iTunes is going places.
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Download macOS Catalina for an all‑new entertainment experience. Your music, TV shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books apps where you’ll still have access to your favorite iTunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports.
You can always download iTunes 12.8 for previous versions of macOS,
as well as the iTunes application for Windows.
Hardware:
- Mac computer with an Intel processor
- To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor is required
- To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor and 2GB of RAM is required
- Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater; 1280x800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras
- Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras
- Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3, or backup CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work. Songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD.
Software:
- OS X version 10.10.5 or later
- 400MB of available disk space
- Apple Music, iTunes Store, and iTunes Match availability may vary by country
- Apple Music trial requires sign-up and is available for new subscribers only. Plan automatically renews after trial.
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The latest entertainment apps now come installed with macOS Catalina. Upgrade today to get your favorite music, movies, TV shows, and podcasts. You can join Apple Music and stream — or download and play offline — over 75 million songs, ad‑free.
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Hardware:
- PC with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor with support for SSE2 and 512MB of RAM
- To play standard-definition video from the iTunes Store, an Intel Pentium D or faster processor, 512MB of RAM, and a DirectX 9.0–compatible video card is required
- To play 720p HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras, a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 1GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X3000, ATI Radeon X1300, or NVIDIA GeForce 6150 or better is required
- To play 1080p HD video, a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor, 2GB of RAM, and an Intel GMA X4500HD, ATI Radeon HD 2400, or NVIDIA GeForce 8300 GS or better is required
- Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater; 1280x800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras
- 16-bit sound card and speakers
- Internet connection to use Apple Music, the iTunes Store, and iTunes Extras
- iTunes-compatible CD or DVD recorder to create audio CDs, MP3 CDs, or backup CDs or DVDs. Songs from the Apple Music catalog cannot be burned to a CD.
Software:
- Windows 10
- 64-bit editions of Windows require the iTunes 64-bit installer
- 400MB of available disk space
- Some third-party visualizers may no longer be compatible with this version of iTunes. Please contact the developer for an updated visualizer that is compatible with iTunes 12.1 or later.
- Apple Music, iTunes Store, and iTunes Match availability may vary by country
- Apple Music trial requires sign-up and is available for new subscribers only. Plan automatically renews after trial.
iTunes is going places.
Visit the iTunes Store on iOS to buy and download your favorite songs, TV shows, movies, and podcasts. You can also download macOS Catalina for an all-new entertainment experience on desktop. Your library will transfer automatically to the new Apple Music app, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. And you’ll still have access to your favorite iTunes features, including your previous iTunes Store purchases, rentals, and imports and the ability to easily manage your library.
Music, TV, and podcasts
take center stage.
iTunes forever changed the way people experienced music, movies, TV shows, and podcasts. It all changes again with three all-new, dedicated apps — Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts — each designed from the ground up to be the best way to enjoy entertainment on your Mac. And rest assured; everything you had in your iTunes library is still accessible in each app. iCloud seamlessly syncs everything across your devices — or you can back up, restore, and sync by connecting the device directly to your Mac.
The new Apple Music app is the ultimate music streaming experience on Mac.1 Explore a library of over 75 million songs, discover new artists and tracks, find the perfect playlist, download and listen offline, or enjoy all the music you’ve collected over the years. And find it all in your music library on all your devices.
The Apple TV app for Mac is the new home for all your favorite movies, shows, premium channels, and Apple TV+. Watch everything directly in the app or enjoy it offline, and discover the best of what’s on in the Watch Now tab. You can even pick up where you left off on any screen, across all your devices. And for the first time, 4K2 and Dolby Atmos3-supported movies are available on Mac.
More than 700,000 of the best entertainment, comedy, news, and sports shows are now available on your Mac with Apple Podcasts. Search for podcasts by title, topic, guest, host, content, and more. Subscribe and be notified as soon as new episodes become available. And in the Listen Now tab, you can easily pick up where you left off across all your devices.
iTunes Support can help answer your questions
Get help with syncing, updating to a more recent version of iTunes, or with an iTunes Store purchase — and much more.
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Find previous versions of iTunesSystem Preferences is a handy utility for Macs. Not only does it allow you to make changes to some default system settings, but it also allows you to configure fun features like Siri and fix some of the most common Mac error codes.
In case you didn’t know, System Preferences can be accessed in many ways, so you will never run out of options. While some of these methods allow you to open the entirety of the utility, others only let you access a specific setting. Anyway, as long as you know them, you should save a lot of time here and there.
Before you learn some ways to access System Preferences, make sure you know how to properly use and customize System Preferences.
Using System Preferences
Assuming you want to do a DIY Mac repair for a minor error or you simply want to customize your Mac’s appearance, the first utility you’ll want to open is System Preferences.
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When System Preferences is launched, you will notice rows of icons with corresponding names. Click on one icon to access a specific setting.
Now, if you open System Preferences but no icons are showing on your screen, do not panic. Instead, click the button that contains 12 dots. Doing this should reveal all settings and icons under System Preferences.
Alternatively, you can go directly to a specific System Preferences setting. To do this, click and hold on the icon of System Preferences in the Dock. A contextual menu should now open. Select from the list of settings available.
Customizing System Preferences
Yes, you can customize System Preferences. What’s more fun is that there are two types of customization you can do. The first one is with the panes that you have downloaded and installed, and the second one is with the panes that are visible and already available.
By default, macOS will provide you with approximately 30 visible panes. This number may vary depending on the hardware you are using. For instance, if your computer does not have an optical drive, there will be fewer panes because those for CDs and DVDs will not be available.
As for third-party panes, you have the option to remove them by using their respective uninstallers (if available) or by pressing CTRL + Right-Click and then choosing Remove.
Regardless of whether your panes are third-party or already available, know that you can reorder them using the View menu. You have the option to sort them by alphabetical order or by category.
Accessing System Preferences on Your Mac
Looking to learn ways to access System Preferences on a Mac? You can easily make quick changes to any of its settings without actually opening the System Preferences app. Read on to discover how you can just change your settings with a single click from the Dock.
How to Access OS X System Preferences Using the Dock
There are a lot of Mac tips from real pros and ‘not-so-savvy’ figures floating around the net. You have to be careful to avoid picking out everything, including harmful ‘advice.’ One easy tip on how to manage your access to the System Preferences app on a Mac was shared by Dave Marra, a renowned Apple guru trusted by prominent Apple users, and will leave you feeling like a professional. It’s quite a handy tip that works for all Mac versions, from the OS X 10.7 Lion to the newest one.
To access your system settings, follow these steps:
- Launch your Dock.
- Move the cursor to the System Preferences icon, then click and hold.
- A pop-up menu with all available System Preferences settings will appear. From the list, choose the preference that you need, and it will open on your Mac.
Check the list at the bottom to find out how to unhide your Dock if it’s gone from the normal position.
How to Use Spotlight Search to Access OS X System Preferences
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The Dock tip is alright as it gets the work done. But you can achieve the same result using Spotlight. This is another tip not known to many Mac users. It’s straightforward and more practical as it increases the many ways you can use Spotlight. If you don’t want to use the trackpad or mouse, you can use the keyboard instead. Here is how:
- On your keyboard, hold down Command.
- To open Spotlight, press the Space bar once.
- In Spotlight, type in the name of the system preference you need to open.
- Once the name pops up, Spotlight takes over and does the rest of the job!
You can also easily get the list by simply right-clicking on the icon. One swift move.
How to Open System Preferences If Your Dock Is Hidden
If your Dock is configured as ‘hidden,’ don’t worry as it can be easily made visible. Move the mouse cursor over the edge of the screen until you locate your Dock. Alternatively, the Dock can be ‘unhidden’ by using the pre-defined and built-in keyboard shortcut ‘⌥⌘D’, which is easy to locate because naturally, it stands out.
How to Access System Preferences from the Apple Menu
Try exploring your home screen. Click the Apple menu in the upper-left section of your screen, and the System Preferences shortcut appears right below the About This Mac section. Fascinating, right?
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Well, if you already have System Preferences in the Dock, this may be an extra click. However, if your Dock is filled with lots of shortcuts and icons, this option allows you to conveniently access the System Preferences utility.
How to Open System Preferences Using the Search Pane
Do you want to access a specific setting in System Preferences but forgot where it is located?
Don’t worry because you can conveniently access it by using the search bar in the upper-right corner of the screen. Input a search term, and a list of suggestions will appear on your screen with their designated locations highlighted in white.
In Summary
As you can see, there are many ways to access System Preferences on your Mac. You can access it using Spotlight or using hidden shortcut keys in the Apple menu.
Now, you probably are excited to make changes to your Mac’s settings using System Preferences. But before you even do anything, it is recommended to install a trusted Mac tool that cleans and optimizes it for optimal performance. You’ll need it to ensure you avoid frustrating Mac error codes and lags during your customization journey.
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