How to use MacBook with lid closed: Prevent Mac sleeping when lid shut
There are a lot of different reasons why you might want to use your MacBook with the lid closed. You might want to plug into an external display and move your MacBook out of the…
Karen Haslam
Karen Haslam
Is it worth getting a cellular Apple Watch?
Before it gained the option for cellular functionality back in 2018, the Apple Watch used to be unfavorably compared with rival smartwatches that included LTE support. But is the capability really that useful? The latest…
How to screenshot on a Mac
There are multiple ways to take a screenshot on a Mac (or if you are arriving here from the PC world: print screen on a Mac). We’ll run through the different key combinations and the…
How to change where screenshots are saved on a Mac
Taking a screenshot on your Mac is simple enough, but there are elements of the process that remain mysterious. Beginners may not realize where the screenshot is stored, since by default it goes to the…
MacBook won’t turn on? Here’s how to fix a Mac that won’t start
There are lots of reasons why you might find that your MacBook won’t turn on, or your Mac won’t start up, but you probably just want to get it working again. We’ll run through the…
How to download YouTube videos on a Mac
If the idea of a long car journey or bedtime without a connection to the internet leaves you trembling with fear, there’s a solution. You can make a copy of those YouTube videos your kids…
Is iMessage not working? Here’s how to fix it on iPhone, iPad or Mac
Are you having problems sending or receiving text messages using your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Have your usually blue speech bubbles turned green? Are messages not showing up in the right order? Is iMessage telling…
Best AirPods 2025: AirPods, AirPods Pro or Max?
If you’re thinking of buying AirPods any time soon (or hoping to get some for a gift), you’ve got a few options to choose from. Apple currently has four models in the range, but how…
How to install macOS Sequoia on an unsupported Mac
Apple updates its macOS desktop and laptop operating system once a year, like clockwork, bringing new features and improvements. That’s all very well, but Apple’s most recent version of macOS, Sequoia, won’t run on a…
Best Mac Storage Cyber Monday Deals 2024
Karen has worked on both sides of the Apple divide, clocking up a number of years at Apple’s PR agency prior to joining Macworld more than two decades ago. Karen’s career highlights include interviewing Apple’s…