Macworld Oh, how we love the Mac mini. But you know what we love even more? A ridiculously good deal on a Mac mini! And B&H Photo has a great deal on an M4 Pro Mac mini with 64GB of RAM and an 8TB SSD for $3,199. That’s the same price as the same Mac mini with a 4TB SSD, so it’s like you’re getting another 4TB SSD for free! Like we said, we love the Mac mini. In our 4-star review, we were “impressed by its compact stature, quiet operation, and excellent performance.” It packs a lot ...| Macworld - News, Tips & Reviews from the Apple Experts
Learn how to fix the issue of Find My not working on your Mac or the computer and its location not showing up in Find My on other devices.| iDownloadBlog.com
Go through these fixes to ensure Mac can detect your current location and apps and services can use this data to provide relevant info.| iDownloadBlog.com
Buying a used computer and upgrading it can get you most of the power you need at a fraction of the price (and environmental cost) of a new machine. But which upgrades get you the most value per…| iFixit
Steam is Valve’s game distribution platform, which became especially relevant to me when it started incorporating the ProtonWINE-based compatibility layer for running DirectX Windows games on Linux.| Tao of Mac
It’s been a while since I wrote about my books. Life has been tugging me in different directions (in a good way, overall). Things are going well, overall, but there was always this nagging feeling that I really should do something about the books. They were getting a bit… well… old… If you follow this … Continue reading Books Update — 2025| Scripting OS X
In the last bi-weekly (fortnightly) Summercamp issue of MacAdmins.news, we look at the security updates, lots of app and tools updates, and have links to several amazing posts and tutorials from fellow Mac Admins. Regular weekly issues resume in September.| Scripting OS X
Building packages can turn complex very quickly. We will start with a few simple examples first and build up from there. You should read the first two posts in this series, first: Installing Packag…| Scripting OS X
Apple rolls out a new product, software update, and quite new things. This happens in an annual event that happens nearly around the same time every year. To be specific, Apple calls this event WWDC which is mostly held between June and July. While Apple have more other events except this, but it’s probably the […]| GEEKrar
Celebrate summer peaches with this moist loaf cake, topped with a sweet streusel layer and drizzled with a vanilla glaze. Perfect to enjoy with your morning coffee, afternoon tea or any time you slice it! Happy Monday! Summer is winding down with Labor Day approaching but the season still has some sweetness left to offer…Read more →| Home is Where the Boat Is
Nearly five years after the first Apple Silicon Macs launched, Linux is finally running fully functional on M1 and M2 chips—complete with hardware acceleration, Vulkan support, and the ability to run Windows games through Proton. The breakthrough comes from the Asahi Linux team, whose developers built a complete driver stack from scratch without Apple's assistance or official documentation. From Triangle to OpenGL 4.6 Development began in December 2020, just weeks after the M1's release. De...| TechPlanet
Tear those epaulettes off one of your admin accounts in macOS. It knows what it did! And what’s that? It’s just too darned powerful. An account marked as an administrator can carry out …| Six Colors
Earlier this year, I wrote about how I rescued a special recovery partition from an old Macintosh Performa 550’s dead hard drive. This partition had been lost to time and it was a race to try to save it before the remaining Performa 550 machines out there with their original hard drives were reformatted or destroyed. It has now been preserved on the Macintosh Garden. I have a few updates to that post that I’d like to share.| Downtown Doug Brown
If you’re a Mac user who installed a Safari beta version on a stable version of MacOS to experiment with beta Safari features, it’s possible that you might want to downgrade the Safari beta back to a Safari stable version. This can be tricky because if you install a beta version of Safari onto MacOS, ... Read More| OS X Daily
MacOS Tahoe 26 beta 8 has been released by Apple, the new beta build arrives for users enrolled in the beta testing program first, and is typically soon followed by the same build being made available to public beta testers (update: public beta 5 is out). Apple also issued iOS 26 beta 8 for iPhone ... Read More| OS X Daily
Running a Large Language Model (LLM) like ChatGPT’s gpt-oss locally can have multiple benefits, including providing offline access to an AI language model tool like GPT. If you’re a fan of LLMs, AI tools, and ChatGPT, you might be interested in running a local instance of gpt-oss, but even if you’re fairly new to AI ... Read More| OS X Daily
Apple has issued macOS Sequoia 15.6.1 as a security update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. Apple says the update contains “important security fixes” and is therefore recommended for all users. The particular exploit that has been patched pertains to malicious image files, and given that a huge number of people regularly encounter ... Read More| OS X Daily
Apple has released MacOS Tahoe 26 beta 7 to users participating in the developer beta testing program, and the same build has been released as MacOS Tahoe public beta 4 as well. The beta release sc…| OS X Daily
Remember Print Shop? The app everyone used to make signs, greeting cards and more? Now imagine Print Shop on steroids. That’s Canva. If you The post Canva is Becoming the Catch All for Productivity appeared first on MyMac.com.| MyMac.com
Florian Mrugalla has released Absorbiere, a free sidechain ring modulation plugin available in VST3 format for Windows and macOS. Absorbiere takes an intelligent approach to solving one of the most persistent problems in mixing: uncontrolled peak levels that result from stacking multiple tracks. Rather than using traditional compression or volume ducking, Absorbiere uses sidechain-based ring [...] View post: Florian Mrugalla releases Absorbiere, a free sidechain ring modulation plugin| Bedroom Producers Blog
Ablaze has released Screamer, a vocal effects plugin designed specifically for extreme metal vocals. Screamer is priced at 69 euros. Use the discount code SCREAMERLAUNCH25OFF for a 25% discount during the plugin’s launch until the end of September. Available in VST, AU, and AAX formats, Screamer offers a streamlined approach to shaping, thickening, and enhancing [...] View post: Ablaze releases Screamer, a vocal processing plugin for extreme metal vocals (INTRO SALE)| Bedroom Producers Blog
DiBiQuadro has released Mars800Free, a free amp sim plugin that emulates the classic Marshall JCM800 guitar amplifier. It’s available for Windows and macOS in VST3, AU, and AAX formats. If you’re after that gritty and bright British, Mars800Free is an excellent free option. This freeware single-channel amp simulates the EL34 power tubes with a precise [...] View post: DiBiQuadro releases Mars800Free, a FREE Marshall JCM800-style amp sim| Bedroom Producers Blog
If you’ve been looking for a new delay plugin, there’s been no shortage of options over the past week or so as Witch Pig releases Starscraper, a free pitch-shifting reverse delay plugin for macOS and Windows. We’ve had Harrison 3D Delay (free from Harrison Audio), a BPB exclusive offering 35% off Raccoon Audio’s EchoSnack Delay, [...] View post: Witch Pig releases Starscraper, a FREE pitch-shifting reverse delay plugin| Bedroom Producers Blog
Safari Pedals offers the Gorilla Drive ($49) warm analog-style saturation plugin for free via Bedroom Producers Blog until August 24th. Gorilla Drive is typically priced at $49, but BPB readers can claim a free license this week. To get your free copy, register with your email address via the link at the end of this [...] View post: Safari Pedals Gorilla Drive is FREE at BPB this week| Bedroom Producers Blog
Kilohearts has announced the addition of its latest plugin, Compactor, to the free Kilohearts Essentials range. Compactor joins existing freebies like Clipper and Shaper in the Kilohearts Essentials catalogue. If you aren’t familiar with Kilohearts Essentials, each addition is available as a regular (AU, VST2, VST3, AAX) plugin or as a Kilohearts Snapin, and completely [...] View post: Kilohearts releases Compactor, a FREE loudness maximizing plugin| Bedroom Producers Blog
Harrison Audio has released four new plugins, including 3D Delay. You can download one of them for free by subscribing to the developer’s newsletter. The four new plugins are Stunning Phaser, Dyno Mite, Spectral Gate, and 3D Delay. The freebie on offer is 3D Delay, a versatile delay plugin that delivers sounds inspired by classic [...] View post: Harrison 3D Delay plugin is FREE for Harrison Audio newsletter subscribers| Bedroom Producers Blog
Axart Labs has released AutoBeat 2 (€29.95), an AI-powered MIDI beat generator plugin for macOS (AU/VST3) and Windows (VST3). AutoBeat 2 is a creative tool built around a 12-track step sequencer and an on-device AI engine. The plugin’s key strength is its ability to instantly generate beats in a wide range of styles, from hip-hop [...] View post: Axart Labs releases AutoBeat 2, an AI-powered MIDI beat generator for macOS and Windows| Bedroom Producers Blog
SoundMorph is running a surprise deal that lets you get $99 off any product on their site using the code SoundMorphCash99. There’s no minimum required, so you can use the code to grab one of their premium sound design tools completely free of charge. The deal’s end date isn’t officially announced, and it could end [...] View post: Get $99 OFF any SoundMorph Product, get DUST, Wave Warper 2, or TimeFlux for FREE!| Bedroom Producers Blog
BeatConnect has released PlaygroundFX, a multi-effects plugin that lets you build and explore complex effect chains in a fun, hands-on way. PlaygroundFX probably isn’t the kind of plugin you’ll load for a simple reverb or delay. But if you want to twist and reshape your audio into something completely new, this could become your new [...] View post: BeatConnect releases PlaygroundFX, a creative multi-effects plugin for macOS and Windows| Bedroom Producers Blog
Developer Jonathan Higgins has released SoundThread, a free cross-platform node-based UI for the Composers Desktop Project (CDP), one of the most powerful (and previously most intimidating) free sound design toolkits around. CDP has been a hidden weapon for experimental sound design since the 1980s, famously used by artists like Aphex Twin. The problem is, though, [...] View post: SoundThread UI for CDP – Aphex Twin’s favorite tool just got a free modular GUI| Bedroom Producers Blog
Red Sounds has released deFORM 2, a free pitch modulation plugin for macOS and Windows. It is available for free for a limited time via VST Alarm. DeFORM 2 is a simple pitch modulator designed as a quick tool for achieving a lo-fi vibe. You get two LFOs: one sine wave and one irregular shape,| Bedroom Producers Blog
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, local MPP Rudy Cuzzetto joined Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) at their members’ event, SAH: The Launch, to formally announce a $557,500 Grow grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that it received earlier this year. This significant investment will support MAC’s impactful work to promote local artists and expand audiences through their artist-driven platform, SaugaArtsHUB.com (SAH). The post Mississauga Arts Council Receives Transformational $557,50...| Mississauga Arts Council
Mississauga Players used their Fall 2023 ArtsCare MicroGrant to produce the SWAP Senior Theatre Workshop, engaging 15 seniors in every aspect of theatre production. The post MicroGrant Success: Mississauga Players, Fall 2023 appeared first on Mississauga Arts Council.| Mississauga Arts Council
Since the beginning of the decade, The Sims 4 has shown a consistent preoccupation with sustainable living and reclaiming industrial spaces. Read more| VG247 Latest Articles Feed
While most users install Adobe Acrobat Reader using the default web installer, businesses, IT administrators, and even individual users often prefer the offline installer. This allows installation without requiring the internet, making it easier to deploy across multiple systems. In this article, you’ll find how to download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC offline […] The post Get Adobe Acrobat Reader Offline Installer (Direct Download Links) appeared first on WebTrickz.| WebTrickz
Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers across major operating systems. By default, Chrome installs via a web-based setup that requires an Internet connection, which can be inconvenient for multiple devices or slow networks. Thankfully, Google provides an official Chrome offline installer that lets you download the complete setup file once and […] The post Download Google Chrome Offline Installer (Latest Version) appeared first on WebTrickz.| WebTrickz
Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 10 and Windows 11, can sometimes open new tabs too often. Whether it’s from Bing search results, the MSN news feed, or the address/search bar, you might notice Edge creating multiple tabs every time you click a link. This results in a lot of opened tabs, which can […] The post How to Stop Edge from Opening New Tabs (2025 Guide) appeared first on WebTrickz.| WebTrickz
Microsoft Edge, the Chromium-based browser from Microsoft, can be installed using the online/web installer or the full standalone offline installer. The online installer works for most users but requires internet during installation to fetch setup files. If you want to install Edge on multiple devices or a PC without internet access, the Microsoft Edge offline […] The post Download Microsoft Edge Offline Installer [Latest Version] appeared first on WebTrickz.| WebTrickz
Improve your Mac experience with these top Mac settings changes. Enhance Finder, customize display settings, change default opening apps, and more.| appsntips
Here is how to edit PDF on Mac using free and paid tools. Learn all the PDF editing features of Preview, and discover best pro PDF editing apps for Mac.| appsntips
Here is how you can add widgets to Mac Desktop using the WidgetWall app. Add time widgets, weather widgets, stats widgets, photo widget, and more.| appsntips
Wer produktiv arbeiten will, findet am Mac unzählige Helfer – diese Tools, Kurzbefehle und Tricks holen das Maximum aus jedem Workflow heraus.| Macwelt
Inspired by John Gruber mentioning on the Cortex podcast that he has a shortcut that saves links to a note in Tot, I thought I'd do something similar for saving to a note in Apple Notes. I want to store as a bullet item containing the name of the page, the link and the date. Something like this: (Funny that the spellchecker doesn't know that Thu is the short form for Thursday) The Save Links… continue reading.| Rob Allen
Wer produktiv arbeiten will, findet am Mac unzählige Helfer – diese Tools, Kurzbefehle und Tricks holen das Maximum aus jedem Workflow heraus.| Macwelt
Atajos de teclado: la clave para escribir más rápido y mejor Dominar los atajos de teclado es una estrategia esencial para cualquier persona que pase horas frente a un procesador de textos. Ya se trate de Microsoft Word, LibreOffice Writer o Apple Pages, estas combinaciones permiten evitar el ratón y acelerar tareas cotidianas como dar […]| Redes Sociales
What is a package? If you have been using a Mac, you will have encountered an installation package file or pkg. Package files are used to install software and configuration files on your Mac. Packa…| Scripting OS X
Over 80% of Americans own a laptop computer, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, proving they’re a staple of daily life. The MacBook Pro’s cutting-edge design and powerful performance make it one of the most popular laptop options. Still, when the screen gets damaged, whether from an accidental drop, hardware failure, or other issues, it … Continue reading MacBook Pro Screen Repair: Pricing, Timelines, and Professional Options The post MacBook Pro Screen Repair: Pricing, Timelines, and...|
It’s plausible because Apple now has its own 5G modem, which means it can empower its devices with 5G without needing to cough up huge licensing fees...| Apple Must
Now that Developer Beta 5 of macOS Tahoe is out, there are 3 new wallpapers that come along with it! This means there are a total of 15 new wallpapers begin included in this upcoming release. In Beta 3 of macOS Tahoe, they added 12 new nature themed wallpapers, including what appears to be the […] The post The new macOS Tahoe Evening, Morning, and Night wallpapers appeared first on Low End Mac.| Low End Mac
As Apple puts it: “Pick a wallpaper, make it your own, download your design”. You can pick between the gallery, or customize the logo and background. The default image which shows up is purple, but the one customized looks more appropriate for Low End Mac. See: Apple – “Mark the moment – Pick a wallpaper. […]| Low End Mac
Overview In February 2023, researchers at Exodus Intelligence discovered a bug in the Data Flow Graph (DFG) compiler of WebKit, the browser engine used by Safari. This bug, CVE-2024-44308, was patched by Apple in November 2024. While it was alive, its exploit was chained with PAC and APRR bypasses on Apple Silicon to yield renderer ... Read more Oops Safari, I think You Spilled Something!| Exodus Intelligence
The macOS 26 beta is here and VPN Tracker is ready! Connect to VPN on macOS Tahoe and continue working smoothly.| VPN Tracker - The #1 VPN Client for Mac, iPhone & iPad
The latest PC Market data is beginning to ship, and the information once again confirms the extent of Apple’s huge Apple Silicon Mac turnaround with the Mac experiencing the strongest year-on-year growth in global PC shipments in Q2 2025.| Apple Must
A good photo editing app offers pro tools and yet is easy to use. Here are the best photo editing apps for Mac in 2025 that let your photos shine.| appsntips
The best low-profile wireless mechanical keyboards for Mac—handpicked for performance, comfort, and seamless Mac compatibility after real-world use.| appsntips
The MacOS Tahoe 25 Public Beta program has begun, bringing the beta operating system to all interested Mac users. If you’re curious about installing and running the MacOS Tahoe 26 public beta…| OS X Daily
I usually post this collection of links as part of the weekly MacAdmins.news summary, but that is currently on a slower bi-weekly “Summer Camp” schedule. So I am posting this here for a change and will link in the issue next week. The dot-six updates, as is common are mostly bug fixes and security patches. … Continue reading Apple Platform updates for July 2025| Scripting OS X
MacOS Sonoma and MacOS Ventura users will find security centric software updates available for their Macs, versioned as MacOS Sonoma 14.7.7 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.7. Additionally, Safari 18.6 is av…| OS X Daily
The Context I have been recently roaming. Doing some Zig, doing some Go, some Janet. Some C integration. Should have focused on my project but life threw more at me than I could handle, so I sought… happy distractions. My experience with those technologies taught me new tricks and one day, when I needed some more distraction, I decided to debug something that had made me furious for years: Emacs jank1.| xlii.space
Introduction Link to heading Imagine you opened Activity Monitor to check how much memory your application consumes. But wait, which number should you actually look at? Suppose there’s “Memory” showing 800 MB, and “Real Memory” showing 1 GB. What’s the difference? Note Activity Monitor doesn’t display those two readings by default. To show them, you need to right-click on a table header and select them. This exact scenario happened to me more times than I’d like to admit. As s...| bazhenov.me
Learn how to optimize your app for Apple silicon with two new hardware-assisted tools in Instruments. We'll start by covering how to...| Apple Developer
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.6 as a software update for Mac users. The primary focus of MacOS Sequoia 15.6 is bug fixes and security updates, and no major changes or features are expected. A…| OS X Daily
Apple has started the MacOS Tahoe 26 Public Beta program, available for all interested users to explore. The first MacOS Tahoe 26 public beta build arrives a few days after the release of developer…| OS X Daily
Apple has issued macOS Tahoe 26 beta 4 to users enrolled in the Apple Developer beta testing program for system software. The public beta is not yet available, but it’s said that an accompany…| OS X Daily
The Playstation 4 remains a wildly popular gaming console, and now if you have a Mac, Windows PC, or Linux machine, you can play quite a few Playstation 4 games on a fantastic free PS4 emulator cal…| OS X Daily
While MacOS automatically manages the cooling fans on your Mac, there are some particular situations where MacOS is not necessarily the most efficient. Advanced users might find it advantageous to …| OS X Daily
When I open a CSV file in Numbers, it "helpfully" converts fields it recognizes as numeric by stripping leading zeros, converting things it recognizes as dates, etc. Take for example, you...| Ask Different
EQ Academy is a gamified ear-training tool with 100 interactive levels designed to sharpen your ears and your technique. Whatever you’re studying, nothing teaches you more than hands-on experience, and that’s what you get from EQ Academy. EQ Academy is free to all Mastering The Mix newsletter subscribers; I know newsletter subscriptions and email addresses| Bedroom Producers Blog
Ruba Zouzou used her Fall 2024 Mississauga Arts Council Matchmaker MicroGrant to produce their multidisciplinary show, A Night in Damas. The post MicroGrant Success: Ruba Zouzou, Fall 2024 appeared first on Mississauga Arts Council.| Mississauga Arts Council
Raul Pinto-Gallegos used his Fall 2024 Matchmaker MicroGrant to support a new run of El Gigante Egoista, his bilingual musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Selfish Giant. The post MicroGrant Success: Raul Pinto-Gallegos, Fall 2024 appeared first on Mississauga Arts Council.| Mississauga Arts Council
Welcoming a sold-out audience of 500 arts leaders and supporters, the milestone 30th Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS) took place on June 19, 2025, honouring excellence across all artistic disciplines and recognizing the most outstanding achievements in Mississauga’s vibrant arts community. The post Drumroll, please…21 Outstanding Winners Revealed at the Historic 30th Anniversary of the Mississauga Arts Awards (The MARTYS)! appeared first on Mississauga Arts Council.| Mississauga Arts Council
Longplay by Adrian Schönig is an excellent album-oriented music app that integrates with Apple Music. The app started on iOS and iPadOS, then later added support for visionOS. With today’s update, Longplay is available on macOS, too, where it adds unique automation features. If you aren’t familiar with Longplay, be sure to check out my| www.macstories.net
I never expected my game controller obsession to pay automation dividends, but it did last week in the form of the tiny 16-button 8BitDo Micro. For the past week, I’ve used the Micro to dictate on my Mac, interact with AI chatbots, and record and edit podcasts. While the setup won’t replace a Stream Deck| www.macstories.net
Setup Manager 1.3 We have released Setup Manager 1.3 today. You can see the release notes and download the pkg installer here. Most of the changes to Setup Manager in the update do not change the w…| Scripting OS X
The regex in this post, explained via Regex101 Some applications can log multiple lines per log entry. PostgreSQL is a good example, when statement logging is turned on. Here's a bare bones example with log_statement set to all: 2025-06-23 22:00:00.000 CEST [6316] LOG: statement: select *| Ian's notes
