Display scaling makes the size of your Mac's interface more comfortable on non-Retina monitors but incurs some visual and performance penalties. We explain these effects and how much they matter.
While old Apple hardware is mostly long-gone, there are ways to run some of your antique software on your current Mac. Here's how to get started emulating old Apple computers on your new machine.
Old Macs still have a lot to offer in terms of usage and functionality. Here's how to keep your old Mac minis running like new.
Apple's standard data-safety practices, along with its new ultra-secure protection option, come with some risk if you forget your Apple ID password. Here's what to do if that happens.
An investigation has discovered a new evasive crypto-jacking malware on macOS distributed through pirated versions of Final Cut Pro.
If you have a Mac, you have different types of malware attacks to worry about versus what Windows owners have to contend with most of the time. Here are the main differences.
While immediate issues arising from new class of bugs that can beat the strict code signing of macOS and iOS have been fixed, researchers are wary that there are more to come.
Apple released the beta for macOS Ventura 13.3, which primarily focuses on bug fixes.
Apple has released the first developer beta for macOS Ventura 13.3 with the usual bug fixes and performance improvements.
Apple devices have been running HiDPI screens smoothly for years, while Windows and Android still struggle at times to make it work. Here's a look at what "Retina" means and why it's still important.
Cross-platform MindNode can help you work faster if your routine requires you to take non-linear notes, present a workshop, or brainstorm at meetings.
Geekbench has been updated to version 6, with the cross-platform benchmark improved to better handle the improved specifications of modern smartphones and other devices.
Monday's software updates fix an array of security issues in macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, including one affecting Safari's WebKit that was being actively exploited.
There have been varying reports of the mediaanalysisd background process causing excessive CPU usage in macOS when scanning photos. Here's what it is, what it does, and how to stop it.
Running 1980s home computer software on your modern Mac is fun, but can be done in many different ways. Here's how to run retro Atari, Sinclair, and Commodore software on the latest hardware.
If you always wanted a pile of old Apple hardware, a retro computing website is selling its vast lot of old Macs, displays, drives, printers and Mac paraphernalia.
Users are encountering an error when trying to use select Pioneer Blu-ray and optical drives, seemingly starting with macOS Ventura 13.2.
Mastodon is a new, distributed social network which uses decentralized servers — and an enterprising developer has ported a client to run on a 30-year old Mac operating system.
Whether you are trying to build a good habit or quit a bad one, the Strides app is a habit-tracking app that can motivate you to stay accountable and reach your goals.
File compression on the Mac has been around since nearly as long has the line itself has. Here are our top picks for squeezing files down as small as they can go on macOS and iOS.
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