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How-To
How to install macOS on an external drive
Worried about installing macOS beta on your Mac? Don't want to run the latest macOS as your main system? Run it on an external drive.
News
Secure Exclave makes its way to the iPhone 16
Security feature introduced with the M4 iPad Pro looks to be a standard in Apple products.
Opinion
Sleek Apple hardware is stunning, but sometimes it's hard to beat a button
Is Camera Control part of a new trend for Apple?
How-To
How to dual-boot a Mac: Run two versions of macOS together
Here's how to run macOS Sequoia alongside Sonoma, Sonoma with Ventura, or the latest macOS beta and full macOS on your Mac.
How-To
How to download old versions of macOS
Here's how to download old and obsolete versions of macOS and Mac OS X going all the way back to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.
Mac 911
How to set up Find My to alert others to your whereabouts
You can also request that other people allow automatic updates on theirs.
How-To
How to get your Mac ready for macOS Sequoia
macOS Sequoia will be available on September 16, if you want to get the latest version of macOS start preparing your Mac for Sequoia now!
Feature
How long does Apple support iPads?
Thinking of buying an older iPad? Here's how long Apple is likely to keep it running.
News
Apple updates AirPods Pro 2 firmware to add iOS 18 features
The new firmware, version 7A294, adds nod gestures, Voice Isolation to calls, and low latency for Game Mode.
How-To
How to get iPadOS 18 on your iPad
iPadOS 18 is coming on September 16. Here's how to install iPadOS 18 and get new features on your iPad.
Updated
Apple Arcade FAQ: Three new games for September
Apple's game subscription service features carefully curated games with no ads or in-app purchases.
Feature
Your Mac might not be as secure as you think it is
But with a little attention and awareness, it can be. Here's how.
How-To
What to do if you think your Mac has a virus
Here's what to do if you need to get rid of a Mac virus, check for and remove malware, and tips to avoid being infected.
Mac 911
How to quickly access network settings on an iPhone
Shortcuts can help you bypass the tap, tap, tap of the Settings app.
Stay Foolish
Ready to Glow! Everything to expect at Apple's event
Here's a rundown of what to expect (and not) when the video starts rolling.
Mac 911
Don't buy locked Apple hardware when shopping for used gear
Apple provides security locks for all its devices and items. Beware buying hardware that hasn’t been unlocked.
Updated
Time is running out to get 3 months free Apple Music in Apple's Summer promotion
There are ways to get Apple Music without paying, including a six-month Apple Music trial and other lengthy trials.
Updated
Best PDF Editor for Mac
There's a free PDF editor built into every Mac, but what if you need a bit more functionality and precision? Here are the best apps for editing PDFs on a Mac.
Updated
Best Mac data recovery software
Here's the best data recovery for Mac software to turn to when you need to retrieve lost, corrupted or deleted files on your Mac.
Best Picks
Silliest iPhone apps ever
In July 2024, Apple's App Store listed around 1.96 million apps—including some that are just absurd.
Reviews
Stellar Data Recovery for Mac review
Stellar Data Recovery for Mac is a good program that's able to dig deep to help reconstruct and recover deleted data, but there are a few bugs.
Mac 911
How to remove an item from Find My
As long as it’s paired, no one else can use it, and when found, it reports that you own it.
Mac 911
How to control the brightness of your iPhone or iPad
iOS tries to create the optimum brightness setting for you. What if you don't want that?
Updated
Everything Apple Intelligence can (and can't) do in iOS 18.1
The iOS 18.1 beta gives us our first real taste of Apple Intelligence, but it's not fully baked.
News
Hackers are using fake banking apps on iPhones to steal your data
The apps are presented as updates from the banks themselves.
News
macOS Sequoia to be released with iOS 18 next month; M4 Macs 'coming later'
The potential release comes a little earlier than usual.
News
iPhone users in the EU will soon be able to delete the App Store, other core apps
It looks like Apple hasn't yet done enough to comply with the Digital Markets Act.
Feature
Apple’s free Passwords app can replace your paid password manager (kinda)
Apple's new Passwords app can replace your passwords manager, but there are a few rough edges to smooth out.
Mac 911
How to share passwords with Apple's Shared Groups
You can securely share passwords among groups you create.
Reviews
Gemini 2 duplicate file finder review
Gemini 2 is a helpful and fast-working app that deals with all kinds of duplicates on your Mac.
Mac 911
How to use plants, birds, and other object identifiers in Photos
The Photos app uses machine learning to identify all sorts of flora, fauna, and landmarks.
News
An iPhone bug lets you crash the interface with just four characters
The crash is minor and not terribly disruptive, but it's an interesting demonstration of how complex iPhone software can be.
Reviews
Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.0 and Final Cut Camera review: The next level
Final Cut Camera expands on the iPhone's ability to record video footage and works with Final Cut Pro 2 for iPad with Live Multicam.
Stay Foolish
Apple's best software system is spinning its wheels
CarPlay is loved by its users but its future as an Apple product lacks clear direction.
News
Get three months of Apple Music free, no purchase necessary, until September 23
The offer is good for all new subscribers, and must be redeemed on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Reviews
DiskWarrior Review
DiskWarrior will struggle to remain a competitive product without an update soon.
News
Microsoft apps on the Mac have a security hole that won't get fixed soon
Hackers can use the vulnerability to spy on Mac users.
The Macalope
The AI bubble is real and it's ready to burst
Apple Intelligence might be arriving at the worst possible time.
Reviews
EaseUS Mobisaver review
EaseUS Mobisaver is an expensive tool that’s likely to be overkill for one-and-done users.
Reviews
Wondershare PDFelement review: AI-powered PDF editor for everyday use
PDFelement is one of the best PDF editors available for casual users, does it have the features you need?
News
You can now tune into Apple Podcasts through a web browser
Apple hopes to extend the reach of its podcasts with its web library.
News
Apple re-releases iOS 17.6.1, but we don’t know what has changed
This update fixes an issue that prevents enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection.
Updated
Best Mac backup software
Keep your data safe! These are the best backup software for Mac we've tested.
News
macOS Sequoia requires regular permission checks when using certain apps
Beta adds a new dialogue box that needs monthly approval for screen recording.
Reviews
Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone review
Stellar Data Recovery is a solid iPhone recovery app, it's just a shame that it looks so dated compared to its rivals.
News
Apple will allow third-party NFC transactions beginning with iOS 18.1–by request
Developers will finally be able to fully use NFC and Secure Element on iPhone, but they need Apple's permission first.
More Color
How much more are we willing to pay Apple?
Services are a huge part of Apple's revenue stream. And there are plenty of places where it can offer more services.
Reviews
Private Internet Access VPN review
Private Internet Access is a great VPN for power users and one of the more impressive VPNs out there.
How-To