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Deal
This M2 MacBook Air deal on Amazon is a hard one to turn down
Save some big bucks on a great laptop.
Reviews
Total Defense Antivirus for Mac Review
Total Defense has 30-day free trial and is easy to use, but the long initial scan and failure to remove some malware is frustrating.
Updated
Surfshark VPN for Mac review
SurfShark is great for just about anything a VPN could be used for, and the lack of device limits makes it ideal for families, too.
Updated
NordVPN for Mac review
NordVPN is a great option for privacy and moving away from geoblocking, but we don’t love its pricing structure.
Deal
Even if you don’t need a new Mac, this blowout iMac deal is too good to pass up
Best Buy is knocking up to $650 off the M1 models.
Mac 911
How to remove a phone number from your Apple ID account without the phone
Apple has a few ways to let you disable a phone number that’s no longer available.
How-To
How to open a Mac app from an unidentified developer
Is your Mac stopping you from opening an app? Here's how to allow apps from unidentified developers on your Mac.
Reviews
Sandisk Blade Transport review
Though this 20Gbps dock and its modules are limited to 10Gbps on a Mac, it's a slick looking combo and super handy for organizing projects and backups on their own media.
Deal
This M2 Pro MacBook Pro deal is a way smarter purchase than an M3 model
Save $500 on last year’s model and get more RAM and a bigger screen.
How-To
How to get InDesign on a Mac
Looking to get InDesign on your Mac? Here's what to do, where to buy it, and how much you should expect to pay.
Deal
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is over but these 4 incredible deals are still going strong
You don’t need to wait till Prime Day to save big bucks.
How-To
How to sell or trade-in your old Mac and save on a new one
Your old Mac is worth more than you might think. Here's how to get the most out of it.
Best Picks
Best Mac for music production
Wondering which Mac to get for making music? We compare the current offerings from Apple
How-To
How to speed up a slow Mac
Wondering why your Mac is running so slow? Here are 21 tips to make your Mac or MacBook run faster and improve its performance.
News
Tests show how the M3 MacBook Air's best feature can hinder performance
When the lid is closed to run external displays, throttling occurs during long CPU-intensive tasks, drastically lowering performance.
How-To
How to find an external drive that’s not showing up on a Mac
Here's what to do if you can't see a USB drive on your Mac because it isn't mounting. Plus how to format it for use on Mac and PC.
Best Picks
Best Mac for programming and developers
Looking for a Mac or MacBook for coding? Here's why you need a Mac for iOS and macOS development and the best Mac for coding your app.
How-To
How to recover unsaved Word documents on a Mac
Helping you recover a lost Word documents on your Mac. Plus: How to find the AutoRecovery folder and how to see old versions.
Deal
Get an M1 MacBook Air for just $699 in this all-time-low blowout sale
Walmart is selling the M1 Air for $300 off, the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
Best Picks
M2 vs M3 MacBook Air: Is the cheap model enough?
New MacBook Air M3 models are here, so we see whether you should buy them of a cheaper M2 Air
How-To
How to type the Pi (π) symbol on a Mac or iPhone
Learn how to use the coolest math symbol on your Apple device.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Why we like the M3 MacBook Air
Apple’s latest addition to its Mac lineup is the M3 MacBook Air, and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about why the Air is probably the best laptop for you!
News
If macOS Sonoma 14.4 has caused issues with USB devices, here's a possible fix
There's possibly a problem with Sonoma's gatekeeping with accessories.
Deal
Get over the M3 FOMO and grab a 15-inch M2 MacBook Air for $300 off
B&H Photo is blowing out last year’s models for $999.
News
The M3 MacBooks are already old news as Apple gets to work on the M4 lineup
Successor to last fall's MBP models "just started formal development," according to reputable leaker-analyst.
News
Apple’s MacBook Air update brings a surprise upgrade over the M2
The entry-level model has much faster SSD speeds.
Reviews
15-in MacBook Air review: Simply the best, but better
The M3 update to Apple's most popular laptop line improves on greatness.
Opinion
With the M3, the MacBook lineup finally makes sense
There's a laptop for every want and every need.
News
Don't panic, but there's a day-one macOS update for the new M3 MacBook Air
Quirk of timing means macOS 14.4 came out while new laptops were in transit.
How-To
How to type a hashtag (#) on Mac
Can't find the hashtag key on your Mac or MacBook keyboard? Here's how to type the # special character on a Mac.
Feature
15-inch M3 MacBook Air hands-on: Pretty good
First set of benchmarks results show a 20 percent improvement over the M2.
News
That foldable MacBook rumor makes more sense than you'd think
Apple isn't developing a folding iPhone but is working on foldable 20-inch MacBook, according to new report
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: New MacBook Air, iPads, and more coming this month
Apple just released a MacBook Air update, but what else can we expect this month? In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the very busy spring season that Apple has in store.
News
The iPad-Mac hybrid we all want is now a reality
Federico Viticci goes to astonishing lengths to build the "MacPad" Apple refuses to make.
News
First MacBook Air benchmarks confirm it's as fast as an entry-level Pro
Geekbench scores are basically the same as Apple's other M3-based Macs.
News
Multi-display support is coming to the M3 MacBook Pro via a software update
Software update will enable the feature.
Reviews
Anker 675 USB-C 12-in-1 review: Stylish docking station and stand combo
Tidy your workspace and create a speedy desktop experience for your laptop.
News
Apple finally has a $999 MacBook worth buying
The M1 MacBook Air has been replaced with the far-superior M2 model for the same price.
News
New MacBook Air M3: What you need to know
Here's everything you need to know about the new M3 MacBook Air, including on-sale date, price, new features and more.
News
The Apple spring event we’re all waiting for probably isn't happening
But new products are still on the way.
News
Macs, iPads, and a big new iOS update–what's coming from Apple in March
March is shaping up to be a pretty big month for Apple releases.
Feature
Does a Mac come with antivirus?
Find out what Apple does to keep your Mac safe from viruses and malware – and whether Apple's built-in antivirus is enough.
Feature
5 wild PC ideas that would be even better on the Mac
It's time to re-introduce "Think Different" to the Mac lineup.
How-To
How to clear RAM on a Mac: tips to free up memory
If your Mac's running slow its RAM (Unified Memory) might be maxed out. Here's how to free up memory and reduce RAM usage without restarting.
Feature
Is a VPN safe for Mac?
A VPN hides your location and encrypts your data keeping you safe online – but just how safe and could you get in trouble for using a VPN?
Mac 911
Macs can't use as many displays as they have USB-C ports
Each model of Mac has peculiarities that require examining technical specs to figure out how many displays you can attach and of which kind.
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