Veronica de Souza shares the texts she receives from the thieves who stole her iPhone and then tried to convince her to unlock it. Read original article
Lees meerAfter two days of uproar, the original developer behind the popular Mac menu bar utility Bartender has apologized for not being more upfront about selling the app to a development company.Read original article
Lees meerThe Kini motion detectors can now alert you to motion using email instead of or in addition to SMS, making them usable by those outside North America and opening up automation options. Kinisium is also testing a Stasis Mode that alerts you when a Ki…
Lees meerA TidBITS Talk user was unable to update macOS on an M2 16-inch MacBook Pro, receiving a “Failed to personalize” error each time. The problem turned out to be related to firmware, and the little-known solution required restoring with Apple Configura…
Lees meerWe’re all accustomed to receiving two-factor authentication codes via SMS, but if you ever get one that you didn’t request, don’t ignore it because it might indicate that the credentials to one of your accounts have been compromised.
Lees meerEnsures that duration information is now always visible in the event info panel. ($49.99 new, free update, 67.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Lees meerResolves an issue with conversation view failing to respond to clicks in macOS 14.4 Sonoma. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.3 MB, macOS 12+)
Lees meerResults from the crowd-sourced Apple Hearing Study shed light on the prevalence, causes, and impact of tinnitus, with over 160,000 participants sharing their experiences.Read original article
Lees meerMajor new release for network traffic management utility brings a bevy of new features. ($59 new, free update, 36.1 MB, macOS 14+)
Lees meerBadges app icons in macOS Spotlight search results for easier identification. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update for version 19 licenses, macOS 10.14.6+)
Lees meerBrings numerous masking enhancements to the image editor
Lees meerBug fix update for the word processor. ($69.99 new, free update, 93.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Lees meerMaintenance release for the the automation and clipboard utility. ($36 new, free update, 37.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Lees meerImproves the capture of audio played to secondary devices by VoIP applications. ($19 new, free update, 24.5 MB, macOS 14.4+)
Lees meerFixes a crash that could occur on Intel-based Macs. ($59.88/$83.88/$119.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 11+)
Lees meerAdds support for variable fonts and a new QR Code Tool to all three apps. (Various prices new, free update, various sizes, macOS 10.15+)
Lees meerAirbnb’s policy change to ban all indoor cameras at listed properties highlights the scourge of tiny cameras used for snooping. Here’s how to discover if you’re being watched in a rental, hotel, or elsewhere.
Lees meerAdam Engst explores how you can use generative AI chatbots and artbots productively by helping you identify good uses such as brainstorming, programming, summarizing lengthy PDFs, and drafting difficult email messages. He also examines the utility o…
Lees meerDon’t bother getting a Continuity Camera mount that incorporates a MagSafe Charger to prevent your iPhone’s battery from draining during meetings. It won’t charge wirelessly—and maybe not even over a USB cable—while using Continuity Camera.
Lees meerErase unwanted objects and imperfections in photos using the Generative Remove tool. ($9.99/$19.99/$59.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update, macOS 12+)
Lees meerCollects a number of macOS-specific improvements for the open-source video conversion program. (Free, 41.4 MB, macOS 10.13+)
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