Austin Mac Works Blog: Announcements

Apple announced that future Macs will run on Apple-designed chips rather than processors from Intel. Got questions? We have answers!

At its Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple showed off the next versions of its major operating systems: macOS 11.0 Big Sur, iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7. Here’s what you can expect this fall.

Working from home like the rest of us? Here’s our advice on setting up a comfortable and effective workspace.

Power users like keyboard shortcuts because it’s faster to press a couple of keys than to navigate lengthy menus. But what about menu items that don’t have shortcuts? Learn more.

Ever wondered about the best way to close an email message or what’s appropriate to put in an email signature? Here’s our advice:

A welcome and useful new feature of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 is support for external storage devices. But it’s not easy to find or figure out—and you likely need a special adapter for your existing USB devices.

To go forward—to macOS Catalina or iOS 13—you must back up. Before you press the install button for either, make sure you’ve backed up your Mac or iOS device. Here’s how:

On iTunes, there’s a way to prevent holiday music from playing out of season—learn more now.