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Samsung's new Smart Monitor M8 is the next best thing to a 32-inch iMac
It'd be pretty cool if Apple didn't just take the current iMac and made it bigger but offered a design variation that's similar to Samsung's M8.
Feature
ChatGPT can give you advice on buying a new Mac–the wrong advice
Don't let ChatGPT give you advice on buying a new Mac
Feature
Ingenious modders are keeping old Macs alive long after Apple has given up
A community works to extend the life of a Mac well beyond Apple's intentions.
Deal
This fully-loaded M1 Max MacBook Pro is more than $1,000 off today
B&H Photo is selling the top-of-the-line 14-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro for $2,799.
Mac 911
How to pay with a credit or debit card from your Mac (and when you can't)
Apple provides complementary methods of using virtual plastic on a Mac.
Deal
Incredible Amazon sale has the best prices ever on every MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
Every model is on sale for all-time low prices.
News
Apple plots Mac comeback with 12-core M3 chip
Amid ailing Mac sales, Apple is reportedly working on a prototype M3 Pro chip with 12 CPU cores, 18 graphics cores, and 36GB of RAM.
Mac 911
How to provide a new profile photo and name to others in iMessage
Apple offers choices in how you share a profile photo and your full name with people over iMessage.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What will happen with the Mac at WWDC 2023?
Major technological advancements and a new version of macOS are in the not-too-distant future from Apple, and we might get all the details at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. We talk about it all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
News
Why there isn’t a touch screen Mac, yet…
Apple's always said it won't make a touchscreen laptop, but that could be changing. Here's what you need to know about why Apple doesn't make a touchscreen Mac, but could do in the future.
Stay Foolish
iMac at 25: The cool and colorful Mac that changed Apple–and the world
On May 6, 1998, Apple introduced the iMac. And the rest is history.
Feature
8 ways the iMac changed computing
25 years ago, the iMac was revealed to eager customers, and the computing world was never the same. Benj Edwards looks at the iMac's impact over time.
Deal
Weekend deal alert: Clearance sale slashes $800 off the 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro
Get the M1 Max upgrade for $2,699.
News
Apple increases the trade-in values for some iPhones, iPads, Macs
Apple really wants your old iPhone–as long as it's not that old.
News
Google is killing the lock icon. Will Apple follow suit?
The little icon doesn’t mean what people think it means.
Reviews
CopGain Dual Laptop Screen Extender review
Attach a second screen to your MacBook (with some limitations).
Mac 911
MacBook trackpad not dragging? Try adjusting its sensitivity
Particularly if youu2019re upgrading from an older Mac, the issue youu2019re having might require simple changes in the macOS trackpad settings.
Mac 911
How to unlock your Mac with its Recovery Key and FileVault active
If something goes wrong with your Mac accounts, you may still be able to gain access with the Recovery Key.
Deal
This crazy $500 discount on the M1 iMac is 100% real
Amazon is selling the $1,499 iMac for $1,000 today.
Opinion
Does Apple even need to make a Mac Pro anymore?
Between the limited upgradability of Apple Silicon and the power of Mac Studio, a Mac Pro doesn't seem to have a place anymore.
Deal
Take $220 off the M1 Mac mini in bonkers clearance sale
B&H Photo is selling the old model for $479.
News
Three new Macs spotted in Apple's Find My app
Developer finds a surprising hidden reference to new desktop Macs.
Mac 911
How to disable Find My before making major macOS account changes
Apple and iCloud should handle Activation Lock and Find My correctly, but an ounce of prevention is worth a gigabyte of care.
Opinion
Three new M2 MacBooks that could debut at WWDC
Here's our best guess as to what could arrive alongside the AR headset.
News
A future iMac may be able to use your wall as a second display
A patent granted to Apple describes an iMac with a built-in projector.
Feature
Why you shouldn’t buy a used, second hand Mac
Too many people are buying old used Macs, convinced they are getting a bargain, but they are making a huge mistake!
Mac 911
Should you replace your MacBook battery or pay Apple to do it?
Itu2019s a tradeoff on comfort and model year–the newer, the harder it is to replace.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What is going on with Apple silicon?
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the state of Appleu2019s chips, Where they are now, whatu2019s in store, and how it will affect you as you shop for Apple devices and use them.
News
Chrome for Mac gets another critical update after new zero-day exploit found in the wild
Less than a week after patching an actively exploited vulnerability, a second update arrives.
News
Adobe Lightroom on the Mac now uses AI to clean up your grainy low-light photos
A slew of new features arrives for Lightroom on the Mac.
News
This obsolete Mac Pro from 2013 can be yours for just $6,400
Apple thinks someone wants a refurbished 2013 ‘Trash Can’ Mac Pro.
Deal
Take up to $200 off the M2 Mac mini in too-good-to-be-true sale
Amazon is selling the high-end Mac mini for $1,100 in crazy sale.
News
Multiple new MacBooks may be coming at WWDC 2023
Mark Gurman reports that multiple new MacBooks will make an appearance during the June 5 keynote.
News
The MacBook we all thought was dead might be getting a 2023 update
Nearly every Mac Apple sells is reportedly in line for a refresh—even the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
Mac 911
How to prepare an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud in case of death
Someone’s passing could leave their data and devices locked up forever. But there are some preparations and techniques you could try.
Opinion
The 15-inch MacBook Air will be the perfect mix of portability, price, and performance
Rumors say the new laptop will make its debut at WWDC.
News
More evidence emerges of an imminent 15-inch MacBook Air
New laptop looks to have an M2 processor and may be ready in time for WWDC.
Deal
Get a brand new M2 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,850 in all-time low deal
Save $149 on the entry-level 14-inch model.
Mac 911
Can a 100-watt USB-C charger be safely used with any Mac?
Don't get concerned about the mismatch in wattages across devices. Safeguards prevent overcharging.
Mac Gems
Lasso review: Rassle control of your Mac's Finder windows
Quickly and efficiently size and reset window dimensions.
More Color
Declining software quality is just one of the many issues bugging Apple users
Base storage and upgrade pricing are pain points too.
News
Report claims the M3 MacBook Air and iPad Pro will use an 'enhanced' chip process
Apple's first-gen 3nm chip is expected to arrive with the iPhone 15 Pro, followed quickly by the second-gen process for the iPad Pro and MacBook Air.
News
The 15-inch MacBook Air is reportedly ready to launch
Well-known analyst claims Apple ramped up production of its new laptop weeks ago.
Deal
Save $100 on the M2 Mac Mini in all-time-low pricing
Get the entry-level model for under $500 for the first time ever.
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