When you upgrade to macOS Catalina, you get more of everything you love about Mac. Experience dedicated apps for music, TV, and podcasts. Smart new features in the apps you use every day. And Sidecar, which lets you use iPad as a second Mac display. Best of all, upgrading is free and easy.

To start, we’ll need to create an ISO file of macOS High Sierra’s installer, so we can load it in VirtualBox on our Windows machine. Grab your borrowed Mac, head to the Mac App Store, search for Sierra, and click “Download.” When the process is done, the installer will launch—that’s okay, just close it with Command+Q.

Chances are, your Mac can run macOS Catalina.

Mac computers with Metal-capable graphics processors (GPUs) can upgrade to macOS Catalina.

Make sure you’re ready to upgrade.

Before you upgrade, we recommend that you back up your Mac. Then, if your Mac is running OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later, you can upgrade directly to macOS Catalina.

You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Fotostation crack machine. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent.

Upgrading is free. And easier than you think.

Upgrading from macOS Mojave?

Go to Software Update in System Preferences to find the macOS Catalina upgrade. Click Upgrade Now and follow the onscreen instructions to begin your upgrade. If you don’t have broadband access, you can upgrade your Mac at any Apple Store.

Upgrading from an older version of macOS?

If you’re running High Sierra (10.13), Sierra (10.12), or El Capitan (10.11), upgrade to macOS Catalina from the App Store. If you’re running Lion (10.7) or Mountain Lion (10.8), you will need to upgrade to El Capitan (10.11) first. If you don’t have broadband access, you can upgrade your Mac at any Apple Store.

  • OS X 10.9 or later
  • 4GB of memory
  • 12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Catalina:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

Siri

Requires a broadband internet connection and microphone (built-in or external).

Hey Siri

Supported by the following Mac models:

  • MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
  • iMac Pro

Dictation, Voice Control, and Voice Memos

Requires a microphone (built-in or external).

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Spotlight Suggestions

Requires a broadband internet connection.

Gestures

Requires a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse.

Force Touch gestures require a Force Touch trackpad.

VoiceOver gestures require a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, or Magic Trackpad.

Photo Booth

Requires a FaceTime or iSight camera (built-in or external), or USB video class (UVC) camera.

FaceTime

Audio calls require a microphone (built-in or external) and broadband internet connection.

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Video calls require a built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built-in or external), or a USB video class (UVC) camera; and broadband internet connection.

Apple TV

High Dynamic Range (HDR) video playback is supported by the following Mac models:

  • MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac Pro (2019) with Pro Display XDR

Dolby Atmos soundtrack playback is supported by the following Mac models:

  • MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)

Sidecar

Supported by the following Mac models:

  • MacBook (2016 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (2016 or newer)
  • Mac mini (2018 or newer)
  • iMac (late 2015 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (2019)

Supported by all iPad models with Apple Pencil support:

  • 12.9-inch iPad Pro
  • 11-inch iPad Pro
  • 10.5-inch iPad Pro
  • 9.7-inch iPad Pro
  • iPad (6th generation or later)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)

Continuity Camera

Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 12 or later.

Continuity Sketch and Continuity Markup

Requires an iPhone with iOS 13 or an iPad with iPadOS.

Handoff

Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 8 or later.

Instant Hotspot

Requires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity, a Lightning connector, and iOS 8.1 or later. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.

Universal Clipboard

Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 10 or later.

Auto Unlock

Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.

Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later or an iPhone 5 or later.

Approve with Apple Watch

Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.

Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later or an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13.

Apple Pay on the Web

Requires MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 or later, or an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later.

Phone Calling

Requires an iPhone with iOS 8 or later and an activated carrier plan.

SMS

Requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan.

Home

Requires an iPhone with iOS 12 or later and a configured Home app.

AirDrop

AirDrop to iOS and iPadOS devices requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 7 or later.

AirPlay

AirPlay Mirroring requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).

AirPlay for web video requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).

Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) and an Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.

Time Machine

Requires an external storage device (sold separately).

Power Nap

Supported by the following Mac models:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

Boot Camp

Allows Boot Camp installations of Windows 10 on supported Mac models.

Exchange Support

Requires Microsoft Office 365, Exchange 2016, Exchange 2013, or Exchange Server 2010. Installing the latest Service Packs is recommended.

Windows Migration

Supports OS X 10.7 or later and Windows 7 or later.

App Store

Available only to persons age 13 or older in the U.S. and many other countries and regions.

  • Apple Books
  • Apple News
  • App Store
  • Automator
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Chess
  • Contacts
  • Dictionary
  • DVD Player
  • FaceTime
  • Find My
  • Font Book
  • Home
  • Image Capture
  • Launchpad
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Mission Control
  • Music
  • Notes
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Siri
  • Stickies
  • Stocks
  • System Preferences
  • TextEdit
  • Time Machine
  • TV
  • Voice Memos
  • Activity Monitor
  • AirPort Utility
  • Audio MIDI Setup
  • Bluetooth File Exchange
  • Boot Camp Assistant
  • ColorSync Utility
  • Console
  • Digital Color Meter
  • Disk Utility
  • Grapher
  • Keychain Access
  • Migration Assistant
  • Screenshot
  • Screen Time
  • Script Editor
  • Sidecar
  • System Information
  • Terminal
  • VoiceOver Utility
  • Arabic
  • Catalan
  • Croatian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English (Australia)
  • English (UK)
  • English (U.S.)
  • Finnish
  • French
  • French (Canada)
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Malay
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Ukrainian
  • Vietnamese

I’ll be honest with you, I don’t completely understand 3D printing. I don’t get how the process works and I don’t know how we end up with the solid objects that we do but, blimey, it can be impressive. Now, a program called Mineways allows you to export anything from your Minecraft world and (for a price) see it brought to life by the 3D printers at Shapeways with some quite beautiful results. Our readers on the other side of the pond might be interested to know that the team behind Mineways are running a competition for Minecraft players in the US and Canada to win a $300 Shapeways voucher and one of those Xbox 360 things. Click through for details and for some more lovely models.

Entering the competition couldn’t be simpler, all you need to do is build a Minecraft structure that’s related to something from Mists of Pandaria, export it using the Mineways program and then send it off to the team working at Shapeways. If you’re in need of some inspiration, you might want to check out the recent 1:1 recreation of Azeroth in Minecraft. There are more details about the competition here on the Minecraft forums.

You can grab a copy of the Mineways program for free from the official website and start using it right away, submitting layouts for 3D printing whether you want to be part of the competition or not. What will they look like? Here’s a modest example courtesy of the Post-Apocalyptic Research Institute, on Flickr.
Of course, getting your creations printed is going to set you back a few dollars and, depending upon the size of the piece and the printing material used, it could get very pricey very quickly. As an example, the Mineways website says a typical order can see customers paying $6 for every thousand blocks of that their creation is made from, plus delivery costs, and they suggest that $50 could get you a 3D printing of a something made from around 6750 blocks. Naturally, you add a few more dollars for overseas delivery.
A thousand blocks may sound like a lot, but any Minecraft structure that you’ve spent a few hours building is probably much larger than that and you may need to factor in the surrounding landscape. As an example, how many hundreds of blocks do you think are in Eric Haines’ Admiral Benbow Inn, above?
Not as many as are in the 3D print of Chicago’s Northwestern University, based on a design by Ben Rothman. The church above is just one small part of it. Want to see the rest?
Yes, that’s a meter-long measure there. For much larger pictures than we can feature here, have a look at this gallery of the print. I wouldn’t advise you place an order for something this large.

Not seen enough yet? Have a look at the Mineways collection on Flickr.

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  • When you upgrade to macOS Catalina, you get more of everything you love about Mac. Experience dedicated apps for music, TV, and podcasts. Smart new features in the apps you use every day. And Sidecar, which lets you use iPad as a second Mac display. Best of all, upgrading is free and easy.

    To start, we’ll need to create an ISO file of macOS High Sierra’s installer, so we can load it in VirtualBox on our Windows machine. Grab your borrowed Mac, head to the Mac App Store, search for Sierra, and click “Download.” When the process is done, the installer will launch—that’s okay, just close it with Command+Q.

    Chances are, your Mac can run macOS Catalina.

    Mac computers with Metal-capable graphics processors (GPUs) can upgrade to macOS Catalina.

    Make sure you’re ready to upgrade.

    Before you upgrade, we recommend that you back up your Mac. Then, if your Mac is running OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later, you can upgrade directly to macOS Catalina.

    You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Fotostation crack machine. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent.

    Upgrading is free. And easier than you think.

    Upgrading from macOS Mojave?

    Go to Software Update in System Preferences to find the macOS Catalina upgrade. Click Upgrade Now and follow the onscreen instructions to begin your upgrade. If you don’t have broadband access, you can upgrade your Mac at any Apple Store.

    Upgrading from an older version of macOS?

    If you’re running High Sierra (10.13), Sierra (10.12), or El Capitan (10.11), upgrade to macOS Catalina from the App Store. If you’re running Lion (10.7) or Mountain Lion (10.8), you will need to upgrade to El Capitan (10.11) first. If you don’t have broadband access, you can upgrade your Mac at any Apple Store.

    • OS X 10.9 or later
    • 4GB of memory
    • 12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*
    • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
    • Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

    For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Catalina:

    • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
    • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
    • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
    • iMac Pro (2017)
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

    Siri

    Requires a broadband internet connection and microphone (built-in or external).

    Hey Siri

    Supported by the following Mac models:

    • MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
    • iMac Pro

    Dictation, Voice Control, and Voice Memos

    Requires a microphone (built-in or external).

    \'Mineways

    Spotlight Suggestions

    Requires a broadband internet connection.

    Gestures

    Requires a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse.

    Force Touch gestures require a Force Touch trackpad.

    VoiceOver gestures require a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, or Magic Trackpad.

    Photo Booth

    Requires a FaceTime or iSight camera (built-in or external), or USB video class (UVC) camera.

    FaceTime

    Audio calls require a microphone (built-in or external) and broadband internet connection.

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    Video calls require a built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built-in or external), or a USB video class (UVC) camera; and broadband internet connection.

    Apple TV

    High Dynamic Range (HDR) video playback is supported by the following Mac models:

    • MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)
    • iMac Pro (2017)
    • Mac Pro (2019) with Pro Display XDR

    Dolby Atmos soundtrack playback is supported by the following Mac models:

    • MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)

    Sidecar

    Supported by the following Mac models:

    • MacBook (2016 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro (2016 or newer)
    • Mac mini (2018 or newer)
    • iMac (late 2015 or newer)
    • iMac Pro (2017 or newer)
    • Mac Pro (2019)

    Supported by all iPad models with Apple Pencil support:

    • 12.9-inch iPad Pro
    • 11-inch iPad Pro
    • 10.5-inch iPad Pro
    • 9.7-inch iPad Pro
    • iPad (6th generation or later)
    • iPad mini (5th generation)
    • iPad Air (3rd generation)

    Continuity Camera

    Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 12 or later.

    Continuity Sketch and Continuity Markup

    Requires an iPhone with iOS 13 or an iPad with iPadOS.

    Handoff

    Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 8 or later.

    Instant Hotspot

    Requires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity, a Lightning connector, and iOS 8.1 or later. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.

    Universal Clipboard

    Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 10 or later.

    Auto Unlock

    Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.

    Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later or an iPhone 5 or later.

    Approve with Apple Watch

    Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.

    Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later or an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13.

    Apple Pay on the Web

    Requires MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 or later, or an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later.

    Phone Calling

    Requires an iPhone with iOS 8 or later and an activated carrier plan.

    SMS

    Requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan.

    Home

    Requires an iPhone with iOS 12 or later and a configured Home app.

    AirDrop

    AirDrop to iOS and iPadOS devices requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 7 or later.

    AirPlay

    AirPlay Mirroring requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).

    AirPlay for web video requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).

    Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) and an Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.

    Time Machine

    Requires an external storage device (sold separately).

    Power Nap

    Supported by the following Mac models:

    • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)
    • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
    • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
    • iMac Pro (2017)
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

    Boot Camp

    Allows Boot Camp installations of Windows 10 on supported Mac models.

    Exchange Support

    Requires Microsoft Office 365, Exchange 2016, Exchange 2013, or Exchange Server 2010. Installing the latest Service Packs is recommended.

    Windows Migration

    Supports OS X 10.7 or later and Windows 7 or later.

    App Store

    Available only to persons age 13 or older in the U.S. and many other countries and regions.

    • Apple Books
    • Apple News
    • App Store
    • Automator
    • Calculator
    • Calendar
    • Chess
    • Contacts
    • Dictionary
    • DVD Player
    • FaceTime
    • Find My
    • Font Book
    • Home
    • Image Capture
    • Launchpad
    • Mail
    • Maps
    • Messages
    • Mission Control
    • Music
    • Notes
    • Photo Booth
    • Photos
    • Podcasts
    • Preview
    • QuickTime Player
    • Reminders
    • Safari
    • Siri
    • Stickies
    • Stocks
    • System Preferences
    • TextEdit
    • Time Machine
    • TV
    • Voice Memos
    • Activity Monitor
    • AirPort Utility
    • Audio MIDI Setup
    • Bluetooth File Exchange
    • Boot Camp Assistant
    • ColorSync Utility
    • Console
    • Digital Color Meter
    • Disk Utility
    • Grapher
    • Keychain Access
    • Migration Assistant
    • Screenshot
    • Screen Time
    • Script Editor
    • Sidecar
    • System Information
    • Terminal
    • VoiceOver Utility
    • Arabic
    • Catalan
    • Croatian
    • Simplified Chinese
    • Traditional Chinese
    • Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong)
    • Czech
    • Danish
    • Dutch
    • English (Australia)
    • English (UK)
    • English (U.S.)
    • Finnish
    • French
    • French (Canada)
    • German
    • Greek
    • Hebrew
    • Hindi
    • Hungarian
    • Indonesian
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Malay
    • Norwegian
    • Polish
    • Brazilian Portuguese
    • Portuguese
    • Romanian
    • Russian
    • Slovak
    • Spanish
    • Spanish (Latin America)
    • Swedish
    • Thai
    • Turkish
    • Ukrainian
    • Vietnamese

    I’ll be honest with you, I don’t completely understand 3D printing. I don’t get how the process works and I don’t know how we end up with the solid objects that we do but, blimey, it can be impressive. Now, a program called Mineways allows you to export anything from your Minecraft world and (for a price) see it brought to life by the 3D printers at Shapeways with some quite beautiful results. Our readers on the other side of the pond might be interested to know that the team behind Mineways are running a competition for Minecraft players in the US and Canada to win a $300 Shapeways voucher and one of those Xbox 360 things. Click through for details and for some more lovely models.

    Entering the competition couldn’t be simpler, all you need to do is build a Minecraft structure that’s related to something from Mists of Pandaria, export it using the Mineways program and then send it off to the team working at Shapeways. If you’re in need of some inspiration, you might want to check out the recent 1:1 recreation of Azeroth in Minecraft. There are more details about the competition here on the Minecraft forums.

    You can grab a copy of the Mineways program for free from the official website and start using it right away, submitting layouts for 3D printing whether you want to be part of the competition or not. What will they look like? Here’s a modest example courtesy of the Post-Apocalyptic Research Institute, on Flickr.
    Of course, getting your creations printed is going to set you back a few dollars and, depending upon the size of the piece and the printing material used, it could get very pricey very quickly. As an example, the Mineways website says a typical order can see customers paying $6 for every thousand blocks of that their creation is made from, plus delivery costs, and they suggest that $50 could get you a 3D printing of a something made from around 6750 blocks. Naturally, you add a few more dollars for overseas delivery.
    A thousand blocks may sound like a lot, but any Minecraft structure that you’ve spent a few hours building is probably much larger than that and you may need to factor in the surrounding landscape. As an example, how many hundreds of blocks do you think are in Eric Haines’ Admiral Benbow Inn, above?
    Not as many as are in the 3D print of Chicago’s Northwestern University, based on a design by Ben Rothman. The church above is just one small part of it. Want to see the rest?
    Yes, that’s a meter-long measure there. For much larger pictures than we can feature here, have a look at this gallery of the print. I wouldn’t advise you place an order for something this large.

    Not seen enough yet? Have a look at the Mineways collection on Flickr.

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  • When you upgrade to macOS Catalina, you get more of everything you love about Mac. Experience dedicated apps for music, TV, and podcasts. Smart new features in the apps you use every day. And Sidecar, which lets you use iPad as a second Mac display. Best of all, upgrading is free and easy.

    To start, we’ll need to create an ISO file of macOS High Sierra’s installer, so we can load it in VirtualBox on our Windows machine. Grab your borrowed Mac, head to the Mac App Store, search for Sierra, and click “Download.” When the process is done, the installer will launch—that’s okay, just close it with Command+Q.

    Chances are, your Mac can run macOS Catalina.

    Mac computers with Metal-capable graphics processors (GPUs) can upgrade to macOS Catalina.

    Make sure you’re ready to upgrade.

    Before you upgrade, we recommend that you back up your Mac. Then, if your Mac is running OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later, you can upgrade directly to macOS Catalina.

    You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Fotostation crack machine. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent.

    Upgrading is free. And easier than you think.

    Upgrading from macOS Mojave?

    Go to Software Update in System Preferences to find the macOS Catalina upgrade. Click Upgrade Now and follow the onscreen instructions to begin your upgrade. If you don’t have broadband access, you can upgrade your Mac at any Apple Store.

    Upgrading from an older version of macOS?

    If you’re running High Sierra (10.13), Sierra (10.12), or El Capitan (10.11), upgrade to macOS Catalina from the App Store. If you’re running Lion (10.7) or Mountain Lion (10.8), you will need to upgrade to El Capitan (10.11) first. If you don’t have broadband access, you can upgrade your Mac at any Apple Store.

    • OS X 10.9 or later
    • 4GB of memory
    • 12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*
    • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
    • Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

    For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Catalina:

    • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
    • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
    • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
    • iMac Pro (2017)
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

    Siri

    Requires a broadband internet connection and microphone (built-in or external).

    Hey Siri

    Supported by the following Mac models:

    • MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
    • iMac Pro

    Dictation, Voice Control, and Voice Memos

    Requires a microphone (built-in or external).

    \'Mineways

    Spotlight Suggestions

    Requires a broadband internet connection.

    Gestures

    Requires a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse.

    Force Touch gestures require a Force Touch trackpad.

    VoiceOver gestures require a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, or Magic Trackpad.

    Photo Booth

    Requires a FaceTime or iSight camera (built-in or external), or USB video class (UVC) camera.

    FaceTime

    Audio calls require a microphone (built-in or external) and broadband internet connection.

    \'Xfx

    Video calls require a built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built-in or external), or a USB video class (UVC) camera; and broadband internet connection.

    Apple TV

    High Dynamic Range (HDR) video playback is supported by the following Mac models:

    • MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)
    • iMac Pro (2017)
    • Mac Pro (2019) with Pro Display XDR

    Dolby Atmos soundtrack playback is supported by the following Mac models:

    • MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)

    Sidecar

    Supported by the following Mac models:

    • MacBook (2016 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro (2016 or newer)
    • Mac mini (2018 or newer)
    • iMac (late 2015 or newer)
    • iMac Pro (2017 or newer)
    • Mac Pro (2019)

    Supported by all iPad models with Apple Pencil support:

    • 12.9-inch iPad Pro
    • 11-inch iPad Pro
    • 10.5-inch iPad Pro
    • 9.7-inch iPad Pro
    • iPad (6th generation or later)
    • iPad mini (5th generation)
    • iPad Air (3rd generation)

    Continuity Camera

    Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 12 or later.

    Continuity Sketch and Continuity Markup

    Requires an iPhone with iOS 13 or an iPad with iPadOS.

    Handoff

    Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 8 or later.

    Instant Hotspot

    Requires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity, a Lightning connector, and iOS 8.1 or later. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.

    Universal Clipboard

    Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 10 or later.

    Auto Unlock

    Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.

    Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later or an iPhone 5 or later.

    Approve with Apple Watch

    Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.

    Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later or an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13.

    Apple Pay on the Web

    Requires MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 or later, or an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later.

    Phone Calling

    Requires an iPhone with iOS 8 or later and an activated carrier plan.

    SMS

    Requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan.

    Home

    Requires an iPhone with iOS 12 or later and a configured Home app.

    AirDrop

    AirDrop to iOS and iPadOS devices requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 7 or later.

    AirPlay

    AirPlay Mirroring requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).

    AirPlay for web video requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).

    Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) and an Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.

    Time Machine

    Requires an external storage device (sold separately).

    Power Nap

    Supported by the following Mac models:

    • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)
    • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
    • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
    • iMac Pro (2017)
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

    Boot Camp

    Allows Boot Camp installations of Windows 10 on supported Mac models.

    Exchange Support

    Requires Microsoft Office 365, Exchange 2016, Exchange 2013, or Exchange Server 2010. Installing the latest Service Packs is recommended.

    Windows Migration

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    I’ll be honest with you, I don’t completely understand 3D printing. I don’t get how the process works and I don’t know how we end up with the solid objects that we do but, blimey, it can be impressive. Now, a program called Mineways allows you to export anything from your Minecraft world and (for a price) see it brought to life by the 3D printers at Shapeways with some quite beautiful results. Our readers on the other side of the pond might be interested to know that the team behind Mineways are running a competition for Minecraft players in the US and Canada to win a $300 Shapeways voucher and one of those Xbox 360 things. Click through for details and for some more lovely models.

    Entering the competition couldn’t be simpler, all you need to do is build a Minecraft structure that’s related to something from Mists of Pandaria, export it using the Mineways program and then send it off to the team working at Shapeways. If you’re in need of some inspiration, you might want to check out the recent 1:1 recreation of Azeroth in Minecraft. There are more details about the competition here on the Minecraft forums.

    You can grab a copy of the Mineways program for free from the official website and start using it right away, submitting layouts for 3D printing whether you want to be part of the competition or not. What will they look like? Here’s a modest example courtesy of the Post-Apocalyptic Research Institute, on Flickr.
    Of course, getting your creations printed is going to set you back a few dollars and, depending upon the size of the piece and the printing material used, it could get very pricey very quickly. As an example, the Mineways website says a typical order can see customers paying $6 for every thousand blocks of that their creation is made from, plus delivery costs, and they suggest that $50 could get you a 3D printing of a something made from around 6750 blocks. Naturally, you add a few more dollars for overseas delivery.
    A thousand blocks may sound like a lot, but any Minecraft structure that you’ve spent a few hours building is probably much larger than that and you may need to factor in the surrounding landscape. As an example, how many hundreds of blocks do you think are in Eric Haines’ Admiral Benbow Inn, above?
    Not as many as are in the 3D print of Chicago’s Northwestern University, based on a design by Ben Rothman. The church above is just one small part of it. Want to see the rest?
    Yes, that’s a meter-long measure there. For much larger pictures than we can feature here, have a look at this gallery of the print. I wouldn’t advise you place an order for something this large.

    Not seen enough yet? Have a look at the Mineways collection on Flickr.

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