Easy macOS and iOS Tips and Fixes
Apple announced MacOS 26 (Tahoe); updates for products are in progress. All current releases work on Tahoe, but testing is ongoing. Apps warn of insufficient testing. Test releases will launch soon, followed by full support later in the beta cycle. Check the Status page for updates and subscribe for more info.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/06/09/initial-notes-on-macos-26-tahoe/
Ice: Menu bar management tool for hiding/showing items, customizable arrangement, appearance, spacing, and more. Download available on the website.
SSO enhances SaaS access security by streamlining logins via a single identity provider, but it cannot fully secure all company applications. The rise of remote work and diverse tools has widened the Access-Trust Gap, exposing unmonitored identities and devices. SSO is vulnerable to outages, superadmin access, and challenges in integrating contractors or legacy accounts. It also lacks oversight for AI agents and can be compromised. Companies need supplementary solutions like Device Trust and Extended Access Management to address these gaps, ensuring secure, continuous access for all users, devices, and AI tools.
Apple TVs are favored by privacy advocates for their superior privacy features compared to other streaming devices. They disable tracking options like Siri and location services during setup and require third-party apps to ask permission for tracking. Apple collects data in a way that anonymizes users' identities, but using an Apple account expands data collection. The Apple TV app tracks user interactions for content recommendations, which can be disabled but isn’t set to off by default. While Apple currently prioritizes privacy, its increasing interest in advertising raises concerns about potential changes in data practices. Overall, Apple TVs offer greater privacy, though users should remain vigilant about data sharing.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/all-the-ways-apple-tv-boxes-do-and-mostly-dont-track-you/
Rogue Amoeba launched a Customer Dashboard for existing customers to easily access purchase details, license keys, and download links without needing an account. Features include retrieving lost licenses, downloading purchased software, viewing purchase history, and updating email addresses associated with purchases. This tool aids users in managing apps and licenses efficiently.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/06/05/our-new-customer-dashboard/
MindNode enhances automation with Apple Shortcuts, moving beyond basic tasks to direct idea interaction. Collaborating with expert Matthew Cassinelli, they offer starter, intermediate, advanced, and integration Shortcuts for various needs. Users can explore these shortcuts in the Shortcuts app and a user guide, with full support across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. Upcoming Apple Intelligence integration is also anticipated.
https://mindnode.com/post/a-new-era-of-automation-in-mindnode