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The Macalope
The real Apple Intelligence is the AI we met along the way
Apple isn't selling AI, it's selling iPhones.
Feature
5 Apple Intelligence features every student should know about
Apple's AI can't do it all for you, but it can boost your productivity and improve your projects.
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macOS Beta: How to download and install Sequoia 15.2 Release Candidate 2
Here's how to get the macOS beta right now so you can find out what's coming and try out new features before everyone else.
How-To
Hate the new Photos app? Here's how to fix it quick
You can't go back to the old app, but with a few tweaks, you can vastly improve your experience with the new one.
Mac 911
How to adjust Medications reminders on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
This subfeature in the Health app can be a boon in staying on schedule with pills.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Five years of Apple TV+
We talk about Apple's foray into the entertainment streaming industry: what has the experience been, what can we expect in the future, and, of course, what are our favorite shows.
News
Mac Firefox users can now get access to iCloud passwords
Extension allows for access to passwords on a Mac.
Updated
Best Mac Cleaner software: Boost performance and disk space with a Mac cleaner app
Speed up your Mac and improve performance with a Mac cleaning app. We review apps for deleting files and memory hogs on a Mac.
Reviews
Get Backup Pro Review
An excellent selection of tools and customization options to create backups and sync your data.
Reviews
Onyx review: A must-have Mac utility
Onyx is a powerful utility that can be very handy, but take some time to learn the ins and outs of the app.
Reviews
Box review: A great cloud storage solution for enterprise
Box has a a host of excellent tools and a huge number of third-party plugins.
News
WhatsApp users may need to upgrade their iPhones
WhatsApp is dropping support for three iOS versions in early 2025.
Feature
Here’s everything coming from Apple in December
December's biggest releases are the OS updates that expand Apple Intelligence.
Best Picks
Best data recovery apps for iPhone
Deleted a vital email by accident, or trying to access photos from a damaged phone? These are the best iPhone data-recovery apps.
Reviews
FoneLab review: A solid iPhone data recovery option
FoneLab is a solid data recovery application that’s easy to use and relatively affordable.
Mac 911
How to set a dedicated iPhone for FaceTime calls on an Apple TV
Setting up an Apple TV as a dedicated calling workstation? Apple has you covered in tvOS 18.
How-To
How to get Apple TV+ for free: Best deals, trials and discounts
These Apple TV+ deals let you to stream shows for free. Here are the best trials and discounts you can get.
Stay Foolish
Apple is most dangerous when it shows up late
The company understands that being first doesn't necessarily lead to success.
Best Deals
Adobe’s Black Friday deal slashes Creative Cloud subscription by 50%
There is a large discount on Adobe CC for Black Friday for individuals, business users and students who want to buy Adobe Creative Cloud.
Sponsored
From idea to reality: Build a website in record time
Creating a website doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. With the right tools, you can set up a professional site in just a few hours.
How-To
How to use CleanMy Mac X to delete old files and speed up your Mac
Old files and data can fill up your Mac’s internal storage and slow it down. Here's how to delete them with tools built into macOS or a Mac cleaner.
Best Picks
Best free PDF editors for Mac
Need to edit a PDF and don't want to pay? Fill in forms, add signatures, reduce file size and more with these Free PDF editors.
Reviews
SwifDoo PDF for Mac review: more cons than pros
While this third-party Mac software is free to download and use, it doesn’t support proper PDF editing.
Updated
Best Mac antivirus 2024: Security suites compared
14 of the best antivirus packages and security suites for protecting your Mac from viruses and malware, reviewed and ranked by our expert editors.
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CleanMyMac 5 review: veteran Mac cleaner updated for 2024
CleanMacMac can simplify Mac maintenance tasks for you and help to keep your Mac fighting fit.
Mac 911
How to enhance your network security with private Wi-Fi network addresses
Apple built in a way to make yourself less trackable, though you may want to turn it off for some networks.
Opinion
Apple has crossed a line with iMovie ads
Pushing a $300 upgrade in an app that came free with my Mac? Not cool.
News
If you haven’t already, update your Apple devices ASAP
iPhones, iPads, Macs, even Vision Pro got a critical update this week.
Mac 911
How to restore Reminders
Apple brought the Reminders app in line with its other software by caching deleted items temporarily.
News
Apple is working on a huge Siri upgrade for iOS 19 and macOS 16
'LLM Siri', as employees call it, will be far more conversational, but it may not be released until 2026.
How-To
How to change your Apple Account primary email address
With iOS 18.1, it's easier than ever to change your Apple Account email address or select a new primary address.
Feature
Your iPhone isn’t as secure as you think (but it can be)
You might think your iPhone is an impenetrable fortress, but security threats are everywhere.
Mac 911
How to find the Retouch tool in Photos for macOS Sequoia 15.1
A popular tool for simple image editing was replaced by the new Clean Up option on Macs with the right processor specifications.
News
Hurry and update your Mac right now to patch these actively exploited zero-day flaws
Two vulnerabilities have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.
News
Download iOS 18.1.1 right now to fix these two critical security flaws
The update fixes a pair of security exploits have have already been actively used.
Reviews
Sophos Home Premium for Mac Review
Sophos Home Premium is a security suite with the right protection, but the setup process is confusing and certain features require that you be online.
The Macalope
The coming AI apocalypse could be just the doom Apple ordered
Dragging its feet on Apple Intelligence might turn out to be a genius move.
News
The M4 Macs have one flaw that may make you reconsider buying one
If you rely on virtualization to run old versions of macOS, you're out of luck for the time being.
Reviews
Adobe Premiere Elements 2025 review
A powerful video-editing tool, with advanced features for creating titles and artistic effects. But, it isn’t easy to master.
Reviews
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2025 review
Despite changing to a three year license plan, Photoshop Elements is still one of the best photo-editors for amateur photographers.
News
We already know the new emojis coming to the iPhone in iOS 19
Crushed face, orca, an Apple core, and more.
Updated
Best games for Mac
All these games are available to play on your Mac, from blockbuster RPGs to racing, shooting games to puzzles. These are the best games for Mac.
News
Google releases standalone Gemini app for iPhone
You've always been able to access this in the Google app, but now there's another way.
News
Final Cut Pro 11 touts AI-powered features for the Mac
Apple has also released Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1, a Final Cut Camera update, and a Logic Pro update.
News
Apple faces £3 billion legal claim over alleged competition law breaches
U.K. consumer publication accuses Apple of locking customers into "rip-off" iCloud prices.
Updated
Best VPN for Mac
Find out what is the best VPN for MacBook or Mac with our complete guide in which we review and rank the top VPN services for Mac.
News
Carrier gaffe appears to reveal crucial iOS 18.2 launch date
New Apple Intelligence features set to arrive on December 9, based on EE announcement.
Updated
Apple Intelligence is a gradual rollout—here's what you'll get, and when
The awesome AI features of iOS 18 are coming in several updates over the span of months.
News
Chrome for iOS adds Shopping Insights, enhanced Google Lens, and more
New features for Google's browser are gradually rolling over in different regions.
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