Could you cut your design costs? Canva’s new Affinity app for macOS and Windows is free but offers features comparable to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Try it and see if it’s enough to replace Creative Cloud.
Read MoremacOS 26 Tahoe brings a new Recovery Assistant, which automatically detects and attempts to resolve Mac problems. Just remember: automated recovery can be helpful, but backups are still essential.
Read MoreApple’s Passwords app can now show your password history in macOS 26 Tahoe, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26, helping you track down why that “correct” password isn’t working.
Read MoreFrom transparent menu bars to customized folders, macOS 26 Tahoe introduces the most significant visual update in years. Discover the key interface changes that will influence your daily Mac use... and which you can turn off.
Read MoreiOS 26 supercharges the Phone app with call screening, live translation, and hold music detection. But that’s not all! You can make calls from a Mac or iPad, share your screen during calls, see a contact’s call history, and more.
Read MoreApple’s new Liquid Glass interface brings semi-transparent, floating controls to all your devices. Here’s what that means and how to customize it to optimize your experience.
Read MoremacOS 15 Sequoia has a new way you can keep your hands on the keyboard. Press Control-Return to open contextual menus—no mouse required. Try it out and speed up your workflow on your Mac.
Read MoreHaving Mac problems? Before trying more complex solutions, restart in safe mode—your Mac’s stripped-down troubleshooting environment. It disables non-essential software and clears system caches to help identify and resolve common issues.
Read MoreStill using an Intel-based Mac or app? With Apple’s recent announcement of end dates for both macOS and Rosetta 2 support, it’s time to plan your transition to Apple silicon.
Read MoreManaging time zones in Apple’s calendar tools is straightforward if you remember two key points. Our article clarifies your options and explains how to handle common scenarios.
Read MorePasskeys are finally gaining mainstream traction, with support from Apple, Google, Microsoft, and numerous major websites. Find out why they’re more secure than passwords and how to start using them.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreIs your app behaving differently on different devices? The culprit might be device-specific settings. To avoid frustration, check and synchronize your preferences across all devices to ensure consistent behavior where appropriate.
Read MoreLooking for a better way to transfer large files across devices and platforms? Blip offers secure, direct file transfers between Apple devices and other platforms, with no size limits and automatic resumption of interrupted transfers.
Read MoreWant to demo something on a big screen? AirPlay can mirror your Mac’s display—or just specific windows—to an Apple TV-equipped TV or another Mac. It’s perfect for presentations, sharing content with a group, or increasing your screen space.
Read MoreWhile Apple’s automatic sharing of Wi-Fi passwords feels like magic, it doesn’t work in every situation. For a more reliable manual approach, use the Show Network QR Code feature in the new Passwords app.
Read MoreSecurity at home is one thing, but what about when you’re on the road? Many of the same precautions apply, but depending on your level of concern and where you’re going, additional techniques can help keep you and your data safe.
Read MoreYou know that the phrase “I read it on the Internet, so it must be true” is absurd, but you should extend that skepticism to Google search results. We’ve seen two recent instances of malicious content bubbling to the top of searches. Trust but verify.
Read MoreTired of juggling work and personal tabs in one browser? Learn how browser profiles can keep your online life organized and distraction-free, plus get step-by-step tips for setting them up in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.
Read MoreThe 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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