Mac Tips and Tricks
How to work efficiently across Mac, iPad, and Windows
Apple's ecosystem is famous for enabling work to move from Mac to iPad and vice versa, but you can still incorporate other platforms into your computing setup. Here's how to work as smoothly as possible when everything is spread across Windows, macOS, and iPadOS.
By Malcolm Owen |
Everything you need to start making videos on Mac in 2022
Right out of the box, the Mac can be a film studio that lets you shoot videos and edit them. Here's what to start with, and what you'll want to add next.
By William Gallagher |
How to control your Mac's windows without waiting for Stage Manager
Stage Manager is going to transform how you handle multiple app windows on macOS Ventura, but there are third-party apps that do a lot right now.
By William Gallagher |
What to do if your Mac is stolen
If your Mac is lost or stolen, there are a number of things you should do to help retrieve it — or protect the information stored on it.
By Mike Peterson |
How to switch from PC to Mac and migrate your data from Windows to macOS
Shifting from Windows to Mac could be a great but daunting idea for people unfamiliar with Apple's operating system, macOS. Here's everything a potential PC-to-Mac switcher should consider when jumping platforms.
By Malcolm Owen |
How to backup your Mac
Whether it's a MacBook Pro that's always out on the road with you, or a Mac Studio that gets left in an office, your Mac holds critical data and you've got to back it up.
By William Gallagher |
Latest comparisons
Compared: 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro vs 14-inch MacBook Pro
Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro has the M2 chip, but it may not be enough to tempt potential buyers away from a purchase of the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Here's how the smaller MacBook Pro models compare.
Compared: AirPods Max vs Master & Dynamic MW75
Master & Dynamic's MW75 are high-quality headphones offering ANC features, directly competing against Apple's AirPods Max. Here's how the premium personal audio accessories compare.
Compared: M2 MacBook Air vs Surface Laptop Go 2
The new Surface Laptop Go 2 is a thin and light Windows notebook at a low cost, and has been positioned by Microsoft to be a competitor to Apple's latest M2 MacBook Air. Here's how the ultra-portable notebooks compare.
Hands on with 'iPhone 14' dummy units
Just as we have in years past, we've gotten our hands on dummy units of all four of the iPhone 14 models to see how they line up with what the rumor mill is saying.
Compared: M2 vs M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra
Apple's new M2 is the start of a new Apple Silicon generation. Here's how the M2 fares when compared against the already-released M1 family of chips.
Latest Videos
Compared: Apple Studio Display vs LG UltraFine 5K Display
The Studio Display and LG UltraFine 5K Display occupy similar places in the market, but Apple's monitor costs $300 more. We've got both monitors in our studio to help you decide which is best for you.
How gaming on the Mac is getting better with macOS Ventura
With the launch of macOS Ventura, Apple is bringing more focus to gaming on the Mac. Here are some ways that gamers will benefit with the launch of Apple's new operating system.
How to use Nintendo Joy-Cons with iPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Apple has introduced Nintendo controller support in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and tvOS 16, so it is now possible to pair Joy-Cons to your devices. Here's how.
How to use iCloud Keychain, Apple's built-in and free password manager
Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac all have a free password manager made by Apple called iCloud Keychain. Here's how to use it, set up two-factor authentication, and never have to remember a password again.
This is the best tool to safely clean your AirPods or AirPods Pro
Earwax is nasty. Compound that with dirt and debris, and AirPods can get filthy in a hurry. This tool makes it easier than ever to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or other in-ear earbuds safely.
Latest tips
How to manage camera and microphone permissions on iPhone and iPad
There are many reasons you'd want to grant or deny an app access to the camera or microphone on your iPhone or iPad, but it may not be readily apparent how to do so. Here's how you can get it done.
How to view which apps are accessing your location data in iOS 15
Take control of your data by identifying which apps are tracking your location and learning how to restrict or revoke their access to your location data.
How to use Stage Manager and Spaces in macOS together
The forthcoming Stage Manager in macOS Ventura promises to streamline your working in multiple windows, but the current Spaces tries to do that too. Here are the benefits of each.
How to change the color on an iCloud calendar in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey
You're not stuck with the color that a calendar was originally assigned by you, or by whoever shared it with you. Here's how to change colors for iCloud calendars.
How to make a custom iPhone ringtone in iOS 15
If your iPhone's ringtone is hard to make out in public, or you're simply tired of what's available, here's how to personalize your mobile device with a custom ringtone.
Latest Reviews
Gamevice for iPhone & iPad review: simulated Nintendo Switch
Gamevice makes controllers that clip onto an iPhone or iPad to transform them into portable gaming consoles, but their clunky design leaves space for improvement.
Lululook Foldable Magnetic Stand review: maximum adjustability but stiff joints
The Lululook Foldable Magnetic Stand for iPad offers a more versatile option thanks to its two-hinge design, but while it improves usability in some ways, it takes away in others.
Huion Kamvas Pro 24(4K) review: An artist's tablet that can rival Wacom
Huion's Kamvas Pro 24(4K) is a big-screen graphics tablet that promises a lot to digital artists at a reasonable price. Here's what one artist thinks about the creation tool.
Harber Leather Desk Mat review: a comfortable, desirable Mac accessory
Harber's Leather Desk Mat is a Mac desk accessory that's so good you'd think about replacing the desk before you'd let go of it.
'The iOS App Icon Book' review: A mesmerizing tribute to beautiful iPhone icons
App icons come, icons go, and around the time of iOS 7 app icons also got radically reworked. "The iOS App Icon Book" is an utterly gorgeous celebration of the art of the app icon.
