macOS Sonoma 14.4 Bug ‘Destroys Saved Versions in iCloud Drive’

macOS Sonoma 14.4 Bug ‘Destroys Saved Versions in iCloud Drive’

Apple’s latest macOS Sonoma 14.4 software update appears to be guilty of another bug, this time affecting saved versions in iCloud Drive. Versions are normally created automatically when users save files using apps that work with the version system in macOS. (To check if your Mac is using the past versions system, look for a … Read more

Oracle Warns macOS 14.4 Can Cause Java to Terminate Unexpectedly

Oracle Warns macOS 14.4 Can Cause Java to Terminate Unexpectedly

Oracle this week warned that the macOS 14.4 update released earlier this month for Macs can cause Java processes to “terminate unexpectedly.” In a blog post on Friday, Oracle’s Senior Director of Product Management Aurelio Garcia-Ribeyro recommended that Apple silicon Mac users who rely on Java avoid updating to macOS 14.4 until the issue is … Read more

Proton’s Windows and macOS mail app is out of beta and available now

Proton’s Windows and macOS mail app is out of beta and available now

Proton, the privacy-focused company that offers a variety of internet tools like mail, calendars, online storage and a password manager, continues to built out its portfolio. As of today, Proton’s desktop mail app for Windows and macOS is out of beta and now available to all its paid users. At the same time, Proton is … Read more

The latest macOS Sonoma update is reportedly breaking some USB hubs

The latest macOS Sonoma update is reportedly breaking some USB hubs

Updating to macOS Sonoma 14.4 is breaking the functionality of some USB hubs, according to reports across the web – though it’s unclear how widespread the problem is, or which particular peripherals are affected. The heads-up first came via AppleInsider readers, but there’s also some discussion on Reddit, Apple support forums, and MacRumors. So far, … Read more

macOS Sonoma 14.4 Causing USB Hub Issues for Some Users

macOS Sonoma 14.4 Causing USB Hub Issues for Some Users

Some Mac users who updated to Apple’s latest macOS Sonoma 14.4 software release are experiencing connectivity issues with USB hubs and monitors with USB ports, with several reports of mice, keyboards, and other peripherals no longer being detected. Users have taken to the MacRumors forums, Reddit, X (Twitter), and the Apple Support Community forums to … Read more

iOS 18 and macOS 15 to Include Updated Freeform App With ‘Scenes’ Feature

iOS 18 and macOS 15 to Include Updated Freeform App With ‘Scenes’ Feature

With iOS 18 and macOS 15, Apple intends to introduce a plethora of new features and enhancements affecting system applications and settings. Through industry sources, MacRumors has received details about the updated version of the Freeform app, which is set to include an interesting addition. Known as “Freeform Scenes,” the new feature will give users … Read more

Voice Control is a great hidden feature in macOS that gives you hands-free control of your Mac

Voice Control is a great hidden feature in macOS that gives you hands-free control of your Mac

A couple of years ago, Apple introduced the Voice Control feature without a lot of fanfare, but it was quickly considered a valuable feature that improved user accessibility.  Even if it doesn’t necessarily impact your accessibility, you can still try a different way of using your computer where you use your voice to control more, … Read more

New M3 MacBook Air Models to Have Day-One macOS Update

New M3 MacBook Air Models to Have Day-One macOS Update

The new MacBook Air models that are set to be released tomorrow will have a day-one update, according to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. Both the 13.6-inch and 15.3-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ models that are set to launch tomorrow are running a special build of macOS Sonoma 14.3, with a version number of 23D2057. Users will be … Read more