The flaw lets a hacker make changes to a file without informing the operating system.
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macOS 10.14.4 Brings Safari Automatic Dark Mode
macOS 10.14.4 will bring automatic Dark Mode to Safari. This means that if a website offers a dark theme, it will automatically be enabled.
macOS: How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Open Bookmarks in Safari
Today’s Quick Tip is about Safari on the Mac and how you can use and adjust keyboard shortcuts to get to the sites you love. So if The Mac Observer is your favorite place (of course it is, right?), you can jump right here!
My Holiday Adventures With macOS Mojave
John had macOS Mojave running on his MacBook all along, but the holidays brought the opportunity to upgrade his production Mac to Mojave as well. He had some interesting experiences.
Apple Updates Mojave to macOS 10.14.2
macOS Mojave 10.14.2 includes support for RTT (real-time text) for Wi-Fi calling, makes it easier to move a story from the Apple News app to Safari, and fixes an AirPlay bug involving third-party speakers.
Apple Releases macOS Mojave 10.14.1 with Group FaceTime, More Emoji
This release includes support for Group FaceTime and new emojis found in iOS 12.1.
Apple Releases macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Developer Beta 5
It’s download time for developers because macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Developer Beta 5 is out.
PSA: macOS Mojave Privacy Protection Means More App Permissions
macOS Mojave’s privacy protection feature means that apps have to ask permission to access certain data, similar to how it works on iOS.
Apple's macOS Mojave: A User Perspective & Review
Apple’s macOS Mojave is the most interesting, capable and stable release in years. John offers up his observations.
macOS Mojave Bug Bypasses System Security
Security researcher Patrick Wardle has found a macOS Mojave bug that allows unauthorized access to your personal data, like your contacts.
Apple Releases macOS Mojave
Apple released macOS Mojave on Monday with system-wide Dark Mode interface, Quick Actions in Finder windows, and more.
Apple Updates Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for macOS and iOS - Dark Mode, Recordings, More
The new Mac versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote add support for macOS Moajave’s Dark Mode, the ability to record right in the apps, support for Continuity Camera; the iOS updates include animation features, annotation tools, support for Dynamic Type, and more.
About Mojave (macOS 10.14) and 32-bit Apps
In Rants & Raves Episode 295, Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus clarifies the confusion surrounding 32-bit apps and macOS 10.14 Mojave.
System Administrators: Prepare Your Institution for iOS 12 and macOS Mojave
If you’re a system administrator, there will be changes coming in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave you’ll need to be aware of for your institution.
Cocoatech's Path Finder 8 is a Great macOS Finder Replacement
Apple’s macOS Finder has evolved slowly over the years. It started simple, got faster and more refined, but never evolved dramatically. But Path Finder, now at version 8, has.
Apple Releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update 2 for MacBook Pro (2018)
The update is specifically for MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (2018) models, and is being labeled by Apple as a “stability and reliability” update.
Parallels Desktop 14 Now Available for macOS With Major Enhancements
Parallels launched Parallels Desktop 14 for the Mac on August 21 with support for Apple’s macOS Mojave plus a host of new features and enhancements. John takes a look.
Parallels Desktop 14 for the Mac Includes macOS Mojave Support, More
Parallels released Parallels Desktop 14 for the Mac on Tuesday. with support for Apple’s macOS Mojave operating system, and more.
macOS: Connect AirPods With a Keyboard Shortcut
Normally, connecting your AirPods to your Mac should be pretty easy and straightforward. However, sometimes you could run into connection issues.
macOS: Creating Templates in Pages and Word
Both Apple’s Pages program and Microsoft Word have a way to create and save a custom template, so if you need a letterhead for your business, for example, you can do that without having to use “Save As” every time (and without the risk of overwriting your original file). Today’s Quick Tip has all of the details!
macOS: Changing How Mail Saves Attachments
Apple’s Mail program has a nifty way of handling certain attachment types, so if your Mac’s storage is at a premium, you can change how this works to save space. We’ve got the details in today’s Quick Tip!
Understanding and Fixing the APFS Container Bug in macOS Disk Utility
When formatting an external device in preparation for macOS High Sierra (or the public beta of Mojave), an odd display bug can appear. John explains.
macOS: How to Merge Folders
The Finder’s “Merge” command—useful for combining the contents of folders that have the same name—is a handy way to clean up the files on your Mac. However, it’s got some important caveats, which we’ll explain in today’s Quick Tip!
Quickly Change Between Light and Dark Mode in macOS With a Custom AppleScript App
It’s easy enough to change between light and dark modes in recent versions of macOS, but you still need to waste a few clicks heading to System Preferences. For those who want to change modes frequently, here’s how to build an AppleScript app that can do it with a single click!