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August 04, 2025

Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2025

August 04, 2025/ Tom Puls
Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2025

Which Mac is best for a college student in 2025? Our short answer is either the 13-inch or 15-inch M4 MacBook Air. However, students with substantial processing needs (such as audio or video editing) might want to consider the 14-inch MacBook Pro.

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August 04, 2025/ Tom Puls/
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Mac
July 23, 2025

Make Apple Devices Easier for Family to Access with Secondary Biometrics

July 23, 2025/ Tom Puls
Make Apple Devices Easier for Family to Access with Secondary Biometrics

Make accessing your iPhone, iPad, and Mac easier for trusted family members by setting them up so they can use Touch ID or Face ID.

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July 23, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iPhone, iPad, Mac, passwords
July 09, 2025

Apple Silicon Macs Can't Boot from the DFU Port

July 09, 2025/ Tom Puls
Apple Silicon Macs Can't Boot from the DFU Port

If your Apple silicon Mac won’t boot from an external drive, the issue may be related to which USB-C port you’re using—the special DFU port cannot be used for booting from external drives. Learn how to identify that port on your Mac.

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July 09, 2025/ Tom Puls/
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Mac, macOS, Apple Silicon
May 28, 2025

Apple Says More Personalized Siri Will Be Delayed

May 28, 2025/ Tom Puls
Apple Says More Personalized Siri Will Be Delayed

If, like us, you’ve been eager to try the Apple Intelligence-enhanced version of Siri that Apple announced at its Worldwide Developer Conference in 2024, we’re sorry to say that we all have longer to wait.

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May 28, 2025/ Tom Puls/
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Siri, Apple Intelligence, iPhone, iPad, Mac
March 03, 2025

How (and Why) to Use iPhone Mirroring on Your Mac

March 03, 2025/ Tom Puls
How (and Why) to Use iPhone Mirroring on Your Mac

The new iPhone Mirroring app in macOS 15 Sequoia lets you use your iPhone running iOS 18 in a window on your Mac. It’s a welcome feature that offers the possibility of increased productivity and fewer distractions.

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March 03, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, iOS, Mac, iPhone
November 04, 2024

Apple Brings the M4 Chip Family to the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro

November 04, 2024/ Tom Puls
Apple Brings the M4 Chip Family to the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro

Apple has started moving the Mac lineup to the M4 family of chips with the updated iMac, redesigned Mac mini, and enhanced MacBook Pro. They’re great machines, particularly for those who need to upgrade from an Intel-based Mac.

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November 04, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Mac, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini
August 12, 2024

Make the Most of the Mac’s Videoconferencing Capabilities

August 12, 2024/ Tom Puls
Make the Most of the Mac’s Videoconferencing Capabilities

Although videoconferencing has become a part of everyday life for lots of us, many people don’t realize that macOS provides helpful options for improving our video, audio, and presentations.

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August 12, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, Mac
July 10, 2024

Apple Explains Its Approach to Device Longevity

July 10, 2024/ Tom Puls
Apple Explains Its Approach to Device Longevity

Apple has published a white paper that offers an illuminating look at how the company works to increase device longevity while balancing environmental impact, protecting customer privacy and safety, and enabling transparency in repair.

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July 10, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Tips
Mac, iPhone, iPad
July 08, 2024

Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2024

July 08, 2024/ Tom Puls
Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2024

Which Mac is best for a college student in 2024? Our short answer is either the 13-inch or 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, although students with significant processing needs (like audio or video editing) might consider the 14-inch MacBook Pro.

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July 08, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Mac
July 02, 2024

Prep Your Tech for Travel

July 02, 2024/ Tom Puls
Prep Your Tech for Travel

Planning a vacation this summer? A little tech prep can help ensure that your devices don’t let you down while you’re away. We have advice for what to bring, essential apps, and more.

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July 02, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Misc, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
June 11, 2024

At WWDC, Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence and Previews New OS Features

June 11, 2024/ Tom Puls
At WWDC, Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence and Previews New OS Features

At yesterday’s Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple announced a treasure trove of new features in its upcoming operating system upgrades, including practical, everyday improvements and impressive AI-based capabilities.

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June 11, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, iOS, visionOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Apple Intelligence, AI
December 18, 2023

Nine Ways of Moving Data from One Mac to Another

December 18, 2023/ Tom Puls
Nine Ways of Moving Data from One Mac to Another

Copying a file from one Mac to another is conceptually straightforward, but not all approaches work equally well in all situations. Read on to learn which ways of mov-ing files are most appropriate for your needs.

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December 18, 2023/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, Mac
September 04, 2023

Tips for Getting Back to Work Faster After Restarting Your Mac

September 04, 2023/ Tom Puls
Tips for Getting Back to Work Faster After Restarting Your Mac

Do you avoid restarting your Mac because of how long it takes to set up your apps, documents, windows, and browser tabs again? These macOS and browser settings will restore your working environment after a restart.

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September 04, 2023/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Mac, macOS
August 30, 2023

Look Up Apple Device Details in Mactracker

August 30, 2023/ Tom Puls
Look Up Apple Device Details in Mactracker

If you ever need to look up technical details about an Apple product, look no further than the Mactracker app, which provides specifications for every Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod ever made. It’s an indispensable free download.

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August 30, 2023/ Tom Puls/
Tips
Mac, iPhone, iPad, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Apple TV, watchOS, Apple Watch, tvOS
August 23, 2023

Keep Your Apple Devices Cool in the Summer Heat

August 23, 2023/ Tom Puls
Keep Your Apple Devices Cool in the Summer Heat

As many parts of the world struggle with record heat waves, remember that excessive heat—operating temperatures over 95ºF/35ºC—is harmful to portable electronic devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Keep your digital friends cool!

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August 23, 2023/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iOS, iPhone, Mac, iPad
April 27, 2020

Having Mac Troubles? Running Apple Diagnostics May Help Identify the Problem

April 27, 2020/ Tom Puls
Having Mac Troubles? Running Apple Diagnostics May Help Identify the Problem

If your Mac is acting up and you suspect a hardware malfunction, try running Apple Diagnostics to see if it identifies any issues.

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April 27, 2020/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, Mac
July 16, 2018

New MacBook Pros Provide More Speed and RAM, plus a Quieter Keyboard and Hey Siri

July 16, 2018/ Tom Puls
New MacBook Pros Provide More Speed and RAM, plus a Quieter Keyboard and Hey Siri

Apple has released updated versions of the Touch Bar-equipped 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro. Read on to learn about their improved performance, quieter keyboards, support for Hey Siri, and more.

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July 16, 2018/ Tom Puls/
Articles
MacBook, macOS, Mac
March 08, 2018

iCloud Photo Library Users: Do NOT Turn Off iCloud

March 08, 2018/ Tom Puls
iCloud Photo Library Users: Do NOT Turn Off iCloud

File this warning under “unless it’s absolutely necessary.” If you use iCloud Photo Library on your Mac, don’t sign out from iCloud...

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March 08, 2018/ Tom Puls/
Tips
ios, macOS, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iCloud, Photos
February 08, 2018

Swipe Back and Forth between Web Pages for Easier Navigation

February 08, 2018/ Tom Puls
Swipe Back and Forth between Web Pages for Easier Navigation

For navigation, every Web browser offers back and forward buttons, generally represented by arrows in the upper left of the toolbar...

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February 08, 2018/ Tom Puls/
Tips
macOS, Mac, Safari
February 06, 2018

Ransomware: Should You Be Worried, and What Protective Steps Should You Take?

February 06, 2018/ Tom Puls
Ransomware: Should You Be Worried, and What Protective Steps Should You Take?

Malware makes headlines regularly these days, and although Macs are targeted far less than Windows PCs, Mac users still need to remain vigilant...

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February 06, 2018/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Mac, macOS, malware
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