur's Gate 3 on August 31 for Windows, macOS, and PlayStation 5, but there there's no date yet for the Xbox version.
A piece of cryptojacking malware was recently found hiding in pirated versions of Apple programs, such as Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro X. The malware can easily avoid detection through a script.
If you are always on the lookout for new macOS apps, then you might want to hear about Dockhunt. It's an app that lets people share their macOS dock on the internet and see each other's apps.
If you want to make the most out of Google Sheets, then you need to make use of all the keyboard shortcuts. That's why MakeUseOf has collected them all together and made them available for free.
In addition to iOS 16.3, Apple today released a new macOS Ventura update. Version 13.2 is now available on compatible MacBooks with support for physical security keys as two-factor authentication.
Apple is reportedly adding touchscreens to its Mac computers. The company has long refused to add touchscreens to its Macs, saying that it's like converging a toaster and a refrigerator.
I recently bought a Mac Mini and gave macOS a try. I wanted to love it and thought it would make computing exciting once again. But little did I know it would make me love Windows even more.
AV-TEST has shared interesting data regarding malware growth in 2022. The data consists of numbers for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. Overall, Windows sees the biggest malware count by far.
The shortcuts included in this free to download Cheat Sheet by MakeUseOf are perfect for Windows 11 and macOS Monterey, though most will work on earlier versions too. Download today!
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Are your PCs running Windows 8.1? You might want to consider upgrading them to a more modern OS like Windows 10 or 11 soon, as Windows 8.1 will reach its end-of-support date exactly a month from now.
