Personal Computer from Perplexity can make a Mac an always-on AI operator

After a slow roll-out Perplexity's Personal Computer feature is more widely available to let users make a persistent agent that can access files, apps, and tasks across a user's Mac.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 7

Grab Apple's M5 MacBook Air for $949 this weekend, record low price

Thanks to a $150 discount, shoppers can grab Apple's 2026 M5 MacBook Air 13-inch for a record low $949.

Christine McKee 2 months ago 1

How to delete iCloud messages on Mac & iPhone

Efficiently managing and deleting messages from iCloud is crucial for freeing up storage space on your iPhone and Mac. Here's how to delete messages from iCloud.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 5

How to use Apple Games & Game Center for cross-device play & cloud saves

Apple has a way for videogamers to keep progress and friends synced, leveraging iCloud to do it. Here's how to get the most out of Apple Games and Game Center.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 1

Save $150 on Apple's new M5 MacBook Air during Amazon's April sale

The lowest price ever is in effect now on Apple's M5 MacBook Air, with a weekend deal at Amazon slashing prices by $150 (and there are numerous 13-inch and 15-inch configurations to choose from).

Christine McKee 2 months ago 0

AMD or Nvidia eGPUs can work on Apple Silicon Macs, but not for graphic acceleration

Apple has signed a driver for AMD or Nvidia eGPUs connected to Apple Silicon but there are some big caveats, and it won't improve your graphics. Here's what they're for.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 23

How to stream NASA Artemis II launch live on iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple TV

NASA's Artemis II launch will be streamed live on April 1 through NASA+ and partner platforms. Here's how iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV users can catch the history-making launch.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 0

Apple wants you to take a walk through 50 years, Picasso style

Apple is marking its 50th anniversary with a new homepage that cycles through many of its famous devices, all depicted in the Picasso style it used in the 1980s for the Macintosh.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 1

How to back up your iPhone & iPad to your Mac before something goes wrong

Backing up your iPhone or iPad to your Mac is the fastest and most reliable way to protect your data, and is especially useful before updates, repairs, or device replacement.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 4

That top Google result for Homebrew could infect your Mac

Malicious ads are pushing fake Homebrew installers to Mac users, and the attack relies on trusting the first Google search result.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 2

How to buy a used Mac and not get ripped off

Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don't check carefully, you might inherit someone else's issues or just get ripped off. Here's what to look for.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 6

Apple launched its revolutionary OS X 25 years ago

The first official public version of Mac OS X launched by Apple on March 24, 2001 wasn't a success at first, but it powered the Mac through the next 19 years until macOS Big Sur came out with Apple Silicon.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 26

M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro review: Portable Mac Studio power

Months after it launched the first M5 chip, Apple has released its top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max. Visually, it looks the same, but Apple Silicon performance continues to shine.

Andrew O'Hara 2 months ago 7

How to build an offline reading library & access articles anytime

Don't let a flaky internet connection or a disappearing webpage stand between you and your favorite articles. Here's how to save articles for offline reading.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 2

Liquid Glass is divisive now, but Apple knows where it's going

Six months after public release, Liquid Glass remains as controversial as ever. Apple may be considering some mitigations in iOS 27 and so forth, but this is the future — especially if we get touchscreen Macs.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 31

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