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How to Uninstall Microsoft Office on a Mac

Are you done with Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office)? Maybe you’re moving on from an outdated version, or simply unwilling to pay for another year of support. Here’s how to remove the Office suite from your Mac altogeth…

Tim Brookes Jan 29th

6 Ways to Get Organized With Shortcuts on Mac

These days there are all sorts of tools for helping us get organized, like digital to-do list apps. Using the Shortcuts app on macOS, you can create ways to organize reminders, notes, open windows, and more….

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 26th

6 Ways to Save Time With Automator on Mac

If you spend a lot of time doing things like splitting PDFs, converting images, or creating ZIP files, there’s a way to speed up each process. Using Automator on Mac, you can set up automations that save you time….

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 25th

The New MacBook Pros Have Even Faster Storage

The M2 Pro and M2 Max chips aren’t the only upgrades in Apple’s new MacBook Pro laptops. The new machines are also coming with faster, supercharged SSDs with higher write speeds.

Arol Wright Jan 24th

12 Mac Spotlight Features You Should Be Using

You probably know Spotlight as your Mac’s handy search tool, but it’s so much more than that. Mastering Spotlight is key to using your Mac in the most efficient manner possible. Here are some tips to help you get around macOS…

Tim Brookes Jan 24th

How to Delete Messages on a Mac

When your text messages start to build up, it might be time for some cleanup work. You can delete specific or all texts and conversations in Messages on a desktop Mac or MacBook in just a few steps.

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 22nd

12 Finder Features You Should Be Using

Finder is your Mac’s basic file browser, but it’s packed with useful features that can transform the way you perform everyday actions. Here are a few of our favorite features that we think you should be using….

Tim Brookes Jan 19th

The New Mac Mini With M2 Is Faster and Cheaper

The Mac Mini is Apple’s least-expensive computer, but it doesn’t get updated too often. Thankfully, Apple has updated it with the newer M2 and M2 Pro, and a lower price tag.

Corbin Davenport Jan 17th

The New MacBook Pro Has Wi-Fi 6E and up to 96 GB RAM

Apple introduced a new lineup of 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops in 2021, marking the first MacBook redesign since the switch to Apple’s own chips. Now they are getting an upgrade.

Corbin Davenport Jan 17th

Why It’s Okay to Buy A Mac With Only 8 GB RAM

The ever-growing demands of computing means 8 GB RAM can be too limiting for most PCs, leaving 16 GB as the baseline for a quality Windows experience. However, Mac computers are a different story.

Corbin Davenport Jan 17th

Apple Silicon Has a GPU Support Problem

Apple Silicon Macs, starting with the Apple M1 system-on-a-chip, have proven to be a revolution in personal computing. Offering amazing CPU and GPU performance in portable, low-power systems. Unfortunately, there’s one major …

Sydney Butler Jan 11th

7 Ways to Transfer Files Between iPhone and Mac

There’s more than one way to transfer data between your iPhone and Mac. Though most services rely on the cloud, you’ve got a few choices when it comes to moving files like photos, videos, or documents that don’t all require a…

Tim Brookes Jan 7th

Apple’s 7 Biggest Hardware Design Fails in History

Every tech company has its off days, Apple included. While the company designs highly sought-after and innovative products, there have been a few big missteps along the way.

Tim Brookes Jan 4th

Should You Use Apple Trade In For Your Old Devices?

Apple Trade In lets you swap old devices for money off new ones simply by taking them to an Apple Store or applying online. It’s one of the quickest ways of turning unwanted gadgets into cash but that doesn’t mean it’s the be…

Tim Brookes Dec 27th, 2022

Apple Will Let You Repair Your Own Desktop Mac

Apple’s self-repair program launched earlier this year, but so far, you could only really repair iPhones with it. It was recently extended to Macs, and now, more of Apple’s computers are joining the fray….

Arol Wright Dec 20th, 2022

6 Reasons You Should Buy a Mac Instead of a Windows PC

Do you like the look of a MacBook but aren’t sure if it’s the right move for you? Would an iMac or Mac mini slot into your home office, but you aren’t sure you can commit? Let’s take a look at some of the arguments for choosi…

Tim Brookes Dec 20th, 2022

How to Fix Crashing Apps on a Mac

macOS is a stable and productive operating system that, assuming you have enough free space and RAM available, should just keep on trucking. This isn’t always the case with third-party apps, which on a Mac are often more like…

Tim Brookes Dec 15th, 2022

4 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your MacBook Battery

It doesn’t matter how well you treat your MacBook, your battery won’t last forever. When battery health degrades, leaving your charger at home becomes increasingly untenable since the time between charges can reduce dramatica…

Tim Brookes Dec 15th, 2022

AirPlay Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

AirPlay lets you wirelessly stream video, audio, or your screen from an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows device running iTunes to an AirPlay receiver like an Apple TV, Mac, or smart TV. Sometimes, things don’t “just work” like t…

Tim Brookes Dec 14th, 2022

How to Remove Activation Lock on a Mac

Activation Lock first appeared on the iPhone as a means of preventing thieves from using stolen Apple devices and has subsequently found its way onto the Mac, Apple Watch, and more. Activation Lock must be removed on a Mac be…

Tim Brookes Dec 13th, 2022

App Store Not Working on a Mac? 9 Fixes

Some apps can only be found on Apple’s storefront, which makes it all the more frustrating when the App Store is not working on your Mac, and it’s not clear why. Here are some fixes you can try to get the Mac App Store workin…

Tim Brookes Dec 9th, 2022

How to Zoom In or Out on a Mac

When you have trouble seeing something on your computer screen, do you lean in closer or put on your reading glasses? You can make it easier to see anything on your Mac screen using the Zoom feature.

Sandy Writtenhouse Dec 3rd, 2022

How to Fast Charge Your MacBook

Apple has supported fast charging iPhones for years, but it wasn’t until late 2021 that fast charging finally made an appearance on MacBooks. To fast charge your MacBook, you’ll need to make sure you have the right combinatio…

Tim Brookes Nov 30th, 2022

Linux on Apple Silicon Macs Is Now Good Enough for Gaming

Even though the M1 and M2 chips in modern Macs are based on ARM processor designs, they aren’t like any other ARM designs. That has made porting Linux to new Macs a difficult challenge, but there has been some impressive prog…

Corbin Davenport Nov 29th, 2022

Apple’s MetalFX Technology Is the Start of the Mac Gaming Revolution

Apple’s MetalFX AI upscaling technology brings a feature to iOS and macOS devices that even the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S lack. It’s the latest in a series of moves that show the company is serious about gaming again….

Sydney Butler Nov 29th, 2022

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