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PSA: Google Chrome to soon drop support for macOS Big Sur

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-07-24 14:38:22

If you’re a Chrome user still running macOS Big Sur, you’ll soon have to decide which of the two you’ll want to update, as Google just confirmed it’s dropping support for macOS 11. Here is the timeline. Chrome 139, expected to ship on July 30, won’t run on macOS 11 In its Chrome Platform Status page, Google has confirmed that Chrome 138 will be the last version to support macOS 11, with Chrome 139, scheduled to ship on July 30, requiring macOS 12 or newer. Here’s the full announcement from Go

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Show HN: Refine – A Local Alternative to Grammarly

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-28 14:12:18

Is my data truly private? Yes, absolutely. Your documents, text, and writing never leave your Mac. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your personal content. All processing happens locally using offline large language models (LLMs) that run directly on your machine. What apps does it work with? Works with most macOS apps including Mail, Messages, Safari, Chrome, Pages, Word, Slack, Notion, and many more. What about system requirements? Requires macOS 14.0 or later. Works with both Appl

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macOS Tahoe 26: All the new features in Messages

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-07-28 11:22:31

9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac: Tidy up your Mac and iPhone today! Try 7 days free and use our code 9TO5MAC15 for 15% off. Also check out CleanMyPhone for your iPhone! macOS Tahoe 26 will be released to everyone later this year, and it brings a handful of notable new features to the Messages app. There are new customization options, upgraded search functionality, group message improvements, and more. Head below for all the new features coming to the Messages app on Mac later this year

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macOS Tahoe has big Control Center upgrades, here’s everything new

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-02 22:03:29

macOS Tahoe brings a lot of exciting updates to the Mac, like a supercharged Spotlight, Liquid Glass design, and three brand new apps. One of my personal macOS Tahoe favorites: Control Center is getting a lot of great upgrades. Here’s what’s new. Control Center in macOS Tahoe takes inspiration from the iPhone Last year in iOS and iPadOS 18, Apple launched a brand new Control Center for iPhone and iPad. Control Center got more powerful and customizable than ever. And all throughout this past y

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macOS Tahoe: Reports of FireWire’s death not greatly exaggerated

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-08-06 17:12:22

How dead is FireWire support in macOS Tahoe 26? As dead as the iPod, as far as the Mac is concerned, which is at least a little sad. Stephen Hackett checked. In classic 512 Pixels fashion, he’s conjured together a real world demonstration using a battle-tested FireWire 800 cable-connected drive, two Thunderbolt adapters including a Thunderbolt 2 to 3 dongle, and a Mac. Woof. The result? A drive that correctly appeared as several volumes on macOS Sequoia just looks like an adapter to nowhere on

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Following hiccup, macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 3 is now available for Apple Silicon Macs

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-06 17:34:53

Earlier today, Apple released its new set of developer betas, but a distribution issue affected the Apple Silicon version of macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 3. Now, the issue seems to have been resolved, and the update is now available for all compatible Macs. What happened? Users on X claimed that the hiccup involved Rosetta 26 beta 3, a required component for running Intel apps on Apple Silicon. Apple didn’t confirm the issue, but whatever the problem might have been, it seems to have been sol

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Show HN: Ossia score – A sequencer for audio-visual artists

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-06 07:07:05

ossia score is a sequencer for audio-visual artists, designed to create interactive shows. Sequence OSC, MIDI, DMX, sound, video and more, between multiple software and hardware. Create interactive and intermedia scores, script and live-code with JavaScript, ISF Shaders, Faust, PureData or C++. Leverage IoT protocols such as CoAP or MQTT, interact with joysticks, Wiimotes, Leapmotions, Web APIs and BLE sensors and integrate programs from a wealth of creative programming languages such as Struct

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macOS 26 beta 3 features a new ‘Tahoe Day’ aerial screen saver, get it here

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-07 10:14:13

Alongside today’s bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements, macOS 26 beta 3 introduces a new “Tahoe Day” aerial screen saver and wallpaper. Here’s what it looks like. New ‘Tahoe Day’ option among Landscape wallpaper selection Much like on tvOS, Apple recently introduced native video screen savers on macOS that transition smoothly into the wallpaper upon unlocking. With today’s beta seed, Apple included a new “Tahoe Day” screen saver that glides across the surface of Lake Tahoe’s rocky shorel

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macOS Tahoe 26 developer beta 3 now available, here’s what to expect [U]

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-07 18:09:59

Update: It looks like Apple ran into a distribution issue affecting the Apple Silicon version of today’s macOS Tahoe beta. For now, the update appears to be available only to Intel Macs. Two weeks after releasing the second wave of developer betas, Apple has just dropped macOS Tahoe 26 beta 3, alongside updates to its other operating systems. The build number for today’s macOS Tahoe 26 beta 3 release is 25A5306g. As announced at WWDC25, macOS Tahoe 26 introduces the Liquid Glass UI overhaul

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Show HN: Ossia score – a sequencer for audio-visual artists

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-07 18:07:05

ossia score is a sequencer for audio-visual artists, designed to create interactive shows. Sequence OSC, MIDI, DMX, sound, video and more, between multiple software and hardware. Create interactive and intermedia scores, script and live-code with JavaScript, ISF Shaders, Faust, PureData or C++. Leverage IoT protocols such as CoAP or MQTT, interact with joysticks, Wiimotes, Leapmotions, Web APIs and BLE sensors and integrate programs from a wealth of creative programming languages such as Struct

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Your MacBook is getting a big upgrade for free. 5 features I can't wait to try on MacOS 26

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-08-12 12:45:11

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple last month announced its latest update for MacOS 26, codenamed "Tahoe." It's full of new visual design elements like Apple's Liquid Glass design theme, better integration with the iPhone, and a more robust Spotlight feature that's better integrated with Shortcuts. The theme of all of Apple's updates this year is streamlining both the visual UI and feature sets across Apple devices, while making more apps and features available on them, punctuated by Apple Intelligence. A

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Building Linux kernel on macOS natively

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-13 05:53:03

I've recently added a Linux compatibility layer to Starina operating system based on a lightweight VM approach similar to WSL2. I can cross-compile its init program with Cargo. I can prepare a container image contents using skopeo. However, I need to build the genuine Linux kernel, preferably on my daily driver: macOS. The most common way to build Linux kernel on macOS would be using Docker Desktop, and that works fine. I know nobody need to build on macOS natively, but it looked possible - th

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NimDoor crypto-theft macOS malware revives itself when killed

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-14 02:36:27

North Korean state-backed hackers have been using a new family of macOS malware called NimDoor in a campaign that targets web3 and cryptocurrency organizations. Researchers analyzing the payloads discovered that the attacker relied on unusual techniques and a previously unseen signal-based persistence mechanism. The attack chain, which involves contacting victims via Telegram and luring them into running a fake Zoom SDK update, delivered via Calendly and email, resembles the one Huntress manag

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ZeQLplus: Terminal SQLite Database Browser

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-19 19:32:02

ZeQL+ : Terminal SQLite Database Browser Features Open any SQLite database file Very fast Runs in a Terminal / CMD window Tiny executable with no dependencies List all tables in the database to browse Paginated view of table rows Run custom SQL queries and view the results Cross platform: macOS, Linux, Windows Open source Install Pre-built binaries for macOS, Linux, Windows 10+ are available as zip files in the releases page. Just extract and run directly with no need to install. Ho

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macOS Tahoe will add three new apps to your Mac, here’s what’s coming

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-26 02:34:32

Apple’s next major software update for the Mac is macOS Tahoe, also known as macOS 26. Alongside the new Liquid Glass design and major Spotlight upgrades, macOS Tahoe will bring three new Apple apps to the Mac. Here’s what’s coming. Journal Apple’s Journal app first arrived on iPhone with iOS 17.2 in late 2023. It’s been exclusive to iOS ever since then, but that’s changing this year. Journal is coming to the Mac in macOS Tahoe, and also the iPad in iPadOS 26. All your journal entries will s

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macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 now available for developers

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-30 10:07:38

Following the typical two-week gap after the release of the inaugural betas, Apple has just pushed out the second wave of post-WWDC betas, including macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2. The build number for today’s macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 release is 25A5295e. As announced at WWDC25, macOS Tahoe 26 introduces the Liquid Glass UI overhaul, alongside features like Live Activities on the Mac, a much improved Spotlight with clipboard history and Shortcuts integration, plus a dedicated Phone app and Live Translatio

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How MacOS Tahoe's killer new feature could make Docker feel obsolete

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-31 02:54:06

Apple / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Apple has a lot of fancy new tricks up its sleeve for the next iteration of MacOS. There's the new UI (glassy and classy), the extra AI bits, performance improvements, and more. But there's one new feature that may or may not interest the average user. That feature is all about containers. Think of containers like this: an isolated, lightweight package that contains the application code, dependencies, and libraries necessary to run in an isolated environme

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The "USB killer" is dead: Apple drops FireWire support in macOS 26

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-09-01 10:13:00

What just happened? FireWire was Apple's ambitious attempt to establish a novel connectivity technology for its computer ecosystem back in the 90s. Now, Cupertino is unceremoniously removing the standard from its modern operating system capabilities. The recently introduced macOS 26 "Tahoe" will bring a new naming scheme for Apple's operating system ecosystem, novel features, and a highly questionable Vista-like UI redesign. The upcoming release will also mark the end of official support for ou

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Your MacBook is getting a major upgrade for free. 5 features I can't wait to use in MacOS 26

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-09-02 13:00:13

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple last week announced its latest update for MacOS 26, codenamed "Tahoe." It's full of new visual design elements like Apple's Liquid Glass design theme, better integration with the iPhone, and a more robust Spotlight feature that's better integrated with Shortcuts. The theme of all of Apple's updates this year is streamlining both the visual UI and feature sets across Apple devices, while making more apps and features available on them, punctuated by Apple Intelligence. Al

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North Korean hackers deepfake execs in Zoom call to spread Mac malware

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-05 09:37:41

The North Korean BlueNoroff hacking group is deepfaking company executives during Zoom calls to trick employees into installing custom malware on their macOS devices. BlueNoroff (aka Sapphire Sleet or TA444) is a North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) group known for conducting cryptocurrency theft attacks using Windows and Mac malware. Huntress researchers uncovered a new BlueNoroff attack on June 11, 2025, when they were called to investigate a potential intrusion on a partner's netwo

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Craig Federighi explains why iPad shouldn’t run macOS, more in new interview

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-06 02:52:00

iPadOS 26 is in many ways the major update that iPad power users have been asking for. And in a new interview at MacStories, software chief Craig Federighi explains why the iPad shouldn’t run macOS, how iPadOS 26 came to fruition, and more. New interview covers iPadOS 26, macOS on iPad, and more Federico Viticci, who has long pushed the iPad to its limits, sat down with Craig Federighi at WWDC for an interview about all things iPadOS 26. The full interview has been published here as part of a

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macOS Tahoe 26 does away with the ‘Mickey Mouse glove’ cursor

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-07 13:59:52

A few days ago, Apple released its Design Resources files with the official assets for macOS Tahoe 26. Among the new materials, there’s one tiny, 15×17-pixel icon that will undoubtedly leave a few long-time Mac users feeling a little heartbroken. That cute glove hand cursor, which many called the “Mickey Mouse hand”? It’s gone. The change is part of a trend that has led many to question if Apple is losing its whimsy More observant Mac users will know that every couple of years, Apple makes a

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The MacBook Air is the obvious loser as the sun sets on the Intel Mac era

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-09 02:36:28

For the last three years, we've engaged in some in-depth data analysis and tea-leaf reading to answer two questions about Apple's support for older Macs that still use Intel chips. First, was Apple providing fewer updates and fewer years of software support to Macs based on Intel chips as it worked to transition the entire lineup to its internally developed Apple Silicon? And second, how long could Intel Mac owners reasonably expect to keep getting updates? The answer to the first question has

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PSA: macOS 26 Live Activities work even if your iPhone is on iOS 18

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-10 22:30:22

Apple is bringing Live Activities to the Mac this fall as part of macOS Tahoe 26, and here’s a helpful compatibility tidbit: your iPhone doesn’t need to be running iOS 26 to make it work. According to Apple’s WWDC25 session “What’s new in widgets,” Live Activities from a paired iPhone will show up in the macOS menu bar as long as your phone is on iOS 18 or later. No iOS 26 requirement, no extra app updates needed. How will Mac Live Activities work? Just like on the iPhone’s Dynamic Island, th

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Your MacBook is getting a big upgrade. 5 best features I can't wait to use in MacOS 26

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-09-11 07:47:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Apple last week announced its latest update for MacOS 26, codenamed "Tahoe." It's full of new visual design elements like Apple's Liquid Glass design theme, better integration with the iPhone, and a more robust Spotlight feature that's better integrated with Shortcuts. The theme of all of Apple's updates this year is streamlining both the visual UI and feature sets across Apple devices, while making more apps and features available on them, punctuated by Apple Intelligence. Al

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Will your old laptop still get security updates after this year? Check this chart

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-09-11 23:32:00

Marko Stojkovic/Getty Images The tech world was outraged -- outraged, I tell you! -- when Microsoft attached strict compatibility requirements to the launch of Windows 11. Those new rules meant some PCs that were only six or seven years old would be effectively abandoned, no longer eligible for security updates, and unable to upgrade to the newest OS version. And yet, as it turns out, this is just another example of Microsoft copying one of its oldest competitors. Apple's update policy for its

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Apple introduces ASIF disk image format in macOS 26 Tahoe for faster virtual storage

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-09-11 16:33:00

What just happened? Apple's latest update for Macs, macOS 26 Tahoe, introduces a significant leap forward in disk image technology with the debut of the ASIF format – a development that could reshape how users and developers handle virtual storage on Apple silicon Macs. For years, disk images have been a staple for Mac users, enabling everything from encrypted file storage to virtual machine management. However, these images have long suffered from sluggish performance, especially when encrypti

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How to Bring Back Oddly Shaped App Icons in macOS 26 Tahoe

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-08 00:11:58

How To Bring Back Oddly Shaped App Icons in macOS 26 Tahoe June 11, 2025 macOS 26 Tahoe replaces the oddly shaped app icons that once brought joy and personality to the Dock with the familiar squircle icons from iOS. Here's what that looks like. The lovely Things icon now sits awkwardly on a glass background 😢 I strongly dislike this change. Part of the Mac’s soul was in its expressive, varied app icons, a case of character over conformity. Fortunately, there's a way to bring back the perso

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Will your Mac or Windows PC still get security updates in 2026? Check this chart

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-09-11 11:00:23

Marko Stojkovic/Getty Images The tech world was outraged -- outraged, I tell you! -- when Microsoft attached strict compatibility requirements to the launch of Windows 11. Those new rules meant some PCs that were only six or seven years old would be effectively abandoned, no longer eligible for security updates, and unable to upgrade to the newest OS version. And yet, as it turns out, this is just another example of Microsoft copying one of its oldest competitors. Apple's update policy for its

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Chart shows iOS, iPadOS, and macOS release timing trends over the years

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-11 22:18:10

With WWDC25 wrapping up, the next big milestone on Apple’s calendar is the fall OS release season. And while many already have a mental map of how these rollouts usually go, a new chart making the rounds offers a great visual snapshot of when each OS has landed since 2013. Originally posted by Reddit user alexkaessner, the Datawrapper interactive timeline highlights the usual pattern: Fall Keynote in the first half of September (blue dots), iOS and iPadOS release about a week after that (red do

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