Apple has given iTunes yet another makeover in Yosemite, but for the most part, things have pretty much stayed in the right place. However, if you’re looking for the button that transforms the giant iTunes window into a manageable mini player, you won’t find it in its old spot; instead Apple has incorporated it into [...]
Apple has wiped out all traces of skeuomorphism from OS X, but there’s one we’re going to miss. When you drag an icon out of the dock in Yosemite, you won’t see the classic puff of cartoon smoke anymore; instead, the word “remove” will appear to let you know what’s about to happen. (MacLife)
Apple has recently launched a hard drive replacement program for Late 2012 27-inch iMacs with 3TB hard drives. This recall affects only a small number of iMacs. To check if your iMac is eligible use the following link: https://www.apple.com/support/imac-harddrive-3tb/ In order to speed up the replacement process you can fill out a Service Repair Form [...]
Every time we download a new version of iOS, Apple adds a couple of new apps. As usual you won't be able to get rid of them, and this time around that includes Podcasts. Whether it's already on your phone or you deleted it long ago, it's here to stay in iOS 8, so make [...]
Our iCloud passwords are the keys to just about everything in our digital lives, and now there's one more thing they can unlock. In Yosemite, you can choose to use your iCloud password as your desktop login. You can turn it on in your user preferences, but if you’re using a new Mac it’s turned [...]
If you like seeing large preview images of your app and document icons under Mavericks, you had to spend most of your time in column view. In Yosemite, you can see them anywhere. Head over to the View menu and select “Show Preview.” (MacLife)
Apple changed the way we navigated the App Store back in iOS 6 by presenting apps as swipable cards, but things have changed back in iOS 8. Well, sort of: Apple hasn't actually brought back the app lists we used to love, but instead of repeatedly swiping to see the next app in the search [...]
If you have a cluster of files to rename in OS X, it used to require one of three things: tedious individual naming, a third-party app, or some Automator wizardry. Not in Yosemite. Just highlight your files, right-click and select the “rename items” options in the contextual menu. Then select "format" in the dropdown to [...]
You won't find a shortcut to Software Update in the Apple menu anymore, but Apple hasn't removed the ability to quickly check for updates. If anything, it's gotten easier — next to the App Store menu item in Yosemite, you'll see a tally of your available updates. Just click and you’ll be transported to the [...]
In iOS 7, Apple gave us a new Near Me section of the App Store that used location data to spotlight apps that were popular in your area. It wasn't all that useful, so Apple has enhanced it in iOS 8. Click on the Explore tab and you'll see an expanded list of local favorites [...]
