Apple unveiled its latest Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates for iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 on Monday, July 10. The Cupertino-based tech giant swiftly retracted them, however. The updates included a bug causing a disruption in the functionality of select websites post-installation. Apple Releases, Then Pulls, Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS, […]

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Anyone who has attempted to install or upgrade macOS knows that the process can sometimes be fraught with errors. The dreaded “macOS (version) could not be verified” error is among the most common you might encounter. This issue can occur when you try to install macOS on either your internal hard drive or an external […]

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If you’re a videographer who enjoys capturing high-resolution clips with a Sony A7S3 at 100fps, you might have noticed a peculiar issue after updating to MacOS Ventura 13.4 or 13.5. The video clips, encoded with the codec AVC280_3840_2160_H422P@L6, suddenly only play audio, leaving you staring at a pitch-black screen. This problem is plaguing multiple Apple […]

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Is your external monitor no longer detected after macOS 13.4 Ventura update? Well, you’re definitely not the only one. macOS 13.4 Ventura comes with a slew of features, but it seems to have brought along some unintended headaches for those who rely on multi-display setups. Follow along as in today’s article I will walk you […]

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Installing new macOS versions on a Mac is typically expected to be simple and uncomplicated. However, there are occasions where unforeseen challenges may arise, causing the installation to deviate from the intended path. What are the steps to resolve issues encountered when macOS installation becomes stuck? Keep reading to find out, it’s easy! General Fixes […]

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I love it when my beautiful screensaver takes over my screen after my Mac has been idle for a while. However, ever since updating macOS from 13.2 to 13.3, I have noticed that my macOS Ventura screensaver is not working correctly. I miss my screensaver! A bug is preventing it from displaying on my main […]

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Apple CEO Meets with China’s Commerce Minister iPhone 13s Top-Three Sellers in China in 2022 Apple Rolls Out iOS, iPadOS 16.4, macOS Ventura 13.3, More Tags: China, iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, macOS Ventura, software update, supply chain, Tim Cook, watchOS 9

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Starting today, iPhone and iPad users can update to iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4. Apple Watch owners can now upgrade to watchOS 9.4, while Mac users get macOS Ventura 13.3. The Cupertino-based tech giant also issued updated versions of its operating systems for the Apple TV and HomePod lineup. What’s New In iOS and iPadOS […]

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For those using macOS Ventura, they may be curious how to set preferred networks within the operating system. Unfortunately, I have some bad news for them, as the tried and true methods have been removed within the operating system. While there is a fix, many users are likely not going to be happy with this […]

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Users should know that if they are running an earlier version of macOS, they can still upgrade their device without making the jump to Ventura. For example, if you are running an older version of Big Sur, Mojave or Catalina on your device, you can still make the jump to macOS Monterey 12 without making […]

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