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Backing up your Mac is one of those routine tasks that can wind up buried beneath the more urgent priorities on your to-do list. But if your MacBook or iMac crashes at an inopportune time — as computers always seem to do — you’ll be infinitely grateful you took a few minutes to save all …

Even a little time off from school and work can turn into a phone fest. If the kids are spending more time glued to their screens than they are with the rest of the family, it may be time to set some limits. Sure, in the age of the pandemic, parents might’ve relaxed rules in response to being at home …

The easiest way to sign your documents is on your computer. All you have to do is download the right document, sign with your finger and then send the document via email or print it out. It’s a streamlined process, but if you’re a Mac owner, you may be signing your documents the wrong way. You might be using third-party …

Apple is holding a special event on Sept. 14, and while the main focus of the keynote is likely to be the iPhone 13, there’s a chance Apple will talk about MacOS Monterey, the next major update for its Mac lineup. Monterey will add convenient new features to your Mac, such as the ability to copy text from any image, or …

Capturing the screen of your MacBook Air or iMac can be useful in so many ways. Whether you’re recording a presentation for school, showing a loved one how to set up an app or documenting your fastest run in your favorite Apple Arcade game, screen recording can help.  Don’t let the idea of capturing your screen intimidate you, though. MacOS …

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Forget Zoom. Use your iPhone, iPad or Mac to hold a group video chat through Apple’s video call platform, FaceTime. While it hasn’t always supported group calls, Apple added support for up to 32 people in early 2019. That’s enough for an entire classroom, club or your …

Several years ago, Apple was caught slowing down older iPhones without their owners’ knowledge or consent. Apple eventually came clean, explaining that as the health of the battery inside the iPhone degrades, the company decided to hobble performance in order to avoid random shutdowns and other potential issues.  After the blowback, Apple added a Battery Health feature to the iPhone, revealing …

Mac computers are so stuffed to the gills with clever and useful features, you could go years without finding them all. Your Mac has plenty of buried treasures, like a full-on emoji keyboard and a simple process to rename a bunch of files with just a few clicks. Here are seven hidden features from Apple’s computer that I can’t live …

For those of us who use Apple products daily, there’s no question that iMessage on the iPhone, iPad and Mac is for unmatched chatting, sharing photos or even playing games. But a little-known gem can turn iMessages into a powerful tool to help a friend or loved one remotely troubleshoot an issue on their Mac. With their permission, you can pilot a relative’s Mac to walk them …

Ready to feel nostalgic? If you’ve bought a new MacBook ($600 at Amazon) in the last few years, you may have noticed how quietly it turns on. It’s not because of some fancy new fans or hardware inside — rather, Apple did away with the classic Mac startup chime in late 2016.  But if you’re missing the chime, there’s an …