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1. Sep 11, 2019  MacOS 10.15 Catalina is coming, and it will be the first release to completely drop support for 32-bit apps. This means that apps that you rely on for your day to day workflow might suddenly not.
2. Oct 23, 2019  Third-Party Podcast Apps. The Podcasts app is easy to use and—because it’s now a native app available on every Mac—it’s also reliable. However, the app lacks some features many podcast listeners expect. For example, there isn’t a playlist management option or a reliable queuing feature. To get these, you have to use a third-party app.
3. This is the brand-new app on macOS Catalina, which helps you live a healthier Mac user life. Set time limits for the use of specific apps or app categories and schedule downtime. The main goal is to track how much time you spend on the computer, but you can also use it to optimize battery life on Mac.

I'm on macOS Catalina (10.15 Beta (19A471t)), and I'm trying to add manually downloaded podcasts that I copied from an iTunes library to the new Podcasts.app. I tried to simply drag the files in. If you see the login window, press the Shift key while you click the Log In button, then release the Shift key when you see the Dock. If you don’t see the login window, restart your Mac, press and hold the Shift key when you see the progress bar in the startup window, then.

macOS Catalina brings with it quite a few new features and services but perhaps the most anticipated change is to iTunes. Turns out macOS Mojave was the last version of the OS that will include the iTunes app. Catalina replaces iTunes with three separate programs: Music, Podcasts, and TV apps, each focusing on its specific media type.

We’ve already taken a look at the Music app, which takes care of your music needs, playing the tunes in your local music library, streaming from Apple’s Music service, or playing tunes you’ve stored in the cloud via iTunes Match. You can find out more about the Music app in the Rocket Yard guide:

Rocking Out with the Music App in macOS Catalina

In this guide, we’ll turn our attention to the new Podcasts app that’s included with macOS Catalina.

Podcasts App

If you’ve been using iTunes to find and manage the podcasts you listen to, you’ll likely find the new Podcasts app a welcome improvement. That’s not to say that iTunes didn’t handle podcasts well, just that it was one more iTunes feature that didn’t get a great deal of love or attention from Apple.

On the other hand, the Podcasts app retains most of the well-designed features from iTunes, and adds refinements that are sure to appeal to the dedicated podcast listener. The Podcasts app has over 700,000 (and growing) podcasts that you can stream as well as listen to offline. That’s a huge number, which can be a bit overwhelming. Podcasts helps out by organizing its podcast library into a number of categories and “stations” that you can browse through. You can even create your own station that contains the type of shows you like to listen to.

Apple also curates a number of podcasts, placing them into a Top Charts category of both shows and episodes. And, of course, you’ll find a well-designed search feature that can be used on those 700,000 podcasts Apple has in its service, as well as searching podcasts you’ve downloaded and stored locally on your Mac.

There are also a number of little improvements that make the Podcasts app shine, such as:

• It plays a selected podcast to the end and then lets you decide what to do next, instead of automatically proceeding to another podcast that you may not wish to listen to (you’ll find the options in the preferences settings).
• Shows all available episodes of a show, including a summary (if available).
• Doesn’t automatically download any podcast you start to listen to (once again, check the preferences for this setting).
• Improved search.
• Improved user interface, with no hidden menus (at least that I’ve found so far), which made accessing features an issue in iTunes.

Using the Podcasts App

We’re going to take a look at some of the basic features of the Podcasts app, and how to use them. This is by no means a complete list of what you can do with the Podcasts app; it’s really just to get you started.

Search: Searching couldn’t be easier. There’s a search field at the top of the Podcasts app’s sidebar that’s present at all times. You can search by name, description, and author. When you click or tap within the search field, the main window changes to say Searching Apple Podcasts. At the top of the search results window you’ll find the option to search All Podcasts or just the ones in Your Library. Use the Where to Search buttons to help tailor the results.

Search will also make suggestions as you enter a query, producing a list of possible matches in the search results window. You can quickly select one of the matches and the search results will be displayed.

Playback Controls: The media controls for playing a podcast are positioned in the toolbar above the main window. You’ll find a central media bar that includes the name of the selected show or station, along with a scroll of the episode name. At the bottom will be a progress bar that indicates the approximate location of where you are within the podcast.

To the left is a play or pause button, along with a button to jump 15 seconds back and one to skip 30 seconds forward. Those values can be changed in the Podcasts app’s preferences, but 15 seconds and 30 seconds are the default.

On the right-hand side you’ll find a volume slider, an AirPlay button, and an Info button, which will show a description of the current episode. You’ll also see a menu button, which usually shows the Up Next list.

Sidebar: As we mentioned, the sidebar starts with a search field at the top. This is followed with three categories: Apple Podcasts, Library, and Stations. If you don’t see the Stations category, it may be because you haven’t created any custom stations yet.

Apple Podcasts category:

• Listen Now: Shows podcasts that you’ve listened to in the past but didn’t complete. You can continue where you left off by hovering the cursor over the episode icon and clicking or tapping the play button that appears.
• Browse: Allows you to look through Apple’s library of over 700,000 podcasts. You’ll find them listed by categories, such as Featured, New & Noteworthy, Weekly Favorites, and many other curated categories to help you dig through the massive collection.
• Top Charts: Presents the top shows as well as the top episodes. Use Top Charts to see what others are listening to.

Library category:

• Recently Updated: This item will display any podcast you’ve subscribed to that has been updated since the last time you listened to it. You can find new episodes of your favorite shows listed here.
• Shows: Clicking or tapping Shows in the sidebar will display all the shows you’re subscribed to.
• Episodes: Like the Shows item, Episodes will display the episodes of shows you’ve subscribed to. You can sort by Date added or by Title. You’ll find sorting options under the View menu.
• Downloaded: Displays podcasts that have been downloaded to your local library. You can listen to downloaded podcasts offline.

Stations category:

The Stations category will contain a list of stations that you’ve created. Stations are a list of shows or episodes that you like to listen to. You can think of Stations as somewhat like a playlist. You might have a station for Mac Technology (be sure to add OWC Radio), stations for your favorite hobbies, news to keep up with; you get the idea.

When you create a station, you then add podcasts. If you add shows that have new episodes daily, then you can keep current with that station’s topics each time you select the station to listen to.

Subscribing to a Show

Subscribing to a show adds the show and its episodes to your library for easier access. You don’t have to subscribe to listen to a show, but it makes it a lot easier if you plan on listening to any subsequent episodes. To subscribe to a show you’ll first need to find it. You can use Search, Browse, or Top Charts, located in the sidebar, to find a show you wish to subscribe to.

Once you find a podcast you would like to subscribe to, you can do one of the following:

• Right-click or tap the icon for the podcast and select Subscribe from the popup menu.
• Hover over the podcast’s icon and select the Options button (three dots in a row). From the popup menu, select Subscribe.
• Click or tap the podcast’s icon; a description and episode list will be displayed. You’ll find the Subscribe option just above the description.

Settings for Individual Shows

Each show allows you to set a wide range of options that control how you can listen to the show and its episodes. You can control the playback order, whether episodes should be removed after being played, how often to check for new episodes, and a few additional options. If there’s something you would like to change about how shows are presented to you, this is the place to find the options.

To access the settings for a show, right-click the show’s icon or hover over the show’s icon, and select the Option button (three dots).

Select the Settings item from the popup menu.

The list of options for the show will be displayed.

To see the full list of options for a show, click or tap the Custom Settings item in the list.

Make any changes you wish; once you’re finished, click Done.

Creating Stations

Stations are a collection of shows and their episodes that are related in some way. If you decide they go together, a station may be a good way to help organize them. You can create stations for types of podcasts; perhaps stations for Comedy, News, and Technology, or maybe stations for shows from a particular producer. The choice is up to you.

To create a new station, right-click in a blank area of the sidebar, below the Stations section, or select File, New Station from the menu.

A New Station window will open. Enter a name for the station and click the Save button.

A Station Settings window will open, allowing you to customize how the station functions. Review the settings, and make any change(s) you wish.

After you’ve customized the settings, it’s time to add podcasts.

You can add any podcast you’ve subscribed to by selecting the Choose Podcasts item in the Station Settings list.

This will open a list of the podcasts you’re subscribed to.

Hp psc 1510 all in one printer software download. Place a checkmark on the shows you wish to include in the station. Checkmarks can be added or removed from a podcast by clicking on the podcast.

You can delete a station by right-clicking on a station’s name in the sidebar and selecting Delete from the popup menu.

Podcasts and You

There are many more ways to use the Podcasts app, and we hope this was enough to whet your appetite. Of course, if you have any recommendations for podcast shows to subscribe to, let us know in the comments below. Oh, and don’t forget OWC Radio can be found using the Podcasts search function. Have fun!

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How to fix macOS 10.15 Catalina problems

Hello, thrill seekers. Looks like you’ve installed macOS Catalina knowing it’s not perfect and despite all warnings ended up here. You are not alone. We’ve rummaged through the internet and collected all macOS Catalina issues known to date. And boy, there’s a lot of wrongs to fix.

1. Can’t install macOS Catalina

You’ve unpacked the installer and now macOS Catalina install stuck on the initial reboot. All you can see is a black screen and even a hard reboot doesn’t help it. Though it’s perfectly normal for an installation to take some time (sometimes up to 10 hours), you can try a few workarounds.

• Install Catalina in the Safe Mode

1. Press and hold down the Power key to shut down your computer.
   
2. Now, hold down Shift while it’s booting up.
   You will see the Apple logo on a grayish background with a progress bar. After you entered the Safe mode, run the Catalina installer again. Hopefully, it reaches completion this time.

Tip: Press Command + L in the middle of the macOS installation. You will see if it’s still active and the remaining time before completion.

• Do a PRAM and SMC Reset

It’s one of those last-ditch solutions that restore deep system settings including kernel information. It isn’t something you should be doing regularly but in our case, it’s worth trying.

How to reset PRAM
1.Shut down your computer
2. Press the Power key
3. Immediately press Command + Option + P + R keys
4. Hold down the keys until your Mac reboots
5. Let go of the keys

To reset SMC

1. Turn off your Mac
2. Hold down Control + Shift + Option and press power
3. Hold the buttons for 10-15 sec
4. Release the keys and restart your Mac
After you’re done, repeat macOS Catalina installation from scratch.

• Free up space on your drive

macOS Catalina takes up about 30 GB on your drive. That’s unprecedented in macOS history. When you see the 'macOS Catalina cannot be installed on Macintosh HD' message, this sometimes means that there is not enough disk space for the new macOS. Therefore, you need to free up some space on your Mac.
How to free up space? Move your largest files onto an external drive — will take you about 20 minutes. Or if it looks like too much fuss, free up your storage with CleanMyMac X. It’s a tool that is actually notarized by Apple (shouldn’t be confused with MacKeeper).

You’ll easily remove 7-10 GBs of system garbage. Then you can install macOS Catalina on a drive that’s clean and refreshed.

Here I’ve found a link to a free version of this app — enjoy.

Catalina installation stuck on “Setting up your Mac” screen

So your installation has started but seems to be stuck on the initial screen. What can you do? If your patience has finally run out, it’s time for a mission abort.

1. Press the power button and wait till your Mac reboots.
2. Start the installation all over again — this time it should go fine.

“macOS Catalina could not be verified”

This error usually appears when the download has finished. Apparently, it has something to do with cached content associated with your user account.

1. Open System Preferences > Sharing > Content caching
2. Switch to “All content`’ in the dropdown menu

The first attempt to download Catalina would often return the same error. But don’t give up just yet! Try downloading Catalina once again — this time it will download it from the cached copy on your Mac which will take about 10-15 seconds. Now it should be ok.

If it doesn’t help you can also:

• Simply restart your Mac
• Download Catalina under different “user” on your Mac
  
• Try to delete system cache with CleanMyMac

2. macOS Catalina freezing upon reboot

The situation looks like this: macOS Catalina has completed the install, and after you restart your Mac it is stuck on login screen. You see the progress bar but it isn’t going anywhere. What to do?
As one user pointed out, the problem may be caused by 3d party kernel extensions or kexts. They act as drivers — if you like a Windows analogy — and give access to your Mac’s hardware.

• Solution: Move Library Extensions

As a band-aid solution, you can relocate your /Library/Extensions kexts to a backup folder. As confirmed by many users, this fixes macOS Catalina stuck on reboot problem.
To perform this, you will need Terminal app:
Click Launchpad > Terminal
Now paste in the following command:

mkdir ~/Extensions-Backup && sudo mv /Library/Extensions/* ~/Extensions-Backup/

This command relocates your Library Extensions to the username/Extensions Backup folder. Later you can put the Extensions back where they belong at: /Library/Extensions.

One more solution to macOS Catalina freezing

Generally, Macs freeze when some process is hogging the memory. Some background plugin could be eating up all the available RAM. Here is the method I use to identify my background memory-hoggers.
To get a clear idea what it is, I use CleanMyMac X’s Speed utility.
You need to install CleanMyMac X — it’s available as a free version too.
Open the app, click “Optimization.”

This will give you an idea what Launch Agents are working in the background so you can isolate and disable them.

PS. Heavy consumers — this tab reveals processes that are critically memory-demanding.

3. macOS Catalina apps not working

This is one of the macOS Catalina problems that trails back to macOS Mojave. As you’ve probably heard, app architecture knows 2 types: 32-bit and 64-bit. The 32-bit apps will not be supported on macOS Catalina, period. Sadly, they are not just some lo-fi indie apps, we are talking Photoshop!

Did you know:Apple states that 64-bit apps use memory more effectively and so will work faster on your Mac.

• Check your 32-bit apps

There’s a quick way to count your potentially problematic applications.

1. Click the Apple logo > About this Mac > System report
2. Now find Applications in the sidebar.

To have a deeper look into your apps, where they come from, and how much space they are taking, run the Uninstaller tool in CleanMyMac X. Download this program here — it’s free to download.
Launch the app and click the Uninstaller tab

Here you can see your 32-bit apps and sort apps by “Last used.”

For example, I found a 32-bit video editor, which I didn’t realize was there, stealing away 600 MB of my space.

• Reset an app that misbehaves

If a particular app stopped working on macOS Catalina, you can reset it with CleanMyMac. This operation doesn’t delete any user data and only restores it to the default state. In 9 out of 10 cases this helps solve syncing issues and sudden app freeze-ups.

Choose an app from the list in the Uninstaller (see screenshot above)
Now click on the drop-down menu under “Uninstall” button
Click on the Reset button that appears

• Update your applications

In anticipation of various macOS Catalina issues, some developers have already optimized their programs for the new OS. Go to the developer’s site and download the latest available version.
Yes, I’ve already told you about CleanMyMac, but it appears to have just the right tool to handle macOS updates. It automatically updates every single app on your Mac. Though it may take some time, it’s a smart way to debug your macOS Catalina apps.
Once you get CleanMyMac X, click the Updater tab in the sidebar.
Click Select All above the app list.
Now, click Update.

4. macOS Catalina is running slow

Quite expectedly, some of the most reported issues on macOS Catalina are speed-related. Some background processes are hogging the CPU, most notably, the fileproviderd process. Thing is, macOS 10.15 Catalina heavily exchanges data with web-related processes, like cloud storages. There are countless rough edges to this process.

• Disable the fileproviderd process
  Go to Launchpad > Activity monitor

Here you’ll need to figure out what process is eating up the most resources. Watch out for the processes named mds and fileproviderd. If they take up 80-100% of CPU, try closing them using the [X] button above.

• Disable browser extensions

Browser extensions may be the culprit of many macOS Catalina issues. Leave the bare minimum of browser extensions and see how your Mac reacts.

5. Problem with Apple ID settings

This happens when Catalina is prompting you to update your Apple ID details. You’ve entered your password but the pop-up keeps coming back after some time.

• Solution: Enable Keychain in iCloud settings

Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts > iCloud
Log in into your account and check the list of services that use iCloud.

Tick Keychain and enter your credentials.

6. Sidecar problems on macOS Catalina

Sidecar is a feature that doubles your workspace as you can use an iPad as a second monitor. The common issue here is inability to connect your iPad to the computer. First off, make sure you have iPadOS installed on your iPad. Then, find your Mac in the list of Sidecar-supported models:

• Late 2015 27″ iMac
• 2017 iMac Pro
• Mid 2016 MacBook Pro
• Late 2018 Mac mini
• Late 2018 MacBook Air
• Early 2016 MacBook
• 2019 Mac Pro

If your Mac is pre-2015, there’s still a workaround to enable Sidecar.

Open Terminal and paste in the following command:

defaults write com.apple.sidecar.display allowAllDevices -bool YES

Did it make the trick? Best billing software for mac. Unfortunately, this combination is not guaranteed to work.

7. iCloud issues on macOS Catalina

Cannot download folders from iCloud

iCloud integration is one of those weak spots that produce tons of bugs. Fixes for such macOS Catalina problems are already on the way.

• Download each file individually

If you cannot download folders from iCloud, download each file individually. Unfortunately, this is the only available workaround at this point.

Did you know: Some part of your iCloud data is stored on both Google and Amazon data centers.

Cannot accept iCloud terms and conditions on Catalina

As of October 2019, this problem has too been widely reported. No matter how many times you’ve accepted the conditions, the legal disclaimer keeps coming up. It appears, that the problem occurs because you have more than just one device connected to iCloud.

• Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts.
• Now, click the iCloud icon
  

You should see the Terms & Conditions pop-ups that is now in a pending state. Press Accept.

Repeat the procedure for all iCloud accounts and your devices you’ll see in the list.

8. Music Library freezing

The iTunes had been the centerpiece of music on macOS. With its removal things quickly went sideways. Since the arrival of the iTunes successor, Music app, many folks noticed their album artworks missing, Music Library freezing etc.
The typical case is your Mac says its “updating the Music Library”, spinning endlessly, without any progress. The issue is likely caused by obsolete Mojave caches and the remains your previous iTunes ecosystem.

• Empty your Music folder

And all music-related Library caches.

1. Back up your music and move it out of Music folder
2. Open ~/Library and delete any items titled “Music” or “iTunes”
3. Repeat for ~/Library/Caches
4. Restart your Mac and see if it worked

Don’t forget to put your music albums back where they had been before.

9. Wi-Fi issues on macOS Catalina

Wi-Fi not working after macOS Catalina update is pretty common. While your macOS is brand new, your Wi-Fi is still relying on some old protocols.

First, try to turn the Wi-Fi off and on again. If that doesn’t help you go to System Preferences > Network

Click on the dropdown menu that shows your Network.
Now, try choosing a different network — just to reset and shaken up the old settings

1. Connect to your default network
2. Check to “Automatically join this network”

Alternative fix with CleanMyMac X

To fix Wi-Fi problems on Catalina, we’ll use some of the tools from the free version of CleanMyMac X.

1. Download the app and open the Privacy tab
2. Find the Wi-Fi Networks option

Check all the networks in the list and click Remove.

This will make your Mac forget your old Wi-Fi stations and you’ll be able to reconnect again.

10. Bluetooth not available on macOS Catalina

If your Bluetooth is not working on macOS Catalina, there’s one easy trick you can do. You should try deleting your Bluetooth.plist files. Don’t worry, it will auto-create a new copy of itself.

1. Click Finder > Go > Go to Folder…
2. Type in: Library/Preferences

Now, look for a file com.apple.Bluetooth.plist

3. Delete it and restart your Mac.

11. Safari Extensions stopped working

There is a certain kind of Safari extensions, namely, .safariextz files that have been excluded from support in macOS Catalina. They no longer can be installed on Extensions page and are now considered “Legacy.”
RES, Ublock, and Bitwarden are some of the notable extensions that Safari users will miss on Catalina. What’s happening is Apple gradually moving away from the accepted web extensions format (WebExtensions) to the iOS-compatible extensions.

• Accept this fact (or wait patiently)

If you are missing your favorite ad blockers or other extensions, the easiest is to switch to a different browser. There is also a possibility that the developers will overhaul their extensions to support Safari 13 but we all will have to wait until that happens.

12. Storage filling up for no reason

So you’ve upgraded to macOS Catalina only to discover that a big chunk of free space is missing. Some identified folder is eating up your storage but how can you find it? The issue could be related to Time Machine backups and clones of APFS snapshots stored in different locations.

• Slim down your Time Machine snapshots

You can perform this operation safely in CleanMyMac X.
Download the app (a link to free edition) and launch it.
In CleanMyMac X:
Click the Maintenance tab
Choose “Time Machine snapshots thinning

As a manual solution, paste in the following commands in Terminal:

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tmutil listlocalsnapshots / tmutil listlocalsnapshots /System/Volumes/Data

This lists the local snapshots created by your Time Machine. If you’re ready to delete those, type in this:

deletelocalsnapshots <snapshot_date> </snapshot_date>

Macos Catalina Podcast App Always Starts On Login Page

With iTunes being history now, its remnants keep chasing users from beyond the grave. Apparently, some DJ apps have been relying on a specific XML library file that’s now dead and gone with iTunes.

Macos Catalina Podcast App Always Starts On Login Email

The new Music app was supposed to provide a manual workaround, alas it didn’t. This seriously disrupts the DJ business on planet Earth — until Apple releases a fix in the next macOS Catalina update.

The notable DJ apps affected by this are Traktor and Rekordbox. The issue has made the world news and was even covered by Forbes so the fix is hopefully, already in the works. The last-ditch option that’s left is to you is to downgrade to macOS Mojave so you can enjoy iTunes in its full glory again.

Macos Catalina Podcast App Always Starts On Login Free

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