How to Run 32-Bit Apps in macOS Catalina. Apple's latest version of macOS, Catalina, officially ditches 32-bit app support, but you can still run the software you need by following these steps. At WWDC earlier this month, Apple offered more details on its plan to bring iPad apps to the Mac using Project Catalyst in macOS Catalina. WWDC 2018 marked Apple’s first attempt at porting its.
If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC, use iTunes to share files between your computer and your iOS or iPadOS device.
Other ways to share
Learn about other ways you can share files between your Mac and your devices. These features work wirelessly.
iCloud Drive lets you securely access all of your documents from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. No matter which device you're using, you'll always have the most up-to-date documents when and where you need them.
With Handoff, you can start a document, email, or message on one device and pick up where you left off on another device. Handoff works with Apple apps such as Mail, Safari, Maps, Messages, Reminders, Calendar, Contacts, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. It also works with some third-party apps.
AirDrop lets you instantly share your photos, videos, documents, and more with other Apple devices that are nearby.
What you need to use the Finder to share files
- An iPhone, iPad, iPod touch with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS
- An iOS or iPadOS app that works with File Sharing
See the iOS and iPadOS apps that can share files with your Mac
- Open a Finder window.
- Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer with a USB cable.
- Select your device in the Finder. Learn what to do if your computer doesn't recognize your device.
- Click the Files tab to see a list of apps that can share files. If you don't see a Files section, your device doesn't have any apps that can share files.
- Click the triangle next to an app to see the files that you can share.
Copy from your Mac to your device
- Select the files that you want to copy. Select only files that work with the app. Check the app’s user guide to see which ones work.
- Drag the files to the app on your device. The Finder copies the files to your device.
Copy from your device to your Mac
- Select the files that you want to copy.
- Drag the files to a folder on your computer. The Finder copies the files to your computer.
Open shared files
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, use the app that you chose in the Files tab to open files that you shared from your computer.
Depending on the file type, some apps can't open files in other apps or locations. You can see the list of files in the Files tab of the Finder when your device is connected to your computer.
Back up shared files
When iCloud or your computer backs up your device, it backs up your shared files as well.
If you delete an app with shared files from your iOS or iPadOS device, you also delete those shared files from your device and your iCloud or computer backup. To avoid losing shared files, copy the files to your computer before deleting the app from your device.
Delete shared files from your device
- Open a Finder window on your Mac.
- Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
- Select your device in the Finder. Learn what to do if your computer doesn't recognize your device.
- Select the app from the list in the Files section.
- In the Documents list, select the file that you want to delete, then press the Delete key on your keyboard.
- When the Finder asks you to confirm, click Delete.
There might be other ways to delete files from an app. See the app's user guide to find out more.
Homebrew is an open-source package manager for macOS that offers an easy way to install software and tolls through the command line. If you are a coder, developer, Terminal lover, or more tech-savvy than an average Mac user, you can use Homebrew to simplify software installation on your Mac.
Homebrew lets you use commands to download and install Python, Ruby, MongoDB, PHP, Git, Node.js, cask, colordiff, Nmap, and other Unix command-line utilities. In this guide, I’ll show you how to install Homebrew in macOS Catalina or M1 Mac.
Requirements to install Homebrew on Mac
- A 64-bit Intel or Apple Silicon M1 CPU
- macOS Mojave (10.14) or later
- Command Line Tools (CLT) for Xcode (steps 1 and 2 below)
Note: Some formulae require full Xcode installation. - A Bourne-compatible shell for installation (e.g., bash or zsh)
- Administrator access on Mac
- Internet connectivity
For some finer requirement details, please see the official page.
Once you satisfy the above requirements, see how to install Homebrew on macOS.
How to install Homebrew on macOS Catalina or M1 Mac
- Open Terminal and enter this command
xcode-select --install
- Click Install from the popup. Go through the T&C and click Agree if you do. Let the download complete.
- To install Homebrew, enter the following command in the Terminal.
/usr/bin/ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)'
- You will have to enter your Mac’s password once. After that, the downloading and installation will begin. The total download size is around 400MB. It will take some time.
Verify Homebrew installation in macOS
- Open Terminal and type
brew -v
- You will see the version of Homebrew installed on your Mac.
Tip:
brew doctor
lets you know about Homebrew status, issues, and updates, if available or required.Now that you have installed Homebrew, let’s see how to use it.
How to use Homebrew to install a package on Mac
- To see the full list of packages:
brew formulae
- To search a software package:
brew search packagename
- Get information about a package:
brew info packagename
- To download and install:
brew install packagename
For example, if I have to install speedtest-cli, here is how the command looks:brew install speedtest-cli
After installation, enter speedtest-cli in the Terminal to run this command. - Pro Tip: You can install not only command-line apps but also GUI (Graphical User Interface) apps via Homebrew. For this, use
brew install --cask app-name
. For example,brew install --cask firefox
orbrew install --cask google-chrome
You can see the full list here. - To see all the apps installed by Homebrew on your Mac:
brew list
Tip: Packages are usually installed in this folder:/usr/local/Cellar
In case you do not find this folder, enterbrew --prefix
in the Terminal to see the folder location. - To update the package:
brew update packagename
- For removing an installed package:
brew remove packagename
- To know what else you can do:
man brew
How to update or remove Homebrew from your Mac
At times, Homebrew is updated automatically when you run commands. But you can also update it manually by entering
brew update
Recent downloads mac. in the Terminal.In case you no longer need Homebrew, run the following command to uninstall Homebrew and all the installed packages.
ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/uninstall)'
Loving the ease and simplicity of Homebrew!
I hope the above guide helped you download, install, and use Homebrew. Once you start using it, there is no going back. Finally, I would like to tell you about four handy command-line programs I love.
Youtube-dl
: This lets me download videos from YouTube and other places. More info.speedtest-cli
: I can see my download and upload speed via this. More info.imagemagick
: Lets me convert an image to another format and make simple edits. More info.wifi-password
: This brilliant yet straightforward command shows me the Wi-Fi password of the currently connected network. Super handy!
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