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  • How to Run VMware Fusion on M1 Mac (macOS Monterey)

    How to Run VMware Fusion on M1 Mac (macOS Monterey)

    Using computers and smartphones with different operating systems is something that we tech enthusiasts long for. Fortunately, we can create virtual machines on our computers to experience different OS. You can even use VM on your Mac to get another OS on your system. Nope, we aren’t talking about Intel Macs only; you can now run VMware Fusion in macOS Monterey on M1 Mac too. Let us show you how you can do that.

    What is VMware?

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    VMware is one of the biggest platforms that provides virtual machine support to different computers such as Windows or Mac. You can choose from different OS to install on your computer using VMware.

    Is VMware Fusion Available on M1 Mac?

    Earlier, VMware was compatible with only Intel-based Macs which made things difficult for M1 Mac users. Luckily, VMware recently rolled out the Fusion beta to run on M1-based Mac. Today, we will explain how you can use it on your MacBook.

    How to Run VMware Fusion in macOS Monterey on M1 Mac

    Using VMware on your latest Mac is a cakewalk. Follow these steps for the same:

    1. Open a browser on your Mac and visit VMware.
    2. You will see the file “VMware Fusion Technology Preview 21H1 (for ARM)”. Click ‘Download Now’ right next to it.
    3. You will get to the sign-in page. Log in using your VMware ID or create a new account to continue.
    4. Once you log in to your VMware account, the download will automatically begin.
    5. Lastly, install the app like usual.

    Once you complete this procedure, you will be able to run VMware Fusion in macOS Monterey on your M1 Mac. You will now be able to use VMware Fusion to install any OS of your choice on your M1 Mac easily. Try checking out our guides on other topics too: How to Install Windows on Mac and How to Play Windows Games on a Mac.

  • How to Download and Install MacOS Monterey 12.5 Developer Beta

    How to Download and Install MacOS Monterey 12.5 Developer Beta

    There was a time when we used to have computers twice as big in size as our current generation ones. Time changed, and things changed too. But, has it all been possible only because of good hardware developments? Not at all, even software development has played a major role in everything that we have today. This is the reason why brands keep updating their software time-to-time and people accept those updates happily. One such under-development software update is the MacOS Monterey 12.5. In this article, we will explain how you can download MacOS Monterey 12.5 developer beta version on your MacBook.

    Requirements to Download MacOS Monterey 12.5 Developer Beta

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    Downloading the MacOS Monterey 12.5 developer beta version is not as difficult as you may think but you definitely have to meet certain requirements to be able to get access to it. Those requirements are:

    1. An Apple developer account which costs you $99/year. Apple allows only the developer members to test the beta versions of their software.
    2. Complete data backup on your MacBook. Since you will be installing a new, under-development software on your system, which may have some bugs, it is better to create a backup to be free of worries if anything goes wrong. You can use the Time Machine Tool to create a backup on your MacBook.
    3. A MacBook not older than 2015. The MacOS 12 Monterey supports all the MacBooks from the year 2015 till now and some MacBooks from 2014 too. Here is a list of unsupported Mac for macOS 12 Monterey Installation.

    Once you are sure that you meet all the requirements for the installation process of MacOS Monterey 12.5, continue with the method to download the developer beta version below.

    How to Download MacOS Monterey 12.5 Developer Beta

    Here are the steps to download and install MacOS 12.5 developer beta version on your MacBook:

    1. Visit the Apple Developer site.
    2. Sign-up by using your Apple Developer account.
    3. Go to Downloads and click on the ‘Install Profile’ button.
    4. Open ‘Finder’ on your MacBook (the smiley icon). Select ‘Downloads’ from the left pane.
    5. Select ‘macOS 12 Developer Beta Access Utility’.
    6. Double click ‘macOSDeveloperBetaAccessUtility.pkg’.
    7. Your MacBook system will then download the installer and check for available updates. Once it does, click ‘Update’.

    The MacOS Monterey 12.5 Developer Beta version will be downloaded on your MacBook.

    How to Install MacOS Monterey 12.5 Developer Beta

    Once the software gets downloaded on your MacBook, your system will automatically initiate the installation process. Follow these steps to install the beta update:

    1. In the installation window, click on ‘Continue’.
    2. Select Continue > Install.
    3. Type your MacBook’s password.
    4. Select ‘Install Software’.
    5. Lastly, click on the ‘Upgrade Now’ button.

    Your MacBook will then start installing the MacOS Monterey 12.5 Developer Beta version. Your computer will be restarted during the process and the installation may take some time. Be patient and wait for the process to complete.

    Once your MacBook boots up, you will have access to the developer beta version of MacOS 12.5.

    While you are here, do not forget to check out our other guides too: How to Clean Install macOS Monterey on your New MacBook Pro, and List of Apple Mac OS (macOS) Operating System Names in Order.

  • How to Delete the “Install macOS Monterey”

    How to Delete the “Install macOS Monterey”

    There are many users who may have noticed that an app called “Install macOS Monterey” will be downloaded without any prior knowledge to them on their Mac computers. This app will usually upgrade your mac operating system to the latest version of Mac Monterey released by Apple. However, there may be a few users who would not like to update their system to this mac version and therefore would like to delete or remove this notification immediately. So, in this guide, I will tell you how you can delete or remove the “Install macOS Monterey” file or app from your Mac computer in a few simple steps below.

    Remove or Delete the “Install macOS Monterey” app

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    If you have noticed an “Install macOS Monterey” file notification on your Mac computer and would like to remove or delete it, don’t worry, as we have got you covered. In this article, you will learn how to remove or delete the “Install macOS Monterey” app or file notification from your Mac computer quite easily. Follow the different workarounds given below to solve this issue.

    Method 1: Use Finder to Delete the “Install macOS Monterey” app

    1. First of all, you need to launch Finder on your Mac system.
    2. After that, on the top menu bar you will see the “Go” option, just click on it.
    3. In the drop-down menu, you have to select Applications.
    4. Now, you need to locate the Install macOS Monterey file and Move it to Trash.
    5. To do that, simply right-click on the same Install macOS Monterey file and then select Move to the bin.
    6. Lastly, you just have to Empty the Trash.

    Method 2: Use Launchpad to Remove the “Install macOS Monterey” file

    1. First of all, you need to open Launchpad on your Mac computer.
    2. After that click on Install macOS Monterey. You will notice that nothing will happen.
    3. So, open Launchpad once again. This time the Install macOS Monterey icon will show a question mark over it, letting you know that the file cannot be found.
    4. Next, you need to hold the Option key and click the X button that will appear above Install macOS Monterey.
    5. That’s it, you have now removed this app from Launchpad once and for all.

    That is everything you need to know about how to delete the “Install macOS Monterey” app or file from your Mac computer. If you are interested in more Tips and Tricks around Mac operating system, check out our other guides on How to Use TeamViewer for Mac, and How to Capture Screen using Print Screen on Mac.

  • How to Inspect Element on Mac Monterey

    How to Inspect Element on Mac Monterey

    Inspect Element is a feature used by developers for debugging User Interface errors in HTML or CSS scripts. If you are using a Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browser, then this feature is already pre-enabled and can be viewed by simply right-clicking on any website page. But the same feature is not enabled for Mac users using Safari browser. In this guide, I will explain how to enable the option to inspect a website element on Mac Monterey.

    How to Inspect Element on Mac Monterey Using Safari

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    In this tutorial, you will learn how to inspect a website element on Mac Monterey. You can easily do this via Safari browser as well as through Google Chrome also. However, before inspecting elements on macOS while using Safari, you will have to enable the developer menu in the browser.

    • First, you need to enable the Developer menu in Safari, and to do that open Safari on your Mac and click on Preferences.
    • After that click on the Advanced option.
    • At the bottom, checkmark the “Show Develop menu in menu bar” checkbox. The Inspect Element feature will not be enabled.
    • Now, whenever you are browsing a website, right-click on the page you want to inspect.
    • Click the Inspect Element option.
    • You can now view the code behind the website you inspected.

    How to use the Inspect Element in Google Chrome on Mac Monterey

    If you are using Google Chrome browser on your Mac computer instead of Safari browser, it is very easy to preview an element as there is no need to enable the Inspect Element feature in the Google browser. Here’s how to do that:

    • Open Google Chrome on your Mac computer.
    • While browsing any website, right-click on the page you want to inspect.
    • Simply click on Inspect.
    • Finally, you will now be able to view the code in a side window in Google Chrome.

    And that is everything you need to know about how to inspect elements on Mac Monterey. While you are here, you might be also interested to know how to print double-sided on a Mac Monterey, and how to show hidden files on a Mac Monterey.

  • Unable to get macOS 12.1 on M1 Mac? Here’s How To Fix It

    Unable to get macOS 12.1 on M1 Mac? Here’s How To Fix It

    Apple has made available new versions of its operating systems, including the update to macOS Monterey 12.1. This means that we will also get SharePlay, a function to hide email addresses in the email, and other improvements with the new operating system version. However, it seems that there are some problems with the new update on some Macs, especially devices with M1, M1 Pro, or the M1 Max. So, if you are one of those who are unable to get a macOS 12.1 update on your M1 Mac, here’s a guide to fix this issue right now.

    How to fix unable to see macOS 12.1 on M1 Mac?

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    The final version of macOS Monterey 12.1 has been available for download on all compatible Macs since last week. But the update does not appear to some users with a Mac equipped with an M1, M1 Pro, or M1 Max chip.

    On the same systems, the update does not even show up as available for download. For the moment, if your M1 Mac is affected, the only solution is to install macOS 12.1 Monterey via the recovery mode, should you want to do the update immediately.

    In any case, there was a user who also found another workaround to bring up the update on his MacBook. Here are the methods that you can also try:

    • First of all, open System Preferences and then go to Software Update.
    • Once you have confirmed that there is no update available, leave the window open.
    • Now, you need to go to Applications > Utilities > Activity monitor.
    • After that, go to View > All Processes and search for “com.apple.MobileSoftwareUpdate.UpdateBrainService”. Simply Force Quit this process.
    • Now go to System Preferences and you will see the 12.1 update available for download. Simply click on the Update Now button.
    • In case the update does not download, just force quit the “com.apple.MobileSoftwareUpdate.UpdateBrainService” process again in
    • Activity Monitor to start the download.
    • Done.

    That is all you need to know about how to download and install macOS 12.1 on M1 Mac if you are not able to see it. While you are here, you might be also interested to know how to AirPlay on Mac from MacOS Monterey, and how to reveal Hidden Files in MacOS Monterey.

  • How to AirPlay on Mac from macOS Monterey

    How to AirPlay on Mac from macOS Monterey

    With the latest macOS Monterey, your Mac can also receive AirPlay content. Until now, you were only able to play AirPlay content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac on Airplay compatible devices like Apple TV, speaker systems, HomePod, etc. In this tutorial, you will find out how to AirPlay on Mac using macOS Monterey. Follow the steps given below and also find out the compatible Macs for Airplay.

    How to AirPlay on Mac from macOS Monterey

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    It is now very easy to stream videos from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac using macOS Monterey. The best part is that you can also use it as an AirPlay 2 speaker. So, in this guide, we will suggest how you can use AirPlay on macOS 12 from your iPhone, iPad, or another Mac. But first, you will have to check what all MacBooks and iPhones are compatible with AirPlay.

    Here’s the list of MacBook compatible with AirPlay:

    • Mac mini 2020
    • Mac Pro 2019
    • iMac 2019 and later
    • MacBook Air 2018 and later
    • MacBook Pro 2018 and later
    • iMac Pro 2017

    Here’s the list of iPhones compatible with AirPlay:

    • iPad mini (5th generation) and later
    • iPad (6th generation) and later
    • iPad Air (3rd generation) and later
    • iPad Pro (2nd generation) and later
    • iPhone 7 and later

    Here’s how to AirPlay to Mac with macOS Monterey:

    • First, ensure that your Mac is running the latest macOS Monterey operating system.
    • After that, you have to simply use the inbuilt video player on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. For this, you can use the Apple TV app or Safari’s built-in player for streaming purposes.
    • After that, search for the video you want to stream and begin playing it.
    • Now, click on the AirPlay icon on the bottom right side.
    • You will then see a pop-up with a list of nearby AirPlay-compatible devices. Here you will be able to find your Mac. In case you are not able to see it, ensure that it is unlocked.
    • Finally, choose your Mac as the AirPlay device for streaming playback.
    • This function can be performed on all apps that support AirPlay. If you are able to find the AirPlay icon, you will be able to stream content to your Mac.

    That is everything you need to know about how to AirPlay on Mac from macOS Monterey. If you are interested in getting more information on the latest macOS 12 operating system, check out our other macOS Monterey Guides section right now.

  • How to Print Double Sided on Mac Monterey

    How to Print Double Sided on Mac Monterey

    In this guide, we will teach you how to print double-sided on a Mac computer. If you want to automatically print two-sided pages, you should have a printer compatible with double-sided printing. In addition, in case your printer is not capable of duplex printing, you can also try to print the pages one at a time and manually reinsert them upside down. Follow the steps given in this tutorial below.

    How to Print Double-Sided on Mac Monterey When Using an App

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    It is very easy to print on the front and back of pages on Mac Monterey when using an app like Microsoft Word or any other Microsoft Office program. So, if you want to print a Microsoft Word document double-sided, follow the simple steps given below:

    • First of all, you need to plug in the Mac to a printer that should be compatible with double-sided printing.
    • On your Word Document, click on File.
    • At the bottom of the menu, click on Print.
    • After that click Copies & Pages.
    • Next, click on Layout.
    • Now go to the Two-Sided submenu and then you need to click the Long-Edge binding (so that the pages are flipped on the long edge) or Short-Edge binding (so that the pages are turned on the short edge).
    • Finally, click on the Print option.

    What if your Printer does not support Double Sided Printing on your Mac computer?

    In case your printer does not support double-sided printing, then you can also try to print on both sides manually. Following are the easy steps to manually print on both sides of the page on a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air computer:

    • In your Word document, click on File at the top and then click on Print.
    • After that, select Copies & Pages.
    • Now, select Microsoft Word.
    • After that, you need to click Odd Pages Only.
    • After the odd-numbered pages are printed, simply turn the stack of documents over and put them back into the printer so that the even-numbered pages print on the back side. Here, you need to select Copies & Pages again, then Microsoft Word, and then click on Even pages only.
    • That’s it, this is how you can manually print double-sided on your Mac Monterey.

    That is all you need to know about how to print double-sided on Mac Monterey. For more information on macOS 12, check out our other macOS Monterey Guides only on TechNClub.com.

  • Mac Monterey: How to Show Battery Percentage

    Mac Monterey: How to Show Battery Percentage

    By default, you will only see an iPhone-style icon for the percentage of the battery remaining on your Mac Monterey systems. If you want to view the percentage, then you will have to just click on the battery icon in the Finder menu bar. In any case, you will still be able to see the battery percentage permanently, the option is a little bit hidden. So, in this guide, I will explain how to see the battery percentage on Mac Monterey.

    How to Show Battery Percentage on Mac Monterey

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    In this guide, we will teach you how to view the remaining battery percentage indicator on macOS Monterey. All you have to do is just enable the display of the Mac battery status from the System Preferences dialog box and activate the appropriate indicator on the menu bar. Follow the steps given below to view battery percentage on Mac Monterey.

    1. First of all, on the top left corner of the screen click on the Apple icon.
    2. After that select System Preferences and then choose Dock & Menu Bar.
    3. After that, navigate to the bottom and select the Battery option which will be located at the left sidebar.
    4. At this point, just check the box next to the Show Percentage option.
    5. If you want, then you can also show the battery icon with the percentage in the Control Centre by selecting the “Show in Control Centre” option. Similarly, you can show battery percentage in Menu Bar as well.
    6. If you click on that battery icon you will also see the presence of processes that consume a lot of energy, while if you put the MacBook on charge you will see the remaining battery time at the end of the charge.

    That is everything you need to know about how to show battery percentage on Mac Monterey. If you are interested in getting more information on the latest macOS 12, check other Mac Monterey Guides on how to show hidden files on macOS Monterey, and how to hide background apps on Mac Monterey.

  • How to Reveal Hidden Files in macOS Monterey

    How to Reveal Hidden Files in macOS Monterey

    In macOS Monterey, many files are hidden from the user’s eyes by default for various reasons. For example, some system files that the user could delete or modify by mistake and others exploited by the system to store various information. You can tell the system to always show hidden files with a Terminal command and other ways. In this guide, I will explain how you can show hidden files in Mac Monterey.

    How to Show Hidden Files on Mac Monterey

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    All operating system lets you to hide files and folders, and also allow you to make hidden files visible. While on Windows and Linux these options and corresponding commands are easy to follow, on Mac Monterey the situation is a little more complicated and confusing. So, in this guide, let us find out how to view hidden files in the macOS system by following the various methods given below.

    Method 1: Using Keyboard Shortcut

    • First, you need to go to the folder or directory where the hidden files are stored from the Finder.
    • After that, press the Command + Shift + ** keys together.
    • After you press the above keys, the hidden files will be visible and now you can find out how many of them are hidden.
    • If you want to hide them again all you have to do is press the key combination once more.

    Method 2: Show hidden files on Mac Monterey using Terminal

    • First of all, you need to open the Terminal from the Spotlight.
    • After that type the commands mentioned below:
      defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -boolean true; killall Finder
    • By performing the above steps, all the hidden files will now be visible on your Mac system.

    That is everything you need to know about how to reveal hidden files in macOS Monterey. Also, do not forget to check out how to split screen on Mac Monterey, and Best Screen Recording Software for Mac Monterey.

  • How to Split Screen on Mac Monterey

    How to Split Screen on Mac Monterey

    Are you looking to work on two windows at the same time on your Mac Monterey? For example, to write a document and fill out a spreadsheet, read a PDF, and write an email. Thankfully, on macOS, there is a very useful feature that can help you out in these cases and allows you to split the screen into two parts perfectly. In this guide, you will learn how to split screen on Mac Monterey, with a simple click.

    How to do Split Screen on Mac Monterey

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    If you are wondering how to divide your Mac Monterey screen into two parts, I will suggest that you continue reading the steps given below in this guide. The split view of macOS neatly places two windows completely filling the screen. It is very simple to enable the Split View function and divide the Mac screen into two parts. Follow the method given below on how to divide screens on your Mac computers.

    How to enable Split View function on Mac Monterey

    When you open any apps, in all windows, there are there buttons in the upper left corner part: red, yellow, and green. By clicking on the red button the windows will close, the yellow one is used to reduce the window to an icon, and the green one allows you to resize the window or expand it to full screen. So, by using the green button you will be able to enable the Split View function on macOS Monterey. Here’s how to split screen on macOS Monterey:

    • Open two apps or two windows you want to use in Split View.
    • Now, click and hold the green button, a small window will open.
    • At this point, you can select either “Tile Window to Left of Screen” or “Tile Window to Right of Screen” to activate the Split View function.
    • Once you choose any of the options mentioned above, the window will be perfectly resized in the half of the screen chosen by you, while all other windows will be displayed, click on the one you want to view.
    • At this point, the screen will be perfectly split into two halves between the two selected windows.
    • You can even enlarge or shrink a window by dragging the slider in the central part to one side or the other.
    • In this mode the red, yellow, and green buttons and the menu bar disappear, to view them, move the cursor to the top of the screen.
    • If you want to close the split-screen on Mac, just press the ESC key on your keyboard.

    That is everything you need to know about how to split screen on Mac Monterey. If you are interested in getting more information on the latest operating system of Apple, check out our other guides on how to crop a screenshot on Mac Monterey, and the Best Screen Recording Software for Mac Monterey.