According to the latest report by [Bloomberg Technology](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2021-08-29/who-will-replace-tim-cook-as-the-next-ceo-of-apple-aapl-ksxiq29z) reporter Mark Gurman, he believes that Apple CEO Tim Cook will launch Apple's first VR virtual helmet and AR glasses in 2025. He also mentioned that Apple is continuing to work hard on electric-powered Apple Car, and the time to market and launch the Apple Car has not yet been determined.

Mark Gurman learned from sources that Apple's employees believe that Tim Cook will wait until another revolutionary product is launched before leaving. The major new product type is likely to be AR glasses instead of Apple Car, because the latter's goal is still too far away to achieve.

In an interview with The New York Times in April of this year, Cook said that Apple is critical to the development of AR in the future. AR will change people's lives, and it will also make users' habits change significantly.

Kara Swisher of The New York Times asked Tim Cook if he would stay at Apple in the next ten years. Cook said that although he feels good now, ten years is too long for him, and he may retire in less than ten years. Cook was also asked about his plans after retirement. He said that he likes Apple very much and he hasn't thought about plans after retirement. He may not start thinking about it until he retires.



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Tim Cook May Not Retire Until New Major Product Category Come Out

According to the latest report by Bloomberg technology reporter Mark Gurman, he believes that Apple CEO Tim Cook will launch Apple's first VR virtual helmet and AR glasses in 2025. He also mentioned that Apple is continuing to work hard on electric-powered Apple Car, and the time to market and launch the Apple Car has not yet been determined.

<summary>**Summary**: Here in this post, you'll learn how to install macOS Monterey public beta and developer beta. Look no further.</summary>

Unveiled at 2021 WWDC on June 8, macOS Monterey is the upcoming version of macOS. In this new macOS, more new features have been added, such as FaceTime SharePlay, Universal Control, Airplay to Mac, ShortCuts on Mac, Redesigned Safari, and so on. Thanks to the beta versions for the public and developers, you can check these features before the official release this fall.

Here's a guide on how to install the public beta and developer beta of macOS Monterey. 

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Also Read: [macOS Slow? 8 Proven Ways to Fix It](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/speed-up-mac-monterey)

Before we start, let's take a look at which Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey.

- iMac (late 2015 and later)
- Mac Pro (late 2013 and later)
- iMac Pro (2017 and later)
- Mac mini (late 2014 and later)
- MacBook Air (early 2015 and later)
- MacBook (early 2016 and later)
- MacBook Pro (early 2015 and later)

## How to Install macOS Monterey Public Beta

<note notetype='note'>Due to bugs and errors in the public beta of macOS Monterey, we strongly recommend that you use Time Machine or an external hard drive to [back up your files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/back-up-mac) before updating your macOS to Monterey. Or you can use the beta version on another Mac.</note>

1. Go to Apple Beta Software Program.
2. Click the blue Sign Up button and agree to the terms and conditions. (Sign in if you already have an account.)

![Sign up at Apple Beta Software Program](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/sign_up_apple_beta_software_program_ac273bf1ce.png)

3. Click the Enroll Your Devices on the Guide for Public Betas page and choose macOS.

![Enroll Your Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/enroll_your_devices_7e7643f2ca.png)

4. Back up your Mac if needed.
5. Scroll your page down to "Enroll the Mac" and click the blue Download the macOS Public Beta Access Utility button. (Only new users need to enroll their Mac.)

![Download macOS Pubic Beta Access Utility](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/macos_public_beta_access_utility_c5374b1b95.png)

6. Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > System Upgrade. 

![Upgrade to macOS Public Beta](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/upgrade_to_macos_public_beta_faaac4e034.png)

7. Click the Upgrade Now button to download the macOS Monterey public beta version.
8. After the macOS Monterey public beta is downloaded, your Mac should restart, and the macOS Monterey installer will start automatically. Just follow the instructions onscreen to finish the installing process. 

![Install macOS Public Beta](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/install_macos_public_beta_22f728c949.png)

## How to Install macOS Monterey Developer Beta

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    <li>Back up your Mac before upgrading your system to macOS Monterey.</li>
    <li>The Universal Control feature is still unavailable in this beta version.</li>
</ol>
</note>

Generally speaking, the software feature update progress of the public beta version is slower than that of the developer beta version. After launching macOS Monterey Public Beta, Apple released the third version of macOS Monterey to developers on July 14. If you are a developer and want to test the new features in macOS Monterey, follow the steps below to download and install macOS Monterey Developer Beta on your computer. 

1. Go to [Apple Developer](https://developer.apple.com/).
2. Click on the Account in the upper right corner of the page and sign in to your account. (If you are a new user, please enroll as a paid Apple developer in the [Apple Developer Program](https://developer.apple.com/programs/).)

![Sign up at Apple Developer](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/sign_up_apple_developer_32c39f4742.png)

3. After signing in, click on Downloads from the sidebar.

![Go to Download Profile](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/download_ee525eaf2c.png)

4. Make sure the Operating Systems tab is selected.
5. Find the macOS Monterey Beta and click on the Install Profile button next to it.

![Download macOS Monterey Developer Beta Profile](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/download_install_profile_8147e81e1c.png)

6. Head to your Downloads folder, and you should see a .pkg file named macOSDeveloperBetaAccessUtility.

![Download macOS Developer Beta Access Utility](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/download_macos_developer_beta_access_utility_dca3a3a7a9.png)

7. Double click the file and follow the instructions on the page to install the profile.
8. Once your installation is done, the Software Update window will automatically open, and you can download the macOS 12 Beta.

![Download macOS 12 Beta](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/macos_12_beta_download_e888bce076.jpeg)

9. When the download is complete, you'll see a new window to install macOS Monterey Developer Beta.
10. Install macOS 12 Beta on your Mac.

## Bonus Tip: How to Clean and Speed up Your Mac on macOS Monterey

As you know, macOS Monterey has a lot of user-friendly new features. But these new features may also put pressure on your RAM and cause your Mac to run slowly. Therefore, we introduce you to [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), one of the best Mac cleaning apps. Simple and easy to use, BuhoCleaner enables you to clean and speed up your Mac on macOS Monterey like a pro. Here are some of its noticeable features: cache files and log files cleaning, unwanted apps removal, duplicate and large files deletion, and startup items management. 

Download its free version from [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download).

![Clean and Speed up Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/buhocleaner_screenshot_45b7a43047.png)

## The Bottom Line

Now you have learned how to download and install the public beta and developer beta of macOS Monterey on your Mac. Now it's your turn to try.

By the way, [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) can help you clean and speed up your Mac easily and quickly on macOS Monterey. It's worth a try.

If you find this article helpful, do share it with your friends.

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How to Download and Install macOS Monterey Beta on Mac

Unveiled at 2021 WWDC on June 8, macOS Monterey is the upcoming version of macOS. In this new macOS, more new features have been added, such as FaceTime SharePlay, Universal Control, Airplay to Mac, ShortCut Apps, All-in-New Safari, and so on. Thanks to the beta versions for the public and developers, you can check these features before the official release this fall.

Here's a guide on how to install the public beta and developer beta of macOS Monterey.

How to Install macOS Monterey Public Beta & Developer Beta

<summary>**Summary**: Is it annoying that Spotify starts up automatically when you boot your Mac? Here is a guide on how to stop it from opening at Mac startup.</summary>

Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming service providers, allowing you to access millions of legal songs and podcasts. If you use it on a Mac, you may notice that it launches automatically when you log in to your Mac. Want to prevent it from opening at startup? Read this blog, and you'll learn four ways to do so.

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Also Read: [How to Remove Startup Programs on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/disable-startup-items-mac)

## 1. How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Mac Startup with Spotify's Settings

1. Launch Spotify on your Mac.
2. Click on the Spotify menu and choose Preferences.

![Go to Spotify Preferences](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/navigate_to_spotify_preferences_b2403de27d.png)

3. Scroll the page to the bottom and select Advanced Settings.

![Spotify Advanced Settings](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/spotify_advanced_settings_8b9319a7a0.png)

4. Find Startup and window behavior.
5. Click the drop-down menu next to it and choose No.

![Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup on Mac with Settings](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/stop_spotify_from_launching_on_startup_57c6dfcae8.png)

6. Quit Spotify.

## 2. How to Prevent Spotify from Opening on Mac Startup with System Preferences

With System Preferences, you can manage all your login items easily. Here are the steps:

1. Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > Users and Groups.
2. Click the Login Items Tab.
3. Click on the padlock, then type in your password.
4. From the Login Items list, select Spotify and click on the Minus (ー) button to remove it.

![Remove Spotify from Login Items List on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_spotify_from_login_items_181a7f4ae4.png)

## 3. How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Mac Startup with BuhoCleaner

As one of the best startup manager apps for Mac, [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) allows you to stop Spotify from opening at startup with just a few clicks. Beyond that, it can also help you disable or delete some unnecessary launch daemons and launch agents quickly.

1. [Download](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Click the Startup Items tab and scan your Mac.

![Scan Startup Programs on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/scan_startup_apps_b9dcbbba66.png)

3. Locate Spotify and click the green button next to it to change its status to Disabled. If you want to remove it from your login list, right-click on it and choose Remove.

![Stop Spotify from Launching on Mac Startup with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/stop_spotify_from_opening_on_startup_41282f0690.png)

## 4. How to Stop Spotify from Launching on Mac Startup with Dock

Another way to prevent Spotify from auto-login is to use the Dock. When you launch Spotify, its icon will appear in the Dock. Right-click its icon, hover your mouse over Options, and uncheck Open at Login.

![Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup with the Dock](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/stop_spotify_from_opening_with_dock_ff32a1e2aa.png)

## Conclusion

There you have four ways to make Spotify stop launching on Mac startup. Just choose the most convenient way for you. By the way, if you want to [disable or move more startup programs](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/disable-startup-items-mac) quickly, we strongly recommend that you use BuhoCleaner. It is very easy to use and can be downloaded for free. Have a try now.

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Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming service providers, allowing you to access millions of legal songs and podcasts. If you use it on a Mac, you may notice that it launches automatically when you log in to your Mac. Want to stop it from opening at startup? Read this blog, and you'll learn four ways to do so.

How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Startup of Mac

<summary>**Summary**: Wondering why your Spotify becomes slower and slower on Mac? From this blog post, you'll learn why Spotify is running slow and how to fix the issue easily.</summary>

Spotify is, without a doubt, the most popular music streaming service. However, just like any other music gig, it has the problem of running slowly. If you have been using Spotify for a long time, this problem may become more serious. Want to know why this problem occurs and how to fix it? Check out this article, where we will first explain why Spotify runs so slow and then show you how to fix the problem easily.


Let's get started.

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Also Read: [How to Stop Spotify from Opening on Mac Startup](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/stop-spotify-opening-on-startup-on-mac)

## Why is Spotify Running So Slow on Mac?

Many reasons can cause your Spotify to run slowly on your Mac. The most common reasons include poor network connection, excessive memory usage, and loads of cached files on the hard drive. Among these reasons, too many cache files account for a large part. Every time you use Spotify, it will create cache files on your disk, which will help you load Spotify faster the next time you use it. Therefore, if you have been using Spotify for a while and do not restart your Mac often, chances are you'll find that Spotify is getting slower and slower.

## How to Fix Spotify Slow on Mac

### Clear Cache Files of Spotify

After understanding why Spotify is running so slow, let's take a look at how to speed it up. Obviously, the most straightforward way is to delete its old cache files. Here's what you need to do:

1. Click the Finder icon in the dock.
2. Press Shift + Command + G, type in the route address: ~/Library/Caches/com.spotify.client/, and click Go button.
3. Select all the contents in this folder and move them to Trash.

![Remove Old Caches of Spotify](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_old_caches_of_spotify_94b4e4846a.png)

4. On the Finder window, press the Shift + Command + G buttons on the keyboard again, and paste ~/Library/Application Support/Spotify/prefs into the text box that appears.

![Navigate to Spotify's Prefs](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/navigate_to_spotify_prefs_9fcdc8a0e0.png)

5. Open the prefs file with TextEdit.
6. Add the bold text: **storage.size=1024** at the end of the file. (1024 will limit the cache files size up to 1024MB. You can set an alternate size of cache limit of your choice.)
7. Save the file.
8. Delete the folder named PersistentCache.

![Delete Spotify's PersistentCache](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_persistantcache_spotify_249ce12645.png)

9. Empty your Trash and relaunch Spotify.

###  Other Tricks to Speed up Spotify

After deleting the cache files of Spotify, your Spotify should run faster. If not, try the tricks below to speed it up.

1.  Free up more storage space with BuhoCleaner.

    When your Mac runs out of storage space, the performance of Spotify and other installed applications will start to degrade. But with BuhoCleaner, one of the [best cleaning software for Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software), you can free up disk space and boost your Mac and app performance in just a few clicks. Explore more from [here](https://www.drbuho.com/).

    ![Free up Storage Space with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clean_and_speed_up_mac_buhocleaner_cda00a4afb.png)

2. [Uninstall](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-parallels-on-mac) and reinstall Spotify.
3. Detect and kill the memory-hungry processes with Activity Monitor.
4. Update your Spotify to the latest version.
5. Restart your Mac.

## Conclusion

Now you have known some tricks to speed up Spotify on Mac. Hopefully, your Spotify will run faster after you have optimized it with the above methods.

If you don't want to reencounter this problem, it's necessary to clean your Mac regularly. BuhoCleaner is a professional Mac cleanup tool that can help you [monitor system status](https://www.drbuho.com/mac-cleaner/how-to-monitor-mac-system-stats-with-buhocleaner) in real-time and reclaim storage space and free up memory without any hassle. Download it from [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) now.

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How to Speed up Spotify on Mac

There is no doubt that Spotify is the most popular music streaming service. However, just like any other music gig, it has the problem of running slow, especially if you have been using it for a while. Want to know why this issue occurs and how to fix it? Check out this article, where we'll first explain why Spotify runs so slow and then show you how to resolve the problem easily.

Let's get started.

<summary>**Summary**: The blog post is a short preview of macOS Monterey, in which we've listed eight noteworthy new features for you. Take a look now.</summary>

Apple launched a new version of the macOS operating system called macOS Monterey at WWDC on June 7th, 2021. Compared with macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey has more features and further integrates all your Apple devices. So what are the new features of macOS Monterey?

Apple has added a lot of user-friendly [features in the macOS Monterey](https://www.apple.com/macos/monterey-preview/features/). In this blog, we've compiled the eight most noticeable new features for you. Let's find them out.

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## 8 Notable Features of macOS Monterey

### 1. FaceTime and SharePlay

In macOS Monterey, FaceTime has many new features, such as SharePlay, Portrait mode, Spatial Audio, and so on.

Among these new features, the SharePlay feature is the most notable one. With it, you're able to share videos, songs, and screens with your friends while making FaceTime calls with them. 
Inspired by the Portrait mode on iPhone, the Portrait mode of FaceTime can blur the background and put the focus on you. 

The Spatial Audio feature makes the individual voice sound like it comes from the direction each person is on the screen. In addition, its Mic mode can isolate the noise in the background, making your voice sound loud and clear.

![macOS Monterey Feature - FaceTime and SharePlay](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/facetime_and_shareplay_23a728e08c.png)

<note notetype='note'>The Portrait mode is exclusive to M1 Macs.</note>

### 2. Universal Control

Universal control is one of the most compelling features of macOS Monterey. It integrates your iPad with Mac and allows you to use a single keyboard, cursor, or trackpad across devices. No need to set up. Just put your iPad and Mac next to each other and move your cursor freely.

![macOS Monterey Feature - Universal Control](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/universal_control_6eec1994da.jpeg)

<note notetype='note'>The Universal Control feature supports up to three devices.</note>

### 3. AirPlay to Mac

Finally, you can airplay any content from other Apple devices to your Mac. Whether you are watching a video, listening to a song, or making a presentation, you can cast it on your big Mac screen to get a better viewing experience and sound effects.

![macOS Monterey Feature - AirPlay to Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/airplay_to_mac_f8df057c2b.png)

### 4. Shortcuts on Mac

Shortcuts help you automate the things you often do, making your work more efficient. You can run them via Dock, Menu Bar, the Finder, Spotlight, or Siri. There are many prebuilt shortcuts in the ShortCuts Gallery, and all you need to do is find the one that meets your needs. Besides, you can also customize a shortcut and share it with friends or online communities through a private link.

![macOS Monterey Feature - Shortcuts on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/shortcuts_on_mac_a97fdf600e.png)

### 5. Redesigned Safari

In the new version of macOS, Apple has redesigned the tab bar of Safari. The redesigned tab bar takes up less space on the page and takes the colors of the site you're on. In addition, you can save and organize each tab you need into groups according to your preferences and access them on any Apple device at any time.

![macOS Monterey Feature - Redesigned Safari Tab](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/safari_tab_de29b70705.png)

### 6. Quick Note

Quick Note is a straightforward and easy-to-use function. It allows you to jot down notes wherever you're and whatever you're doing on the Mac, making it convenient for you to capture any ideas and thoughts. In supported apps, you can also add links to quick notes. When you return next time, your notes will be displayed there as thumbnails. At the same time, your quick notes will appear in the Notes, and you can easily find them on your Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

![macOS Monterey Feature - Quick Note](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quick_note_d7ee0ab86e.png)

### 7. Focus Mode

The Focus feature is an extension of the "Do Not Disturb" feature. It helps you concentrate on what you're doing by limiting the notifications, messages, and calls. When you are using Focus, others can see your current status in Messages. If you're afraid of missing some urgent messages, you can freely set which notifications can be allowed.

![macOS Monterey Feature - Focus Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/focus_mode_73e9739cd0.png)

### 8. Live Text

Live Text is a feature specific to M1 Macs and iOS 15 phones. It works the same as Google Lens, recognizing text in any image and allowing you to select, copy, and share it. And with the Translation tool of Mac, you can quickly translate any text you copy from photos into 29 languages. Currently, Live Text is accessible on photos in four places, including Photos, Screenshots, Quick Look, and Safari.

![macOS Monterey Feature - Live Text](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/live_text_7e2b017bbe.jpg)

## Bonus Tip: Which Macs Can Run macOS Monterey

Although Apple claims to continue to support Intel Macs, the new features in macOS Monterey are more compatible with M1 Macs. Here are the Macs that can run macOS Monterey:

- iMac (late 2015 and later)
- Mac Pro (late 2013 and later)
- iMac Pro (2017 and later)
- Mac mini (late 2014 and later)
- MacBook Air (early 2015 and later)
- MacBook (early 2016 and later)
- MacBook Pro (early 2015 and later)

## Conclusion

Now you have a better understanding of the eight new features of macOS Monterey. Which feature do you like most?

Want to test these features before the official release this fall? Download and install the macOS public beta or developer beta to have a try. For detailed steps, refer to the article: [How to download and install macOS Monterey Beta](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/install-macos-monterey).

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Apple launched a new version of the macOS operating system called macOS Monterey at WWDC on June 7th, 2021. Compared with macOS Big Sur, macOS Monterey has more features and further integrates all your Apple devices. So what are the new features of macOS Monterey?

Apple has added a lot of user-friendly features in the macOS Monterey. In this blog, we've compiled the eight most noticeable new features for you. Let's find them out.