Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSIFixit iFixit Creates Free Medical Repair Database - TidBITS tidbits.com iFixit, the purveyor of repair tools and free repair guides that many computer users have relied upon for years, has now compiled a massive database …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITS Tinderbox 8.7 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Note-taking assistant and information manager adds built-in COVID-tracking actions and improves link suggestions. ($249 new, free update, 36.6 MB)
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSiOS Take a HEIC: Make Sure AP and Other Test Uploads Work from Your iPhone and iPad - TidBITS tidbits.com Some high school students taking the at-home Advanced Placement (AP) tests were stymied at the end of their exams. They were supposed to take a …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSiOS Apps Why You Shouldn’t Make a Habit of Force-Quitting iOS Apps or Restarting iOS Devices - TidBITS tidbits.com When Apple’s engineers designed iOS, they took the opportunity to pare away behaviors and usage patterns that were unnecessary in a modern operating …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSFace ID Apple Tailors iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 to a COVID-19 World - TidBITS tidbits.com Apple has released iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5, adding features and tweaks to adapt your iPhone and iPad to a world in the grip of the global COVID-19 …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITS Cardhop 1.3.4 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Maintenance update for the contact manager that adds an option to filter by job title in smart groups. ($19.99 new, free update, 12.4 MB)
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSQuicken Quicken 2020 5.16 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Enhances the QuickFill feature, adds Quick Pay and Check Pay capabilities, improves print and export capabilities. ($34.99/$49.99/$74.99 annual …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITS Ulysses 19.2 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Enhances performance when exporting long lists to PDF and improves accessibility of material sheets. ($39.99 annual subscription, free update, 20 MB)
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSApple FBI Cracks Pensacola Shooter’s iPhone, Still Mad at Apple - TidBITS tidbits.com Apple has been in yet another feud over encryption with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, this time over iPhones owned by the Pensacola naval …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSForensics Archives the Early Mac Universe - TidBITS tidbits.com Thoughtful, detailed coverage of everything Apple for 30 years and the <a href="https://tcn.tidbits.com/apple-pros/">TidBITS Content Network …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSWatchOS watchOS 6.2.5 Brings ECG and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notifications to Saudi Arabia - TidBITS tidbits.com Apple has released watchOS 6.2.5, a small update focused on Saudi Arabia, bringing the ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notifications to users …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSRetail Apple Announces Plans to Reopen Retail Stores - TidBITS tidbits.com After closing most of its stores earlier this year in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic, Apple has announced how it plans to reopen them.
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITS VLC Media Player 3.0.10 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Improves support for macOS 10.15 Catalina and fixes for video rendering on macOS. (Free, 49.4 MB)
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSCarbon Carbon Copy Cloner 5.1.17 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Ensures that creating new tasks via the menubar application now works more consistently. ($39.99 new, free update, 14.5 MB)
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSApps DEVONthink 3.5 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Major release for the information management app with a lengthy list of new features and improvements including an enhanced sidebar and new …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSWireless Charging Eggtronic’s Power Bar Charges All Your Apple Devices - TidBITS tidbits.com Whether at home or on the go, juggling multiple chargers for a MacBook, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch is a hassle. It’s better to have one charger …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSApple Pencil Need a New Mac, iPad, or Apple Watch? You May Have to Wait - TidBITS tidbits.com If you’re looking to buy a new Mac, iPad, or iPhone soon, be prepared to set aside past assumptions about near-instant gratification. Amazon’s …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSIFixit Don’t Bury a Wet Laptop in Rice! Better Advice from iFixit - TidBITS tidbits.com What should you do if you spill liquid on your laptop? The repair experts at iFixit tell you what to do. Save your rice for dinner.
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSIcon version of the Flipboard logoAdobe Adobe Acrobat Reader Flaws Could Let Attacks Hijack Your Mac tidbits.com - Josh Centers If you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, you should update immediately to protect your Mac from some nasty security vulnerabilities accessible to local …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSMicrosoft Microsoft Office for Mac 16.37 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Adds a new way to search for commands and help in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSKeyboard Shortcuts Pixelmator Pro 1.6.2 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Adds a new Replace Image feature and brings new and revised keyboard shortcuts to the image editing app. ($39.99 new, free update, 193 MB)
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSGoogle Calendar Be Careful When Scheduling Events Using Siri - TidBITS tidbits.com I just made an embarrassing technical mistake that required an apology for wasting someone’s time. My error? Using Siri to schedule a Zoom call with …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITS PDFpen and PDFpenPro 12.0.2 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Maintenance release for the recently upgraded PDF-editing apps. ($79.95/$129.95 new, $35 upgrade, free update from version 12, 86/133 MB)
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITS Logic Pro X 10.5 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Major update to the professional audio app that adds a professional version of Live Loops and brings a redesigned sampling workflow. ($199.99 new, …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITS BusyCal 3.10 and BusyContacts 1.4.6 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Bring enhancements and bug fixes to the two personal information management apps. ($49.99 new for each, free update, 22.9/13.1 MB)
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITS 1Password 7.5 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Enables you to share links to items with other people in your 1Password account. ($64.99 new, free update, 54.5 MB)
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITS PopChar X 8.10 tidbits.com - Agen Schmitz Maintenance release with a couple of improvements for the character discovery utility. (€29.99 new, free update, 4.8 MB)
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSAirPods The Stratospheric Growth of the AirPods - TidBITS tidbits.com Although they hit the market with little fanfare, Apple’s AirPods have become a stealth hit, now singlehandedly outpacing the annual revenue of many …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITSIcon version of the Flipboard logoApple Former Apple Engineer: Here’s Why I Trust Apple’s COVID-19 Notification Proposal - TidBITS tidbits.com We all use apps. We know they capture information about us. But exactly how much information? I’ve worked as a software engineer at Apple and at a …
Adam Engstflipped into TidBITS Making Sense of Cellular Data Upgrades for the Coronavirus Pandemic - TidBITS tidbits.com Your cellular carrier is likely offering more of a data allowance for no extra charge during the coronavirus pandemic. Wirecutter has a guide on how …
