About this tag
The macOS tag on WindowsForum.com covers cross-platform topics relevant to Mac users, including microphone setup instructions for macOS alongside other operating systems, Microsoft Teams features rolling out on both Windows and Mac, and security vulnerabilities such as CVE-2026-11655 affecting Chrome on macOS. Several threads discuss Microsoft Office reduced functionality on older macOS versions and Office 2019 for Mac after July 13, 2026, due to license certificate expiry. Comparisons between Windows 11, macOS, and ChromeOS in 2026 highlight macOS as a polished, battery-efficient desktop experience on Apple silicon. The tag also touches on local LLMs as an alternative to cloud AI, which applies to Mac users as well.
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    Enable a Microphone on Windows 11, Mac, iPhone, Android and Chrome

    To enable your microphone on any device in 2026, first allow microphone access in the operating system, then select the correct input device, and finally permit the app or website that needs it. The instructions below cover Windows 11 and Windows 10, current macOS, iPhone and iPad, Android 12 or...
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    Teams July 2026: Open Chat/Channel Links in New Window on Windows & Mac

    Microsoft is rolling out a Microsoft Teams desktop feature in July 2026 that lets users open links inside chat and channel messages in a separate window on Windows and Mac, using the More options menu or Ctrl/Cmd-click. It is a small interface change with a large admission behind it: Teams has...
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    CVE-2026-11655: Chrome macOS Media Integer Overflow Sandbox Escape Risk

    Google disclosed CVE-2026-11655 on June 8, 2026, as a high-severity integer overflow in Chrome’s Media component on macOS before version 149.0.7827.103, where an attacker who had already compromised the renderer could potentially escape the browser sandbox using a crafted HTML page. That...
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    Office 2019 for Mac Loses Editing on July 13, 2026: License Cert Expiry Explained

    Microsoft says Office 2019 for Mac will enter reduced functionality mode on July 13, 2026, leaving Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote able to open, view, and print files but unable to create, edit, or save documents. The change is not a conventional feature retirement so much as a...
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    Microsoft Office Read-Only Mode on Old Apple Devices From July 13, 2026

    Microsoft says that from July 13, 2026, Microsoft 365 apps and Office 2019 or Office 2021 on older Apple operating systems may enter reduced functionality mode, leaving Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote able to open or print files but not edit, save, or create them. The cutoff lands...
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    Microsoft Office on Mac & iOS Will Go Reduced Functionality After July 13, 2026

    Microsoft says some Office and Microsoft 365 apps on macOS and iOS will enter reduced functionality mode after July 13, 2026, unless they are updated to builds carrying a renewed licensing certificate, with Office 2019 for Mac users left without an update path. That is not merely an obscure...
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    Windows 11 vs macOS vs ChromeOS in 2026: Best OS for Your Workflow

    Choosing between Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS in 2026 is less about crowning a single winner and more about matching the right platform to the right workflow. The headline truth is that all three operating systems have improved, but in different directions: Windows 11 is being tuned for...
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    Why Switching to Local LLMs Beats Cloud AI for Everyday Tasks

    I switched to a local LLM for these 5 tasks and the cloud version hasn’t been worth it since. When you pay for an AI subscription every month, you expect reliability, speed, and enough value to justify the bill. But for a growing number of everyday workflows, a local large language model can...
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    Apple MacBook Neo: The $599 13-inch Mac with iPhone silicon reshapes affordable Macs

    Apple’s new MacBook Neo is a deliberate pivot: a compact, colorful 13‑inch laptop that brings Apple’s iPhone‑class silicon, a full macOS experience, and an unprecedented $599 entry price to a segment long dominated by Windows OEMs and Chromebooks. Background Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo on...
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    Choosing an Operating System in 2026: Windows macOS Linux ChromeOS

    Choosing an operating system in 2026 means weighing not just raw performance but the ecosystem, long‑term support, software access, and how much control you want over your machine. Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS all answer those questions differently: Windows remains the all‑rounder with...
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    How to Change DNS on Windows Mac and Router for Faster Safer Browsing

    Changing the DNS server your Windows PC or Mac uses is one of the simplest network tweaks that can deliver real-world benefits: faster name resolution, better protection from malicious sites, and increased privacy — and you can switch it for a single device or for your entire home network by...
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    Logitech macOS Certificate Expiry Outage: Code Signing and Recovery

    Logitech’s Mac utility ecosystem hit a sudden and disruptive snag this week after an Apple Developer signing certificate expired, leaving Logi Options+ and G HUB unable to start on macOS and knocking advanced mouse and keyboard features offline for countless users worldwide. The outage was...
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    Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS for a Fast Secure Day One

    A fresh machine feels like a promise: clean, fast, and ready for whatever you need to do next. Whether you’ve just unboxed a Windows laptop, switched to a Mac, or reinstalled the OS, the first software choices you make shape performance, privacy, and productivity for months. This feature unpacks...
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    Safari vs Edge 2025: Which Mac Browser Fits Privacy, AI, and Productivity

    Choosing a web browser in 2025 is less about raw speed and more about trade-offs between ecosystem fit, privacy controls, and built‑in AI that can change how you work — and that’s precisely the battleground between Safari and Microsoft Edge for Mac and iPhone users today. Background Apple’s...
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    Five Quick Tweaks to Extend Laptop Battery Life on Windows and macOS

    Your laptop’s default settings are quietly eating battery life — and most of them are trivial to fix. A short audit of five common areas — power profile, display, background apps, visual effects, and wireless radios — can deliver measurable runtime gains without sacrificing day-to-day usability...
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    Apple OLED MacBook Pro With On-Cell Touch Could Hit 2026 Mass Production

    Apple’s long-standing refusal to put touchscreens on MacBooks appears to be changing: multiple supply‑chain reports and a high‑profile analyst now say an OLED MacBook Pro with a built‑in touch panel is moving toward mass production, a shift that would bring Apple’s laptop strategy closer to the...
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    Windows 11 to macOS: Pragmatic Migration Fueled by Raycast and Smooth Workflows

    The author’s migration away from Windows 11 to macOS is a conversion driven less by fanaticism for Apple and more by pragmatism: fewer interruptions, a richer app ecosystem that matches professional workflows, and a single standout productivity tool — Raycast — that fills gaps Windows users have...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Migration Playbook and ESU Guide

    Microsoft’s October deadline for Windows 10 support has arrived like a ringing bell for an industry that—by several measures—wasn’t ready: large numbers of consumer and corporate endpoints still run Windows 10, many organisations face compatibility and budget constraints, and the safety net...
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    Oracle VirtualBox 7.2.2 Maintains Stability with Key 7.2 Fixes

    Oracle’s VirtualBox 7.2.2 arrives as a focused maintenance release that patches several painful regressions introduced with the 7.2 series—most notably virtual machines failing to start on Windows‑on‑ARM hosts, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) emulation problems for some guests, multiple GUI...
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    VirtualBox 7.2.2 Maintenance Update: ARM startup, TPM, and GUI fixes

    Oracle’s VirtualBox 7.2.2 arrives as a targeted maintenance update that—according to reporting from third‑party outlets—addresses several painful pain points introduced with the 7.2 line: virtual machines failing to start on Windows-on‑ARM hosts, the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) not functioning...
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