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Reminder: Update your Apple devices this weekend
The latest updates contain some important security fixes.
Updated
Easy tips for cleaning up your Mac
Is your Mac a mess? Here are some easy ways to clean out your Mac's storage and cluttered desktop.
Deal
You can get a MacBook Air for the same price as an iPhone 16
The M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM is $799 at Amazon.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What’s new with iOS 18.3
Apple released an update to iOS, so what should you expect? We take a look at what’s in iOS 18.3, plus talk about the latest Apple news.
News Analysis
Trump tariffs on Taiwan semiconductors could hit iPhones and Macs hard
Your next Apple device might cost a lot more.
Reviews
Mac Backup Guru Review
A Mac backup utility worth looking into if you want more control over snapshot archives.
Reviews
LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 review
Thunderbolt 5 support provides blazing back-up performance for owners of the latest Macs.
News
This MacBook Pro was too busted for even AppleCare+ to repair
Redditor reports that Apple denied coverage after his laptop was crushed in a car accident.
How-To
Why your external drive isn’t showing up on Mac and how to get a Mac to recognise it
Here's what to do if you can't see a external USB drive on your Mac because it isn't mounting. Plus how to format it for use on Mac and PC.
How-To
Here’s how to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed
Here's what you need to do if you want to stop your MacBook from sleeping when the lid is closed and even turn on your Mac without opening the lid.
Deal
Our favorite MacBook just dropped to its best price since Black Friday
The 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is $250 off at Amazon.
Deal
Apple's Thunderbolt 4 cable is a jaw-dropping half-off today
Get the official Apple cable for $35 today.
Reviews
Apple Passwords Review: Free and simple password manager
Store all your passwords, passkeys and codes in Apple's new, easy to use Password Manager.
How-To
How to screenshot on a Mac
If you are a Mac user seeking the best way to take a screenshot, or a PC user who wants to print screen on a Mac, this is for you.
How-To
How to change where screenshots are saved on a Mac
We explain where your screenshots are saved on a Mac and how to get macOS to save them to a folder or another location.
Reviews
pCloud review: Back your Mac up to the cloud
pCloud is a great-looking, easy-to-use storage option that’s up there with some of the best around.
Updated
Mac or MacBook won’t turn on? Here’s how to fix it
We explain what to do if your Mac won't turn on. Find out why your MacBook isn't turning on and how to fix it, including how to force a Mac to start.
News
The Mac mini's rear ports are causing headaches
Connected devices suddenly stop working or can't connect at all.
How-To
How to clear cache on a Mac
Find out how to delete different types of Mac cache and which you should leave alone in our guide to how to clear cache on MacBook or Mac.
News Analysis
2025 is missing one very important Apple product
Sorry VR fans, Vision Pro isn’t expected to get an update until 2026.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple's 'loaded' 2025
If you thought 2024 was a pretty good year for Apple products, 2025 looks to be even bigger. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about Apple’s loaded release schedule for the year.
Deal
The M2 MacBook Air is back under $800 right now
You can get the Apple MacBook Air M2 for a cool $200 off at Amazon.
News
Researcher finds a vulnerability in the iPhone USB-C controller
But don't worry—the attack is so complicated that Apple doesn't think it's an issue.
News
The M4 MacBook Air is set to kick off a 'loaded' 2025 for the Mac
It's going to be an eventful 2025 for the Mac.
News
Spruce up your iPhone this weekend with these gorgeous new Apple wallpapers
Apple has a new store opening in Miami on January 24.
Deal
Our favorite MacBook is $200 off right now
You can get the M3 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM for $899 at Amazon.
Opinion
2-year-old chip? 5-year-old design? Here's why the Mac Pro still reigns supreme
The Mac Pro isn't as upgradable as it once was, but it's still a sleeper pick for pro users.
Mac 911
How to fix Messages syncing on a Mac
If your Messages app on your Mac stops syncing with other devices, you can attempt to reset it.
How-To
How to delete Other storage on a Mac
Need more space on your Mac? Want to delete Other? We have the answers! Plus why Apple no longer has Other since macOS Monterey.
Mac 911
How to stop a Mac's hard drives from spinning down
In some cases, you may want your HDDs to keep in an active state longer than the macOS defaults.
Stay Foolish
Apple Intelligence can still save AI—by solving the smallest problems
How about using AI to fix longstanding problems? Wouldn't that be useful?
News
This docking station lets you connect five screens to your MacBook
Plugable's UD-7400PD is a multitasker's dream dock.
News Analysis
Nvidia just unveiled a $3,000 Mac mini clone for AI computing
Project Digits is a supercomputer with a tiny square footprint.
News
This M4 Mac mini hub has SSD storage and a power button you can reach
For $100, you get front-facing ports, an SSD enclosure, and a reachable power button.
Deal
This rocket of a MacBook Pro is a whopping $600 off today
You can get the top-of-the-line 16-inch M3 Max MacBook Pro for $3,399 right now.
News
OWC's new optical cables offer up to 15 feet of Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
Cables support a maximum of 40Gbps speed and up to 240 watts.
Opinion
The Mac can finally begin again in 2025
The launch of the M4 has officially moved the Mac out of the Intel era and completed the Apple silicon transition.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Your hot takes about the Mac, iPad mini, and more
On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast, it’s all about your hot takes! You have thoughts about the iMac, the iPad mini, and more!
Best Picks
The best external hard drives for your Mac
Need more storage for your Mac or a hard drive to backup to? Here are our picks of the best hard drives we've reviewed.
News
32-inch iMac Pro: What you need to know about the rumors
Apple no longer makes an iMac with a larger screen, but could Apple be planning to revive the larger model? Here's what we've heard.
Mac 911
How to stop macOS Sequoia from resizing windows to fill your screen
A new feature can lead to inadvertent window resizing.
How-To
10 things you need to do first with your new Mac
Whether your new to Apple or just getting your first Mac, here' how to get started down the path towards being a power user.
Deal
M4 MacBook Pro drops to best price for the last time this year
You can get the newest M4 MacBook Pro for $200 off right now.
Feature
5 Apple products that will shape 2025–and beyond
If the rumors are correct, the next 12 months could be monumental for Apple.
Feature
The Mac in 2025: Small updates and big hopes
New MacBook Air, new Mac Studio…and a new iMac Pro?
Opinion
In 2025, even Pro users will want Apple's cheapest devices
Apple will go all-in on the low-end iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac next year.
More Color
Apple's 2024 full of surprises set up an unpredictable future
We expected Apple Intelligence, but the M4 was a big surprise.
News
Abracadabra! Apple is working on a Magic Mouse with proper charging
Don't expect it till 2026, though.
How-To