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  • How folder emoji & customization works in macOS Tahoe

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    Mike Wuerthele said:
    Xed said:
    get serious said:
    Wistfully recalling the days spent creating custom folder icons when we only hard greyscale to work with.
    That's a deep "back in my day" comment. :smiley: 
    Here's another:

    ResEdit!
    ResEdit!!!  Now that is taking me way, way, back.
    zeus423

  • How to use CarPlay's handy new features in iOS 18

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    Pema said:
    The app does nothing more than mimicking a few minor functions that are of little value to the motorist. 

    I will never, ever use Apple Car Play not since the fiasco with Apple Maps when motorists where directed off the road to an embankment then to an airport in front of airplanes. Apple Maps is like Microsoft Bing never, ever to be used or trusted. 

    That said there is no reason why Apple cannot add a feature to Apple Car Play to distinguish it from Google Car Play in order to let the motorist cast the phone screen to the head screen. Not minor, silly functionality. 

    Incidentally Google Car Play does not do that of itself. You have to root the phone. 


    Apple CarPlay does not "mimick", it mirrors your iPhone's features through the vehicle's infotainment screen. This includes navigation, calling, messaging and music.  I find all that of great value.  Especially lane assist and announcements when traffic cameras are around for example.  Also, being able to open and close my garage door.  Can't live without these conveniences anymore.

    Also, to not use Apple Maps because of a poor rollout in (2012?) is short-sighted.  It's 2024 and it's been improving year over year.  Give it a go.  You might be amazed when you get into your car and CarPlay knows you have an appointment to get to and offers directions before you even back out of your garage.

    I don't believe it's legal in California (and other states) to have video playing in the driver's seat so that's why no "casting" from iPhone to display.
    williamlondonroundaboutnowAlex1Nwatto_cobra

  • iOS 18 to debut Apple Passwords app

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    I want this.  I've been a long-time 1Password user; since the beginning.  I'm at a point where I'm wondering do I really need to keep paying a subscription for 1Password 8?  Don't get me wrong.  The software has come a long way and it's been great for me.  I'm now at a point where I don't need a boatload of features.  I just want it to be secure and the ability to share with my significant other.  I welcome this.
    mdwMplsPwatto_cobrajony0

  • System Settings getting shuffled again in macOS 15, among other UI tweaks

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    king editor the grate said:
    DAalseth said:
    Oh GREAT 🤬
    I still don’t know where half the stuff is from the last update. 
    Testify! I've taken to immediately using search bar.
    I've gotten used to it now. But in the beginning, it drove me crazy.  The Search bar was my savior too!
    king editor the gratewilliamlondon

  • Apple Watch Series 9 vs Apple Watch Series 8 - compared

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    blastdoor said:
    Looking forward to buying this as soon as available! Upgrading from series 4. 


    Upgrading from Series 4 stainless steel myself since the battery in it now lasts less than a day.  Going for the Ultra 2 but if I find it too big on my wrist, I'll go for S9 stainless again.  S4 was awesome for me.  Good purchase.
    Anilu_777