macOS Monterey version 12 is a stable, lightweight upgrade that works great on older Macs, and you can use the direct DMG or ISO links to download, install, upgrade, or downgrade your system easily.

What if you could take total control of your macOS system, managing packages, configurations, and even App Store installations, all from a single, unified tool? Bold claim? Perhaps. But that’s exactly ...

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When Apple releases major updates to its operating systems, we here at Macworld usually advise people to hold off for a few days before installing, just in case. Though this time, following the ...

Thanks to our old friend Ken Gruberman, who wrote on TidBITS Talk in response to “When Should You Upgrade to Apple’s OS 26 Releases?” (15 September 2025): If ...

The Java ecosystem has historically been blessed with great IDEs to work with, including NetBeans, Eclipse and IntelliJ from JetBrains. However, in recent years Microsoft's Visual Studio Code editor ...

If you’re interested in converting to the shiny bitten Apple, or have recently taken a bite yourself, you should know that Macs natively run on macOS, short for (surprise) Mac operating system. Folks ...

The reintroduction of summarized notifications, allowing you to group and organize alerts for a more streamlined workflow. Rounded edges and repositioned clear buttons, offering a cleaner and more ...

Apple has made the first macOS Tahoe developer beta available for testing before its official release in the fall, but don't be fooled into thinking only developers can download it. Keep reading to ...

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Eager to try Apple’s latest macOS Tahoe early? Well, we have good news for you, as you can download e install the developer beta on your eligible Mac device now. However, there are a few things you ...