Forget new iPhones and Macs, I want these Apple OS features in 2025
In 2024, Apple released a ton of new features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and watchOS 12. Many of those features are the kind that I’ve ben wanting for a while, such…
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As a new year begins, the Mac’s Apple silicon transition is finally complete
Over four years ago, Apple announced that it was going to stop using Intel processors in its Macs and start using its own silicon. At the time, it sounded like a daunting task, but feasible…
I’m a Windows guy. This little-known feature makes Macs more tolerable
Although I own a Mac Mini and dabble in using macOS, my allegiance has always been to Windows. I juggle a lot of tasks in my everyday PC use — from writing and researching to…
Why I’m done with desktop Macs
Back in the day, I had one computer. It was a laptop bought for me by my employer, and at work, I’d attach it to an external display and use it at my desk. At…
The M4 Macs prove that Apple should steal from itself more
I love it when Apple steals from itself. First of all, it just makes sense. Its designs are usually pretty good. Just ask Samsung (zing). Second, it gives its products a sense of cohesion and…
Extend your Mac’s screen with one of these Black Friday monitor deals
Macworld With Black Friday on Friday, November 29 and Cyber Monday following on Monday, December 2, the shopping season has already begun and it’s a great time to pick up a deal on a new…
The M4 Macs have one flaw that may make you reconsider buying one
I recently wrote about the M4 Mac’s compelling lineup and it’s a great time to buy a Mac. However, one type of user will want to hold off on a purchase. According to Howard Oakley…
The incredible M4 Macs create Apple’s biggest challenge yet
As the cavalcade of M4 Macs rained down upon us last week, it became clear that Apple has established a solid rhythm for updates to its processor line. So far, it’s been four years and…
The M4 Ultra will reportedly get a massive core upgrade for Apple’s highest-end Macs
With the recent MacBook Pro release, Apple introduced the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, but there’s still one more chip in the series left: the M4 Ultra. A recent report gives us a…
How to check your Mac’s temperature and keep it cool
While people are at the greatest risk from high temperatures during the summer season, your Mac may be even more fragile. (People can be water-cooled and no current Mac offers that option—though some have tried.) An iPhone or…