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Turn off and restrict access to Apple Intelligence features on Mac
You can turn off Apple Intelligence features like Siri AI (Beta),* summarization features, and more. For more information on parental controls, see Apple Devices for Kids and Families. Note: Apple Intelligence on macOS 27 is not available in all languages or regions. Usage limits may apply. To change these settings, do any of the following: Option Description Siri AI (Beta) Go to the System Settings app on your Mac, click Siri in the sidebar, then click Turn Off Siri.
Control your iPhone from your Mac
You can use iPhone Mirroring to control your iPhone from your nearby Mac. When iPhone Mirroring is turned on, you can also receive iPhone notifications on your Mac and keep track of Live Activities, so you don’t miss a thing. Note: Some iPhone features such as the camera and microphone aren’t compatible with iPhone Mirroring. Also, some Continuity features, like Continuity Camera and AirPlay, aren’t available on your Mac when using iPhone Mirroring.
Sync contacts and calendars onto your Mac and iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
You can sync the contacts and calendars from your Mac onto your device. Your Mac also syncs this information from your device to your Mac—for example, if you add contacts on your iPad, syncing adds those contacts to Contacts on your Mac. See Intro to syncing your Mac and your devices. Sync your contacts and calendar to your device When you sync, your Mac determines whether your device or your Mac contains the most recent information and syncs new or changed information.
Protect data on your Mac with FileVault
If you have a Mac with Apple silicon or an Apple T2 Security Chip, your data is encrypted automatically. Turning on FileVault provides an extra layer of security by keeping someone from decrypting or getting access to your data without entering your login password. If you use a Mac that doesn’t have Apple silicon or the T2 chip, you need to turn on FileVault to encrypt your data. To set up FileVault, you must be an administrator.
Change Appearance settings on Mac
On your Mac, use Appearance settings to change the overall look of macOS and choose how you use scroll bars. Learn how to use a light or dark appearance. To change these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Appearance in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Open Appearance settings for me Option Description Appearance Choose the appearance for buttons, menus and windows on your Mac. Light provides a light appearance that doesn’t change.
Use your iPhone as a webcam on Mac
With Continuity Camera, you can use your iPhone as your Mac webcam or microphone and take advantage of the powerful iPhone camera and additional video effects. You can connect wirelessly or with a USB cable for a wired connection. Before you begin Before you can use the Continuity Camera feature, you need to do the following: Make sure your Mac has macOS 13 or later and your iPhone has iOS 16 or later.
Use your iPhone as a webcam on Mac
With Continuity Camera, you can use your iPhone as your Mac webcam or microphone, and take advantage of the powerful iPhone camera and additional video effects. You can connect wirelessly, or with a USB cable for a wired connection. Before you begin Before you can use the Continuity Camera feature, you need to do the following: Make sure your Mac has macOS 13 or later and your iPhone has iOS 16 or later.
Use a light or dark appearance on your Mac
You can use a light or dark appearance for the menu bar, Dock, windows, and built-in apps on your Mac, or automatically adjust the appearance from light to dark during the day. In Appearance settings, you can also choose an accent color for buttons, pop-up menus, and other UI controls, and a highlight color to use for highlighting selected text. Some dynamic desktop pictures may provide still images so the desktop picture doesn’t distract from the light or dark appearance.
Apple can’t check app for malicious software
Using an app that can’t be checked for malicious software might harm your Mac or compromise your privacy. If you’re certain that the app you want to use is from a trustworthy source, you can override your Mac security settings to open it. Note: You can also grant an exception for a blocked app by clicking the Open Anyway button in Privacy & Security settings. This button is available for about an hour after you try to open the app.
Take screenshots or screen recordings on Mac
You can take pictures (called screenshots) or recordings of the screen on your Mac using Screenshot or keyboard shortcuts. Screenshot provides a panel of tools that let you easily take screenshots and screen recordings, with options to control what you capture—for example, you can set a timer delay or include the pointer or clicks. Take pictures or screen recordings using Screenshot On your Mac, press Shift-Command-5 (or use Launchpad) to open Screenshot and display the tools.
Change the behaviour of the modifier keys on Mac
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Organize your Mac desktop with Stage Manager
On your Mac, use Stage Manager to keep the app you’re working with front and center, and your desktop clutter-free. Your recently used apps are neatly arranged along the left side of the screen for quick access, while the window you’re working with is positioned in the center of the screen. Arrange, resize, and overlap windows in your ideal layout. You can also arrange multiple apps on the screen to work together as a group in Stage Manager.
Start up your Mac in safe mode
Starting up your Mac in safe mode can help you identify whether issues you’re experiencing are caused by software that loads as your Mac starts up. Before you begin To start up your Mac in safe mode, you need to know what type of Mac you have. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > About This Mac. Look at the information in the window to determine what type of Mac you have: If you see an item labeled Chip, followed by the name of the chip, you have a Mac with Apple silicon.
Change Apple Wireless Keyboard batteries
If your keyboard uses replaceable batteries, replace all of them at the same time with the same kind of battery. Apple wireless keyboards use two, three, or four AA batteries (lithium, alkaline, or rechargeable), depending on the keyboard you’re using. If you’re using rechargeable batteries, recharge them all at the same time. Dispose of the old batteries according to local laws and regulations.
Fine-tune the calibration of your Pro Display XDR on Mac
macOS Catalina 10.15 On your Mac, you can fine-tune the current calibration of your Apple Pro Display XDR by adjusting the white point and luminance to more precisely match your own in-house display calibration target. To fine-tune your Pro Display XDR, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Displays, click Presets, then click Fine-Tune Calibration. Option Description White Point (x) The x chromaticity coordinate as described in the CIE 1931 xyY color space when measuring a white image.
Use your iMac as a display
If you have a 27-inch iMac with a Mini DisplayPort , any other Mac with a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt port can use it as a display. Make sure you have a Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable. If the primary Mac has a Thunderbolt port, it can play audio and video on the iMac. If the primary Mac has a Mini DisplayPort, it may be able to play its audio. To see if it can, go to the primary Mac, choose Apple menu > About This Mac, click System Report, then select Audio in the Hardware category.
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Zoom in on the Touch Bar on Mac
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Can Yoga Apps Keep You Fit as You Shelter in Place?
Feel Safe Fill Spare Time Stay Healthy What does the actual science say and how will apps help? Apps Featured In Videos Click on an app to see more details 0:34 Completely free during COVID-19! Yoga Buddhi Co. Free Feature Rich Fresh In App Purchases 1:29 The most popular app in the World for Meditation, Sleep, Anxiety and Mindfulness Insight Network Inc Free In App Purchases 1:59 Join the millions discovering the life-changing benefits of meditation with Calm Calm.com, Inc.
Share the screen of another Mac
While your screen is being shared, the user of the other Mac sees what’s on your screen and can open, move, and close files and windows, open apps, and even restart your Mac. Before you start, make sure the Mac whose screen you want to view has screen sharing turned on. See Turn Mac screen sharing on or off. Start a screen sharing session with another Mac If you’ve been given permission, you can view and control the screen of another Mac on your network.
Social Distancing is Hard, But Apps can Ease COVID-19 Worries
Customers like it because they can get last minute appointments without the usual texting/calling around, and vendors love it because they can push out their openings to the public in real time at no charge. It's definitely a win-win. - Kelley Garmon, creator of the app WhooCan While employees have been forced to work from home, they have been turning to teleconference apps to help them stay connected with coworkers and supervisors.
The Quest for the Most Indispensable Podcasting Tool
Get a Dream Job Be Successful at My Job Be Creative You can produce a quality broadcast with the right equipment Apps Featured In Videos Click on an app to see more details 1:43 🏅The podcast app: listen to popular podcasts with the best podcast player Podbean - Podcast & Radio & Audiobook Free Feature Rich Fresh In App Purchases 4:24 "Ridiculously easy" "The best way to start a podcast" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spotify Ltd. Free Feature Rich Fresh Loading... 6:27 The Studio to mix voice, music and effects.
Work in multiple spaces on Mac
If you assign an app (or System Preferences) to a specific space, the app will always open in that space. On your Mac, press and hold an app’s icon in the Dock. You may need to first open the app to see its icon in the Dock. From the shortcut menu that appears, choose Options, then choose one of the following: All Desktops: The app opens in every space. This Desktop: The app opens only in the current space. If you use the app full screen, it appears in its own space.
Coronavirus Creates New Landscape for Some Businesses
... it’s clear that the coronavirus is changing the landscape on how we conduct business. Businesses are trying to adapt to what has become the new coronavirus created landscape. That covers many areas such as demand surges or reassuring customers who are concerned about contagion between drivers and passengers. Also, dealing with public relations crises or restructuring operations in response to new demand spikes, safety concerns, and distribution needs have brought about new challenges.
People With Diabetes Can Use Apps to Help Find a Path That Works
There are many ways to keep track of your blood sugar level Published: Mar 12, 2020 Updated: Mar 12, 2020 Apps Featured In Videos Click on an app to see more details Loading... 2:13 Manage Your Diabetes Type 1 or 2, Track Your Food And Control Your Blood Sugar.
Striking a Balance Between Heavy Smartphone Use & Addiction
Fill Spare Time Keep Mind Sharp Feel Relaxed Experts say those who can't live without phones are addicted Published: Mar 11, 2020 Updated: Mar 12, 2020 Apps Featured In Videos Click on an app to see more details 1:14 Free In App Purchases Loading... 3:22 Forest: Stay focused The best cure for phone addiction. Seekrtech Free Fresh In App Purchases Loading... 5:03 Handsfree SMS messaging and calling with simplified music control for drivers. Drivemode, Inc.
Control the pointer using Dwell on Mac
Depending on where you choose to show dwell actions, they’re available in the Accessibility Keyboard and custom panels or the Dwell status menu in the menu bar. After you select an action, dwell on the spot where you want the action performed—for example, on a checkbox or an image. The dwell pointer appears over the item and the dwell time countdown begins (the pointer circle starts to turn white). When the countdown is over, the action is performed.
Back up to a shared folder with Time Machine on Mac
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Work in multiple spaces on Mac
If you assign an app (or System Preferences) to a specific space, the app will always open in that space. On your Mac, press and hold an app’s icon in the Dock. You may need to first open the app to see its icon in the Dock. From the shortcut menu that appears, choose Options, then choose one of the following: All Desktops: The app opens in every space. This Desktop: The app opens only in the current space. If you use the app full screen, it appears in its own space.
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