Preparing for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars fans are champing at the bit for the first new Star Wars movie in a decade. Managing Editor and Star Wars fan Josh Centers explains how you can scratch your Star Wars itch with your Apple...
View ArticleVerizon Wireless Rolls Out Better International Options
Verizon Wireless customers no longer have to purchase separate, overpriced plans when traveling abroad. With TravelPass, Verizon customers pay a flat daily fee to access their existing talk, messaging,...
View ArticleNotable Software Updates for 9 November 2015
Notable software releases this week include ClamXav 2.8.7, OmniFocus 2.3.1, Postbox 4.0.8, Voila 3.9.2, Evernote 6.2, and TextExpander 5.1.3. Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously...
View ArticleThree Highlights from MacTech Conference 2015
Adam reports on MacTech Conference 2015, focusing on a new external storage solution, an application that anyone managing projects should investigate, and the trend toward proactive support. Read the...
View ArticleTim Cook Warns Against New UK Surveillance Bill
Apple CEO Tim Cook is warning against a investigatory powers bill that would obligate companies like Apple to help the British government...
View ArticleBBEdit 11.1.4
Rearranges font options in the Printing preferences for improved clarity. ($49.99 new, free update, 11.6 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published technology publication...
View ArticleClamXav 2.8.7
Improves recognition of the Time Capsule data volume and Recovery HD. ($29.95 new, free update, 21.4 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published technology publication on...
View ArticleOmniFocus 2.3.1
Fixes several bugs for the Getting Things Done-inspired task management app. ($39.99 new, free update, 25.1 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published technology...
View ArticleComcast Testing a New Streaming TV Service in Boston
Comcast is testing a new $15 per-month streaming TV service, called Stream TV, but so far it’s only available in the Boston area to...
View ArticleA Wireless Keyboard with No Strings Attached
The Achilles heel of wireless keyboards has traditionally been the burden of battery management. While Apple’s newly announced Magic Keyboard begins to address this issue, a solar-powered Bluetooth...
View ArticleThe Mac App Store is Breaking Apps
Security certificates have expired for many popular Mac App Store apps, preventing them from launching. This issue affects 1Password, Acorn, Byword, DaisyDisk, and Tweetbot, among others. It’s up to...
View ArticlePostbox 4.0.8
Makes several improvements to the popular email client. ($15 new, free update, 25.6 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published technology publication on the Internet. To...
View ArticleiPad Pro Goes on Sale This Week
Apple’s big iPad Pro goes on sale Wednesday, along with the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard accessories. Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published technology publication on...
View ArticlePages 5.6.1, Numbers 3.6.1, and Keynote 6.6.1 for Mac
Maintenance updates for Apple’s trio of iWork apps fix issues that prevented Pages and Numbers from opening Microsoft Office documents. ($19.99 each, free updates) Read the full article at TidBITS, the...
View ArticleFormer Apple Design Gurus Criticize Apple’s Current Designs
If you’ve ever found yourself stymied in trying to use Apple’s current apps, a Fast Company article by design gurus Don Norman and Bruce Tognazzini lays out some of the mistakes Apple is making. Read...
View ArticleNetNewsWire Updates Solid But Fail to Impress
NetNewsWire was the king of Apple-centric RSS readers long ago, but has lately been overshadowed by the likes of Feedly and Reeder. Now, publisher Black Pixel has revived the newsreader app for the...
View ArticleVoila 3.9.2
Adds compatibility with OS X 10.11 El Capitan, and requires El Capitan users to re-install the audio device. ($29.99 new, free update, 32.9 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously...
View ArticleEvernote 6.2
Brings a redesigned note editor toolbar and window view that can be shrunk for use with Split View on OS X 10.11 El Capitan. (Free, 61.3 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously...
View ArticleTim Cook Discusses the PC’s Decline, Apple Medical Devices
In an interview with The Telegraph, Apple CEO Tim Cook proclaimed that the new iPad Pro will replace PCs. “They will start using it and...
View ArticleApple Music Arrives on Android
If you’ve been waiting to listen to Apple Music on an Android device, now’s your chance. Apple has released the Apple Music app on the Google Play store. The free 29 MB app lets you access your For...
View ArticleHow You Can Respond
Comcast is rolling out data caps to more of its cable Internet customers. Josh Centers lists your options for dealing with them. Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published...
View ArticleApps that Reveal the Apple TV’s Potential
“Take Control of Apple TV” author Josh Centers explores the first wave of Apple TV apps to see how things are shaping up, what works, and what doesn’t. Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest...
View ArticleThe MacJury Judges the New Apple TV
Managing Editor Josh Centers joined Bart Busschots, Jeff Gamet, and host Chuck Joiner for a special session of the MacJury on the MacVoices podcast to evaluate the new Apple TV, including its launch,...
View ArticleExtraBITS for 9 November 2015
In our latest ExtraBITS roundup, Managing Editor Josh Centers weighs in on the Apple TV with the MacJury, we explain why the FBI won’t help you with ransomware, and Microsoft severely limits its...
View ArticleNotable Software Updates for 16 November 2015
Notable software releases this week include OmniOutliner 4.4, Type2Phone 3.0, Mactracker 7.5, DEVONagent Lite, Express, and Pro 3.9.3, Quicken 2015 for Mac 2.8, BBEdit 11.1.4, and Pages 5.6.1, Numbers...
View ArticlePlease Welcome Lauri Reinhardt
Join us in welcoming TidBITS employee #4. Lauri Reinhardt began her new job today as Director of Customer Service! Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published technology...
View ArticleDEVONagent Lite, Express, and Pro 3.9.3
DEVONagent Pro improves compatibility with OS X 10.11 El Capitan, and all three editions improve VoiceOver support. (Free/$4.95/$49.95, free updates) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest...
View ArticleOmniOutliner 4.4
Adds external linked folders, enabling you to save templates to a folder anywhere on your Mac. ($49.99 new, free update, 23.9 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published...
View ArticleQuicken 2015 for Mac 2.8
Ends support for receiving updates through the Mac App Store, and requires version 2.7 or later due to addition of multi-factor authentication. ($74.99 new, free update) Read the full article at...
View ArticleMactracker 7.5
Adds detailed information about all recent hardware and operating system releases, including the fourth-generation Apple TV, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 9, and OS X 10.11 El Capitan. (Free, 37.7...
View ArticleType2Phone 3.0
Updates the user interface and improves keyboard shortcuts for the utility that lets you type on your iOS devices from your Mac. ($9.99 new, free update, 0.6 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the...
View ArticleExtraBITS for 16 November 2015
Good news for international travelers this week as Verizon rolls out new, improved international options. Comcast is testing a...
View ArticleRdio to Shut Down, Assets Acquired by Pandora
Music streaming service Rdio has announced that it is filing for bankruptcy and will be shutting down. The company hasn’t announced what this means for customers yet, but Adam Engst offers one solution...
View ArticleMicrosoft Office 2011 14.5.8
Patches several critical security vulnerabilities. (Free update, 113 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published technology publication on the Internet. To get a full-text...
View ArticleLightroom CC 2015.3 and Lightroom 6.3
Returns previously excised import functionality to the professional photo cataloging and editing applications. ($149 new or $9.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update) Read the full article...
View ArticleTweetbot 2.2
Adds support for full screen and split screen views in OS X 10.11 El Capitan. ($9.99 new, free update, 11.5 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published technology...
View ArticleFantastical 2.1.3
Maintenance update for the full-featured calendar app. ($39.99 new, free update, 11.8 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published technology publication on the Internet. To...
View ArticleThe Wirecutter’s Guide to Prepaid Cellular Plans
The prepaid cellular landscape is dense and complex, but Rob Pegoraro has written a guide for The Wirecutter that cuts through the confusion. Unlike most of The Wirecutter’s guides, this one doesn’t...
View ArticleTesting the Siri Remote as a Game Controller
Gaming is on the new Apple TV’s menu, but how capable is it as a game console? To find out, we must examine its controller, the Siri Remote. Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously...
View ArticleTransmit 4.4.10
Makes Transmit Disk feature compatible with OS X 10.11 El Capitan, and now requires 10.9 Mavericks. ($34 new, free update, 30.2 MB) Read the full article at TidBITS, the oldest continuously published...
View ArticlePlease Take the TidBITS 2015 Reader Survey!
Want to help guide the direction of TidBITS content? Take a few minutes to complete our reader survey so we know what of our work you find most useful. Thanks! Read the full article at TidBITS, the...
View ArticleExtraBITS for 23 November 2015
This week in ExtraBITS, Apple is investigating unresponsive iPad Pros, Yahoo Mail is blocking some users of AdBlock Plus, and The Wirecutter offers a guide to prepaid cellular plans. Read the full...
View ArticleApple Investigating Unresponsive iPad Pros
A number of iPad Pro users have reported that their tablets stop responding, stuck with black screens, after charging. Apple says that it’s investigating the issue, but in the meantime the company...
View ArticleNo TidBITS Issue on 30 November 2015
We’re taking the next email issue of TidBITS off to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, although we’ll continue to post articles and ExtraBITS links on our Web site. The next email...
View ArticleScammers use free Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie tickets to reel in victims
Scammers love to latch onto current hot topics to reel in their victims, whether it's a fake charity related to a real tragedy like the Paris terrorist attacks or supposedly free gifts from popular...
View ArticleT-Mobile Not Limiting LTE for Some Streaming Video
T-Mobile has announced a new Binge On service that allows customers to stream unlimited amounts of DVD-quality video over its LTE network...
View ArticleYahoo Mail Blocking AdBlock Plus Users
The war between advertisers and ad blockers has escalated. Yahoo Mail is reportedly blocking users of the AdBlock Plus...
View ArticleNotable Software Updates for 23 November 2015
Notable software releases this week include Transmit 4.4.10, Tweetbot 2.2.2, Fantastical 2.1.3, Microsoft Office 2011 14.5.8, and Lightroom CC 2015.3 and Lightroom 6.3. Read the full article at...
View ArticleWhat Spotify Should Steal from Rdio
With Rdio on the way out, Spotify is the most popular music streaming service outside of Apple and Google. On The Verge, Casey Newton lists five things that he wishes Spotify would steal from Rdio,...
View ArticleApple’s New Magic Peripherals Offer Modest Change
Apple has finally updated its long-on-the-tooth desktop mouse, keyboard, and trackpad to varying degrees, and added internal batteries to all. But the peripherals retain their unique personalities, and...
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