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Which apps work, which broke, and what to use instead.
Rosetta countdown: list your Intel apps now, because macOS 28 won’t save them
macOS 27 is the last version where Rosetta runs every Intel app. From macOS 28, only some older games remain. Build your list with one command, sort it into four piles, and spread the work over the year you have left.
Your USB device works in Chrome but not Safari? It’s WebUSB, and here’s what to do
Browser-based configurators, firmware flashers and device web apps rely on WebUSB, WebHID and Web Serial, which Safari doesn’t support. What that affects, safe workarounds, and Mac checks when a device still isn’t found.
Drime keeps signing out in Finder on macOS 27: are your offline files still available?
Your cloud folders appear in Finder, then sync stops and Sign In returns. What online only and available offline actually mean, how to verify which files are stored on your Mac, and how to fix the sign-in loop safely.
Rekordbox slow on Mac? Five things to check before your next set
Tracks taking too long to load in rekordbox? Before your next set, check where your music is stored, how your library syncs, and whether rekordbox can access its files. A practical Mac checklist that doesn’t touch your tracks or cues.
Examplify says your Mac is unsupported after macOS 27? What to check before exam day
Examplify flags your Mac after the macOS 27 update. Why the warning appears, how to check your Examplify version against your school’s requirements, and how to tell a warning you can continue past from a block.
Play 32-bit Mac games on Apple Silicon without a VM: CrossOver, the Windows build, and what actually works on macOS 27
Portal 2's Mac build is 32-bit and has not run since Catalina. A Reddit thread this week showed it running on an M4 with no virtual machine. Here is how, what else this applies to, and the realistic alternatives.
Android File Transfer is dead: how to move files between Android and your Mac on macOS 27
Google killed Android File Transfer years ago and macOS has no native MTP support, so plugging in an Android phone still does nothing useful. The wireless and cable options that actually work on macOS 27, including the new Piko file manager.
iPhone Mirroring is still blocked in the EU on macOS 27, but Xcode's Device Hub can control your iPhone: what works and what doesn't
Apple says iPhone Mirroring is unavailable in the EU. Device Hub, a tool inside Xcode, reportedly lets EU users view and control a connected iPhone from a Mac. How it works, the limits, and safer alternatives.
ChatGPT Dots on your Mac: setup guide and what actually works
OpenAI's new AI agent lives inside ChatGPT, knows your context, and acts proactively. It's available on macOS today. Here is how to get started, what it can do within Apple's platform limits, and how it compares to Apple Intelligence.
Gaming on macOS Golden Gate: faster Windows games, broken titles, and what to check first
Game Porting Toolkit 4 brings real performance gains to Windows games on Apple silicon, but CrossOver is changing, some games broke, and Rosetta's future matters more for gamers than anyone. A practical guide before you upgrade.
Your Intel apps won't open in macOS 28. Here's how to find them now
Apple has confirmed Rosetta is ending for most apps after macOS 27. How to find every Intel-only app, plug-in, and printer driver on your Mac, and what to do about each before next fall.
Does it work on macOS Golden Gate? App and device compatibility tracker
Status of popular Mac apps, utilities, and peripherals on macOS 27: confirmed, working with issues, beta builds, and known problems. Updated weekly, with sources.
Safari in macOS Golden Gate: the useful new features, and how to switch off the rest
Automatic tab topics, Notify Me page monitoring, AI-built extensions, and pull-to-refresh. What each one actually does, where the controls are, and how to keep Safari working the way you like.
Why macOS 27 broke your favorite Mac utilities
Menu bar managers, mouse utilities, audio tools, and old plug-ins all stopped working on Golden Gate. It isn't a coincidence. Here's what they had in common, how to check your own setup, and how to pick tools that survive the next release.