Mac
SEE MAC STORIES BY CATEGORY
Mac 911
Can you use an old Mac laptop without a battery?
Be sure you always have power and save constantly.
News
How Macworld helped set the stage for Apple’s most revolutionary products
In 1984, Macworld magazine served as a launch pad for the original Macintosh. Read on for how we became a part of Apple history.
Feature
Apple buying guide for students: The right device for every grade level
Our student buying guide will help you choose new tools and accessories for grad school, middle school, high school, and college students so you can get the most practical–and stylish–devices to make the grade.
News
Elon Musk's X team remembers the Mac exists, proceeds to kill the Twitter app
Until today, Twitter has been available to download from the Mac App Store.
Deal
Grab this incredible deal on the MacBook Air and finish your back-to-school shopping
You can get the MacBook Air for $799 at Amazon.
News
Apple just leaked a bunch of new iPhones and Macs
The macOS 15.1 beta contains references to numerous new products.
News
macOS 14.6 finally brings dual external display support to the M3 MacBook Pro
Feature is similar to that of the M3 MacBook Air.
How-To
You can finally run dual external displays on the M3 MacBook Pro and Air: Here's how
New feature introduced with the M3 MacBook Air; available on the M3 MacBook Pro with macOS Sonoma 14.6.
Reviews
Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 review: Ultra-portable and ultra-versatile keyboard
When you need a iPad or Mac keyboard and you want one that's small and light, the Keys-To-Go 2 fits the bill.
News
You really really really need to update your Mac
Apple just shipped over 100 security fixes for Sonoma, Ventura, and Monterey.
Deal
Save a whopping $500 and get the 16-inch MacBook Pro for under $2,000 right now
Amazon sale knocks Apple's flagship laptop down to its lowest price ever.
Best Picks
Best Mac for gaming
Are Macs any good as gaming computers? In the past the answer would've been no, but that's changed: you can play games on a Mac, but which Mac?
News
If Apple Mail won't load images due to 'network settings,' here's why
It's related to an issue with iCloud Private Relay.
Deal
The best MacBook for every student–and how to get the best price
It's not enough to say that students need the right amount of processing power for the work at hand–students also need to get a good deal on the price.
Deal
Take $400 off the Studio Display and Mac Mini and create the iMac Pro Apple won't
Both the Studio Display and the Mac Mini have hit all-time-lows at Amazon.
Mac 911
How to automate cloning your drives on a Mac
If you're concerned about having up-to-the-moment snapshots, it's not hard to set up what you need.
Reviews
Anker 565 USB-C Hub review
With the Anker 565, Mac users get a good USB-C hub with which they can do little wrong.
News
Apple takes aim at Google with surprising launch of Apple Maps on the web
Now you won’t need an Apple device to use the best mapping service.
Reviews
Western Digital My Passport for Mac review
The 2024 version of WD’s popular My Passport drive beats all its portable rivals with up to 6TB of storage for your MacBook backups.
News
Massive global IT outage is a great ad for buying a Mac
Flights, businesses, and broadcasts around the world affected by Windows glitch.
Mac 911
Should you keep your MacBook plugged in when you're using it?
Have no fears about battery safety and longevity by keeping your laptop charging while in use or above 80 percent.
Deal
These 7 incredible MacBook Prime Day deals won't be around much longer
The sale ends at midnight PT and there are still significant savings to be had.
News
First details emerge of next year's M5 MacBooks
Analyst predicts new camera module… and appears to suggest in passing that M5 could arrive earlier than expected.
Reviews
Ugreen 48000mAh Portable Power Bank review
High-capacity but still compact and portable laptop power bank.
How-To
How to factory reset a MacBook or Mac: Reset a Mac to factory settings
Need to erase your MacBook? Want to wipe a Mac and reinstall macOS before selling? Here's how to erase a Mac – including the methods for new and old Macs.
Deal
Amazon has slashed the M3 MacBook Pro by up to $700 in this insane Prime Day deal
Amazon is slashing $500 off every model for the first time ever.
News
It's not just iPhones: Apple users are holding on to their Macs longer than ever
Increased durability and a lack of innovation are cited as reasons for the slowing upgrade cycle.
Deal
The M3 MacBook Air drops to its new best price ever ahead of Prime Day
The MacBook Air M3 is $899 at Amazon.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Your hot takes on Vision Pro, thin MacBooks, and iPads being iPads
You have thoughts about the world of Apple, and we’re going to talk about them on the show! It’s going to be a good one, so tune into the Macworld Podcast!
Deal
This M1 MacBook Air deal is too dang good to refuse
$649 for a M-series laptop that can run Apple Intelligence? Oh yeah.
Opinion
What the Apple Vision Pro really means for Mac users
Can Apple's next-gen headset really augment the Mac in a meaningful way?
Deal
The M3 Pro MacBook Pro with 18GB of RAM is a sparkling $300 off right now
You can get the M3 Pro MacBook Pro with 18GB of RAM for $1,699 at Amazon
Reviews
Samsung ViewFinity S65TC review
There are wide screens and then there is Samsung's 34-inch Viewfinity S65TC.
Reviews
BenQ beCreatus DP1310 review
A pretty, high-performance dock for mixing Macs and games consoles
Deal
Apple's iconic M3 iMac is $150 off right now
You can snatch the iMac M3 for as low as $1,150 at Amazon right now.
Mac 911
Should you shut down your Mac when away for long periods?
With modern Macs and batteries, it shouldn't matter, but be aware of backups.
Opinion
Why I can't wait to switch to a thinner MacBook Pro
"Thinness" is now a Pro characteristic Apple wants to use to separate itself in the competitive laptop market.
Reviews
HP OfficeJet 8122e (Pro) review
Conventional all-in-one printer, with a built-in scanner and copier functions that will suit home workers.
News
Thin is in! Apple plans to slim down all of its products to match the iPad Pro
"Significantly skinnier" iPhone on the way, along with slimmed-down versions of the MacBook Pro and Apple Watch.
Feature
These are the remaining Intel Macs that can run macOS Sequoia
Intel isn't completely cut off from the next Mac operating system, but not all the features will work.
Updated
Check out the deals in Apple's Certified Refurbished Store
Want a new Apple device but don't want to shell out for a full-priced Mac, iPhone, iPad or Watch? Consider a refurbished model instead.
Deal
Get ready for Apple Intelligence with an M3 MacBook Air for an insane $899
Discounts such as this one for the MacBook Air M3 are super rare, so make the most of it.
News
Apple just sent a bunch of devices into obsolescence
Check your devices before you get too excited.
How-To
How to watch Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote live
Apple will discuss new versions of macOS, iOS, iPadOS and more at the WWDC 2024 keynote on June 10. Here's how to watch the Apple Event, plus what time it will start.
Mac 911
'Show Sidebar' option turned off in the Finder? Here's how to bring it back to macOS
Apple links two settings together, which can prevent you from revealing the Finder window sidebar.
Opinion
Apple's biggest keynote in years will still feel empty
Why? Because there won't be any new Macs.
Reviews
StarTech.com Laptop Privacy Screens review: Stop lookie-loos in their tracks
Screen overlay distorts the view at different angles.
Deal