Macworld If you have multiple Macs you want to use, it can be a hassle to manage multiple keyboards, mice, and other pointing devices. What if you could use a single set of input devices to control multiple Macs—and sometimes iPads? Since Monterey, Apple has offered Universal Control for Macs and iPads, a solution for sharing keyboards and mice between two Macs. Where Universal Control doesn’t fit, you can try a hardware or software KVM, which can share a set of input devices among multiple computers. What is Universal Control? Universal Control will let you use the same keyboard and mouse for all the Macs and iPads you are working on. All you have to do to switch devices is…

With iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura last year, Apple introduced Lockdown Mode, an optional security setting designed to protect the "very small number" of users who may be at risk of "highly targeted cyberattacks" from companies developing state-sponsored spyware, such as journalists, activists, and government employees. Starting with iOS 17 and watchOS 10, enabling Lockdown Mode on an iPhone also turns on Lockdown Mode on a paired Apple Watch. Apple says Lockdown Mode provides an "extreme" level of security, with strict limitations on apps, websites, and features. At launch, Lockdown Mode included the following protections:In the Messages app, most message attachment types other than images are blocked, and some features like link previews are unavailable. Incoming FaceTime calls…

Apple has rolled out an update to the beta program for macOS Ventura 13.5, and the third beta version is now accessible for developers to test.Developers can access a new beta of macOS VenturaDevelopers who are enrolled in the program can obtain the latest builds by visiting the Apple Developer Center or updating their Macs with the beta software. Subsequently, public beta versions are typically released shortly after the developer versions, allowing users to participate through the Apple Beta Software Program. Read more...

Apple has rolled out an update to the beta program for macOS Ventura 13.5, and the third beta version is now accessible for developers to test.Developers can access a new beta of macOS VenturaDevelopers who are enrolled in the program can obtain the latest builds by visiting the Apple Developer Center or updating their Macs with the beta software. Subsequently, public beta versions are typically released shortly after the developer versions, allowing users to participate through the Apple Beta Software Program. Read more...

Apple has rolled out an update to the beta program for macOS Ventura 13.5, and the third beta version is now accessible for developers to test.Developers can access a new beta of macOS VenturaDevelopers who are enrolled in the program can obtain the latest builds by visiting the Apple Developer Center or updating their Macs with the beta software. Subsequently, public beta versions are typically released shortly after the developer versions, allowing users to participate through the Apple Beta Software Program. Read more...

Apple has rolled out an update to the beta program for macOS Ventura 13.5, and the third beta version is now accessible for developers to test.Developers can access a new beta of macOS VenturaDevelopers who are enrolled in the program can obtain the latest builds by visiting the Apple Developer Center or updating their Macs with the beta software. Subsequently, public beta versions are typically released shortly after the developer versions, allowing users to participate through the Apple Beta Software Program. Read more...