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Norton 360 review: Solid performance on the Mac, but with some tradeoffs
Norton 360 for Mac offers solid value with fast scans and strong malware-blocking capabilities, but there are a few omissions.
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iPhone 17, Pro, and Air review roundup: A phone for every budget and taste
The early reviews for the phones posted on Wednesday, and the consensus is that Apple has quite a lineup to consider
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iOS 26 vs iOS 18: What’s different, what's new, and should you update?
iOS 26 will be here soon, before you decide whether and when to update, find out how it compares to iOS 18.
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macOS Tahoe vs macOS Sequoia: What’s different and what's new?
macOS Tahoe arrives on Monday September 15. Before you decide whether and when to update, find out how it compares to macOS Sequoia.
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CarlinKit Mini Ultra review: Inconsistent wireless CarPlay adapter
Practical and works well, but it occasionally disconnects.
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14 of the best iPhone & iPad games to play right now
From puzzles and shooters to adventure games and RPGs, these are the best iPhone & iPad games available right now.
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Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac review: macOS Tahoe ready 2025 update
Parallels Desktop is the best option for users who need to run Windows on a Mac and Parallels has already released a Tahoe ready update. Here's our full review.
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Razer Pro Click 2 review: A mighty Mac mouse with powerful features
Well-designed and comfortable to use, as long as you are right-handed.
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Adobe Photoshop for Mac review: Best-known name in photo editing hasn’t lost a step
The most popular photo editor adds robust AI tools to stay ahead of its competitors.
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INIU Cougar P62-E1 20000mAh (65W) Power Bank review: super-small laptop power bank
Charge your MacBook and iPhone with this smallest laptop power bank we've ever tested.
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Insta360 X5 review: Versatile and powerful 360-degree action cam
With the new X5, Insta360 has successfully created a versatile and powerful action camera.
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RetroStrip review: Nostalgic utility brings back the legendary Mac Control Strip
The Control Strip from classic Mac OS has long since had its day, but with RetroStrip gives it a new lease of life in macOS.
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Notion review: The most customizable productivity app around
This capable notetaking app and productivity tool does so much more.
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WavLink USB-C DisplayLink (DL7400) Docking Station review: Exceed Apple's external display allowance
A great set of fast ports and dedicated video links that even lets M1 MacBook Air users plug in four displays.
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ESR MagMouse review: a wireless mouse that sticks to your MacBook
This magnetic mouse snaps onto your MacBook so you can carry your mouse around without fear of forgetting or dropping it.
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Keep your accounts safe! Use one of the best password managers we've tested
Is Apple's Passwords app enough or would one of these password managers be better?
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OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock review: A Goldilocks docking station with just enough ports
With the perfect number of super-fast Thunderbolt 5 ports this hub hits the sweet spot for business or home users.
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Kuxiu K1 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe Power Bank review: Compact, versatile portable iPhone, Watch, AirPods charger
Compact but versatile power bank twists into a charger for all your Apple portables.
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Tried and tested cloud storage and backup options for Mac and iPhone
iCloud lets you store and sync data, but it isn't the only cloud storage option for Mac, iPhone and iPad users.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition finally arrived on Macs: our review
Share your brain with Keanu Reeves in this Blade Runner-esque open world game.
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Best Mac backup software: Top backup apps compared
Do you backup your Mac? You should! These are the best backup software for Mac we've tested.
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Hide.me VPN review: easy to use Mac and iPhone VPN with a free tier
Hide Me is a great VPN for all Apple platforms that’s easy to recommend at this price.
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ESET Home Security Premium Review: Does the job, but there are bugs
While ESET Home Security Premium completes its primary task of antiviral and malware prevention, several bugs still need to be fixed.
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UPerfect Delta Max Touch review: folding dual-screen HD monitor
Hide this portable dual-screen 18.5-inch HD monitor away with a simple fold.
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Bitwarden review: a free and easy password manager
Bitwarden proves that security and safety doesn't need to cost you.
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Internxt review: fast and easy to use cloud backup
Internxt is fast and easy to use, with flexible payment options and a clean UI.
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SwifDoo PDF for Mac review: Basic, limited PDF editor
While this PDF editor supports basic document manipulation, it lacks the advanced tools offered by rivals.
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Trend Micro Antivirus review: Impressive, when it works
Potentially excellent malware and security solution stops malware dead in its tracks, but errors require attention.
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Control: Ultimate Edition review: Remedy’s action-shooter is on the Mac at last
We master psychic super powers and a strange, sentient handgun in our review of the cult classic game.
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Razer USB 4 Dock review: plentiful ports and power for your peripherals
Razer’s office-oriented dock focuses on versatility and connectivity rather than sheer speed.
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Best Mac data recovery apps to bring back your lost and deleted files
We've tested the best data recovery software for Mac that you can use to retrieve lost, corrupted or deleted files, these our our top choices.
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26 free macOS apps every Mac user should have
From useful utilities to handy archivers and transcoders, here are our favorite free yet powerful macOS apps you can download today.
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OnlyOffice for Mac review: The free Microsoft 365 alternative you’re looking for
Free, ad-free, all-in-one software for viewing and editing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
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Satechi SM3 keyboard review: a smooth, responsive mechanical keyboard
A compact and versatile mechanical keyboard that pairs with up to four different devices.
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McAfee Total Protection for Mac review – not as good as it should be
McAfee’s Total Protection helps keep your Mac and iPhone free from unwanted software and intrusion attempts.
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iPad Air (M3) review: Only slightly better. Still the best
Apple's new iPad Air is lacking in major innovations, but it's still an excellent tablet.
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Save a bundle on a refurbished iPhone with our guide to the best deals and where to get them
Here's how to save money on a second-hand iPhone, and everything you need to know when buying a refurbished Apple smartphone.
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PowerPhotos 3 review
Powerhouse app lets you manage and work natively with multiple Photos libraries at once, adding capabilities lacking in Photos for macOS.
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SanDisk Extreme Pro with USB4 review
This USB4 portable drive provides good performance at a competitive price.
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Carbonite Safe Review: Doing what iCloud can't
Online backup and recovery utility lives up to its reputation, but has some wrinkles to iron out.
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Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub (SL400) review
You can use this SSD hub with an iPhone 15 or 16, or a Mac and it's a good option for mobile film-makers shooting on iPhone.
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Razer Kishi V2 gaming controller for iPhone review
You can play games on your iPhone like a pro with this controller.
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Resident Evil 3 is new on the Mac App Store and we've met our Nemesis – review
The latest Resident Evil is a good starting point for Mac gamers who are new to the zombie-hunting series
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Nektony App Cleaner & Uninstaller Review: killing a housefly with a flamethrower
Dig deep under macOS’ hood to find files to delete with this Mac cleaning app, but beware overzealous deletion!
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Mac processor comparison: Apple Silicon vs Intel
Here's what you need to know about Apple's CPUs and GPUs, the difference between the M4-, M3-, M2- and M1-series chips (Pro, Max and Ultra) and how Apple Silicon compares to Intel.
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Avast Premium Security for Mac review: Excellent, but should you buy?
An excellent antiviral/security suite for Mac that offers some helpful tools, but trips up with its Email Guardian features.
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Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac Review
A handy array of utilities that are genuinely good at getting under the hood of your Mac and removing unwanted files, just don't delete too much.
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows review: Ninja and Samurai go to war in feudal Japan
At last – Assassin’s Creed comes to the Mac, but you’ll need a powerful Mac to run it smoothly.
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