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  • How to Install macOS Big Sur on VirtualBox on Windows? New Method

    How to Install macOS Big Sur on VirtualBox on Windows? New Method

    Good news for all users who are running the macOS operating system on their system. No matter, if you are Windows, Linux, or Mac user. But, this is the best day for you to learn about the new update of the Apple operating system. However, Apple released the macOS 11 Big Sur at WWDC June 2020 in online events. This Macintosh operating system has several new features that are better than previous Mac OS.

    Apple has included tons of new features and improvements on macOS Big Sur. The main update comes in Safari Web Browser (Apple said, Safari is 50% faster than Chrome while you visit the website). Improvements in Maps, New interface of Messages App, Update in Memoji with face mask, Support of iOS control center, Widgit in the home page, Notification center in macOS Big Sur, Update in Mac Catalyst, iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Apps in macOS Big Sur, and several more features.

    At WWDC June 22, Apple released the first developer beta version where you can download and install macOS Big Sur on your Mac. The developer beta is not free and it is only for developers to check it out and send their feedback. Although, the public beta is coming in July and it is free-of-cost.

    In this article, you will learn how to Install macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windows using a new method. This method will work with all macOS Big Sur installer versions whether it is developer beta, public beta, or final version. However, macOS Big Sur developer beta is available and you can use the developer version to install the macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windows. Remember, we will update the article whenever Apple announces a new update of macOS Big Sur. Therefore, bookmark this article and check it when the new update is released.

    macOS Big Sur Compatible Macs List

    The macOS 11 Big Sur is an amazing Apple operating system and many new changes in colors, icons, menu bars, notification, etc are updated. But, some of the Mac computers can’t support macOS 11 and Apple dropped the older Mac desktop. So, check the macOS Big Sur compatible list and if your Mac can support the latest OS. Then, follow this article.

    • MacBook 2015 and later
    • MacBook Air and Pro Late 2013 and later
    • Mac mini 2014 and later
    • iMac 2014 and later
    • iMac Pro 2017 and later (all models)
    • Mac Pro 2013 and later

    The below older Mac computer is dropped and can’t get the macOS 11 Big Sur updates. Don’t worry, you can install macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Mac device. Even, you can install macOS Big Sur on your system using virtual machines as we are showing in this article.

    • MacBook Air 2012
    • MacBook Pro 2012, Early 2013 MacBook Pro
    • 2012 Mac mini 2012
    • iMac 2012, 2013 iMac

    Steps to install macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windows

    Step 1: Required Files to install macOS Big Sur

    To install macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windows. you will need to download below required files.

    • Download macOS 11 Big Sur ISO or dmg (Both macOS Big Sur installer will work with this method. As I used macOS Big Sur ISO file)
    • Download Virtualbox latest version
    • WinRAR or 7Zip

    Step 2: Install Virtualbox on Windows

    1. Once you download the Virtualbox installer file then go to Download folder and Double-Click on the installer file.
    2. On Welcome Setup Wizard page click Next.
    3. Click Next.
    4. Again Click Next.
    5. You will see warning Network interfaces, Here click the Yes button.
    6. The installer is ready to install VirtualBox, So, click the Install button.
    7. Once the installation is done then click the Finish button.
    Check the complete guide on how to install Virtualbox on Windows

    Once the Virtualbox installation is done successfully then you need to install or update the Virtualbox extension pack. If you have installed macOS previous version on Virtualbox then you have face mouse and keyboard stuck while using the Mac OS. Therefore, to fix mouse and keyboard stuck you should install the Virtualbox extension pack. So, Download the VirtualBox extension pack and follow the below steps.

    #1: Open Virtualbox and tap on File > Preferences.

    #2: From the left menu, tap on Extension.

    Install Virtualbox Extension Pack
    Tap on Extension

    #3: On the Extensions page, click the plus icon and browse the Virtualbox extension pack setup that you downloaded earlier.

    Browse Virtualbox Extension Pack
    Open Virtualbox Extension Pack

    #4: Once you inserted the Virtualbox extension pack setup, then, the installation menu will pop-up. Here, click the Install button.

    Install Virtualbox Extension Pack for macOS Big Sur
    Tap on Install

    #5: Scroll down and tap on I agree.

    Agree to Virtualbox License
    Agree to Virtualbox License

    #6: Wait for a while to complete the installation. Once the installation is done, click on Ok and tap on Ok to close the Extension window.

    Virtualbox Extension pack has been installed
    Virtualbox Extension Pack has Been Installed

    Step 3: Extract macOS Big Sur Compressed File

    While you download the macOS 11 Big Sur dmg file then the file is compressed and you need to extract it using WinRAR or 7ZIP software. The download link for WinRAR and 7ZIP were given on the required file section. So, download any of the software and extract the macOS Big Sur installer file.

    To extract macOS Big Sur dmg file, Right-Click on macOS Big Sur dmg file and tap on Extract Here. Now the macOS Big Sur file is ready for installation.

    Step 4: Create a new Virtual Machine for macOS 11 Big Sur

    For installing any Mac OS in VirtualBox, you need to create a new virtual machine for the Mac OS. Therefore, to create a new VM for macOS Big Sur, Open Virtualbox, and tap on New.

    Create New Virtual Machine for MacOS Big Sur
    Tap on New

    #1:  While you tap on New then click on Expert Mode. After that, you will see the below screenshot. So, for Name and Operating System type the macOS Big Sur and leave other options as it is. Then, for Memory Size, give 50% of your main memory size to the Virtualbox machine. For Hard Disk, select Create a virtual hard disk now and click on Create.

    Complete Virtual Machine Installation
    Create a New VM

    #2: The next step is to create a virtual machine hard disk for macOS Big Sur. So, the file location is fine, In case, you want to change the macOS Big Sur destination folder then change it. Then, increase the File Size and select VHD for the hard disk file type. And select Dynamic Allocated for storage on a physical hard disk. After that, click on Create.

    Create MacOS Big Sur Virtual Machine Hard Disk
    Create VM Hard Disk

    Bring Changes to Virtual Machine Settings

    #3: Now tap on Settings and click on System > Processor. Now, according to your main computer CPU increase the processor CPU for macOS Big Sur.

    Customize macOS Big Sur Virtual Machine Settings
    Tap on System > Processor

    #4: Now, tap on Display and increase Video Memory to 128MB.

    MacOS Big Sur Display Video memory
    Tap on Display

    #5: Jump to Storage and tap on Empty, Then, click on small CD icon > choose/create an optical disk > Add. Now, browse the macOS 11 Big Sur installer file you have downloaded form this article.

    Insert macOS 11 Big Sur Installer File
    Insert macOS 11 Big Sur Installer File

    #6: Once you inserted macOS 11 Big Sur dmg file or ISO file. Then, set macOS 11 Big Sur SATA Port 0. If the macOS Big Sur is not set to 0 then the virtual machine will not boot macOS Big Sur. Finally, click the Ok button to close the page.

    Now, close the Virtualbox to apply the Virtualbox code to the command prompt. to close the Virtualbox go to File and click on exit.

    Set MacOS 11 Big Sur SATA Port 0
    Set MacOS 11 Big Sur SATA Port 0

    Step 5: Run Virtualbox Code

    You have created and customized the macOS Big Sur virtual machine and you have inserted the macOS Big Sur installer file. Now, it is time to run Virtualbox code in order to install macOS 11 Big Sur on Virtualbox. Therefore, copy the below code and paste it to notepad or other code editors.

    cd "C:\Program Files\Oracle\VirtualBox\" VBoxManage.exe modifyvm "VM Name" --cpuidset 00000001 000106e5 00100800 0098e3fd bfebfbff VBoxManage setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiSystemProduct" "iMac19,1" VBoxManage setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiSystemVersion" "1.0" VBoxManage setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/Devices/efi/0/Config/DmiBoardProduct" "Mac-AA95B1DDAB278B95" VBoxManage setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/Devices/smc/0/Config/DeviceKey" "ourhardworkbythesewordsguardedplea sedontsteal(c)AppleComputerInc" VBoxManage setextradata "VM Name" "VBoxInternal/Devices/smc/0/Config/GetKeyFromRealSMC" 1

    Once you paste the code on notepad then use the replace function to replace the VM Name with your virtual machine name which is macOS Big Sur. Make sure, you have replaced the name correctly otherwise you can not continue to run the VirtualBox code.

    Replace Virtual Machine Name
    Replace Virtual Machine Name

    Once you change or replace the VM Name with your virtual machine name. Then, copy and paste the code one by one to command prompt (CMD) and press enter. To open CMD, press Windows Key and type CMD and run it as administrator.

    Apply Virtualbox Code to Command Prompt
    Apply Virtualbox Code to Command Prompt

    Step 6: Run Virtual Machine

    Everything was done till here and your Virtualbox with new virtual machine is ready to install macOS Big Sur. Installing macOS Big Sur is somehow different from the previous macOS version. So, pay attention and follow each step.

    #1: Launch Virtualbox and select macOS Big Sur virtual machine and tap on the Start button from the top menu.

    #2: You will see a black and white screen for a few seconds, Don’t worry about that just be patient. After a while, you will see the first screen that will ask you to select your Language.

    How to install macOS Big Sur on virtualbox onn Windows
    Select Language

    #3: Select Disk Utility and Continue.

    Select Disk Utility to Continue
    Select Disk Utility

    #4: Now, you need to erase the Virtualbox Hard Disk. So, select the Virtualbox hard disk and tap on Erase from the top menu. After that, give the name to the hard disk and click the Erase button.

    Erase VM Hard Disk
    Erase VM HD

    #5: once the erasing is done then click on Done and quit disk utility.

    Quit Disk Utility
    Quit Disk Utility

    #6: Now, select Install macOS and click on Continue.

    Install MacOS on Virtualbox
    Install macOS

    #7: To set up a macOS Beta installation click on Continue.

    Install macOS Beta on Virtualbox
    macOS Beta

    #8: To continue installing macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox you have to agree to the software license. So, click on Agree.

    Agree on macOS Beta License
    Agree on macOS Beta License

    #9: Select the disk and click the Install button. After that, wait for 30 minutes to be completed.

    Select Disk and Install macOS Big Sur
    Select Disk and Install macOS

    Step 7: Complete macOS 11 Big Sur Installation on Virtualbox

    Once you click the Install button then you will see the BiErrorDomain Error 3. But, in this article, I don’t see any types of error specially BiErrorDomain Error 3. However, it will take much time and you don’t need to worry because it will take time to prepare the macOS Big Sur for installation. Although, you will see lots of text scrolling down and black and white screen many times. Only you should wait until the macOS Big Sur welcome page appears.

    In case, you face BiErrorDomain Error 3 while installing macOS Big Sur. Then, leave a comment and I will guide you on how to fix it. Though I didn’t see such an error while I am installing macOS Big Sur.

    #2: Select your Country and Continue.

    How to Install macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windows
    Select Country

    #3: On Written and Spoken language click on Continue.

    Customize Keyboard Layout
    Customize Keyboard Layout

    #4: You can set up the Accessibility features later on macOS Big Sur. For now, click Not Now to skip this option.

    How to install macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windoows
    Accessibility

    #5: Click Continue.

    MacOS Big Sur Data and Privacy
    Data and Privacy

    #6: If you don’t want to transfer data from your previous MacOS, then, click Not Now to skip this option and move on.

    Migration Assistant of macOS Big Sur
    Migration Assistant

    #7: For now, don’t sign in to your Apple ID because you can do it later. Simply, click Set Up Later and click Skip.

    Sign-In to Apple ID on MacOS Big Sur
    Apple ID

    #8: Agree to the terms and Conditions of macOS Big Sur. Click Agree and click Continue.

    Agree to macOS Big Sur Software
    Agree to Software License

    #9: Now create a computer account, to do that, type your Full Name, Account Name, Password, and Password Hint. Then, click Continue.

    Create macOS Big Sur computer Account
    Create a Computer Account

    #10: If you want to customize Express Set Up then click on Customize Settings else click on Continue.

    How to install macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windows
    Express Set-Up

    #11: Click Continue.

    MacOS Big SUr Analytics
    Analytics

    #12: Click Set Up Later.

    MacOS Big Sur Screen time
    Screen time

    #14: on Siri click Continue.

    Continue on Siri on MacOS Big Sur
    Siri

    #15: Now, improve Siri by Allowing the share of Audio Recording. Otherwise, select Not Now and click Continue. 

    Siri Improvement on MacOS Big Sur
    Siri Improve

    #16: The dark theme was introduced in macOS Catalina and in macOS Big Sur you can select an appearance theme (Light, Dark, and Auto) and click Continue.

    Select macOS Big Sur Theme
    Theme

    #17: Wait for a while to complete the setting up of your Mac.

    Setting Up your macOS Big Sur on virtualbox
    Setting Up your Mac

    #18: Finally, after a long time and spending hours. You have installed macOS 11 Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windows successfully without facing BiErrorDomain Error 3.

    How to Install macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windows
    How to Install macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windows

    Download macOS Big Sur Wallpapers for your Desktop

    Now you have macOS Big Sur on your system or on your VirtualBox on Windows. So, having the same wallpaper for a long time will be boring and you might be curious to download and find another macOS Big Sur wallpaper. However, macOS Big Sur has more than 10 wallpapers with a different time-zone. Therefore, download macOS Big Sur wallpaper for your desktop, iPhone, and iPad.

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    Conclusion

    This article guide you A to Z on how to macOS Big Sur on Virtualbox on Windows. Whatever, you need for the macOS 11 Big Sur such as required files, creating a virtual machine, customizing Virtual machine, adding Virtualbox Code to CMD, and clean installation of macOS Big Sur.

    Remember, you can install any of the macOS Big Sur installer versions with the same method. You don’t need to search for that method on Google. Because the following steps will work for all types of macOS 11 Big Sur installer version.

  • How to Create macOS Big Sur Bootable USB on Windows?

    How to Create macOS Big Sur Bootable USB on Windows?

    The main reason to create macOS 11 Big Sur Bootable USB on Windows is to have a clean installation of macOS Big Sur on virtual machines. With bootable USB you can install macOS Big Sur on VirtualBox and Vmware. Even, you will have a full installation on Mac compatible computers. However, if the virtual machines or Macbook and Mac has crushed and don’t reboot normally as it should.

    The reason to not reboot macOS Big Sur can be from file corruption, buggy update, hardware failure, or malware. Then, with a macOS 11 Big Sur bootable installer you can easily install the latest operating system.

    On Mac computers, you can easily create a USB installer for macOS Big Sur using Terminal and some commands line. But, doing it on Windows is somehow difficult and you have to create it using third-party software. Therefore, we will create a macOS 11 Big Sur USB installer using UUByte DMG Editor and TransMac software.

    However, the macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta version is available and the public beta will be released in July. Remember, with this method, you can create any version of the macOS Big Sur installer. Whether, it is developer beta, Public beta, or final release version.

    MacOS 11 Big Sur Compatible devices

    Before moving on the macOS 11 Big Sur compatible Macs list. Let’s have a short glimpse of macOS 11 Big Sur introduction. However, Apple Inc. announced and released macOS 11 Big Sur the latest Macintosh operating system. Meanwhile, Apple released the first developer beta for developer users to check the new operating system bugs, features, and improvements.

    The macOS 11 Big Sur has major new features with new user interface design and iOS14 and iPadOS 14 supports. The refreshed design to macOS Big Sur, Control center for Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity, Notification center, support for Apple-designed ARM processor, Support for iOS and iPadOS apps, Signed system volume, Software updates, Spotlight, Improvements to Safari, Messages, App Store, Notes, Photos, Maps, and New apps introduced in Mac Catalyst.

    When Apple introduced the next Mac operating system and tweeted ‘the older Mac computer 2012 and 2013 will not get macOS Big Sur updates’. So, the older Mac has dropped from the compatible list and it can’t support macOS Big Sur. However, you can install macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Mac devices. and you can download and install macOS Big Sur on your Mac.

    So, the below lists can support macOS 11 Big Sur and they will get the new updates and can install macOS 11. Therefore, if you have the below Mac computer then you can get macOS 11 experience by creating macOS 11 Big Sur bootable USB.

    • MacBook 2015 and later
    • MacBook Air and Pro Late 2013 and later
    • Mac mini 2014 and later
    • iMac 2014 and later
    • iMac Pro 2017 and later (all models)
    • Mac Pro 2013 and later

    The older Mac computers like Macbook 2012, Mac Mini 2012, iMac 2012, and 2013 can not support macOS Big Sur. But, you can follow the article above.

    How to Create macOS Big Sur Bootable USB on Windows

    To create a macOS 11 Big Sur USB Installer, you need a few required files to complete the process. So, the below files are important and you have to prepare them. However, the macOS Big Sur developer beta is available and without developers, no one can download it. But, you can download macOS 11 Big Sur from the below link.

    Require Files

    1. macOS Big Sur installer file
    2. At least 16GB USB Drive
    3. Download TransMac Or Download UUByte DMG Editor

    Create macOS 11 Big Sur Bootable USB Installer Using UUByte DMG Editor

    The best method to create a macOS Big Sur USB installer is using UUByte DMG Editor. It is super easy to use and has a modern user interface. After downloading the macOS Big Sur DMG file, then it is only four clicks away to make a bootable macOS Big Sur USB within a few minutes.

    1. Download and install UUByte DMG Editor on your Windows PC.
    2. Insert a USB drive or DVD disc into the PC.
    3. Launch the app from the desktop shortcut and click the ‘Burn’ tab at the welcome window.
    4. Now, import the macOS Big Sur DMG file into the software by clicking the ‘Browse’ button.
    5. Select the USB or DVD drive name and click the ‘Burn’ button to start burning the dmg file to the target device.
    6. Wait about 10 minutes and a bootable macOS Big Sur installer USB is ready!
    Create macOS Big Sur Bootable USB Using UUByte DMG Editor
    UUByte DMG Editor

    The above process is much easier than any other method. In addition, you can also make bootable USB from other types of image files, such as .iso, .img, .bin, .zip, etc.. So, it is a powerful image file burning utility.

    Create macOS 11 Big Sur Bootable USB Installer Using TransMac

    TransMac is another premium software that can help you create a bootable macOS USB installer on Windows. Though it is not free, But, you will have a 15-days trial. Between 15-days, you can easily create multiple time macOS bootable USB on Windows. However, TransMac is an application for Windows users for file management to read, write, and format Mac disks in your PC. This application allows you to open Mac-formatted devices and drives on your Windows.

    Most of Windows users are using TransMac for creating a macOS bootable USB installer. Creating a bootable USB using TransMac is the easy way on Windows. Therefore, download the TransMac on your Windows and follow the installation steps.

    Install TransMac on Windows

    1. Go to the Download folder and find the TransMac installer file that you downloaded earlier.
    2. Double-Click the TransMac installer file.
    3. Now, you will see the TransMac welcome page. Here, click the Next
    4. Kindly read the following important information before moving on. After that, check the ‘I accept the agreement’ and click the Next
    5. Where you are going to install TransMac, So, select the destination folder and click the Next
    6. On select start menu folder, click Next
    7. Click
    8. Finally, click the Install button to install the TransMac on your Windows.
    9. Once the installation is completed then click the Finish

    Open TransMac as Administrator

    Once you installed TransMac on your Windows then connect the USB drive you are going to use it for macOS 11 Bootable USB. After that, launch TransMac as an administrator and follow the below steps.

    1. Now, right-click the USB drive from the left side of the page. After that, tap on ‘Restore with disk image‘.
    2. You will get a warning pop-up menu, click Ok.
    3. After that, browse the macOS 11 Big Sur dmg file using the three-dot option. Make sure you have selected the macOS Big Sur dmg file. Then, click the Ok button.
    4. You will see another warning pop-up menu that said ‘This is a compressed dmg, it will be decompressed on the fly’. Simply, click Yes.
    5. Now the TransMac will start making a bootable USB for macOS Big Sur. The process will take time and don’t do anything simply to be patient.

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    Conclusion

    As you created macOS Big Sur bootable USB on your Windows. Therefore, you can install macOS Big Sur on Mac and virtual machines using the macOS 11 USB Installer. It will help you to have a clean macOS Big Sur installation.

    The method that shown in this article will work with all types of macOS Big Sur version. Till now, the macOS Big Sur developer beta is available. But, once the public beta or final version will release then using this method you can create macOS Big Sur bootable USB on your Windows.

  • How to Download and Install iOS 14 on your iPhone?

    How to Download and Install iOS 14 on your iPhone?

    Would you like to download and install iOS 14 on your iPhone? Though Apple’s latest mobile operating system was released at WWDC 2020 online events. The iOS 14 new OS has incredible features such as App Library, Widgets, redesigned Siri, Picture-in-Picture mode, Memoji with a face mask, and etc. However, the iOS 14 developer beta 1 is available for only developer program users. But the public beta version will come in July which is free of cost.

    The developer beta version is not for the public, it is only for developers who have a developer program account. Remember, having a developer account or signing up for the developer program will cost $100/year. Therefore, you don’t need to pay money just wait a few days more for the public beta.

    However, the iOS 14 developer beta has tons of bugs that may cause random restarts & crashes. Therefore, we recommend you to not download and install iOS 14 on your main iPhone. Even, we recommend you to not go with public beta too. If you can wait for the final release version, Then, you will not experience errors and there will be stable features and no bugs.

    To download and install iOS 14 on your iPhone is like a previous iOS 13. If you installed the iOS 13 on your iPhone then these steps are easy for you. Therefore, let’s start the article.

    Which Devices can Support iOS 14

    iOS 14 is available for the newest iPhone model and the older iPhone will not get the iOS 14 update. Therefore, below are the iOS 14 compatible iPhone devices. If you have one of the below iPhone then you can enjoy the iOS 14 new operating system.

    • iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, and iPhone SE
    • iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
    • iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
    • iPhone X
    • iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max
    • iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
    • iPhone SE 2020

    The things to do before installing iOS 14

    Before downloading and installing all the cool stuff, I want you to follow some short steps you might want to do before updating to iOS 14. The steps will protect your device, data, and other stuff. So, I hope you must do the below steps.

    1: Back-Up your iPhone Before you Start

    iOS 14 latest mobile operating system has several errors and it may crash your iPhone or you may lose your whole data. If you can wait for the final stable version of iOS 14, Then, you don’t need to back-up your iPhone. But, this time, you must have a backup of your iPhone and data.

    You have three best methods to backup your device. The first step is to back up using iCloud, backup on your Mac computer, and backup with iTunes. Once you complete the process then download the iOS 14.

    Back-up Using iCloud:

    The easy way to back up your iPhone is by using iCloud. Here’s how to do it.

    1. Firstly, connect to a Wifi network.
    2. Go to Settings and select your name. After that, click on iCloud.
    3. Now, scroll down and click iCloud Backup and click Back Up Now.

    Now check the process whether it is completed or no. To do that, go to settings and go to iCloud > iCloud Storage > Manage Storage. Then, tap on your device on the list.

    Back-Up using your Mac Computer:

    1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac computer.
    2. Then, follow the screen steps to enter your device passcode or trust this Computer.
    3. Now, open the Finder app and select your iPhone from the Sidebar.
    4. Go to the General tab and click Back Up Now.

    Back-Up on your Mac/PC with iTunes:

    Whether you have PC or Mac, you can back up your iPhone using iTunes.

    1. Connect your iPhone and make sure the iTunes is up-to-date.
    2. Follow the steps in case you need to enter the passcode or trust the computer.
    3. Now, select your iPhone in iTunes.
    4. Click Back Up Now to save your data.

    2: Delete Beta Profiles

    To install the iOS 14 on your iPhone, you have to remove the previous beta profile whether it is public or developer beta profile. Here’s how to do it.

    1. Go to settings.
    2. Then, go to General settings.
    3. Scroll down and tap to Profile.
    4. If you have the previous beta profile on your device, you will see here and you need to remove it.
    5. After that, restart your device.

    3: Battery Life

    Make sure your device has a large amount of battery or plugged in before starting to install iOS 14. This new iOS 14 installations will take a long time and your iPhone must have enough battery life. In case, your device shuts down during the process then you will lose your all data and there is no possible way to recover your data.

    How to Download and Install iOS 14 on iPhone

    1. To download the iOS 14 developer beta, go to developer.apple.com.
    2. Now, log in with your Apple ID.
    3. Then, go to the download section (The section is located in the lefthand menu).
    4. Scroll down to iOS 14 beta and tap install Profile then click accept.
    5. Go to Settings > General > Profile and tap on the iOS 14 beta profile.
    6. Now click the Install button to install the iOS 14.
    7. Restart your iPhone and come back.
    8. Now go to Settings > General > Software Update. Here you should see iOS 14 beta, Therefore, click the Download and Install button.
    9. Once the downloading is completed then click the Install Now button.
    10. Now, wait for a while to complete the installation. And finally, your iPhone device is running iOS 14 betas.

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    Conclusion

    The iOS 14 is better than iOS 13 and it has handy features and some big improvements. However, the macOS 11 is inspired by iOS 14 and Apple added some iOS 14 features in macOS Big Sur. This time, all the Apple software is awesome and all are better than the previous version.

  • How to Install macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Mac?

    How to Install macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Mac?

    At the Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple revealed the new operating system with a new user interface and redesigning icons, menu bars, and other features. This operating system is better than macOS 10.15 Catalina and it has tons of new features and powerful improvements. However, Apple released the macOS 11 Big Sur on June 22, 2020. Along with macOS 11, Apple introduced iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14.

    Thanks to Apple for such an amazing software with its handy features. All the software has new features and the macOS Big Sur biggest update comes with the Safari web browser. Although Apple said, Safari is 50% faster than Chrome while you visit the website. However, the macOS Big Sur is inspired by iOS 14, though you will find the control center in macOS Big Sur to change the settings. Besides that, you will see the Widgets on the home page of your macOS 11.

    The macOS 11 Big Sur is an advanced Macintosh operating system and Apple dropped some Macs version. Those Macs can’t receive macOS 11 Big Sur update and they can not install the new operating system. You don’t need to worry, in this article, I will guide you on how to install macOS 11 Big Sur on Unsupported Mac with easy steps.

    However, the macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta is available and you can download and install the macOS 11 Big Sur on your Mac. Before going to install the macOS 11 Big Sur, have a look at macOS 11 Big Sur compatible Macs list. If you Mac can support macOS 11 Big Sur, then, this article is not for you. In case, your Mac is dropped from the list then you are in a good place.

    Point to be noted, the macOS Big Sur developer beta has tons of bugs where your Mac can be crash and you might lose your data. I know, the current operating system is amazing and it has beautiful wallpapers for desktop, iPhone, and iPad. Therefore, you can’t wait for the public beta and you are going to download the macOS Big Sur installer file to install it on your system.

    So, let’s start the article and check all the features, changes, and improvements on macOS Big Sur applications.

    macOS Big Sur can be Installed on

    Before going to install the macOS 11 Big Sur on your Mac, Let’s see which Macs can support macOS 11 Big Sur. The below Mac computers you see, they will get all the macOS Big Sur update without any errors. In case, your Mac is among the below list then you don’t need to follow this article. Because your Mac can support macOS Big Sur.

    • MacBook 2015 and later
    • MacBook Air and Pro Late 2013 and later
    • Mac mini 2014 and later
    • iMac 2014 and later
    • iMac Pro 2017 and later (all models)
    • Mac Pro 2013 and later

    The Macs that dropped this time are listed below and with the help of this article, you can install macOS Big Sur. The below methods have been tested on Macbook Air 2012 and iMac 2013. The installation was done successfully.

    • MacBook Air 2012
    • MacBook Pro 2012, Early 2013 MacBook Pro
    • 2012 Mac mini 2012
    • iMac 2012, 2013 iMac

    Make Backups of your Mac

    The developer beta will have errors and you will face problems during the installation or upgrading to macOS Big Sur. Therefore, before you install the new operating system, make backups of your Mac to an external hard drive using time machine. You have several backups software like Disk Drill, iCloud, Dropbox, and many more.

    Once you make backups of your Mac and data, then, you can install the macOS Big Sur. No matter, if you lose your data because you have the backups of your files.

    How to Install macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Mac?

    The method I am going to guide you will work for Macbook Pro 2012 and iMac 2013 that we have tested. You can test this method on your Mac and check whether this method is working for you or no. Please, tell us in the comment section and let us know our method worked for you or no.

    As we have tested the developer beta 1 on the Mid 2012 Macbook Pro and all the functions and features are working except Wifi. In other machines, Wifi might work or not because some users have no issue with Wifi. So, you perform this procedure at your own risk. As we confirm it works well on Macbook 2010, Macbook 2012, iMac Late 2013, and iMac Late 2011.

    Remember, focus on each code and steps in order to not face problems during the installation.

    Required Files:

    You will need to download the two required files from the below links to complete the macOS 11 Big Sur installation on unsupported Mac.

    1. Download InstallAssistant.pkg
    2. Download https://forums.macrumors.com/attachments/really-simple-installer-hack-zip.926156/

    Step 1: Once you download the two required files, then, copy the hax.dylib file and paste it to the home folder.

    How to Install macOS Big Sur on unsupported Mac
    Copy and Paste Hax.dylib File to Home Folder

    Step 2: When you paste the code to the home folder, Then, Double-Click InstallAssistant.pkg to install its content.

    Run InstallAssistant PKG File
    Run InstallAssistant PKG File

    Step 3: Now you are on the Install Assistant installer Introduction page. You need to follow the five steps to complete the installer process. So, click the Continue.

    Open Install Assistant Installer
    Open Install Assistant Installer

    Step 4: The file will take 20.1 MB size on your computer. Now, click the Install button to perform a standard installation of this software on the disk “Macintosh SSD”. Once you click the install button then it will ask you to enter your password and click the Install Software.

    Click Install to Perform Installation
    Install on Macintosh SSD

    Step 5: Now, boot into recovery mode by holding Cmd-R immediately on startup until recovery starts booting. If you have no recovery partition, you can hold down Cmd-Option-R. If your machine supports Internet recovery. So, when the installation and recovery mode is finished then Go to Utilities -> Terminal and type csrutil disable and press enter.

    Once you press the enter key, then, you have to restart your Mac in order to apply the changes.

    Open Terminal from Utility
    Open terminal

    Step 6: After you restart your Mac, Then, open Terminal and type the below two commands line in the terminal carefully. Once you apply the first commands then you need to type your password and apply the second command.

    Terminal command 1: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.security.libraryvalidation.plist DisableLibraryValidation -bool true
    Terminal command 2: launchctl setenv DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES $PWD/Hax.dylib
    How to Install macOS 11 Big Sur on Unsupported Mac
    Apply Commands to terminal

    Step 7: Once you apply the two commands line, then, run the macOS 11 Big Sur installer that you installed from InstallAssistant.pkg earlier. After that, click on Continue and follow the other instructions to complete the installation.

    Install macOS Big Sur on Unsupported Mac
    Install macOS Beta

    Step 8: Just wait for 30 minutes to complete the installation. Once the installation is done then you will see the macOS 11 Big Sur wallpaper on your Mac screen. Finally, you have installed macOS Big Sur on your unsupported Mac successfully.

    So, this was the method to install macOS 11 Big Sur on unsupported Mac devices. The method is quite easy, only you have to focus on the commands line and other installation procedure.

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    Conclusion

    Nothing is impossible, you can do with your Mac everything you want, only you have to find the solution and the method to do that. With this step, you don’t need to worry because you can run macOS 11 Big Sur on your unsupported Mac.

    Kindly, leave a comment below if you have successfully installed macOS Big Sur on your Mac device. In case, the method doesn’t work for you, So, please let us know in the comment section.

  • How to Download and Install MacOS 11 Big Sur on Mac?

    How to Download and Install MacOS 11 Big Sur on Mac?

    Are you here to download and install macOS 11 Big Sur on your Mac? However, the first developer beta version was released and available for developers only. Though the public beta version will be released in the next month and it is free for all users whether you have a developer account or not.

    Apple revealed the developer beta version of macOS Big Sur for developers in order to get the developer’s feedback about all the issues and improvements. Although the developer beta has tons of errors as the previous macOS Catalina has. These bugs can crash your Mac and you might lose your data. Therefore, think before going to install the macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta on your personal Mac.

    As usual, Apple releases its new software on 22 June at WWDC. And this time, Apple did a big challenge and released the macOS 11 Big Sur along with iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, and watchOS 7. Meanwhile, Apple highlighted all the new features, changes, and improvements to the current software. However, all the software developer beta version is in stock and the public beta version will come in July.

    You know, without a developer account you can not access the developer beta. And having a developer account or signing up for the developer program may cost $100/year. But, you can download macOS 11 Big Sur and install it on your system without facing any issues.

    Before going to install the latest operating system on your Mac. You have to check the macOS 11 Big Sur compatible Macs list. Whether your Mac can support macOS Big Sur or no. This time, Apple dropped the lowest model of Macbook, iMac, and other Mac computers. Those computers that run macOS Catalina, can not run macOS Big Sur and they never get the macOS 11 Big Sur update.

    So, in this article, you will get the details on macOS Big Sur major features, supported devices, and finally, you will get the steps to download and install macOS 11 Big Sur on your Mac. Therefore, keep reading and follow the steps.

    5 Major Features of macOS 11 Big Sur

    Safari:
    The biggest update and improvement in macOS 11 Big Sur comes in the Safari browser. As Apple mentioned, this is a large improvement to Safari since the web browser launch in 2003. The updated web browser loads the website you visit 50% faster than Chrome. Moreover, Safari will have better tab management abilities.

    However, the new privacy features including a Privacy Report will let you know to see how websites track your data. And it will monitor if any of your passwords were compromised in a security breach. Plus, you can customize the Safari home page with the new features.

    Messages:
    In both macOS Big Sur and iOS 14, Apple updated the Message application and brings some new features that are more useful to users. With this feature, you can pin your favorite conversations (This feature is available in iOS 14 too). Besides that, you have the best option to have better dispute group messages, redesigning search bar, and new Memoji designing.

    Maps:
    Hands down, the new operating system has tons of new features. As the new update to Maps on macOS 11 Big Sur will help you to check out more new places and share what you find. Without that, you can see all the indoor maps of major airports and shopping center details. However, Apple also added a feature to see a 360-degree view of a destination and use EV routing.

    Widgets:
    In macOS 11 Big Sur, you will have widgets in your home screen that shows the live applications notifications like weather, and much more. Though this feature is also included in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. It means macOS Big Sur, iOS 14, and iPadOS 14 has the same feature update.

    iPhone and iPad Apps on macOS Big Sur:
    The new operating system macOS Big Sur can run iPhone and iPad apps. In case, your Mac is powered by the company’s new Apple silicon chips. SImply, go to Mac App Store and install the new apps. If you have purchased some apps on your iPhone or iPad. Then, you don’t need to purchase it on your macOS Big Sur. Only you need to download it there.

    MacOS 11 Big Sur Compatible Macs List

    Unfortunately, this time Apple has dropped some Mac computers that run macOS Catalina and they can not support macOS Big Sur. Hands down, you can install macOS Catalina or macOS Mojave on the lowest model of Mac computers. But, the macOS Big Sur is the major update of Apple and some of Mac desktop can’t get the macOS Big Sur updates.

    Therefore, before going to download and install macOS 11 Big Sur on your Mac. Check the below macOS 11 Big Sur compatible Macs list. If your Mac can’t support macOS Big Sur then we are sorry you can’t go with installation.

    • MacBook 2015 and later
    • MacBook Air and Pro Late 2013 and later
    • Mac mini 2014 and later
    • iMac 2014 and later
    • iMac Pro 2017 and later (all models)
    • Mac Pro 2013 and later

    So, the below Mac lists are dropped and they can not get the macOS Big Sur update. Or if you have the below Mac computer then you can’t install macOS Big Sur because your Mac can’t support the latest OS.

    • MacBook Air 2012
    • MacBook Pro 2012, Early 2013 MacBook Pro
    • 2012 Mac mini 2012
    • iMac 2012, 2013 iMac

    Backup your Mac before installing macOS Big Sur

    The macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta has tons of errors and those bugs can crash your computer and files. In order to not lose your data, you have to backups your Mac to an external hard drive. However, you have several backups software for your Mac and the best option is to back up with a time machine.

    Download macOS 11 Big Sur without Developer Account

    If you don’t have a developer account or you can’t pay $100/year for singing up to developer beta program. Then, you can download the first developer beta version of macOS Big Sur without a developer account. Plus, you can use that link to install the macOS 11 Big Sur on your Mac.

    The below link is the macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta version and you can download it on your Mac and install the macOS 11 Big Sur on your Mac.

    How to Download macOS 11 Big Sur Developer Beta?

    Downloading macOS 11 Big Sur developer beta version is quite easy and simple. If you have a developer account then you can download it easily.

    Download and install MacOS Big Sur on Mac
    Download Developer Beta
    • While you click the download button, Then, it will ask you to enter your Apple ID. Therefore, enter your developer account Apple ID and continue.
    • Scroll down and click the Install Profile button for macOS Big Sur. The developer beta file will automatically download to your Mac.

    How to Install macOS 11 Big Sur on Mac?

    • Now open your download folder and select the macOS Big Sur Developer Beta Access utility.
    • Here, Double-click the macOSDeveloperBetaAccessutility.pkg to run the installer.
    • Once you open the developer beta, Then you will see the introduction page. Here, click the Continue.
    • On License windows, click the Continue and click the Agree button.
    • On Installation Type, click the Install button. If you will be asked for a password, then, type your password.
    • Once the installation is successful, then the Software Update will pop-up automatically.

    Note: If the latest developer beta does not appear on the Updates list, restart your Mac. Then, open the Mac App Store and click the Updates tab.

    • Now, click the Upgrade Now and it will download and check for an update. So, wait for a while to complete the process.
    • Then, you will see the installation set up. To set up the installation process click the Continue button.
    • After that, click the Agree and agree to the terms of license software.

    Then, follow the installation steps to complete the developer beta installation. Once the installation is done then enjoy the new macOS Big Sur on your Mac.

    Download macOS 11 Big Sur Wallpapers

    Every macOS has its own wallpapers with different style and Apple will release the operating system wallpaper while they announce the operating system at WWDC. The same, when Apple released the new macOS Big Sur at WWDC online events.

    Meanwhile, they release all the macOS Big Sur wallpapers for desktop, iPhone, and iPad. The macOS 11 Big Sur has more than 8 different wallpapers with a different timezone. You can download all the wallpapers from the above link.

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    Conclusion

    Thanks to Apple for the powerful and advanced operating system that released on June 22, 2020. In this COVID-19 pandemic, we really thanks Apple and Apple did a big challenge in this situation. The macOS 11 Big Sur was available now for all users and Apple revealed the first developer beta for users.

    But, this developer beta has errors and it can crash your computer and data. Therefore, we recommend you to wait till the end of this month for the stable release of macOS Big Sur. At that time, no error will find in the operating system and you can easily install it on your Mac.

    I know, you can’t wait to check the macOS Big Sur because of its new user interface and redesigned features. So, the above method guides you on how to download and install macOS 11 Big Sur on your Mac.

  • How to Download YouTube 4K video on Windows or Mac?

    How to Download YouTube 4K video on Windows or Mac?

    Like other YouTubers, you also want to stream high-quality videos such as 4k videos view. But the matter is how you can switch to 4k resolution or how you can download youtube 4k video on Windows or Mac. You are right that youtube announced supporting 4k resolution but according to Google term and policy, you can’t download 4k videos on your system. Don’t worry, I am here to guide you the best way to do that in a second.

    Thanks to Youtube owner for the great quality resolution and let’s hope google lets us download the youtube 4k video directly from youtube.  However, you have multiple youtube 4k video downloader that allows you and help you to download multiple videos in any formats. Even some video downloader allows you to transfer the downloaded video to your iPhone or PC system.

    In this article, I will show you and guide you the easy video downloader methods that you can download youtube 4k videos easily without any problems. The 4K video downloader software is in demand and most of the users use this downloader. The same, I will do it with a 4k video downloader.

    Without that, you have several downloaders like MobiMover, Videoder, Freemake, and many more. Although some of the downloaders work on Android and iPhone. You need to download the app from the play store or app store and download youtube videos.

    So, I will perform the instruction on two video downloader and you should apply any of the downloader methods. In case, it doesn’t work then apply the second method. I am sure both methods will work.

    Which Format is best to download Youtube Video?

    The Youtube video downloader apps allow you to download 4k videos in any format you want. It will give you several format choices to download your video and some of the common formats are MP4, 3GP, AVI, and MOV. This format choice setting will affect what you stream your video on. The best format you choose the best your video quality will be.

    If you are not familiar with formats, Then the 3GP is best for small screens like smartphones and its size is tiny. Which is best for low space mobiles. If you want a video with tiny storage then try 3GP format.

    And for Mac and Windows devices the MOV is best for Mac desktop and this format will work in any Mac computers. Besides that, AVI is developed by Microsoft and it works on PCs. And MP4 format, you are familiar with it and most of your video can be in this format. So, this format is pretty nice and it will work on any devices. Therefore, choose the best format before downloading the youtube videos. If you want a high-quality video then go with the best format.

    How to Download YouTube 4K video on Windows or Mac?

    Windows and Mac have millions of users and both operating systems are best in their place. Mac has its own features and Windows has its own. Both systems work awesome and firstly, I will guide you on how to download youtube 4k video on Windows using a 4k video downloader.

    Before going to download the youtube video, first, you need to download and install a 4k video downloader. For that, follow the below steps.

    First Method: Download and Install 4K Video Downloader on Windows or Mac

    If you don’t have a 4k video downloader setup then download the software from its official website and install it on your PC.

    Step 1: Once you download the setup, then, go to the download folder and double click the software setup. After that, you will see the welcome setup wizard. Here, click the Next button to continue the installation.

    Install 4k video Downloader on Windows
    4K Video Downloader Installation

    Step 2: Next step, agree on the terms in the license agreement and click the Next button.

    Agree to License Agreement of 4k video downloader
    Agree to License Agreement

    Step 3: In case, you want to change the default destination folder. Then, click the Change button and select the new installation path and click the Next button.

    Select the installation Destination Folder
    Select Destination Folder

    Step 4: Now, you need to click the Install button.

    Install 4k Video Downloader
    Install The Software

    Step 5: Afterward, the installation process will start and wait for a while to complete the process. Once the software is installed on your Windows. Then, click the Finish button.

    4K Video Downloader Installation Completed
    Installation Completed

    Download Youtube 4k Video

    Now you have 4k video downloader on your Windows. So, let’s download any youtube video using the software.

    Step 1: To download youtube video, open 4k video downloader and click the Paste Link. Here, paste the video link that you copied and you want to download it.

    Download Youtube 4k Video Downloader on Windows or Mac
    Paste Youtube Link

    Step 2: After that, you will see the below screenshot. Here, follow the below list.

    1. If you want to download the video, then, select Download Video from the dropdown menu.
    2. On the left side, select the video format you want to download or you want to see the video quality on.
    3. Now, select a high-quality resolution. Don’t be confused about the picture, you will have a 4k resolution option on your system.
    4. In case, you want to change the default video destination, then click the Choose button.
    5. Finally, click the Download button.
    Select Format, Resolution and download Video
    Download Video

    Step 3: Once you click the download button, then wait for a while to complete the download process. After that, your video will be downloaded and you can watch it offline. Simply, double click on the video, and the video will be played for you.

    Download Youtube 4k video on windows or Mac
    Download Completed

    So, this was the first video downloader method for Windows and Mac users. If you are windows or Mac user then you can follow the above instructions. However, a 4k video downloader work on Mac, Windows, and Linux. The downloading procedure is quite easy, you don’t need to pay a penny or anything else. Simply copies the video link and paste it here. At a time you can download 24 videos using this software.

    About the video quality resolution, you don’t need to worry. Freely download and install the software and check the 4k option.

    Second Method: Download and Install Freemake Video Downloader on Windows or Mac

    Freemake video downloader is the best option for you. This software allow you to download videos from 10000+ websites and you can select any format quality. So, download Freemake video downloader and install it on your system.

    Step 1: Once you download the Freemake video downloader. Then, go to download folder and double click on the setup. After that, you need to select the language and click Next button on the welcome wizard setup.

    Download and Install Freemake on Windows or Mac
    Install Freemake on your System

    Step 2: On the select component page, select the full installation option and click the Next button.

    Select Freemake Components
    Select Component

    Step 3: Wait for a while and the installation will be completed after a few seconds.

    Freemake Installation Completed
    Freemake Installation Completed

    Download Youtube 4k Video using Freemake

    Now, that you have a Freemake video downloader on your Windows or Mac. Then you can download the high-quality video using the software. Remember, you can download any kind of videos, simply you need to copy the video URL and paste it here. Besides that, You can select any format you want to download the video. So, let’s start

    Step 1: First of all, copy the URL of any youtube video and launch Freemake video downloader. After that, click the Paste URL. After that, select the format from bottom of the page.

    How to Download Youtube 4k video on Windows or Mac
    Paste Video Link

    Step 2: Once you paste the link then follow the below list.

    1. Select the video quality, You will find the different video quality from the preset dropdown menu.
    2. For save to option, select videos.
    3. Now, click the Download button.
    Download Youtube Video Using Freemake
    Download Youtube Video

    Step 3: After a while, your video will be downloaded and you can stream it offline. To open the video click on it.

    This was the second method of youtube 4k video downloading. Both Softwares are best and both will work on Windows and Mac. Now, you don’t need to worry about downloading youtube 4k videos because you get all the solutions in this article.

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    Conclusion

    The more your video quality is high the more you enjoy watching the video. Youtube has different resolution options for users to pick up and watch the video. Like this, the video downloader software allows us to download the video in different quality and various formats.

    So, I hope you understand everything about how to download youtube 4k video on Windows or Mac. And whatever you were looking for, this article gave you. In case, you have any questions then feel free to ask me in the comment box.

  • How to Update to MacOS Catalina 10.15.5 on Mac Mini?

    How to Update to MacOS Catalina 10.15.5 on Mac Mini?

    Still, you didn’t update to macOS Catalina 10.15.5 on your Mac Mini? If Yes? Then you must read this article to find out the best instruction, tips, and tricks to install the latest update of macOS Catalina 10.15.5. However, macOS Catalina 10.15 is the powerful Apple operating system with the best new features, changes, and improvements.

    Therefore, if you are running macOS Catalina 10.15 any beta version on your Macbook, Mac Mini, or other Mac desktops. Then, you must get the new version update notification in System Preferences. Though Apple releases the next update of macOS Catalina 10.15.5 on May 26, 2020. This update has three major features, bug fixes, and some handy improvements.

    The main feature of macOS Catalina 10.15.5 is Battery Health Management. This feature gains user attention because it designs to extend the overall lifespan of Mac’s battery by reducing the rate of chemical aging. Besides that, Apple included Fine-Tune calibration and FaceTime Prominence.

    So, after a week of MacOS Catalina 10.15.5, Apple released the supplemental update for macOS Catalina 10.15.5. The macOS Catalina fifth beta supplemental update focuses on security fixes and Apple says users should install this update.

    ‌macOS Catalina‌ 10.15.5 supplemental update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.

    Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices. For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211215

    What is the Latest Update of macOS Catalina?

    Hands down, macOS Catalina is a powerful operating system that has many new features and some handy improvements. However, macOS Catalina was introduced and released in October 2019. Till now Apple has released several updates of macOS Catalina and included tons of new features and bugs fixes. Overall, Mac users are running macOS Catalina rather than macOS Mojave or other Apple operating systems.

    So, the latest and current update of Catalina is macOS Catalina 10.15.5, and Apple introduced the fifth beta in May 26, 2020. This time Apple added three major features in macOS Catalina’s latest version. Besides that, there are some bug fixes and improvements.

    Thanks to Apple developers for putting their best efforts to give the best experience. Like this, Apple released the supplemental update for the macOS Catalina fifth beta version. This update is mostly for security and Apple says users should install it.

    Three Major Features of macOS Catalina 10.15.5

    1: Battery Health Management:
    This feature is designed to extend the lifespan of Mac’s battery by reducing the rate of chemical aging. Which means, now you don’t need to worry about your Mac battery lifetime. Because this feature will help your Mac battery lifetime.

    2: FaceTime Prominence Preference:
    FaceTime Group call is one of the best applications of Catalina and this time Apple added the new feature in FaceTime. So, the feature will help you to control automatic prominence on the FaceTime group call so that the video tile should not change its size while a user speaks.

    3: Calibration Fine-Tuning for Pro Display XDR:
    In a simple word, it will control fine-tune build-in calibration of your pro display XDR by adjusting the white point.

    Some Bug Fixes and Improvement of MacOS Catalina 10.15.5

    • Fixes a difficulty that may prevent Reminders from sending notifications for ordinary reminders
    • Addresses a problem that may save you password entry at the login screen
    • Fixes an issue in which System Preferences could continue to reveal a notification badge even after installing an update
    • Resolves trouble in which the built-in camera might not be detected when looking to use it after the usage of a video conferencing app
    • Addresses a difficulty for Mac computers with the Apple T2 Security Chip where internal speakers won’t appear as a sound output device in Sound preferences
    • Fixes a stability difficulty with uploading and downloading media documents from iCloud Photo Library whilst your Mac is asleep
    • Resolves stability trouble when transferring huge amounts of information to RAID volumes
    • Fixes an issue in which the Reduce Motion Accessibility choice did not reduce the rate of animations in a FaceTime organization call

    Where Can I update macOS Catalina 10.15.5 version?

    The new update of macOS Catalina can be installed or updated on every Mac computer. Even you can update to macOS Catalina 10.15.5 on virtual machines. You know Windows and Linux users can not install Apple operating system on their PC. Therefore, they are using virtual machines to run the guest operating system.

    In case, you want to update to macOS Catalina’s latest version on Macbook, Mac Mini, iMac, Macintosh, or other Mac desktops. Then, you can do it easily by following the below steps. Remember, these steps will work for any Mac computer or even for virtual machine users.

    Things to do Before Updating macOS Catalina 10.15.5

    Before updating your Mac to the latest version of the operating system. Make sure you have done the below tasks. Perhaps, during the upgrading of your OS, you might face problems, issues, or other kinds of bugs that can trash your whole contents. Therefore, follow the below things.

    1: Make a Backup of your Files:
    Before going to update your Catalina to the latest version, Make sure you have a backup of your files. There are many ways to backup your data and the best way is to backup your files on an external hard drive using Time Machine. In case, you don’t have an external hard drive for your Mac then you can backup your content to iCloud.

    2: Connect your Mac Mini with the Internet:
    Without an internet connection, you can not update to macOS Catalina 10.15.5. Therefore, connect your Mac Mini with a fast internet connection. If you have a speed internet connection, then the update will be done soon within 20 minutes.

    3: Clean Up your Mac:
    Installing a new update in your Mac will need some free space. Make sure, your Mac Mini has more than 3GB free space. Because the update is less than 3GB. In case, you don’t have free space then clean up some antique and unused apps, empty Trash, compress big files, Etc.

    How to Update to macOS Catalina 10.15.5 on Mac Mini?

    • First of all, launch your Mac Mini and connect it with the internet.
    • After you log in to your Mac, then go to the Apple logo from the left-top corner of the desktop screen.
    • Here, click the System Preference option.
    • On System Preference, find Software update application and open it. If your Mac is ready for an update then you must get an update notification.
    • Once you open the software update, Then you will see the new update of macOS Catalina 10.15.5. In case, you want to know more about the update. So, click the More info and get the clue of the new features. Anyhow, to update the fifth beta version you need to click the Update Now button.
    How to Update to macOS Catalina 10.15.5
    Update to macOS Catalina 10.15.5
    • After you click the update now button, Then, the system needs to restart. Therefore, restart your Mac Mini and wait for 30 minutes to complete the installation or update process.
    • Once the process is done, then your Mac Mini will get restart and go to About My Mac and check the version of your Mac operating system.

    How to Update macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Supplemental Update on Mac Mini?

    As I mentioned, Apple released the supplemental update for macOS Catalina 10.15.5 and this update is the most important update. Therefore, you must install a supplemental update on your Mac Mini after you updated to macOS Catalina 10.15.5.

    You will get this update notification when you are running the latest version of macOS Catalina 10.15.5. If you didn’t get this update then check the operating system version. In case, the OS is not up to date then go to software update and update to the latest version. After that, you can follow the below steps.

    • First of all, launch your Mac Mini.
    • After you log in to your Mac, then go to the Apple logo from the left-top corner of the desktop screen.
    • Here, click the System Preference option.
    • On System Preference, find Software update application and open it. If your Mac is ready for an update then you must get an update notification.
    • On Software update page, you will see the new version of the supplemental update for macOS Catalina. Therefore, click the Update Now button.
    How to update macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Supplemental
    Update Supplemental for macOS Catalina 10.15.5
    • Once you click the button, then it will ask you to restart your Mac Mini. Therefore, click the restart button and wait for 20 to 30 minutes to complete the update process.
    • Once the update is done, then you will see your Mac Mini desktop screen.

    So, this was the process of macOS Catalina 10.15.5 updates and supplemental updates. The instructions were quite easy and simple.

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    Conclusion

    Apple says, always keep your Mac up to date. Because the new update has many new features, bug fixes, and some improvements. If you want to have a clean and fast operating system, then, always update your operating system. Besides OS, try to update your Mac applications and software. This way, you will have a fast Mac overall.

    The above process was done in Apple Mac Mini Desktop Intel Core i5 If you want to buy a new Mac Mini or this one then click the link and get more information about the Mac desktop.

  • How to make Homemade Hand Sanitizers and Disinfectants?

    How to make Homemade Hand Sanitizers and Disinfectants?

    Not being able to get to the grocery store may prove to be an issue during a lockdown situation. If you’re in quarantine, in particular, you will not only need to stay indoors but also make your personal hygiene a priority whether in or outdoors. Therefore, in this condition we have written the best article about How to make Homemade Hand Sanitizers and Disinfectants. The steps are easy and you can easily make hand Sanitizers at home.

    Hand sanitizers and cleaning products are particularly important to have in stock – and if you don’t, you can easily make your own!

    How to make Homemade Hand Sanitizers and Disinfectants?

    You will find several recipes to make hand Sanitizers at home with different products. But, in this article, we just mention the easy way and the best tips to make homemade hand Sanitizers and Disinfectants. Only you need to pay attention and follow each step.

    How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer?

    A homemade hand sanitizer can come in handy when you’ve just come home after being in contact with public areas, have had to handle currency and cards, or have had to touch doorknobs and railings.

    Hand sanitizers normally come in one of two forms: a gel or a spray. Choose whichever suits you:

    For the gel sanitizer you will need:

    How to make it:

    1. Mix 3 parts alcohol to 1 part Aloe Vera gel.
    2. Add a few drops of Tea Tree essential oil, which is antibacterial and pleasant to smell.

    For the spray sanitizer you will need:

    How to make it:

    1. Mix 12 fl.oz of alcohol with 2 teaspoons of glycerol.
    2. Mix in 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide, then 3 fl.oz of distilled water.
    3. Pour the solution into the spray bottle. You can, optionally, add a few drops of essential oil to the concoction (opt for those with antibacterial properties such as lavender, peppermint, lemongrass, geranium, etc).

    How to Make Homemade Disinfectant Cleaning Products?

    A trip to the stores may be a challenge. You might prefer to stay indoors rather than risk contracting a virus, or you may have to stay home due to quarantine measures. Whatever the case, you should make sure to keep your home clean by airing it daily and disinfecting any areas that may be prone to collecting germs, allergens or other irritants.

    Making your own homemade disinfectant is quite easy. The disinfectant recipes I recommend are not only highly effective, but they are also quite safe to use as they do not contain highly toxic ingredients. They are also naturally antiviral and antibacterial.

    Disinfectant #1: Apple Cider Vinegar Spray

    You can make a homemade disinfectant with either apple cider vinegar or white vinegar. I highly recommend apple cider vinegar, as it is ——

    You will need:

    • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 cups of water
    • Empty spray bottle

    How to make it:

    Add all the ingredients into the empty spray bottle. Once the lid is secured, shake the bottle well and store in a cool, dry, and dark place, like a cupboard. Shake the bottle before every use. You can spray it onto surfaces to disinfect them, allowing it to stand for 1-2 minutes. These surfaces should then be rinsed and dried with a clean cloth.

    Disinfectant #2: Fresh Lemon Spray

    Lemons are highly effective against eliminating germs and odors. These antibacterial and antiviral agents also have a refreshing scent.

    You will need:

    • The juice of 2 lemons
    • 1 cup of white vinegar
    • 2 cups of water
    • Empty spray bottle

    How to make it:

    Juice the lemons, making sure to remove any pips and pulp. Add the juice with the vinegar and water to the spray bottle, secure the lid, and shake very well. Store in a cool, dry, and dark place. Spray onto surfaces you wish to disinfect, allowing the solution to stand for 1-2 minutes. These surfaces should then be rinsed and dried with a clean cloth.  You can even use it to clean kitchen appliances like the air fryer with its rotisserie.

    Disinfectant #3: Aromatherapeutic Spray

    Essential oils are known for their high therapeutic properties. When diluted, these miraculous little oils can be used to kill germs, soothe irritated skin, even boost one’s mood. However, do make sure to purchase essential oils that are 100% natural and always follow dilution directions carefully.

    What you will need:

    • 20-30 drops of an antiviral/antibacterial essential oil of your choice (lemon, orange, lavender, geranium, eucalyptus, rosemary, —-
    • ¾ cup distilled water
    • ¼ cup grain alcohol
    • 8 oz empty glass spray bottle

    How to make it:

    Fill the spray bottle with the ingredients. Secure spray lid and shake well. Keep the bottle in a cool, dry and dark place for 3-5 days. You can then begin using it as a room or linen spray (it is best to avoid surfaces like wood).

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    Conclusion

    Making your own hand sanitizers and disinfectants is a cost-effective, safe and, potentially, life-saving thing to do. Most of the ones recommended in this guide contain safe, all-natural products, so you will not have to worry about toxins evading your space and body.

    So, I hope you have got each and everything about How to make Homemade Hand Sanitizers and Disinfectants. In case, if you have any question then feel free to ask me in the comment section.

  • How to Format External Hard Drive on a Mac?

    How to Format External Hard Drive on a Mac?

    Why you are here? because you are looking for how to format external hard drive on a Mac?. Am I right? Of course you are curious to know how to format external hard drive on a Mac with easy steps. Therefore, in this article, you will find tons of handy steps and information regarding to format external hard drives.

    Well, a Mac or Windows user uses an external hard drive when they want to save its personal files out of its PC. However, anyone can access your computer whether they can be your friends, family members, or anyone else. But you can’t hide your personal data or the folder you saved your files. Although you can lock the folder to hide all your personal content, But, there are several ways to unlock the folder. Thus, having an external hard drive will help you to save your files.

    For that, you might buy a new external hard drive and you connected with your Mac computer or Windows PC. However, the new external hard drive comes as formatted drive, But, if you think the external drive should be formatted as another format filesystem. Then, you can do it with the below easy step-by-step process.

    So, there are several filesystem format as FAT32, exFAT, NTFS, HFS, HFS+, and APFS. But, the question is, which file format is compatible with your Mac computer? or which file format you should choose while formating your external drive?. If you don’t know, then, in this article you will get A to Z details.

    Note: If you have important files inside the external hard drive, make sure, copy or transfer the files to another safe era prior to formatting. Because formatting the drive will erase all the data.

    Which File Format is Compatible with your Mac?

    Before moving on, you should know which file format to use, as there are many file formats to choose from. But, which one is compatible with your Mac, or which one should you use. Here, I will guide you.

    APFS (Apple File System)

    APFS (Apple File System) is the new file format of Apple that announced and added on the macOS High Sierra operating system. This format is the default if you have macOS High Sierra OS on your computer. However, there several good points such as it is more efficient and more reliable. Although you can use an encrypted version and a case-sensitive version.

    As a result, it will not be readable or usable by another Mac that doesn’t have macOS High Sierra. Moreover, a Windows or Linux user can’t use the drive or they can’t read and write either. Well, again I recommend you to use APFS format because that’s no matter which macOS other users have.

    macOS Extended (Journaled or HFS+)

    Another macOS filesystem format which is macOS Extended (Journaled) also known as HFS+. However, on the latest macOS High Sierra update APFS replaced macOS Extended as the default file format. Therefore, if you have not updated your macOS High Sierra to the latest operating system update then macOS Extended is the default format of your Mac PC.

    There are best options to choose if you don’t want others to access your personal files and the option is macOS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted). The other option is to choose macOS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled, Encrypted), So, if you want to have capital letters then Windows can read HFS+ drives but can not write to the drive.

    MS-DOC FAT or FAT32

    The MS-DOC FAT or FAT32 is the oldest file format system that allows anyone to access the file whether to read or to write to them. SO, if you are the one that shares the drive to your friends, colleagues, or other people. Then, this file format is the best option for you. However, this file format has the 4GB or smaller limit space thus you can’t share or save larger files.

    ExFAT

    ExFAT file format is the same as FAT32 but this file format can store more than 4GB files. Moreover, if your drive is formatted with this file format then both Windows and Mac users can read the drive.

    NTFS

    The last file format NTFS which is the default Windows file format but macOS user can only read the NTFS and can’t write to them.

    What to do before Formatting the External Hard Drive?

    This heading is an important part of the article and you should read it carefully if you don’t want to lose your files. So, before going to format your external hard drive, check your drive if there is content. If the drive has content then you need to create a backup of the file because the drive will be erased completely. If you want to back up your files to another external hard drive then you can do it with time machine backup application. But, make sure your drive doesn’t have any files.

    How to Format External Hard Drive on a Mac?

    Now, I will show you how to format external hard drive on a Mac using the below steps. As we can format the drive from Disk utility, Therefore, we will do it with the disk utility option.

    Step 1: Connect the external hard drive to your Mac that you want to format.

    Step 2: Go to Spotlight and search for Disk Utility and open it.

    How to Format External Hard Drive on a Mac
    Open Disk Utility

    Step 3: Once you access the disk utility, then, on the left side of the window you will see 2 sections Internal and external. Remember, don’t touch the internal hard drive only you need to bring changes with external hard drive. As you are going to format an external hard drive on a Mac. Then, select the external hard drive you connected with your Mac.

    How to Select External Hard Drive from Disk utility
    Select External Hard Drive

    Step 4: Once you select the drive you want to format, Then, click the Erase button from the top menu section. After that, change the Format file system you want, if you want your drive to work on both Windows and Mac then select the ExFAT file format. Or, you want your drive only to work on a Mac then select Mac OS Extended (Journaled). Moreover, select GUID Partition Map for Scheme. If you are formatting your drive for time machine or backup reason then select this scheme. Finally, click the Erase button.

    Erase External Hard Drive on a Mac
    Erase the External Drive

    Step 5: Finally, the process is done and your external hard drive formatted successfully. Now, you can use your external hard drive to save your personal data or to transfer any files. So, simply click the Done button.

    How to Format External hard Drive on a Mac
    External Drive Formatted

    Prepare your Drive for Time Machine

    In case, you want to have a huge backup of your content using time machine application. Then, you will need to create a partition and to do that follow the below steps.

    Note: If you don’t want to back up your files or Mac to an external hard drive. Then, I won’t recommend you to go with the below steps.

    Step 1: To create partition, simple select the external drive that you formatted later and click the Partition from the top menu. After that, create a partition for the selected drive. To do that, click the Plus +  icon and add partition. Then, give name to the partition drive and click the Apply button.

    Create Partition With Easy Steps
    Create Partition

    Step 2: Wait for a while to complete the partition process to your external hard drive. After a while, you can see the new partition on the left side of the window under the external hard drive.

    Create Partition
    partition Process Done

    How to Backup Mac to External Hard Drive?

    You have formatted the external hard drive and then you created partition to the external drive. So, if you want to back up your Mac to the external hard drive then you can do it with time machine. This is the easiest way to back up your files with a time machine. If you want to create a backup of your file then follow the below link.

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    Conclusion

    This was the best method on how to format external hard drive on a Mac and I hope you understand and get all the points. The format steps were easy and you can do it without facing issues. In case, you have any problem then ask me in the comment section.

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