Apple’s latest macOS is packed with all kinds of features great and small, but many of them aren’t documented, are hard to remember, or are so new you might not have come across them just yet. From things that save you time, effort, and maybe even money, to those that cause you to smile and let out a ‘Eureka!’ shriek when you discover them, these are the secrets of Sonoma.
Did you know, when you place widgets on your macOS 14 desktop, you can have them sit there in full colour instead of reverting to monochrome when they’re not in use? Or that you can bring exciting effects to a video chat using hand gestures? Or that also in video chat, you can decide where to appear when using Centre Stage; it no longer has to be the middle of the screen? Or that when writing a note in the Notes app, you can switch it to the Pages app and carry on. Or that you can use your Sonoma-based Mac with devices for the hard of hearing that are made for the iPhone? It’s all in macOS Sonoma.
Over the next few pages, we take a look at the secrets of Sonoma. Features and facets of the new Apple Mac operating system of which you might not be aware, but are sitting there, just waiting to be discovered. So what are you waiting for? Let’s delve into Sonoma’s darkest corners, and get even more from our Mac’s latest operating system.
All about the screen savers
How do you make the most of the new slowmo screen savers?
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
One more thing The Calculator app
With iPadOS 18, the iPad is finally getting its own Calculator app. But why the wait? Graham Barlow thinks something doesn't add up
ESET Home Security Ultimate
Security and anti-malware in an all-in-one package
AnkerWork S600 Speakerphone
Al-powered voice isolation for video conferencing
Philips VoiceTracer Audio Recorder Pen
Capture discreet recordings and convert speech-to-text
Mixx StreamBuds Solo 2 Wireless Earbuds
Budget-conscious wireless earbuds
Customise and use Control Centre on Apple Watch
Access your favourite features faster with Control Centre
Power up the Notes app
Make the most of Notes ahead of the macOS Sequoia updates
Logitech Signature AI Edition M750
Integrate ChatGPT into your workflow
THE APPLE PRODUCTS TIME FORGOT THAT
Discover the weird, the wonderful and the 'what were they thinking?\"
Shortcuts Cookbook
With the Shortcuts app, doing things on your devices becomes easier and faster – so discover where to find them, make changes and create your own shortcuts from scratch