Checking how long your Mac has been on may not be something that one does everyday. Â But it could come in handy when one's providing hardware troubleshooting.
To see the uptime:
1. Â Go in to the TERMINAL (Finder > Applications > Utilities >Â Terminal).
2. At the prompt, type: uptime
3. You'll get the following output:Â
Actual output
For those of you who are considering testing MacOS 12.3 and currently have Catalina installed, you may want to read this document about installing it on systems where FileVault is enabled.
The document says:
"If your Mac currently has macOS Catalina installed, installing macOS Monterey 12.3 beta or macOS Big Sur 11.6.4 beta on a volume with FileVault enabled might cause a boot loop when attempting to log back into the previous volume," says Apple.
On a Mac running macOS High Sierra or later, it is possible to install macOS on a separate APFS volume and then switch between versions of macOS, including betas, as if each were on a separate disk. Apple has a support document with more details.
The company released the beta last week.
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Amazon has announced a new service for Alexa: "Alexa Together".
The service lets someone assist in the care of a loved one by letting them monitor their elderly family member or individual when they're away. Â It uses text alerts to let the caregiver know what an individual is doing throughout his/her day.
According to the information:
Alexa Together is a new way to provide support for your loved ones, keeping you together even when you're apart. All it takes to get started is an Alexa Together subscription and an Echo device. Make sure you both have your own Amazon.com accounts too.
For more information, click here.
Apple has added the ability for developers to add iOS apps that will not be listed in the public App Store and are only meant to be distributed within businesses and organizations using a private link that a developer asks for from Apple.
Below is more information:
Unlisted app distribution
Release your apps that aren’t suited for public distribution as unlisted on the App Store, discoverable only with a direct link. Unlisted apps don’t appear in any App Store categories, recommendations, charts, search results, or other listings. They can also be accessed through Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager. Apps for specific organizations, special events, or research studies, or apps used as employee resources or sales tools are good candidates for unlisted distribution.
Distribute your app to:
- Limited audiences (such as part-time employees, franchisees, partners, business affiliates, higher-education students, or conference attendees) through a standard link that’s usable on the App Storeand Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager.
- Employee-owned devices that aren't eligible to be managed through Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager.
- All regions that are supported by the App Store.
Requesting an unlisted app link
You’ll need to submit a request to receive a link to your unlisted app. If your app hasn’t been submitted for review or was already approved for public download on the App Store, simply complete the request form. If your app was already approved for private download on Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager, you’ll need to create a new app record in App Store Connect, upload your binary, and set the distribution method to Public before completing the request form. For details, visit Set your app’s distribution methods.
If your request is approved, your app’s distribution method will change to Unlisted App in the Pricing and Availability section of the app record, and will apply to any future versions of the app. You can then continue with the usual app release process.
Please note that unlisted apps must be ready for final distribution. Requests for apps in a beta or pre-release state will be declined.
Distributing your unlisted app
After approval, a link will be generated that can be used to access your app on the App Store and on Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager. If your app is already available on the App Store, its current link will remain the same. If you decide to use a URL shortener, test the shortened link to ensure that it resolves correctly.
Unlisted apps are available to anyone who has access to the link. Consider implementing a mechanism within your app to prevent unauthorized use.
The feature is available now.
