According to Apple's support pages, the improved tool requires a 15-inch MacBook Pro or 16-inch MacBook Pro released in 2016 or later, a Retina 5K iMac from 2014 or later, a Retina 4K iMac from. In iOS and macOS, PhotoKit provides classes that support building photo-editing extensions for the Photos app. In iOS, macOS, and tvOS, PhotoKit also provides direct access to the photo and video assets managed by the Photos app.
All your photos on all your devices. ICloud Photos gives you access to your entire Mac photo and video library from all your devices. If you shoot a snapshot, slo-mo, or selfie on your iPhone, it's automatically added to iCloud Photos — so it appears on your Mac, iOS and iPadOS devices, Apple TV, iCloud.com, and your PC. In iOS, macOS, and tvOS, PhotoKit also provides direct access to the photo and video assets managed by the Photos app. Using PhotoKit, you can fetch and cache assets for display and playback, edit image and video content, or manage collections of assets such as albums, Moments, and Shared Albums. Your Mac makes it easy to be entertained—from watching the latest shows on Apple TV+ to playing groundbreaking new games in Apple Arcade. Learn about media apps on your Mac To explore the macOS User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.
Are you new to the Mac? MacMost has more than 2,300 free Mac tutorials that can help you get up to speed quickly. Here is a collection of videos hand-picked to help those who are using a Mac for the first time.
Getting Started
First, get a tour of the Mac keyboard. Then, learn about the many different ways to launch apps on your Mac. Your Mac also comes with a large collection of apps pre-installed which can handle most basic computer tasks. One of the key techniques you should know about right away is how to bring up context menus, and there are also a few other key things you should master.
Working With Files, Folders and Documents
The Finder is the environment you use to view your files and folders. Learn how to organize files on your Mac. Learning how to use the Finder is key to getting around.
Safety and Security
No matter which computer or devices you use, you should always keep security in mind. On a Mac it is easy to set strong, unique passwords for each website and service you use. If someone else needs to use your Mac, they should have their own account.
As for malware, Apple has you covered with built-in anti-virus. MacMost has a free course and eBook on Mac security.
Using Safari
The Mac's default web browser is Safari. It is fast, energy-efficient and good with security and privacy. Learn how to go to sites and perform searches. When reading articles, use the reader view. Learn other key Safari web-browsing techniques.
Mac Basics Video Tutorials
These short videos focus on a single topic for those who are new to using a Mac.
Mac Basics: Using the DockMac Basics: Changing Your Desktop Background
Mac Basics: How To Preview Files
Mac Basics: The Pointer and Cursor
Mac Basics: Using System Preferences
Mac Basics: The Red, Yellow and Green Window Buttons
Mac Basics: Moving And Resizing Windows
Mac Basics: Using The Menu Bar
Mac Basics: The Mac App Store
Mac Basics: Using Modifier Keys
Mac Basics: Switching Apps
Mac Basics: Using the Trash To Delete Files
Mac Basics: How To Rename Files
Mac Basics: Copy and Paste
Mac Basics: Learning To Use Keyboard Shortcuts
Mac Basics: Using the Finder's Four Views
Mac Basics: How To Launch Apps
Apple Photos Tutorial
Mac Basics: How To Use Split View
More Mac Tips
Hungry for more? Learn how to use the Mac App Store to get more apps and see how you can uninstall apps. Learn how to use the Dock and the Menu Bar. Find out how to take screen shots.
Getting Help
The Help menu in any App will give you access to keyboard shortcuts, help you locate menu commands, and view app documentation. You can also download MacMost's keyboard shortcut PDF if you like shortcuts.
If you have a problem with your Mac, Apple has terrific customer support. You can take your Mac to the Genius Bar in any Apple Store for free help, advice and as the first step in any repair.
Want even more help getting up to speed? MacMost has a general course on using macOS Big Sur. It includes 60 video tutorials, with more than 4 hours of video instruction.
Start by capturing your world
Photograph all of life's moments. Then use the Photos app on iOS or macOS to make each moment perfect.
Find the right camera mode
Apple Mac Photo Books
Choose from a variety of different camera modes to help you capture the ideal photo or video for your moment. Play xbox games on macbook.
Switch between modesTake the perfect photo
Take a photo with the camera on your iPhone or iPad. Then use the built-in editing tools to make the moment look just right.
Take and edit photosEdit photos on your Mac
Take your photo from great to masterpiece. Make edits like a pro using the Photos app that's built right into macOS.
Explore editing toolsUnleash your creativity
Elevate your shots with Portrait mode. Or take a photo that comes alive with a touch.
Capture stunning portraits
Macbook screen shot. Use Portrait mode to capture people and selfies in sharp focus against an artfully blurred background that you can adjust.
Mac Basics: The Pointer and Cursor
Mac Basics: Using System Preferences
Mac Basics: The Red, Yellow and Green Window Buttons
Mac Basics: Moving And Resizing Windows
Mac Basics: Using The Menu Bar
Mac Basics: The Mac App Store
Mac Basics: Using Modifier Keys
Mac Basics: Switching Apps
Mac Basics: Using the Trash To Delete Files
Mac Basics: How To Rename Files
Mac Basics: Copy and Paste
Mac Basics: Learning To Use Keyboard Shortcuts
Mac Basics: Using the Finder's Four Views
Mac Basics: How To Launch Apps
Apple Photos Tutorial
Mac Basics: How To Use Split View
More Mac Tips
Hungry for more? Learn how to use the Mac App Store to get more apps and see how you can uninstall apps. Learn how to use the Dock and the Menu Bar. Find out how to take screen shots.
Getting Help
The Help menu in any App will give you access to keyboard shortcuts, help you locate menu commands, and view app documentation. You can also download MacMost's keyboard shortcut PDF if you like shortcuts.
If you have a problem with your Mac, Apple has terrific customer support. You can take your Mac to the Genius Bar in any Apple Store for free help, advice and as the first step in any repair.
Want even more help getting up to speed? MacMost has a general course on using macOS Big Sur. It includes 60 video tutorials, with more than 4 hours of video instruction.
Start by capturing your world
Photograph all of life's moments. Then use the Photos app on iOS or macOS to make each moment perfect.
Find the right camera mode
Apple Mac Photo Books
Choose from a variety of different camera modes to help you capture the ideal photo or video for your moment. Play xbox games on macbook.
Switch between modesTake the perfect photo
Take a photo with the camera on your iPhone or iPad. Then use the built-in editing tools to make the moment look just right.
Take and edit photosEdit photos on your Mac
Take your photo from great to masterpiece. Make edits like a pro using the Photos app that's built right into macOS.
Explore editing toolsUnleash your creativity
Elevate your shots with Portrait mode. Or take a photo that comes alive with a touch.
Capture stunning portraits
Macbook screen shot. Use Portrait mode to capture people and selfies in sharp focus against an artfully blurred background that you can adjust.
Use Portrait modeTake photos that come to life
Record moments as they happen with Live Photos — images that come alive with movement and sound when you touch them.
Take and edit Live PhotosEnjoy your photos everywhere
Use iCloud to store your entire photo and video collection, and keep them up to date on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and on iCloud.com.
Keep your photos up to date
iCloud Photos stores every photo and video you take, and keeps your organization and edits up to date on all of your devices.
Set up iCloud PhotosManage your storage
Learn how much storage your photos and videos use on your device and ways to save space with iCloud.
Learn about storage optionsShare your photos
Shared Albums make it easy to share photos and videos with just the people you choose.
Create Shared AlbumsNeed help with Photos or your camera?
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