OS X Daily https://osxdaily.com/ News, tips, tricks, apps, and more for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and the entire Apple ecosystem Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:09:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://cdn.osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-apple-touch-icon-104-32x32.png OS X Daily https://osxdaily.com/ 32 32 6690815 Mac Performance Monitor Helps You Watch & Diagnose Resource Usage https://osxdaily.com/2026/10/01/mac-performance-monitor-helps-you-watch-diagnose-resource-usage/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/10/01/mac-performance-monitor-helps-you-watch-diagnose-resource-usage/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:09:16 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135869 If you’re the type of Mac user who likes to keep track of your system performance and system resource usage and management, an intriguing and full-featured app called Mac Performance Monitor might be for you. As you might have guessed from the name, Mac Performance Monitor lets you see a dashboard, history, and breakdown of ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/10/01/mac-performance-monitor-helps-you-watch-diagnose-resource-usage/feed/ 0 135869 Buggy & Laggy Mission Control, Spaces, & Stage Manager in MacOS 27 Golden Gate? Try These Tips https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/30/buggy-laggy-mission-control-spaces-stage-manager-in-macos-27-golden-gate-try-these-tips/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/30/buggy-laggy-mission-control-spaces-stage-manager-in-macos-27-golden-gate-try-these-tips/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:52:27 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135860 Some Mac users who have recently installed MacOS 27 Golden Gate have noticed an unusually laggy and buggy experience with Mission Control, full screen apps, and Stage Manager. Impacted users complain of a slow lag, delay, or stutter before entering Mission Control and/or Stage Manager, or swiping between spaces or full screen apps, flickering thumbnails, ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/30/buggy-laggy-mission-control-spaces-stage-manager-in-macos-27-golden-gate-try-these-tips/feed/ 3 135860 MacOS Tahoe 26.7.1 & MacOS Sequoia 15.8.1 Security Updates Released https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/29/macos-tahoe-26-7-1-macos-sequoia-15-8-1-security-updates-released/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/29/macos-tahoe-26-7-1-macos-sequoia-15-8-1-security-updates-released/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:37:56 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135826 Apple has released MacOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and MacOS Sequoia 15.8.1 as security updates for Mac users who are still running those operating systems. MacOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and MacOS Sequoia 15.8.1 include security updates only and no other changes. Separately, Apple also released MacOS 27.0.1 Golden Gate, iOS 27.0.1, iPadOS 27.0.1, iPadOS 26.7.1, and iOS 26.7.1. ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/29/macos-tahoe-26-7-1-macos-sequoia-15-8-1-security-updates-released/feed/ 0 135826 iOS 26.7.1 & iPadOS 26.7.1 Security Updates Released https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/29/ios-26-7-1-ipados-26-7-1-security-updates-released/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/29/ios-26-7-1-ipados-26-7-1-security-updates-released/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:36:49 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135832 Apple has released iOS 26.7.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.7.1 for iPad as security software updates for users who still running the OS 26 series of operating systems and who are not yet interested in jumping into OS 27. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 27.0.1, iPadOS 27.0.1 as minor bug fix updates, along with ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/29/ios-26-7-1-ipados-26-7-1-security-updates-released/feed/ 1 135832 iOS 27.0.1 Update with Bug Fixes Released for iPhone & iPad https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/ios-27-0-1-update-with-bug-fixes-released-for-iphone-ipad/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/ios-27-0-1-update-with-bug-fixes-released-for-iphone-ipad/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:24:46 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135831 Apple has issued iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 27.0.1 for iPad, the first bug fix updates to the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 operating systems. The updates include a fix for an issue where the touch screen could become unresponsive when Control Center and Notification Center are opened at the same time, a fix ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/ios-27-0-1-update-with-bug-fixes-released-for-iphone-ipad/feed/ 0 135831 MacOS Golden Gate 27.0.1 Update with Bug Fixes Available to Download https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/macos-golden-gate-27-0-1-update-with-bug-fixes-available-to-download/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/macos-golden-gate-27-0-1-update-with-bug-fixes-available-to-download/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:10:53 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135825 Apple has released macOS 27.0.1 Golden Gate, the first software update to the new Golden Gate operating system. The update arrives as build 26A434 and includes unspecified bug fixes, and is available to download now. Because the release notes do not mention any particular bugs or issues, it’s a bit of a guessing game as ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/macos-golden-gate-27-0-1-update-with-bug-fixes-available-to-download/feed/ 0 135825 iOS 27 Running Hot on Your iPhone? Here’s Why & How to Fix It https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/ios-27-running-hot-on-your-iphone-heres-why-how-to-fix-it/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/ios-27-running-hot-on-your-iphone-heres-why-how-to-fix-it/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:14:58 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135819 If you installed iOS 27 at some point recently, and your iPhone has been running hotter than usual, perhaps even with what perceived degradation in performance, and reduction in battery life, you’re certainly not alone. While this can be a frustrating experience, it’s often associated with installing the update itself, and the good news is ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/ios-27-running-hot-on-your-iphone-heres-why-how-to-fix-it/feed/ 1 135819 Deals: $600 Off 16″ M5 Max MacBook Pro 36GB/2TB, & $150 Off M5 MacBook Air 15″ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/deals-600-off-16-m5-max-macbook-pro-36gb-2tb-150-off-m5-macbook-air-15/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/deals-600-off-16-m5-max-macbook-pro-36gb-2tb-150-off-m5-macbook-air-15/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:43:55 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135816 16″ M5 Max MacBook Pro – 36GB – 2TB – $3799 ($600 Off) If a MacBook Pro is too much for your needs or budget, the fantastic M5 MacBook Air is also discounted 150% in both 13″ and 15″ display sizes and in most configuration and color options. $150 Off M5 MacBook Air 15″ 15″ ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/28/deals-600-off-16-m5-max-macbook-pro-36gb-2tb-150-off-m5-macbook-air-15/feed/ 0 135816 How to Always Show Menu Bar on iPad with iPadOS 27 https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/23/how-to-always-show-menu-bar-on-ipad-with-ipados-27/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/23/how-to-always-show-menu-bar-on-ipad-with-ipados-27/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:38:16 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135798 One of the more useful new small features available to iPad users in iPadOS 27 is the ability to always show the menu bar when using iPad. With this new setting toggled on, the menu bar will always be visible at the top of the screen on the iPad, much like the MacOS default. You ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/23/how-to-always-show-menu-bar-on-ipad-with-ipados-27/feed/ 1 135798 Deals: Up to 26% Off White Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, AirTags 4-pack for $80, & more https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/23/deals-up-to-26-off-white-magic-keyboard-for-ipad-air-airtags-4-pack-for-80-more/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/23/deals-up-to-26-off-white-magic-keyboard-for-ipad-air-airtags-4-pack-for-80-more/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:35:15 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135808 The iPad Magic Keyboard is by far the best accessory to add to iPad Air, transforming the tablet into a laptop of sorts by adding a keyboard and trackpad. The discounted price is available on the white model and up to 26% off, which is typically the color variation that does not see big discounts. ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/23/deals-up-to-26-off-white-magic-keyboard-for-ipad-air-airtags-4-pack-for-80-more/feed/ 0 135808 Is Battery Life Worse in MacOS 27 Golden Gate? Try These Tips https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/22/battery-life-macos-27-golden-gate-tips/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/22/battery-life-macos-27-golden-gate-tips/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:53:34 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135784 While MacOS 27 Golden Gate is overall a great system software release, that’s not to say it’s perfect and without user complaints. One issue that is cropping up for some MacOS 27 users, myself included, is poor battery performance. Battery life issues and complaints are fairly common to crop up during the initial release period ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/22/battery-life-macos-27-golden-gate-tips/feed/ 6 135784 2nd Beta of iOS 27.2, MacOS 27.2, & iPadOS 27.2 Available for Testing https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/21/2nd-beta-of-ios-27-2-macos-27-2-ipados-27-2-available-for-testing/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/21/2nd-beta-of-ios-27-2-macos-27-2-ipados-27-2-available-for-testing/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2026 02:24:40 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135782 The second beta versions of iOS 27.2, MacOS 27.2 Golden Gate, and iPadOS 27.2, are available for users participating in the beta testing of Apple system software. While the final versions of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and MacOS 27 Golden Gate just recently became available to the general public, beta testing has already moved on ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/21/2nd-beta-of-ios-27-2-macos-27-2-ipados-27-2-available-for-testing/feed/ 1 135782 Check Out Compositor for Mac, a Free Lightweight Photoshop Alternative https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/21/check-out-compositor-for-mac-a-free-lightweight-photoshop-alternative/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/21/check-out-compositor-for-mac-a-free-lightweight-photoshop-alternative/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:15:53 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135758 A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Adobe Photoshop used to be a lightweight image editor and available without an annoying subscription fee, but not anymore. With Adobe Photoshop now a comically bloated sluggish and expensive mess, one rebel spaceship carrying an enterprising developer took it upon himself to challenge the ADOBE ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/21/check-out-compositor-for-mac-a-free-lightweight-photoshop-alternative/feed/ 10 135758 How to Install World of Warcraft Forever Beta Now on Mac or PC https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/20/how-to-install-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-on-mac-or-pc/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/20/how-to-install-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-on-mac-or-pc/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:35:05 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135767 World of Warcraft: Forever is currently in beta, and while you can pre-purchase the game to get early beta access to the game right now before it launches to everyone in November, there are also workarounds to install and run World of Warcraft Forever right now on a Mac or Windows PC, without any purchase ... Read More

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]]> https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/20/how-to-install-world-of-warcraft-forever-beta-now-on-mac-or-pc/feed/ 2 135767 Fun: Stylize Your Mac with Cozy Window Sweaters https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/18/fun-stylize-mac-cozy-window-sweaters/ https://osxdaily.com/2026/09/18/fun-stylize-mac-cozy-window-sweaters/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:41:15 +0000 https://osxdaily.com/?p=135735 Looking for a fun unique way to stylize your Mac experience, and also to make it easier to differentiate which windows are which? Window Sweaters might be for you. Window Sweater is a whimsical little app that wraps your MacOS windows in virtual sweater knitting, with each app window getting its own distinct color and ... Read More

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