Did you know you can open a file quickly by dragging it onto an app in the macOS App Switcher? Start dragging, press Command-Tab, and drop. It’s one of the App Switcher’s many tricks.
Read MoreStop wasting menu bar space. macOS 26 Tahoe’s revamped Control Center lets you add, remove, resize, and rearrange controls—including third-party ones—to fit your needs.
Read MoreTired of hunt-and-peck typing on your iPhone? Try QuickPath—just drag your finger across each letter in a word to swipe-type it. It’s surprisingly accurate and worth learning.
Read MoreApple just raised Mac and iPad prices by 15–33%, blaming the AI industry’s hunger for memory and storage chips. The iPhone and Apple Watch were spared, but the next new models may be more expensive. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreAnthropic’s Mythos Preview AI model found over 10,000 high- or critical-severity vulnerabilities in one month. Similar AI models will soon be available to attackers, so keeping your devices updated has never been more important.
Read MoreAbout to join a video call? The free Mac app Hand Mirror adds a menu bar icon that instantly shows your webcam view so you can check your hair before anyone else sees it.
Read MoreWhich Mac is best for a college student now? The 13-inch or 15-inch M5 MacBook Air hits the sweet spot of performance, portability, and price. If budget is a constraint, consider the MacBook Neo; for more power, choose the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Read MoreYour AirPods can now double as a camera remote in iOS 26. Here's how to set it up so a press or press-and-hold triggers the shutter to take a photo or start and stop a video.
Read MoreWhen’s the right time to upgrade your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch? The key warning signs: a battery that no longer lasts all day, performance lags, and the end of security updates. Here’s how to time it right.
Read MoreThose who have been missing Safari’s compact tab bar are in luck—it’s back as of macOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. The compact tab bar is a welcome way to save vertical space for content.
Read MoreTired of typing the same email address, phone number, or tricky words over and over? Text expansion on Mac and iOS can save you keystrokes every day.
Read MoreAttackers are now using fake websites to open Script Editor with pre-filled malicious scripts. Never run an AppleScript from any source you don’t completely trust!
Read MoreFrom a smarter Siri AI to faster app launches and better parental controls, here are 10 reasons Apple’s version 27 updates may entice you to upgrade when they ship this fall.
Read MoreRussian military intelligence recently exploited vulnerable home routers to steal passwords worldwide. You can keep your home network secure by replacing unsupported hardware, enabling automatic updates, and changing default passwords
Read MoreiOS 26 and iPadOS 26 finally let you choose which app opens your files—just like on the Mac. Here’s how to use Open With and set new defaults in the Files app.
Read MoreIcon, List, Column, or Gallery? Each Finder view has its strengths. Match the right view to your task and spend less time wrestling with your files.
Read MoreA study found that nearly 8% of cheap lithium-ion batteries have dangerous manufacturing defects that can cause catastrophic failure—even fires—while name-brand cells had none. Stick with reputable brands.
Read MoreThe Camera Control on the iPhone 16 and later is more than a shutter button—it’s a touch-sensitive shortcut to zoom, exposure, depth, and more. Here’s how to configure it so it works for you or doesn’t get in your way.
Read MoreThink your Apple devices can handle the summer heat? Think again. Discover how high temperatures can damage your iPhone, iPad, and Mac—and what you can do to keep them safe.
Read MoreFake CAPTCHAs that trick users into pasting malware commands into Terminal are now common enough that Apple added a warning in macOS 26.4 Tahoe. Remember: no legitimate verification ever requires Terminal commands!
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