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macOS 26.6 beta 2 rolling out now, plus iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, more [U: Public]

iOS 26.6

Update, June 16, 1:18 p.m. ET: Apple has now released the public betas 2 for these same system versions. The original post follows below.

After last week’s release of the first developer betas for the operating systems announced during the WWDC keynote, Apple is now releasing a new round of betas for its current software lineup. Here are the details.

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How to keep your Mac awake, even when your MacBook lid is closed

macOS is designed to put your Mac to sleep when it is not being used. That is usually exactly what you want. Sleep saves power, protects battery life, and keeps a MacBook from running when it is closed and stuffed in a bag.

Sometimes tasks like downloads, backups, remote sessions, and AI coding need a temporary exception. Fortunately, there are some great Mac apps for giving you this control.

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