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How to empty Trash on Mac

How to empty Trash on Mac

When you get rid of files, folders, or apps you no longer need by moving them to the Trash, it’s important to know how to empty Trash on Mac when it’s full.
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

Here’s why people are saying to avoid the $1,199 M2 MacBook Air

Here’s why people are saying to avoid the $1,199 M2 MacBook Air

People are saying you should avoid the base configuration of this new machine. This is a frustratingly Apple-esque way to sell a laptop, to say the least.
Apple's M2 MacBook Air is super thin and light.

This concept reimagines a classic Mac app in desperate need of a revamp

This concept reimagines a classic Mac app in desperate need of a revamp

MacOS Ventura brings several updates but the Contacts app looks and works basically the same as it did in 2003. A new concept shows what Apple should have done.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

MacBook Air (M2) review: It’s what Apple has always wanted

MacBook Air (M2) review: It’s what Apple has always wanted

The M2 MacBook Air is the laptop Apple has always wanted to make -- and in most cases, it's a rousing success.
Man using a 24-inch M1 iMac.

How to check your Mac’s temperatures

How to check your Mac’s temperatures

Here's how to monitor your Mac CPU and GPU temperature to help diagnose problems with solutions for both Intel-based and Apple Silicon Macs and MacBooks.
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The best MacBook Pro accessories

The best MacBook Pro accessories

The MacBook Pro is a sleek and powerful laptop, but there are always ways to make it better with a few well-chosen accessories. Here's a list of our favorites.
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The best monitors for the MacBook Air

The best monitors for the MacBook Air

The M1 MacBook Air only supports one external monitor, so it’s important to make the one you get count. Here are the best monitors for the MacBook Air.
Apple M1 chip on a motherboard.

Data recoverers finally crack the highly secure Apple M1 chip

Data recoverers finally crack the highly secure Apple M1 chip

Data scientists at DriveSavers have successfully transplanted an M1 chip from one logic board to another. It's a huge step forward for data recovery on Macs.
Here's what the MacBook Air's login screen looks like.

Forgot your Mac password? Here’s what to do

Forgot your Mac password? Here’s what to do

Forgetting your Mac's login is scary and, even with Touch ID, big changes to a MacBook still require a password, so here's what to do to solve this problem.
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The best keyboards for typing and writing

The best keyboards for typing and writing

For the best typing experience, you will want to find a board that is comfortable to use and helps you type faster. Here's the best keyboards for just that.
The 2020 Mac Mini, powered by Apple's M1 chip, on a wooden surface.

This classic Mac feature solved my multitasking problems

This classic Mac feature solved my multitasking problems

Hot corners on MacOS helped me replicate some of my favorite Windows features on a Mac.
Universal Control on MacOS Monterey at Apple's WWDC event

How to use Notification Center on a Mac

How to use Notification Center on a Mac

The MacOS Notification Center provides an easy way to manage active notifications and access useful widgets. Here's how to use the Notification Center.
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The best MacBook Pro cases and covers

The best MacBook Pro cases and covers

MacBooks aren't cheap, so keeping them well protected is a good plan. We've put together a list of our favorite great cases, from hard shells to soft sleeves.
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Why the M1 Mac Pro may be dead after all

Why the M1 Mac Pro may be dead after all

Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman speculates that Apple's next Mac Pro will run a brand new M2 series chip, deviating from Apple's previous plans.
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12-inch MacBook (2023): Apple Silicon chip, super-thin design, and more rumors

12-inch MacBook (2023): Apple Silicon chip, super-thin design, and more rumors

Apple’s 12-inch MacBook could be set for a spectacular return if the rumors are correct. Here’s everything we could see, from a new chip to a familiar design.
MacBook with a Quick Note in the corner.

How to turn off Quick Note on a Mac

How to turn off Quick Note on a Mac

Do you keep accidentally creating a Quick Note while moving your cursor around the screen? Here’s how to turn off Quick Note on a Mac for that Hot Corner.
A MacBook Air's gold finish looks great in low light.

How to use Hot Corners on a Mac

How to use Hot Corners on a Mac

Hot Corners is one of the nicest productivity features in MacOS, speeding up navigation. But it's somewhat hidden away in System Preferences.
A close-up of a MacBook illuminated under neon lights.

These simple settings will make your Mac dock so much better

These simple settings will make your Mac dock so much better

To get the most out of your new Mac, you might want to tweak some of these settings related to the dock.
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This dangerous Mac malware can infiltrate your entire system

This dangerous Mac malware can infiltrate your entire system

A newly uncovered malware designed to target Macs has been effective in obtaining access to systems and stealing sensitive data.
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Have MacBook keyboard problems? Apple may owe you some money

Have MacBook keyboard problems? Apple may owe you some money

Apple finally agreed to settle a long-running class-action lawsuit, with payouts reaching as high as $395 for MacBook owners that were most affected.
Apple's M2 MacBook Air is super thin and light.

How a YouTuber fixed the M2 MacBook Air overheating issues for $15

How a YouTuber fixed the M2 MacBook Air overheating issues for $15

Apple's M2 MacBook Air has been dinged by reviewers for throttling, but a $15 solution helped the modified M2 MacBook Air beat the M2 MacBook Pro in some tests.
MacBook Pro laptops.

Apple may soon release supercharged MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max

Apple may soon release supercharged MacBook Pro featuring M2 Pro and M2 Max

Apple may soon release two new MacBook Pros with upgraded M2 chips. According to a new report, the M2 Pro and the M2 Max are on the way.
A man holds the new Macbook Air (2022) in his hands.

These secret Finder settings will vastly improve your Mac

These secret Finder settings will vastly improve your Mac

The Finder is the core way of interacting with your Mac, but there are a ton of different settings you can tweak to make the MacOS experience even better.
A man sits at his couch using the M2 Macbook Air.

Reviewers agree: The M2 MacBook Air has a heat problem

Reviewers agree: The M2 MacBook Air has a heat problem

Tech journalists and YouTube reviewers who got their hands on the new M2 MacBook Air voiced concerns with the overheating machine.
Macbook Air (2022) sits on a desk.

M2 MacBook Air internals shown just ahead of release

M2 MacBook Air internals shown just ahead of release

Just ahead of its release on Friday, new images give us the first look at the internals of Apple's newly designed M2 MacBook Air.
Chrome OS Flex on a ASUS laptop.

How ChromeOS Flex turns old PCs into Chromebooks for free

How ChromeOS Flex turns old PCs into Chromebooks for free

Google's ChromeOS Flex is now out of beta and can help you repurpose your old computer to a Chromebook.
Apple MacBook Air M1 open, on a table.

The one MacBook to avoid buying on Prime Day this year

The one MacBook to avoid buying on Prime Day this year

Don't be tempted by ultra-cheap MacBooks on Prime Day this year, because these ones just aren't worth the sacrifice.
The screen of the 2021 MacBook Pro.

Which MacBook should you buy on Prime Day 2022?

Which MacBook should you buy on Prime Day 2022?

Prime Day is a great time to buy a new MacBook, but which one should you buy? Our guide breaks it down so you know what to spend your cash on this Prime Day.
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I tried to ditch Windows for MacOS, but I keep coming back

I tried to ditch Windows for MacOS, but I keep coming back

I love using MacOS, but I’m just not ready to quit Windows. Here’s why Microsoft keeps me coming back for more, even when I want to ditch it for good.
MacBook Air with Safari open and showing colored Compact Tabs.

How to disable the colored Safari toolbar in MacOS Monterey

How to disable the colored Safari toolbar in MacOS Monterey

Here's how to fix the cramped, colored toolbar and tab bar in Apple's Safari browser when running MacOS Monterey.
Magsafe charger M2 Macbook Air.

M2 MacBook Air shipments may already be facing delays

M2 MacBook Air shipments may already be facing delays

Apple's online stores are already showing shipping delays of several weeks for the M2 MacBook Air.
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Mac Studio vs. iMac vs. Mac Mini: Which is Apple’s best desktop?

Mac Studio vs. iMac vs. Mac Mini: Which is Apple’s best desktop?

Learn how to pick between Apple's three desktop Macs, which are all based on the M1 chip but are quite different in price, specs, and performance.
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How to use the hidden Power Mode on a MacBook Pro

How to use the hidden Power Mode on a MacBook Pro

Want to give your MacBook Pro an edge with the new high-power mode that can help boost performance for design work and other projects? Here's how to do it.
MacBook Air sitting on a table in an airport.

The MacBook Air M1 changed my relationship with laptops forever

The MacBook Air M1 changed my relationship with laptops forever

I've used MacBooks for over a decade. But it took until the MacBook Air M1 to have a truly life-changing experience with one.