All posts tagged: macOS

Mac Wi-Fi Issues? Why You Must Update to macOS Tahoe 26.4.1

Mac Wi-Fi Issues? Why You Must Update to macOS Tahoe 26.4.1

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Apple has rolled out the macOS 26.4.1 update, bringing a blend of system stability, security enhancements, and refinements designed to improve the overall user experience. While the update primarily focuses on addressing existing issues, it also introduces subtle improvements to Apple’s creative tools and system performance. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key changes, their implications, and what you should consider before updating. The video below from Half Man Half Tech gives us more details. Wi-Fi Connectivity Fixes One of the most notable fixes in macOS 26.4.1 addresses Wi-Fi connectivity issues that have plagued users of M5 MacBook models. Specifically, the update resolves a critical problem where devices failed to connect to 802.1x enterprise networks when using content filter extensions. This fix is particularly significant for professionals who rely on enterprise-grade security protocols for their work environments. With this update, users can expect more stable and reliable connectivity, making sure smoother workflows and fewer interruptions. Refinements to the User Interface macOS 26.4.1 introduces subtle visual updates to the user interface, focusing on improving clarity …

Anthropic’s AI to Help Apple Find iOS, macOS, and Safari Vulnerabilities

Anthropic’s AI to Help Apple Find iOS, macOS, and Safari Vulnerabilities

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Anthropic on Tuesday announced Project Glasswing, a new initiative that will enable tech companies to use its new AI model Mythos Preview to find and fix security vulnerabilities or weaknesses across operating systems and web browsers. Mythos Preview has already found thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities, including some in every major operating system and web browser, according to Anthropic. “AI models have reached a level of coding capability where they can surpass all but the most skilled humans at finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities,” said Anthropic. “Given the rate of AI progress, it will not be long before such capabilities proliferate, potentially beyond actors who are committed to deploying them safely.” “Project Glasswing is an urgent attempt to put these capabilities to work for defensive purposes,” added the company. Mythos Preview will not be available to the public. Instead, Anthropic said use of the model will be limited to selected partners, with the initial group beyond Anthropic itself including Apple, Amazon Web Services, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorganChase, the Linux Foundation, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Palo Alto …

Apple Continues Promoting iOS 26 and macOS 26 Liquid Glass With Updated Design Gallery

Apple Continues Promoting iOS 26 and macOS 26 Liquid Glass With Updated Design Gallery

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Apple is continuing to highlight the Liquid Glass aesthetic that it introduced in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26. The company has shared an updated Liquid Glass Design Gallery that shows off Liquid Glass in third-party apps. The visual gallery features several iPhone and iPad apps, with screenshots that show the difference between app design in iOS 18 and ‌iOS 26‌. In the latest edition of our new design gallery, find out how teams of all sizes are taking advantage of the new design and Liquid Glass to create natural, responsive experiences across Apple platforms. Apps included in the gallery have adopted Liquid Glass for elements like tab bars, navigation buttons, bottom toolbars, and more. Apple also highlights pop-out menu interfaces and the separate search buttons that some apps have implemented, both of which are Liquid Glass design elements that Apple has added to its own apps. AllTrails, Carrot Weather, Fantastical, Kroger, SketchPro, Trello, and Le Monde are among the apps featured. Apple previously shared a Liquid Glass gallery after the ‌iOS 26‌ launch, …

Apple Releases First iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5 Public Betas

Apple Releases First iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5 Public Betas

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Apple today provided public beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and tvOS 26.5 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come four days after Apple provided the betas to developers, though Apple seeded updated iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 betas to developers earlier today. After signing up for beta testing on Apple’s beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section of the Settings app on each device. iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, and ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.5 include a new Suggested Places feature for recommending nearby locations to visit, and Apple is also gearing up to start showing ads in Maps. Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhone and Android users again, and there are proximity pairing, notification forwarding, and Live Activities for third-party wearables in the EU. Popular Stories Apple Preparing ‘Most Significant Overhaul in the iPhone’s History’ Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has high expectations for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. In his Power On newsletter today, he said …

How to Back Up Your iPhone to iCloud, MacOS, or Windows (2026)

How to Back Up Your iPhone to iCloud, MacOS, or Windows (2026)

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Courtesy of Apple You can also manage previous backups from here and choose to sync different types of media with your computer while you’re at it. Backing Up to MacOS Mojave 10.14 or Earlier iTunes is not dead yet. The service is still available on older OS versions, so you can still back up everything there. Here’s how: Once your phone is plugged into your Mac, open iTunes and click the Device button at the top left of the iTunes window. Click Summary below your iPhone. Select Back Up Now under Backups. This creates a backup of everything on your iPhone, including all your app data, so you don’t have to log in to all your accounts again. It also saves your home screen arrangement, so you don’t have to drag a bunch of icons around. If you want to encrypt your backups, click on Encrypt iPhone backup and type a password, then click Set Password. Pro tip: New backups now overwrite the old ones, but if you click Manage Backups, right-click on a backup, …

macOS 26.4 Introduces New Security Feature for Terminal Commands

macOS 26.4 Introduces New Security Feature for Terminal Commands

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macOS Tahoe 26.4 introduces a new security feature that warns Mac users if they paste certain commands in the Terminal app that may be harmful. For those unaware, the Terminal app allows you to enter text commands to perform tasks on your Mac. Terminal is primarily intended for advanced users and developers, but unfortunately casual users can be tricked into entering harmful commands that can permanently delete files, change user permissions, and cause other problems. Here is what the warning says when it appears: Possible malware, Paste blocked Your Mac has not been harmed. Scammers often encourage pasting text into Terminal to try and harm your Mac or compromise your privacy. These instructions are commonly offered via websites, chat agents, apps, files, or a phone call. There is a “Paste Anyway” option if you wish to proceed. The warning was spotted by users across Reddit and X over the past week. We have yet to determine exactly which commands trigger the warning, which does not always appear. For this reason, always be careful. If you …

macOS Tahoe 26.4 Adds Slow Charger Indicator for MacBooks

macOS Tahoe 26.4 Adds Slow Charger Indicator for MacBooks

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macOS Tahoe 26.4 includes a new slow charger indicator that tells MacBook users when their charging setup isn’t delivering full power. As described in an updated Apple support document, a “Slow Charger” label now appears in orange text in the battery status menu and above the Battery Level graph in Battery settings. The indicator is accompanied by an info button for more details. Apple says that to charge more quickly, users should use a power adapter and cable that deliver at least the minimum wattage recommended for their MacBook model. The feature is similar to one Apple added to iPhone with iOS 18, where periods of slow charging appear as an orange bar in the Battery section of the Settings app. The slow charger indicator is one of two battery-related changes in macOS 26.4. The update also adds a Charge Limit feature that lets MacBook users set a maximum charge level anywhere from 80 to 100 percent, with the aim of preserving long-term battery health. macOS Tahoe 26.4 is available now via System Settings ➝ …

macOS Tahoe 26.4 Now Available With Safari Compact Tab Bar, Battery Charge Limits and More

macOS Tahoe 26.4 Now Available With Safari Compact Tab Bar, Battery Charge Limits and More

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Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.4, the fourth major update to the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ operating system. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ comes six weeks after Apple released ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3. Mac users can download the new software by opening up the System Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 returns the compact tab bar option to Safari for those who prefer the slimmed down look, along with a new Charge Limit feature for the Mac so you can set a maximum charge level from 80 to 100 percent. It also adds new eight emoji characters, and it displays warnings for apps that will stop working in the future. Apple is ending support for Rosetta 2 after macOS 27, so app that are still using Rosetta will display a popup letting users know that the app won’t work starting with macOS 28. macOS 26.4 also includes Apple Creator Studio for the Freeform app and it has the same Family Sharing change as iOS 26.4. Adult members of a family group can now opt to …

No Major Changes to Liquid Glass Expected Across iOS 27 and macOS 27

No Major Changes to Liquid Glass Expected Across iOS 27 and macOS 27

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Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface introduced across iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and its other latest software platforms is apparently here to stay. In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said the latest internal versions of iOS 27 and macOS 27 do not have major Liquid Glass design changes. He also mentioned how Apple’s new software design chief, Steve Lemay, was “a driving force” behind Liquid Glass and was “deeply involved in its development.” Lemay joined Apple in 1999. He succeeded Alan Dye, who left Apple for Meta at the end of last year. Under his leadership, it is likely that Apple will focus on gradually improving Liquid Glass. This would be similar to Apple’s approach with iOS 7, which did away with skeuomorphism in favor of a flat design and was then refined over the years. Apple already provided iPhone users with a few Liquid Glass customization options through software updates. iOS 26.1 added a “Tinted” option that increases the opacity of Liquid Glass elements across the system, and iOS 26.2 introduced a …

macOS Will Alert You to MacBook Neo’s USB-C Port Limitation

macOS Will Alert You to MacBook Neo’s USB-C Port Limitation

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The new MacBook Neo is equipped with two USB-C ports, but they are not the same. The left USB-C port supports USB 3 speeds of up to 10 Gb/s, while the right USB-C port closer to the trackpad is limited to USB 2 speeds of just 480 Mb/s. As a result, Apple says external display connectivity is supported on the left port only. Given the ports are not labeled, this limitation could be an inconvenience. Fortunately, though, Daring Fireball‘s John Gruber said if you plug an external display into the incorrect port, macOS will alert you to use the other port. Apple says the MacBook Neo supports one external display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz. If you want to learn more about which features and specs you have to live without if you buy a MacBook Neo, read our in-depth list of compromises. MacBook Neo is available to pre-order now, with U.S. pricing starting at $599 ($499 for college students). The laptop launches Wednesday, March 11. Popular Stories Apple Accidentally Leaks ‘MacBook Neo’ …