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Mac 911
How to easily redact text in a PDF on your Mac
Removing text from a PDF isn't as easy as drawing a black bar across it. Fortunately, redaction tools let you truly erase sensitive text in Preview, Adobe Acrobat DC Pro, and PDFPen.
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How Apple Intelligence can take over the world
It's on our iPhones, iPads, and Macs, but it needs to go beyond that.
Reviews
Intego Washing Machine X9 Review
Intego's Washing Machine app will give your Mac a clean and recover some space.
The Macalope
How Apple learned to stop worrying and laugh at the Microsoft Zune
Reports of Apple's doom were greatly exaggerated.
Reviews
IDrive review: an excellent app handling local and internet backups
IDrive gives you the tools to tools to backup your entire drive to the cloud while also letting you drag and drop files a la Google Drive.
Mac 911
How to disable the camera shutter sound on an iPhone or iPad
Spoiler: you can't directly! But there are three workarounds.
Opinion
It's Day of the Dead and one of my favorite Mac apps isn't long for this world
I'm not liking the writing on the wall for Pixelmator Pro.
News
The new M4 Macs won’t have Apple Intelligence out of the box
You’ll need to update to macOS 15.1 first.
News
Here's everything coming from Apple in November
M4 Macs hit stores and new TV+ shows stream, but we expect November to be a rather quiet month.
Mac 911
What to do when a browser page loaded from a Mac app won't work
Some Mac apps require a browser round-trip to authorize an account. Safari won’t always cooperate.
Feature
How long does Apple support iPhones?
Is your iPhone too old to get security updates? If you need a new part will you be able to get it? Find out if your iPhone is still supported by Apple.
How-To
Your AirPods Pro 2 can work as a hearing aid–here's how
Even if you don't have significant hearing loss, these features can make music and videos sound a lot better.
Mac 911
How to block annoying texts with a few taps on your iPhone
Spam, scam, and unwanted political and business texts may be overwhelming you.
Opinion
The first Apple Intelligence features are hit-and-miss
The iPhone 16 finally has a real reason to exist, but the big AI stuff is still more than a month away.
Reviews
AVG Internet Security for Mac review
We test AVG Internet Security for Mac and find it easy to use and effective at catching viral, phishing, and malware activity on a Mac.
Updated
iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence is here—here’s how to get it on your iPhone
Apple has released the first major update to iOS 18 and it brings the first pieces of its AI suite.
Reviews
Cisdem PDFMaster: A simple PDF editor
Cisdem PDFMaster, confusingly also distributed by EaseUS's as EaseUS PDF Editor for Mac, suites those with casual needs.
Updated
How to run Windows apps on a Mac without installing Windows
You can run Windows apps on a Mac without buying a copy of Windows, here's how…
Updated
VMware Fusion Review: Now free for personal use
This veteran virtualisation tool is leaning towards business users, but likely to remain popular while it's free for ‘non-commercial’ users.
Reviews
Microsoft OneDrive Review
Microsoft software on a Mac? It’s not as surprising as you may think with OneDrive being a solid third-party cloud storage solution.
Updated
Do Macs need antivirus software?
Wondering if you need antivirus for Mac? Macs do get viruses, despite protections in macOS, so it's wise to extend the protection.
Opinion
Apple Intelligence is coming to fix the iPhone notification mess—finally
iOS 18.1 brings the notification management fixes iOS desperately needs.
How-To
How to install Windows on an Intel Mac
Lots of people are still using Macs with Intel processors, and they’re really useful if you need to run Windows as well.
News
iOS 18.2 will let you change your default apps for calls, messaging, and more
A new Default Apps section gives you easier access to changing app default and adds some new categories, too.
Reviews
Dropbox Review: Not as good as it used to be
Dropbox is reliable, but it's hard to recommend if you are looking to share files with others, as a backup solution, or as a means to access your content from wherever you are.
Opinion
I have to turn to Google because Siri won't do this one simple thing
Please Apple, all I want to do is add time to a running timer.
Mac 911
How to get ready for Messages by satellite and go off the grid
Apple’s support in iOS 18 for sending texts and iMessage by satellite can require prep.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What you should know about iOS 18.1, Apple Intelligence, and more
Apple is set to release iOS 18.1 next week, and with it comes Apple Intelligence, Apple’s much-hyped set of AI features. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about all the things we can expect from iOS 18.1 and how it will affect how you use your iPhone.
Reviews
iCloud Drive review: The cloud storage service all Apple users can access
iCloud Drive is a great tool for backing up your Mac and accessing files via the web, just be aware of its limitations.
News
Apple will finally fix the iPhone 16 freeze/restart bug with next week's update
Grab iOS 18.1 as soon as it rolls out, and leave those dead spots behind.
Feature
Revealed: How Apple creates your passwords
The automatically suggested passwords on iPhone and Mac look like random characters, but there's a sophisticated system at work.
How-To
How to create a bootable USB macOS installer
Make a macOS installer with createinstallmedia and install Sequoia, the latest beta, or any macOS on multiple Macs, or do a clean install.
Opinion
Whenever it arrives, Apple's cheaper Vision Pro needs to be really cheap
As more people buy into the Vision ecosystem, good things will happen. And to get more people, the price needs to come down. A lot.
Feature
With iOS 18, loving your iPhone is a real chore
Never before has a single major iOS release required so much work from its users. Here's how to get it all done.
News
Apple confirms iOS 18.1 is coming next week
Apple Intelligence features make their official debut.
Reviews
Google Drive Review: Why Google rules cloud storage
Despite having more rivals than ever, Google Drive remains king of Cloud storage.
Deal
Save more than 70% on our favorite VPN with NordVPN’s Black Friday sale
Get everything you need with the best pricing of the year.
Best Picks
Best iPad VPN
Want to access blocked websites, streaming services and more on your iPad? You need a VPN. We recommend the best options out there.
Updated
There's a new XProtect security update—here's how to make sure your Mac has it
There's a new version of the XProtect antivirus utility. Here's how to make sure you've got it on your Mac.
Mac 911
How to keep an iCloud Drive file on your Mac while optimizing storage
Apple finally gives you a sticky option.
Reviews
ClearVPN review: A good option for VPN newbies
ClearVPN is easy to use and has a slick UI, but a lack of power features may put some off.
Stay Foolish
We're about to find out if Apple's big bet pays off
The first stage of Apple Intelligence is upon us. But will it provide enough momentum for the next several stages?
Deal
Get 28 months of Surfshark VPN for less than $60/£50 in this early Black Friday sale
Save nearly 90% on the regular price of this VPN and unlock regional content and enjoy better privacy and security online.
How-To
How to run Windows on Mac
Here's everything you need to know about installing Windows on a Mac with Apple Silicon. Run Windows on an M1, M2, M3 or M4 Mac.
Reviews
Cleaner One Pro Review: one of the best Mac cleaners
There’s no shortage of good multi-tool cleanup utilities for the Mac these days, but Cleaner One Pro by Trend Micro is a good choice.
Updated
Apple Events Calendar: Next Apple Event could be last week of October
Everything you should know about Apple's events in 2024 & 2025, including keynote details and start times, and everything Apple could launch.
Mac 911
How to use Find My without an Apple device
Apple hasn’t released a Find My app for Android or Windows, but iCloud.com might offer enough.
News
macOS Sequoia's iPhone mirroring feature could expose personal data at work
Report details how the new feature could leak personal information.
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