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For those who think different. We share the best software for doing anything on your Mac, guides to macOS features, and tips that will turbocharge your Mac workflow.

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Is Your Laptop Touchpad Not Working? Here's the Fix

Try these touchpad troubleshooting tips to get your laptop's mouse cursor working again in no time.

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How to Play Windows Games on an Apple Silicon Mac Using CrossOver

Looking to play Windows titles on your Apple silicon Mac? CrossOver or Parallels might just be for you. Here, we'll discuss using the former.

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The 7 Pros and Cons of Using a Recovery Key for Your Apple Account

An Apple ID recovery key strengthens your account's security, but it's not without its drawbacks. So, weigh its pros and cons before setting one up.

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What Is Apple's R1 Chip and How Does It Compare to M1 and M2?

Apple's new headset comes with a completely new chip.

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What Was Apple Thinking When It Released the Newton 30 Years Ago?

The Newton was one of Apple's rare product failures, but why did the company think it would succeed in the first place?

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5 First Impressions From Getting Hands On With visionOS

Although Vision Pro isn't hitting store shelves until early 2024, you can still experience visionOS on your Mac. Here are our first impressions.

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How to Block Access to iCloud Web on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple lets you access your iCloud data on the web for convenience, but you can always disable it to safeguard your privacy.

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What Is Apple Family Sharing and How Do You Use It?

Apple's Family Sharing service lets your loved ones access a shared pool of content and subscriptions. Here's how you can set it up.

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How to Group Mission Control Windows by Apps on Your Mac

Mission Control can sort your windows by applications, helping you find them quickly and easily. Here's how to configure it correctly.

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How to Cancel Subscriptions on Your Mac

Keep track of your App Store subscriptions by canceling any you no longer need using your Mac.

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How to Leave an Apple Family Sharing Group on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Don't want to be part of a Family Sharing group anymore? Perhaps you want to leave your group for another? Here's what you need to do.

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How to Add a Password Hint to Your Mac's Lock Screen

Use a hint to make sure you never forget your Mac's login password. Here's how to set one up in macOS.

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8 Privacy Tips When Using Your MacBook in a Public Place

Using your MacBook in a public setting is risky. So, rely on these privacy tips to stay safe while you work.

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5 Free Dictation Tools to Use on Windows or macOS

Prefer dictating text rather than typing? Here are some of the best free dictation tools you can use on your Windows or macOS machine.

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How to Block a Website on Safari

We'll show you the two best methods to block websites on Safari for your Mac.

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The 3 Best Mac Dynamic Wallpaper Sites (And How to Make Your Own)

Love the dynamic wallpapers in macOS? Learn how to create and download your own Mac dynamic wallpapers with these top sites.

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6 Ways to Read Mac-Formatted Drives on Windows

Here’s how to read a Mac hard drive formatted with HFS+ or Apple File System (APFS) on Windows PCs.

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Your iPhone Won't Connect to Your Computer? Here's the Fix!

Find that your iPhone won't connect to your computer? Here'a a troubleshooting guide to get your device connecting again.

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How to Lock Your Notes on a Mac

If you use Apple Notes to store confidential information, you can add an extra layer of security by locking your notes behind a password. Here's how.

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How to Use Smart Lists in Reminders on Your Mac

Take advantage of Smart Lists in the Reminders app to automatically organize all your reminders. We'll show you how.

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