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How to use Quick Note on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Quick Note is a handy, built-in feature available across Apple's operating systems.
If you recently joined the Apple ecosystem, then Quick Note is one of the essential features you should learn about. This handy offering is available on all products running macOS Sonoma, iPadOS 17, or iOS 17, in addition to other recent OS versions. Expectedly, it also syncs across all of your compatible iCloud devices, allowing you to view and edit notes from your new Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
How to use SharePlay on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
You can easily enjoy content together while being apart.
If you've bought a new Mac, iPad, or iPhone, then you can take advantage of Apple ecosystem features with your friends. One of these offerings is SharePlay, which works on macOS Sonoma, iPadOS 17, iOS 17, and older OS versions. Through SharePlay you get to enjoy digital content with other Apple users, even if you're physically apart. Below you will find everything you need to know about SharePlay.
How to import photos from iPhone to Mac using a USB cable, iCloud, or AirDrop
There's more than one way to browse your iPhone photos on a Mac.
The latest iPhones pack powerful camera systems that can output some breathtaking shots. Though, naturally, Macs offer more storage space and advanced editing features. That's why many users might want to import their photos from an iPhone to a Mac. Whether you have a MacBook Pro (2023) or any other recent model, you can pick between three different methods to transfer your media. All you need is a USB cable, iCloud, or AirDrop.
All of Apple's latest Macs support macOS Sonoma. However, sometimes when installing a software update, you might run into an unexpected error. This may result in, worst case scenario, a bricked Mac. Specifically, your computer would fail to boot properly, typically resulting in an endless boot loop that displays the Apple logo. However, you don't need to worry; it's possible to revive your bricked Mac. Just follow the steps below.
How to copy and paste on a Mac in four different ways
Learning how to copy and paste on macOS is one of the essentials for new Mac users.
When you buy a new Mac, you get to utilize all the advanced features offered by macOS Sonoma. Though, before getting started with those, you may want to familiarize yourself with the basics of this operating system. These include two of the most used tools across all platforms: copy and paste. What's so great about macOS is that there are several ways to copy or cut and paste, and we've listed them below.
How to record the screen on a Mac in more than one way
Recording your Mac's screen will definitely come in handy
When you invest in a new Mac, you're also getting access to the exceptional set of features offered by macOS Sonoma. This includes both basic and advanced tools that cater to different users and workflows. Screen recording happens to be one of these more interesting utilities.
How to use the FileVault encryption feature on macOS
FileVault encrypts the data on your Mac's startup disk to help prevent unauthorized access. Here's what you need to know about it.
Whether you have a Mac Studio (2023) running macOS Sonoma, or another Mac model, Apple offers a wide range of privacy and security features to help protect your data. FileVault happens to be on of the default features baked into macOS, and we advise all users to enable it on their machines. So what is FileVault all about, and how do you activate it? Let's find out!
How to mirror content to your Mac using AirPlay
You can easily mirror content from your iDevice to a nearby Mac. Here's how.
Apple's latest Macs come packed with features and tools that help users maximize their productivity. That's not to mention the tight ecosystem that ties these computers to customers' other Apple devices. A prominent example of this seamless interoperability is AirPlay support, which enables users to easily mirror media to larger displays.
Thanks to Apple silicon and macOS Sonoma, the latest Macs offer plenty of advanced features that many power users appreciate. One of these welcome offerings is Continuity Camera — an Apple ecosystem feature that turns your new iPhone into a wireless webcam for your Mac. Below you will find a list of Continuity Camera's prerequisites, along with the steps you must follow to use it.
How to prevent pop-ups in Chrome, Edge, and other desktop browsers
Pop-ups can get in the way, but modern web browsers have controls that help make it easy to avoid them
The more you browse the web on any of the best web browsers (regardless of operating system or device), the more you might come across the occasional pop-up. These can get in the way of whatever website you were originally on, and we understand how frustrating that can be.
Complete guide to the Shortcuts app on macOS
Building powerful shortcuts can save you time down the road!
When you buy a new Mac, such as the Mac Studio (2023), you get access to macOS Sonoma and all of its advanced features. These include a wide range of productivity tools and offerings that push users to make the most out of their computers. Shortcuts happens to be one of the handy applications that users on macOS Monterey and newer versions can utilize.
How to use your iCloud password Keychain with third-party browsers on macOS Sonoma
With the release of macOS Sonoma, you can now use passwords saved in your iCloud password Keychain with Chrome. Here's how.
For Apple users, iCloud serves as one of the best password managers out there, as it's free and integrated right into the company's products and services. However, once you stretch outside of Apple's ecosystem, the functionality of iCloud wanes. For example, if you wanted to use a third-party browser on your new Mac instead of the default Safari browser, you'd lose the ability to pull saved logins from your iCloud password keychain. This was a pretty big frustration for Mac users who weren't satisfied with Safari or just preferred Chrome's cross-platform functionality.
How to use FaceTime Handoff on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Seamlessly transfer an ongoing call between your Apple devices.
Apple products are famous for the tight ecosystem that ties them all together. This interoperability enables you to use all of your compatible devices as a single entity, with support for completing a certain task using any of your connected machines. A notable example is the ability to hand off a FaceTime call between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whether you're running iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS Sonoma, or another recent OS version, all you have to do is follow the steps we've listed below.
How to extract images from a website on Safari for macOS
Not every website allows you to easily save images. However, with Safari on macOS, there is a workaround to extract some of them.
All the latest Macs running macOS Sonoma and earlier OS versions come with Safari pre-installed. This energy-efficient web browser not only offers you a fluid experience but also supports a wide range of features. These include the ability to change the default search engine, private browsing, a new Profiles feature, and more. And its offerings don't stop there.
How to use Nearby Share on a Mac
Use Nearby Share to send files from an Android phone to a macOS computer.
Nearby Share is Google's equivalent to Apple's AirDrop, allowing users to transfer files and other content seamlessly between Android devices and even Windows laptops and desktops. However, unlike AirDrop, Nearby Share is not available on Macs. This means that transferring files from your Android phone to your Mac can be a tedious experience. But don't worry, this is where NearDrop comes in.
How to change the size and position of your Dock on a Mac
You can easily customize your Dock's size and position on macOS.
If you just bought one of the latest Macs, such as the MacBook Pro (2023), then personalizing it is one of the first steps you may want to take. After all, default settings don't always match everyone's workflows, and certain customizations could simplify the way you use your computer. The Mac's application Dock happens to be a common element that many users like to tweak. Whether you're on macOS Sonoma or an older OS version, all you have to do is follow the steps below to change the size and position of your Mac's Dock.
How to use Apple TV as an external monitor for your Mac
You can use your existing Apple TV as a wireless, external monitor for your Mac. Here's how to take advantage of this Apple ecosystem feature.
Despite being an Apple OS, tvOS is an independent operating system, which means you get to download apps on your Apple TV and run them natively, without needing an iPhone. You can also install tvOS beta builds to try new Apple TV features before the public release.
How to add a web app to your Mac's Dock on macOS Sonoma
macOS Sonoma allows users to easily add web apps to their Macs' Docks for quicker access.
A web app is a decent alternative for when a native one is unavailable. For many years now, iOS users have been able to easily add web apps to their iPhones' Home Screens and Docks, which makes them more accessible. That's not to mention that users can also receive push notifications from them and take advantage of a cleaner user interface. Finally, Macs have now followed suit, as macOS Sonoma allows users to easily add web apps to their Docks and utilize the smoother UI. To do so, follow the steps we've detailed below.
What are Safari Profiles and how to use them on macOS Sonoma
With macOS Sonoma, you can have multiple Safari sessions, each with its own unique set of data, thanks to the new Profiles features.
With macOS Sonoma, Apple introduced some power user features to its latest Macs. So whether you have a Mac Studio (2023) or any other recent Apple computer, you'll be able to utilize the latest additions and tools. These include an all-new offering called Safari Profiles. But what are they and how to use them? Let's unpack!
How to lock Safari Private Windows on macOS Sonoma
Prying eyes can no longer dig into your incognito tabs!
macOS Sonoma is the latest update for Macs, including the 2023 MacBook Pro, offering them a decent set of new features. These include the ability to lock Safari Private Windows when you don't want others to check your incognito tabs. This way, you can leave your Mac unlocked or lend it to someone, without having to worry. After all, you wouldn't want them to find out that you secretly look up photos of cats in cute hats at the age of 47. To lock Safari Private Windows on your Mac, all you have to do is follow the simple steps we've listed below.