You can still buy the M1 MacBook Air, and it’s cheaper than ever
The Apple MacBook Air M1 remains a pretty speedy MacBook and it's currently available at its lowest ever price at Walmart. Here's why it's worth your time.
The 5 best MacBooks for video editing in 2024
Need a powerful MacBook for video editing. Here's a look at five of our favorites, including both MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models.
How to select multiple files on a Mac
Selecting files is a core feature of macOS. Here’s four different ways you can do so, along with some answers to a few frequently asked questions.
How to take a screenshot on a Mac
Taking a screenshot in MacOS is easier than you think. Our guide walks you through the process using various keyboard shortcuts and native capture tools.
A new wave of powerful laptops rises to challenge the MacBook Pro
The M3 Max MacBook Pro remains hard to beat, but there are some new Windows laptops rising to the challenge.
MacBook Pro 16 vs. MacBook Pro 14: The important differences
The new M2 16-inch MacBook Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro are Apple's latest notebooks. In this guide, we will compare them.
Laptop buying guide: what to look for in 2024
If you're unsure about what you need in a laptop, this laptop buying guide can help. In our breakdown, we'll explain specs, pricing, model types, and more.
If you buy one MacBook Air alternative, make it this one
At half the price of the MacBook Air, I highly recommend considering this alternative laptop before pulling the trigger.
The biggest threat to the MacBook this year might come from Apple itself
The iPad Pro is in line for some major updates this year, which makes me wonder: Will it finally be able to truly challenge the MacBook? The answer may be yes.
How to keep your MacBook from sleeping
Your MacBook doesn’t need an afternoon app, it would just prefer one. If you don’t care, here’s how to disable sleep mode for your Apple laptop.
How to show the battery percentage of your Mac
It’s important to know just how much battery your MacBook has left. Here’s a guide on how to make sure your laptop is displaying its battery percentage.
Forgot your Mac password? Here’s how to reset it
Forgetting your MacOS password is never a great feeling, but there’s a couple of ways you’ll be able to reset this key login info. Here’s a guide to help.
The 5 best iMac alternatives in 2024
If you like the idea of an iMac but don't want to be in Apple's ecosystem, there are some excellent iMac alternatives you can check out.
I was wrong about using Stage Manager on Mac
Stage Manager was a headline feature when Apple announced it in 2022. Now, I barely ever use it. Here’s what went wrong and why I’ve moved on from it.
The best Mac keyboard shortcuts for 2024
Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to improve your efficiency and productivity using a Mac. Here are our favorite Mac keyboard shortcuts and how to use them.
How to change the default apps on a Mac
From changing your browser and email client to opening specific file types with a new app, changing default apps on your Mac is easy and straightforward.
How to add and remove apps from the Dock on Mac
Want to add or remove apps from your macOS Dock? Here’s a guide to help you customize a core part of the macOS experience.
How to add and use text replacements on Mac
If you type the same thing over and over, like your name, email address, or a go-to message to a pal, you can speed things up using text replacements on Mac.
How to force quit on a Mac
If an app gets stuck on MacOS, you can always force it to quit so you can get back to what you were doing. Follow these steps to fix the problem in no time.
How to enable picture-in-picture for YouTube on your Mac
Sometimes you need the best of both worlds on the same screen: Work and your favorite YouTube videos. Here's how to enable picture-in-picture mode on a Mac.
Why you should buy a MacBook Pro instead of a MacBook Air
The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 14 are great laptops, with just $300 separating the two with the base M3 chipset. The MacBook Pro 14 is worth the extra cash.
How to find a lost or stolen MacBook
A missing MacBook is one of the worst feelings in the world. Luckily, Apple’s Find My network will help you locate your lost laptop. Here’s how to use the app.
10 Mac trackpad gestures that everyone should be using
Did you know you can open LaunchPad and hide your desktop using macOS trackpad gestures? Here’s everything you need to know about your MacBook’s built-in mouse.
Apple just announced the dates for WWDC 2024
Apple has just confirmed the dates of WWDC 2024. Here's when the next Worldwide Developers Conference is taking place.
How to connect AirPods to your MacBook
Pairing your AirPods or AirPods Pro to your MacBook is one of the best handshakes your machines will ever make. Here’s how to get yours connected today.
Here’s more confirmation that 2024 will be a slow year for Macs
A new road map from a research firm indicates that the Apple M4 chip could launch in early 2025 to compete with offerings from Intel and Qualcomm
Best Buy has a refurbished MacBook for $580, and it’s a good buy
This refurbished MacBook deal from Best Buy is incredible and you have to see it to believe it.
How to use iMessage on Windows
Apple's iMessage chat app might be an Apple exclusive, but that doesn't mean you can't use it on Windows. Here's how to do it.
Spotify’s new Desktop Miniplayer is a godsend for multitaskers
Spotify has finally listened to the droves of users asking for a smaller, resizable miniplayer for its music and video streaming desktop app.
UPS worker accused of nabbing $1.3M worth of iPhones and other Apple gear
A former UPS employee has been accused of stealing Apple gear worth more than $1 million from the shipping company’s warehouse before selling it on.
How to check your Mac’s CPU and GPU temperatures
Here's how to monitor your Mac CPU and GPU temperature to help diagnose problems with solutions for both Intel-based and Apple Silicon Macs and MacBooks.
Which color MacBook should you buy? Here’s how to pick
The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro both come in an array of colors, but which is right for you? Our guide analyzes the colors on offer to find the answer.
Why you should buy a MacBook Air instead of a MacBook Pro
It's time to be honest with yourself: you're probably better off buying the MacBook Air.
Apple MacBook Air (M3) review: don’t overlook it
With the inclusion of the M3, the MacBook Air remains one of the best laptops you can buy for the price.