How long do MacBooks and Macs last? Mac lifespan explained
Macs have a high price so it’s understandable that many Mac users will want to put off replacing them for as long as they can. But just how long should you expect a Mac to…
Karen Haslam
Karen Haslam
Can Macs be hacked? How to tell if your Mac is hacked
It’s a long-held belief of Mac users that their computers are immune to the kind of malware and viruses that plague Windows PCs. While there is some credibility in this idea, we shouldn’t get over-confident…
How much can you save at Apple’s Refurbished Store?
Looking for a way to save some money on the latest Apple products? Consider a refurbished MacBook, refurbished iPhone, or refurbished iPad from the Apple Certified Refurbished store. A refurbished product is just like new,…
How long does Apple support iPhones?
If you are thinking of buying an older generation or used iPhone, or wondering whether it’s worth updating your current handset, one important factor to consider is how long Apple will be offering support for…
How to download and install iOS beta on an iPhone
Apple unveiled iOS 18 at WWDC on June 10, and it’s coming to all our iPhones later this year (typically in September). But you don’t have to wait to try it now, if you don’t…
macOS Beta: How to download and install the beta on a Mac
Apple unveiled details of the new version of macOS – Sequoia – on June 10, 2024 and has made a beta version available for developers. If you are a registered developer this is what you…
How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote live, plus date and start time
Apple’s yearly Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is a hugely important event, second in significance only to the company’s iPhone launch each fall. WWDC is important because, at the opening keynote presentation, we get to hear…
Best place to buy a refurbished MacBook or Mac
Apple makes great computers, but they’re not cheap. Even if you are happy to pay the entry price for a new iMac or MacBook Pro, you may be painfully aware that for just a few…
macOS compatibility: What macOS versions can my Mac run?
Wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? We’ve put together a macOS compatibility checker that will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support, so you can…
How to clear disk space on a Mac
Back in the days when Macs had hard drives we all had tons of space on our Macs, but the SSDs that feature in our Macs now are more limited in capacity, and high-res video,…