Find Out Which Macs Are Compatible with macOS Ventura
By Kenya Smith
The new Mac software, macOS Ventura, was released to the public on October 24. Find out which Macs are compatible with macOS Ventura and which macOS features are available now.
By Kenya Smith
The new Mac software, macOS Ventura, was released to the public on October 24. Find out which Macs are compatible with macOS Ventura and which macOS features are available now.
By Leanne Hays
In August, reports started coming out that Apple was pushing back the release of iPadOS 16 until October rather than releasing it alongside the newest version of iOS in September as the company had done in the past. This tracks with rumors that new iPad and Macs will be announced at a later fall Apple event, expected to take place in October. Here's everything we know about the new Mac and iPads coming this October.
By Emma Chase
The Mac Notification Center is a quick-access hub for all your app notifications and Mac widgets. With a simple gesture or a few clicks of your mouse, these features are at the tip of your fingers. Keep reading to learn how to check the Notification Center.
By Olena Kagui
We all love to take videos of the world around us. Every time I come home from a vacation, wedding, or even a walk with my dogs, my phone is bursting with footage. Despite having video editing experience, I don’t always have the time, energy, or inspiration to turn it into a viewable memory, which is where Spivo comes in to save the day! In just one week, the Spivo Video Editing team can turn hours of video and thousands of photos into a memory that you can easily share and watch to relive the happy memories.
By Jivan Hall
We've all fallen into the trap of opening way too many apps on our Macs. When you find yourself getting distracted by the desktop clutter, or having trouble accessing files saved on your desktop, you might want to quickly clear some space on your screen. Of course, you can click the minimize button (the small yellow circle) on each window, but this can be quite tedious. Instead, let’s look at a cool keyboard shortcut to hide all your windows at once.
By Erin MacPherson
Mac keyboard shortcuts for symbols can sometimes be hard to figure out unless you happen upon them by mistake. We'll walk you through the keystrokes required to create several of the top special characters on a Mac, including the Euro symbol, copyright, and several others. Let's begin!
By Brian Peters
Apple had its "Far Out" event on September 7 and announced many new devices. Soon new models of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro will hit stores. We didn't hear anything about Macs, MacBooks, iPads, or AR/VR headsets, however, and we expect another event in October for these.
By Olena Kagui
The all-new Studio Display was announced alongside Mac Studio at Apple's March 8 "Peek Performance" event. Apple's new display features a 27-inch 5K Retina screen, which boasts 600 nits of brightness, and includes a 12-megapixel (MP) Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage and a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system that supports spatial audio. Let's dive into the specs!
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple's 2022 WWDC keynote was packed full of features many of us have been requesting for quite some time, from a customizable Lock Screen to multiple stops in Apple Maps. While most of it isn't groundbreaking technology, they're features many users will appreciate. Apple also announced a new MacBook Air, powered by the next generation of Apple's in-house processing chip, called the M2. Let's dive in to all the goodies and upgrades coming our way.
By Ashleigh Page
Perhaps you decided to enroll your macOS in the Apple Beta Software Program only to find that it is a bit too buggy. In this case, you'll likely want to remove the macOS beta and restore your Mac to Monterey. The downside of doing this is that you will also need to restore your device with the backup you made before installing the macOS public beta. For those having serious software issues, we'll cover how to delete the Apple beta profile and restore your Mac to previous default settings.
During its WWDC 2022 Keynote on June 6, Apple announced two MacBooks powered by the new M2 chip: the new 13-inch MacBook Air and the updated 13-inch MacBook Pro. The M2 MacBook Air should be a good option for most people looking to get a new Mac unless they need Pro-level processing power. Here's what the new MacBook Air has to offer and how the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro compares to the M2 MacBook Air.
By Olena Kagui
In the past year and a half, Apple has replaced the Intel Core processor in nearly the entire Mac lineup with its own silicon chip. During the WWDC 2022 Keynote, Apple announced a brand new M2 chip that brings improved speed, power, and efficiency to the newest MacBook Air and the upgraded 13-inch MacBook Pro, both of which will be available next month. But before you rush to add an M2 Mac to your shopping cart, make sure to read this article.
By Jivan Hall
If this is your first time attempting to pair wireless headphones to your computer, you will likely be pretty happy with how seamless and reliable it is nowadays. Let's cover how to enable Bluetooth on Mac and pair your wireless headphones.
By August Garry
While it seems like we just got macOS Monterey, it's almost time for a new macOS to make its debut. We can probably expect macOS 13 to be announced at WWDC in June and released in the fall, but what else do we know about it? Here, we'll cover the expected release date, potential names, and what we hope to see in the new macOS.
By Leanne Hays
Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro is loaded with updates and improvements that make it “the world’s best pro notebook,” as Apple executive Greg Joswiak proclaimed upon its release. But these high-end features come with a hefty price tag. Does the 2021 MacBook Pro warrant the price? Is it a better idea to wait for the refreshed MacBook Air that’s sure to arrive in a year or less?
By Brian Peters
During the March 8 Apple event, Apple announced a new iPhone SE, new colors for the iPhone 13, a 5th-generation iPad Air, and a new Mac model called the Mac Studio that's powered by a new silicon chip Apple calls the M1 Ultra. Whether you're eager to upgrade to the newest model iPad Air or the Mac Studio, we'll tell how and when you can pre-order and go over the key technical specs for each product announced.
By Conner Carey
Have you ever wondered how to turn off iMessage on a Mac? The first time I received an iMessage on my computer, I immediately began looking for a way to disable the feature. My iPhone tends to be right next to me anyway, so broadcasting my text messages on a Mac is definitely something I wanted to deactivate. Luckily, you can stop iMessages from popping up by simply turning off messages on your Mac. It’s actually incredibly easy to do. We've already shown you how to enable iMessages on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac, how to turn off read receipts, and how to fix an iMessage waiting for activation error; here’s how to deactivate and get rid of messages on your Mac.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Needing to remember a million different passwords might make you want to choose simple, easy-to-remember ones, but simple and repeated passwords are a big security risk. Knowing how to find a password on a Mac empowers you to choose strong password options each time you create an account. Here's how to find saved passwords on your Mac.
By Cullen Thomas
Apple's new Mac Studio may be what you need to upgrade your home office into a professional digital creator space. Sporting the powerful M1 Max or the new M1 Ultra processing cores and 64 or 128 gigabytes of unified memory, these are systems designed for power-hungry users with demanding workloads.
By Conner Carey
It can be extremely convenient to be able to access iPhone messages on your Mac so you never have to miss a text while you're busy on the computer. Read through this tip to learn how to receive text messages on Mac, how to get SMS messages on Mac, and how to turn on iMessage on your Mac.
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