If you downloaded the Install macOS Monterey file from the App Store but have not yet installed it, you may wish to delete it to make room on your Mac. The file is around 12GB in size and can use a large amount of storage space on your device. You may wonder whether it is […]

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When upgrading to a new version of macOS, there is always the possibility of encountering some difficulties along the process. And the situation with macOS Monterey is no exception. Occasionally, you might get error messages when trying to upgrade. One of them is macOS Monterey cannot be installed on Macintosh HD. If that’s you, don’t […]

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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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There have been several reports from users who encountered the error message, “Erase Assistant is not supported on this Mac.” Those users were trying to use the Erase Assistant as a prelude to restarting or factory resetting their Mac. If you encounter the same problem and wonder what’s causing it, there are several possible culprits. […]

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A tremendously annoying Safari duplicate tab bug has been frustrating users since the release of macOS Monterey 12.6. Many users report that when dragging a Safari tab to create a new window, the tab remains the previous Safari window, grayed out. Apple support personnel have evidently offered several workarounds, but none fully resolve the issue. […]

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Highlighting the need to keep your Mac up-to-date with the latest operating system updates, security researchers announced a new threat. A vulnerability in the macOS Archive Utility could lead to unwanted software bypassing Gatekeeper security measures. Apple patched the hole months ago, so you should be safe if you regularly update macOS. Security Vulnerability in […]

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Apple released updates for iOS, iPadOS and macOS Monterey on Wednesday. Bringing the operating systems to iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1 and macOS Monterey 12.5.1, the new versions include mainly bug fixes along with some urgent security updates. Fixing Zero-Day Exploits with iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1 According to the release notes, the latest update mainly includes […]

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Where is your iPad when you’re not using it? If you didn’t answer “right next to my Mac,” the recent release of macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4—the first to include Universal Control—might just change your mind (and your habits). Introducing Universal Control Universal Control forms a bond between your iPad and your Mac, letting you […]

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On Tuesday, Apple seeded new developer betas for iOS and macOS, just five days after releasing the latest stable updates. Wednesday, the Cupertino-hard company issued the first public beta builds. The new iOS 15.5 and macOS Monterey 12.4 betas mainly address bugs. However, there are a few notable additions and changes. What’s New in iOS […]

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One week after Apple released macOS Monterey 12.3.1  to address two security vulnerabilities, macOS Big Sur and Catalina remain vulnerable to the exploits. This leaves around 35-50% of supported Macs vulnerable to the security exploits, since Apple still supports the two older version of macOS. Apple Neglected to Patch Security Exploits for Macs Still Running […]

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