5 Things we learned this month

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“The amazing new incarnation of macOS is pretty in pink”

Apple rocked by Pegasus security hack

Not even the mighty iPhone is safe from the most insidious hack we’ve seen so far

iCandy

iPhone SE (2016)

macOS Monterey

We get hands-on with the new Mac update for a COVID-ravaged world

Genius Bar

Our Apple devices and the software on them are some of the finest products on the planet, but even they have their moments. We’re here to give you expert advice and get you back up and running in no time

Apple PowerBook Duo (230 model)

Release date October 1992 • Processor: Motorola 68030

Get creative with colour and texture on your photos

We’ll demonstrate how you can process a RAW file to enhance a landscape’s colours and tones

Improve your project‘s production values in iMovie

Enhance your Vlogs and ‘to camera’ presentations with a range of quality third-party gadgets

Give your movie projects a Hollywood movie makeover

Discover how to grade, crop and add effects to your movie footage for a more cinematic look

How to use the GarageBand’s Compressor plug-in

Learn to appreciate compression and how to apply it correctly with our handy step-by-step tutorial

Switch up your playing style with articulation sets

Discover how to switch sampled instrument playing styles seamlessly in Logic Pro using articulation sets

Save battery with lower power usage on MacBooks

Get macOS Monterey low power mode right now on any version of macOS with these power saving features

Create and manage groups of Safari tabs

Make multiple websites easier to access by organising them into tabs, then open tab groups with a single click

Run the macOS Monterey beta from an external HD

You may not want to install the new beta on your main drive, so here’s how to install it on an external drive and run it whenever you want

How to manage your Safari passwords and stay secure

Password hassle and worries about security can be a thing of the past with the latest macOS

Set time limits for websites on the Mac

Are you, or your child, spending too much time on websites? Set time limits using the Screen Time settings

Boost games performance with Opera GX

Don’t let your web browser drain your Mac’s resources, use Opera GX when playing games for speed

Top 10 tweaks for a new Mac

There are many System Preferences settings that can make your Mac easier to use. Here are our favourites

MANAGE YOUR HEALTH

How to monitor your fitness and stay in shape using your Apple gear

Check your iPhone’s battery health

Find out how many times you’ve charged your iPhone’s battery and discover its current capacity

Play Apple Music via an Alexa enabled speaker

You don’t need a HomePod to enjoy your Apple Music subscription. Just ask Alexa instead

Encrypt emails with ProtonMail on your iPhone

Use ProtonMail when you need to send private information

Play YouTube videos in Picture in Picture mode

Watch via a mini media player while you perform other tasks

Create stations filled with your favourite podcasts

Play new episodes from the shows you love by grouping them together in podcast stations

Find streaming services for the Apple TV app

Open up the app to as many shows as possible

Get to grips with multitasking on your iPad

Work with more than one iPad app at once, and easily switch between them to get more done

Master your iPad shortcuts with Toolbox Pro

Take the hassle out of finding and building new shortcuts with a simple app solution

Grab the best surf with Dawn Patrol

If you are an avid surfer, then Dawn Patrol will become your best friend

Get to 5K with your Apple Watch

If you have never run before, this simple Apple Watch app could be the solution you need

Understand the best Apple Watch weather complication

It is amazing just how much weather data can be displayed in an Apple Watch

Play retro games with Plex Arcade

Turn your Apple TV into a classic videogame console by giving it access to dozens of titles

Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro 12.9-inch £179.99/$199.99

Key features Backlit keyboard • High-precision trackpad •

OWC Thunderbolt Dock £279/$279

“You can create three separate ‘tree branch’ device

JBL Charge 5 Portable Speaker

£159.99/$169.99 Key features 65Hz-20KHz • 30W output •

Accessories

Twelve South Forté Desktop Stand £39.95/$39.99 twelvesouth.com This

Neural Mix Pro

Isolate beat loops, acappellas and instrumentals

Angry Birds Reloaded

Price Arcade subscription Requirements iOS 13.0 or later

Planny 5 – Daily To Do Planner

Price Free Requirements macOS 11.0 or later Learn

Podcast

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Music

Hail Satin The Dee Gees £8.99/$9.99 Exploring their

Books

Wishful Drinking Carrie Fisher £5.99/$12.99 A funny, entertaining