https://tidbits.com/ Thoughtful, detailed coverage of everything Apple for 35 years<br> and the <a href="https://tcn.tidbits.com/apple-pros/">TidBITS Content Network</a> for Apple professionals Wed, 28 May 2025 21:38:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/01/cropped-TidBITS-TB-for-WordPress-favicon-512-x512-32x32.png https://tidbits.com/ 32 32 144794781 https://tidbits.com/2025/05/28/apple-operating-systems-jump-to-26/ https://tidbits.com/2025/05/28/apple-operating-systems-jump-to-26/#comments Wed, 28 May 2025 21:38:01 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?p=70530 ]]> https://tidbits.com/2025/05/28/apple-operating-systems-jump-to-26/feed/ 10 70530 https://tidbits.com/2025/05/28/appbits-jettison-solves-macos-disk-ejection-annoyances/ https://tidbits.com/2025/05/28/appbits-jettison-solves-macos-disk-ejection-annoyances/#comments Wed, 28 May 2025 21:34:27 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?p=70522 ]]> https://tidbits.com/2025/05/28/appbits-jettison-solves-macos-disk-ejection-annoyances/feed/ 3 70522 https://tidbits.com/2025/05/26/do-you-use-it-vpn-use-is-widespread/ https://tidbits.com/2025/05/26/do-you-use-it-vpn-use-is-widespread/#comments Mon, 26 May 2025 19:27:51 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?p=70501 ]]> https://tidbits.com/2025/05/26/do-you-use-it-vpn-use-is-widespread/feed/ 24 70501 https://tidbits.com/watchlist/final-cut-pro-x-11-1-1-compressor-4-10-1/ Sun, 25 May 2025 18:19:16 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?post_type=watchlist&p=70490 Both professional video apps address an issue with inconsistent frame rates. ($299.99/$49.99 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 14.6+)

]]> 70490 https://tidbits.com/watchlist/keyboard-maestro-11-0-4/ https://tidbits.com/watchlist/keyboard-maestro-11-0-4/#respond Sun, 25 May 2025 18:17:53 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?post_type=watchlist&p=70486 Maintenance release for the the automation and clipboard utility. ($36 new, free update, 36.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)

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]]> 70427 https://tidbits.com/watchlist/ulysses-38-1/ Mon, 19 May 2025 20:56:13 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?post_type=watchlist&p=70423 Brings library customization and new group icons to the writing app. ($5.99/$39.99 monthly/yearly subscription, free update, 41.5 MB, macOS 13+)

]]> 70423 https://tidbits.com/watchlist/microsoft-office-for-mac-16-97/ Mon, 19 May 2025 20:51:07 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?post_type=watchlist&p=70419 Brings improvements to Outlook and updates to email notifications for PowerPoint and Word. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 12+)

]]> 70419 https://tidbits.com/2025/05/19/upcoming-nmug-presentation-on-building-a-modern-backup-strategy/ https://tidbits.com/2025/05/19/upcoming-nmug-presentation-on-building-a-modern-backup-strategy/#comments Mon, 19 May 2025 20:18:55 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?p=70441 ]]> https://tidbits.com/2025/05/19/upcoming-nmug-presentation-on-building-a-modern-backup-strategy/feed/ 9 70441 https://tidbits.com/2025/05/19/smartwings-homekit-shades-affordable-automation-done-right/ https://tidbits.com/2025/05/19/smartwings-homekit-shades-affordable-automation-done-right/#comments Mon, 19 May 2025 19:07:53 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?p=70433 ]]> https://tidbits.com/2025/05/19/smartwings-homekit-shades-affordable-automation-done-right/feed/ 1 70433 https://tidbits.com/watchlist/neo-network-utility-1-1-4/ Fri, 16 May 2025 15:06:06 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?post_type=watchlist&p=70408 Improves output text field behavior and performance for the network discovery, testing, and monitoring tool. (Free, 4.9 MB, macOS 13+)

]]> 70408 https://tidbits.com/watchlist/default-folder-x-6-1-6/ Fri, 16 May 2025 15:01:27 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?post_type=watchlist&p=70404 Introduces a new Focus Filter feature that swaps favorites and default folders after switching macOS Focus modes. ($39.95 new, free update, 21.1 MB, macOS 10.13+)

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]]> 70270 https://tidbits.com/watchlist/quicken-classic-8-2/ Mon, 05 May 2025 17:57:37 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?post_type=watchlist&p=70275 Financial management app improves account value tracking for connected investment accounts. ($71.88/$95.88/$131.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 12+)

]]> 70275 https://tidbits.com/watchlist/busycal-2025-2-1/ Mon, 05 May 2025 17:50:03 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?post_type=watchlist&p=70261 Hefty collection of new features, improvements, and bug fixes for the calendar and contacts apps. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 11.5+)

]]> 70261 https://tidbits.com/watchlist/hyperspace-1-3/ https://tidbits.com/watchlist/hyperspace-1-3/#comments Mon, 05 May 2025 17:47:03 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?post_type=watchlist&p=70297 Adds support for scanning Library folders to the space-reclamation app. ($49.99 for lifetime access, free update, 5.0 MB, macOS 15+)

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]]> 70302 https://tidbits.com/watchlist/fantastical-4-0-11/ Mon, 05 May 2025 17:04:51 +0000 https://tidbits.com/?post_type=watchlist&p=70308 Maintenance update for the calendar app with improvements and bug fixes. ($56.99 annual subscription, free update, 67.1 MB, macOS 12+)

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