Year: 2023

Some Apple TV users are unhappy with tvOS 16.2 ‘Watch Now’ redesign

CompuScoop Staff January 11, 2023 0

According to a number of complaints shared on Reddit, Apple TV users are not happy with design changes that Apple added to the ‌Apple TV‌ app with the launch of tvOS 16.2, iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, and macOS Ventura 13.1.

Apple with tvOS 16.2 and its sister updates demoted the “Up Next” section in the “Watch Now” tab of the ‌Apple TV‌ app, instead adding a large featured content section with no option to disable it. The previews also autoplay content with audio, much to the annoyance of ‌Apple TV‌ users.

When tvOS 16.2 was being beta tested, there was a full “Featured” section that was shown above Up Next, but after a number of complaints, Apple changed the design. “Up Next” continues to be visible at the bottom of the Watch Now tab, but the majority of the interface is taken up by a rotating carousel featured shows and TV moves.

There is no way to toggle off the featured section or to revert to the interface that put more focus on Up Next, and as it transitions through content, Apple offers options to “Go to Show” or “Go to Movie” quick links.

Via: MacRumors.com

How to show the “Uptime” of your Mac

Dan Uff January 9, 2023 0

Ever wonder how long your Mac has been running? Its easy to find out via the Terminal.

To see the uptime of your Mac:

1. Go in to the TERMINAL (Finder > Applications > Utilities > Terminal).
2. At the prompt, type: uptime
3. You’ll get the following output:

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Actual Output from my Mac[/caption]

How to use Live Text on an iPad with iOS 15 or later

Dan Uff January 8, 2023 0

With iOS 15 and later or iPadOS 15.1 and later, you can use Live Text to copy text in photos, translate languages, make a call, and more.

Use Live Text to get information from photos and images

Live Text recognizes information within your photos and online images, so you can make a call, send an email, or look up directions with a tap. You can also use Live Text in the Camera app or when using Camera in apps like Notes or Reminders — point your camera at a photo or image with text, then tap the Live Text button .

To turn on Live Text for all supported languages:

Open the Settings app.
Tap General.
Tap Language & Region, then turn on Live Text.

To use Live Text, you need an iPhone XS, iPhone XR, or later with iOS 15 or later.

Live Text is also available on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) or later, iPad Pro 11-inch (all models), iPad Air (3rd generation) or later, iPad (8th generation) or later, and iPad mini (5th generation) or later with iPadOS 15.1 or later.

You can get more information about this feature directly from Apple by going here.

How to Export a Photo from Photos on Mac

Dan Uff January 7, 2023 0

If you're like me, you have thousands of photos on your iOS device and Mac.

But what if you wanted to export one or more photos into another app that does not support drag and drop? You must EXPORT that photo to your desktop and then import it into a project. This tip will show you how to export a photo (or photos) to your desktop.

How to export a photo to your Desktop:

Go into Photos.
Select a photo that you wish to export.
Select File > Export.
Another window opens asking you what format you wish to export the photo in.
Another window opens asking where to SAVE the exported photo.
When ready, click OK to export and save it to the Folder of your choice.
That's it.

Bonus Tip:

To select multiple photos, click on the first photo, hold the [Shift] key, and then click on each photo you wish to export.