How to keep your Apple devices safe from AirPlay attacks
A recent AirPlay security analysis proved that Apple's ecosystem is not impregnable. Security experts tell us how you can avoid becoming the next victim.
The best data recovery software for your Mac or MacBook
Our guide to the best data recovery apps for the Mac can help you restore any files missing after a storage failure or drive error.
The best Mac apps for 2025: top software for your Mac
Wondering what to install on your Mac? Look no further than our list of the best Mac apps, including everything from excellent productivity tools to security.
Apple Pro Display XDR monitor review: the best Mac monitor will cost you
The Apple Pro Display XDR remains the absolute best monitor for Mac users, but its extremely high price makes it suitable only for the most professional.
The new macOS update includes a battery boost for Safari
The biggest new feature in the macOS 15.5 update is for developers -- but it will help save battery life on your Mac.
WWDC 2025 could be the least exciting Apple event in years — and I think that’s a good thing
WWDC 2025 will focus on fixing Apple Intelligence and finally delivering long-delayed features. But that could also greatly benefit Apple’s operating systems.
I tried a $5 scratchpad app for the Mac. I’ll never go back to Apple Notes
Antinote looks like a barebones app at first glance. But beyond its clean designs, It is arguably the most functionally rewarding scratchpad app to grace macOS.
I found a free tool that solved my MacBook battery health worries
Apple lets iPhone users limit the charging on iPhones to prolong the battery life. Though no such solution exists for MacBooks, this free app offers just that.
Apple could soon fix Wi-Fi access woes across all your devices
Apple is reportedly working on a new system that will sync customer Wi-Fi log-in forms across all devices so that you have to fill it in only once.
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 13 almost beat the MacBook Air. Here’s what it missed
Microsoft's new 13-inch Surface Laptop is ambitious, but in a bid to reinvent, it missed a few key milestones that could've put it ahead of the MacBook Air.
Ranking the best (and worst) versions of macOS from the last 20 years
Among the many versions of macOS and OS X released over the years, some stand out as exceptional -- or exceptionally bad. These are our picks from Mac history.
I tried a hidden tool in Edge and Opera. Now it’s hard to go back to Safari
Safari is smooth, but it lacks a proper organization tool. Collections in Edge and Opera Pinboards offer a rewarding path to neatly organizing your web content.
Window management in macOS annoys me. This free app was the fix I needed
When it comes to resizing and moving app windows, macOS still has a long way to go. Swift Shift offers a buttery-smooth respite to those woes for free.
I’m not a fan of the MacBook notch, so I turned it into an activity hub
The notch on Apple's laptops continued to bother me. Then I switched to an open-source app that turned it into my favorite functional hotspot on my MacBook Air.
The best MacBook apps in 2025: essential downloads for power users
Want to get more from your Mac? Our selection of the best Mac apps for power users will help you run advanced tasks in macOS without ever breaking a sweat.
I used a free app to fix my biggest problem with macOS
Apple hasn't baked a system-level clipboard into macOS. Maccy fills that gap beautifully, while remaining open-source, and totally free, if you want it to.
Best MacBook deals: Get an Air for $605 and save on M3 MacBook Pro
If you’re on the hunt for the most attractive MacBook deals, we've rounded up the top offers for you -- but you should hurry because they get sold out quickly.
The iPhone 17 Pro might debut a never-before-seen iPhone color
The iPhone 17 Pro might come in a new color option that's currently only available on the MacBook Air.
How to delete a user on your Mac and free up disk space
If your Mac has unused accounts that are taking up disk space, there’s a simple way to delete them. Here's how you remove those accounts in a few simple steps.
9 macOS Sequoia features every Mac user should know
macOS Sequoia is full of great features, from Apple Intelligence to iPhone Mirroring. Here, we’ve put together all the features that every Mac user should know.
I can recommend the M4 MacBook Air for its battery life alone
The M4 MacBook Air is arguably the fastest laptop in its league, but how it serves top-notch performance with a fantastic battery mileage is simply peerless.
I tried $550 smart glasses with my Mac. They felt better than the Vision Pro
The Vision Pro is exquisitely advanced, but also uncomfortable, pricey, and functionally lacking. I had a better time at spatial computing with smart glasses.
How to keep your MacBook from sleeping
Sleep mode can preserve your Mac's battery by letting it rest when it's not in use. There are times when you may want to disable sleep mode, though. Here's how.
Apple is right to make iPadOS more Mac-like, but I’ll never buy an iPad that runs macOS
A new report claims that iPadOS 19 will get many Mac-like features. But Apple would be wrong to merge the two systems -- in fact, it would be a terrible idea.
Copilot is Microsoft’s cue to redeem Windows and edge past macOS
Copilot offers Microsoft a rare opportunity to redefine Windows, and a capable hardware platform to carry it ahead of the Mac competition.
How to change your Mac’s screen resolution in macOS Sequoia
How do you change your Mac’s screen resolution? It depends on whether you have an external monitor connected, but our guide makes it super clear and easy to do.
How to wipe a hard drive on your PC or Mac
Learning how to wipe a hard drive is an important step in maintaining your privacy when upgrading or replacing hardware. These steps have everything you need.
WWDC may not deliver the macOS magic I’d love to see. Here’s why
Apple’s WWDC show will probably spotlight Apple Intelligence in a big way, but I’m worried that means macOS will miss out on tasty new features as a result.
I love the Dell XPS 13, but I’ll pick the MacBook Air any day
The Dell XPS 13 is a sleek machine with unrealized potential, and some lingering quirks. The M4 MacBook Air is as refined as a slim laptop can ever get.
iPad is the best secondary screen I’ve used with a MacBook
It's no secret that iPadOS is a limiting factor for Apple tablets. But pushing it as secondary screen with my Mac solved more problems that I had anticipated.
The Oppo Find N5 put a Mac in my pocket, and Apple needs to take note.
The world’s thinnest foldable phone can also put a full-fledged Mac experience in the palm of your hand. Hey Apple, take notes from the Oppo Find N5, will ya?
Best refurbished MacBook deals: Get a MacBook Air for $100 and more
Buying a refurbished MacBook is a popular way to get one of Apple's laptops for much cheaper than their usual price, and here are the best offers right now.
I love Apple’s minimalist Mac design, and the iPhone 17 Air needs to follow it
The Mac Studio is Apple’s design at its best, but the iPhone 17 Air could head in a new direction. Here’s why Apple should stick to its core design principles.
Attention to detail is Apple’s not-so-hidden hardware superpower
Apple's hardware is fast, efficient, and very expensive. More than anything, maybe, it's an almost obsessive attention to detail that makes it feel so worth it.