MacFormat

MacFormat is the UK’s best selling magazine for the home Mac user. Each issue brings you all the exciting developments from the world of Apple, including reviews of new Macs, iPads and Apple’s own apps like iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand. We’ll show you how to make the most of your Mac, OS X and all the creative things you can do with it. We also review all the latest 3rd party software and kit – so if you’re looking for a new hard drive, monitor or printer that works with a Mac, you’ll be well served. iOS users are also welcome and we review the latest iPad and iPhone apps. ***Note: This digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies***

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Meet the team • have changed this one just as

Tim Cook sheds light on the Apple Car • Hints at Apple’s approach to the autonomous vehicle

M1 upgrades are possible (sort of)

THE POLL

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

Clues uncovered about Apple TV revamp • New remote and 120Hz video references found in beta code

Ultra-light mixed-reality headset • Super-thin lenses and fabric covering will cut down on bulk

PhotoDirector 365 £49.99/year • Overhaul your photos and videos with this AI-powered editing app

Media Picks • What you should be playing and reading this month

Crave • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

MATT BOLTON… • DOESN’T WANT AUGMENTED REALITY TO BE A SLIDE SHOW IN HIS HEAD… HE WANTS SOMETHING MUCH MESSIER

Win • A 128GB iPad + four F-Secure TOTAL online protection memberships

The global chip shortage crisis • Charlotte Henry looks at the ongoing global shortage of computer chips and what the consequences might be for Apple

Chips for Apple: the supply chain

BIGSUR SECRETS • > Hidden tips, tricks and shortcuts - revealed!

Finder and System Preferences • Finder may look a little unfamiliar but you can tweak it to your liking

Gestures and shortcuts

Control Centre and Notifications

HOW TO Customise your desktop

Photos • Photos now allows you to edit videos, add new effects, and much more

How to use Photos extensions

What about iMovie?

HOW TO Create a shared photo album

Safari, Mail and Messages • Safari has been beefed up, with new customisation and privacy features

HOW TO Send a message with Photos, Effects or GIFs

Messages

Maps • Start planning a trip on your Mac and then continue on your mobile device

Music, Apple TV, Podcasts & Books • It was evolution rather than revolution for these apps in Big Sur

Content caching

Other Big Sur tips and tricks • There are even more ways to get the most from Big Sur

If in doubt, ask Siri

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APPLE SKILLS

Save web pages for later • Curate your own reading list using Safari in macOS Big Sur

HOW TO Start and manage a reading list

Develop your shots • Master the photo editing features in ACDSee Photo Studio 7

HOW TO Make selective tonal adjustments

HOW TO Counteract distortion

HOW TO Remove unwanted people and objects

Keep the noise down • Reduce ugly artefacts in a more controlled way

Keep your apps up to date • Banish outdated apps with this brilliant Mac tool

EXPLAINED… The MacUpdater app and widget

HOW TO Quickly update your apps

Encrypt your data • Encrypt important data in Big Sur for better security and safer sharing

HOW TO Create an encryption container

Power up your podcasts • How to find, organise and play all the best shows

HOW TO Pick and play your podcasts

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