Learn how to temporarily reduce power usage on your MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
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Apple Wows with Mac Studio and Studio Display, Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air
At its March 8th Peek Performance event, Apple unveiled the impressive new Mac Studio—powered by the M1 Ultra chip—and Studio Display. The company also introduced an updated iPhone SE and iPad Air.
Does Your Magic Mouse Need More Juice? Here’s How to Check
To check if your Magic Mouse needs charging before it starts to nag (and starts acting a little funky), look in one of these spots.
Shrink Apps to Prevent the MacBook Pro Notch from Obscuring App Controls
If you use an older app that doesn’t play nicely with the MacBook Pro notch, there’s a fix — learn more now.
Apple’s 2021 Crop: Four iPhones, Two iPads, and an Apple Watch
At its California Streaming event, Apple introduced the new iPhone 13 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 7, a redesigned iPad mini, and an upgraded iPad. Read on for details and our upgrade recommendations:
Picking the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student
Which Mac is the best for a new college student? Short answer: the M1 MacBook Air. Read on for the longer explanation and how we recommend configuring it.
Two Important Tips for External Storage Devices
Ask us before buying external storage because we may be able to recommend known good products or warn you away from sketchy manufacturers.
Two Tricks for Fixing a Mac That’s Restarting Unexpectedly
Although extremely uncommon, it’s not unheard of for a Mac, particularly an older model, to restart unexpectedly. Learn how to fix it.
Are You Incurring Technical Debt? Avoid It by Staying Current
Are you incurring technical debt by running ancient apps on elderly hardware? It might seem like a cost-saving move, but it’s usually a false economy based on the loss of productivity, unscheduled upgrades, and higher support costs.
So, Are Apple’s New M1-Based Macs Any Good?
Apple’s new M1-based Macs are getting rave reviews for their stunning performance and battery life. Should you buy one for your next Mac or stick with a tried-and-true Intel-based Mac? We look into that question in this piece.
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