TECHNOLOGY

Add Weather to Your macOS Menu Bar: Easy Steps & New Features

Cupertino, USASat Dec 28 2024
Ever wished you could see the weather right from your macOS menu bar? With the latest macOS 15. 2 update, old Mac users can now add a Weather widget to their menu bar. This means no more switching to the Desktop to check the weather. Let's see how you can do this and explore some new features. First, make sure your Mac is running macOS 15. 2. This update is compatible with several models, including: - 2019 iMac and later - 2017 iMac Pro - 2020 MacBook Air and later - 2018 MacBook Pro and later - 2019 Mac Pro and later - 2018 Mac mini and later - 2022 Mac Studio and later Now, follow these steps to add the Weather widget: 1. Open the System Settings on your macOS. 2. Go to the Control Center on the left side. 3. Scroll down until you find the Weather menu. 4. Select "Show in Menu Bar. " With the Weather widget in your menu bar, you can check the weather for your current location and your favorite places. Plus, you can open the Weather app directly. Apple also shows weather alerts for severe conditions. macOS 15. 2 doesn't just stop at the Weather widget. It also brings some cool Apple Intelligence features like: - Image Playground: Create fun images quickly by choosing between Animation or Illustration. This feature is integrated into apps like Messages and has a dedicated app too. - ChatGPT integration: If you need more help, allow ChatGPT to access Writing Tools and other features for better responses. - Create Images expansion: Highlight text in the Notes app to create an image. These new features make macOS 15. 2 a fun and useful update.

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    Does the Weather widget have a sense of humor and tell you it's 'raining cats and dogs' when it's actually just drizzling?
    In what ways does the playful image Creatie feature benefit users beyond superficial entertainment?
    Could the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT be a precursor to full AI takeover in macOS?

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