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Dark Patterns: When Companies Use Design to Manipulate You
They assume you'll just click Next without reading.
The Best Alternative Window Managers for macOS
Organizing windows on macOS is a pain---you've got to drag and resize everything manually.
7 Windows Features That Apple Should Ruthlessly Steal
Mac users think Microsoft doesn't have any good ideas.
5 macOS Features That Microsoft Should Ruthlessly Steal
"Good artists copy, great artists steal," Steve Jobs once said.
Cord Cutting Isn't Just About Money: Streaming Services Are Better Than Cable
Cord cutting is picking up steam.
What is AppleSpell and Why is it Running on my Mac?
You noticed something called AppleSpell while scrolling through Activity Monitor.
How to Try the macOS Mojave Beta Right Now
Excited about macOS Mojave, but don't want to wait until the Fall? The public beta is now available to try; here's how to install it.
Why Every App Pushes Notifications Now, and How to Stop It
Are you exhausted from all your notifications? You're not alone: notifications aren't what they used to be.
How to Fully Restore macOS From a Time Machine Backup in Recovery Mode
If you're installing a new hard drive, or your Mac is completely messed up, you might think it's time for a fresh installation of macOS.
What Is storedownloadd and Why Is It Running on My Mac?
Something called storedownloadd is taking up a lot of CPU power, which you noticed while using Activity Monitor.
How to Watch The 2018 FIFA World Cup Online (Without Cable)
The biggest sporting event in the world is the FIFA World Cup in Russia, and if you want to watch the games without cable, you've got options---depending on where you live.
What Are assistant_service and assistantd, and Why Are They Running on my Mac?
You might have noticed assistantd and assistant_service while using Activity Monitor and wondered what they are.
How to Turn Any File Into a Template in macOS
Templates are great, but creating them is usually different for every program.
Social Networks Are Great, But They’re a Terrible Place to Get News
Social networks are fun, and even useful.
Quickly Check Where Any Downloaded File Came From in macOS
Not sure where that file you just downloaded to your Mac actually came from? There's a quick way to check in macOS.
Being The Product Isn't Necessarily Bad
It's an internet cliche: "if you're not paying for something you're not the customer, you're the product being sold.
How the New Confidential Mode Works In Gmail
After you send an email, it's pretty much outside your control.