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The best free antivirus software for Mac in 2026
The best free antivirus software for Mac can provide real-time protection or useful on-demand scans. Here are our top free picks for 2026 and what each one leaves out.
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I tried this Mac music app, and now I wish macOS had it built-in
Gramola keeps my music within reach without pulling me away from work. It’s a Mac app that has made my daily listening surprisingly better.
I switched from Windows to Mac after 25 years, and it’s the trackpad that converted me.
I’ve been using Windows laptops for almost 25 years. In that time, I never once seriously thought of buying a MacBook. In fact, I can honestly say I had never used one at all until I bought my MacBook Air M5 six months ago. Never borrowed one for a weekend, spent an afternoon at an […]
Apple’s latest refurb drop brings cheaper MacBooks, iPhone 16 Plus, and Apple Watches
Apple has added several new M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro configurations to its refurbished store, alongside iPhone 16 Plus and Apple Watch models at lower prices.
The iPhone X is obsolete now, and so is that aging MacBook Pro
Apple has moved the iPhone X and 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro to its obsolete list, ending official hardware service and parts ordering for both devices.
The best browser for Mac in 2026: Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and more
The best Mac browser in 2026 depends on how you use your Mac. Safari leads overall, while Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Dia, and Vivaldi stand out for different needs.
Apple may finally have a way around the OLED iMac’s biggest problem, though it’s still years from shipping
LG Display is reportedly developing OLED tech built to finally solve burn-in, the core issue that's kept OLED out of the iMac, though a launch remains years off.
Hoy combines AirDrop, Loom, and voice messages in the Mac menu bar
Hoy puts file sharing, voice notes, and screen recording directly in the Mac menu bar, using iCloud behind the scenes to keep the whole workflow lightweight and surprisingly direct.
Your MacBook trackpad can now purr like a cat, and it’s surprisingly convincing
A developer has found a wonderfully weird use for the MacBook's trackpad. PurrPad uses its built-in haptics to make your trackpad purr like a cat, complete with different personalities, customizable affection levels, and even zoomies.
Apple just patched a Mac security flaw. You should probably update today
Apple has released macOS updates fixing a Screen Sharing vulnerability that could allow attackers on the network to bypass authentication.
I upgraded from the M1 MacBook Air to the M5, and here’s what changed for me
After four years on an M1 MacBook Air, I upgraded to the M5. Here’s exactly what changed, from battery life to Chrome tab limits to price.
Apple fixed three Mac Screen Sharing flaws, and now it’s patching another one
Apple has patched another Mac Screen Sharing flaw less than two weeks after fixing three separate vulnerabilities in macOS 26.6, with the latest issue affecting authentication.
AI is finding Apple security flaws faster than Apple can sort through them
Apple is limiting simultaneous bug reports as AI floods its security team with questionable findings, even while the same tools uncover genuine Mac vulnerabilities that demand patches.
Gemini on Mac can now type what you say and act on what it sees
Google is upgrading the Gemini app for Mac with system-wide dictation triggered by the Fn key, plus an opt-in mode that lets Gemini pull context from what's on screen for more complex tasks.
The MacBook Air and iMac are next in line for Apple’s OLED push
Apple is reportedly developing OLED versions of the MacBook Air and iMac, although both will arrive well after the first OLED MacBook Pro.
WhatsApp’s Liquid Glass redesign is finally coming to Mac after months of waiting
WhatsApp has begun rolling out its Liquid Glass-inspired redesign for Mac, introducing a refreshed interface, improved navigation and dedicated sections for Locked Chats and Communities.
Buying a monitor? This Mac app can expose problems before the return window closes
Screen Test runs more than 25 display checks entirely offline, helping Mac users spot dead pixels, uneven lighting, ghosting, and other problems before they become expensive regrets.
This Mac app can turn every window into a CRT fever dream or a nostalgic Game Boy
Glaze 1.9 uses real-time GPU shaders to transform every Mac window, video, and game, with over 50 looks and a one-time $9.99 price.
This new Mac malware won’t let you use your computer until you surrender your password
ClickLock is a new macOS malware that repeatedly kills system processes and tricks victims into entering their login password to steal sensitive data.
Apple’s 2026 Back to School promo saves you up to $150 on a new Mac or iPad
Apple's 2026 Back to School promotion brings back gift cards worth up to $150, but its cheapest Mac and iPad aren't part of the deal.
This open-source Mac app finds the junk files your deleted apps leave behind
This native macOS app can scan for leftovers from removed apps and move user-domain files to the Trash for safer cleanup.
This tiny MacBook accessory adds customizable shortcuts for meetings and productivity
Project Mirage has unveiled Dune, a three-button MacBook accessory that offers context-aware shortcuts, AI-powered automation, and quick controls for meetings and productivity apps.
The entry-level MacBook Pro could get a design refresh in 2027, and it’s about time
Apple's entry-level MacBook Pro will get a new design for the first time since 2021, reportedly arriving in H1 2027.
After iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, the iMac could be the next in line for an OLED screen upgrade
TrendForce's latest AMOLED report confirms the iMac is on Apple's OLED roadmap, though no launch timeline has been specified yet.
Apple’s historically high tax for RAM upgrades on Macs has now become absurd
Mac buyers are being hit with doubled RAM upgrade prices on some configurations, even though Apple’s upgrade pricing was already far above typical market rates.
Apple’s looking at a politically radioactive fix for the memory crisis, and the US government isn’t happy about it
Days after raising Mac and iPad prices over the memory crisis, Apple is seeking White House approval to buy DRAM from a Pentagon-blacklisted Chinese chipmaker.
This cross-device clipboard app solves the copy-paste problem I keep running into on my Mac
ClipboardAI saves copied text, links, codes, images, and more into a searchable history across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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