If you’re using MacOS, you’re probably used to a superior class of device security. But a strong and well-tested virtual private network can also enhance Mac users’ internet privacy. Even with Apple’s robust security reputation, internet service providers can still track your browsing habits on both MacOS and iOS, and other sites can still collect your …
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Apple released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, MacOS and Safari last week. The updates address security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited, Apple says, so people should update their devices as soon as possible. The update for iOS and iPadOS is recommended for all users, according to Apple. It addresses two vulnerabilities iPhone and iPad users might encounter. One vulnerability could …
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We review a lot of computers at CNET, and we’ve been doing it for a long time. Over the years some of the methodology has changed, but our core commitment to in-depth product reviews has not. But how, exactly, do we test the products we review? The review process for laptops, desktops, tablets and other computer-like devices consists of two …
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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 your important files. A backup …
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Is your old MacBook just not cutting it anymore? Whether it has slowed down or its battery can’t hold a charge, you may be considering an upgrade. Unfortunately, we didn’t get any new MacBook models at Apple’s recent “Peek Performance” event (we did, however, see the Mac Studio and Studio Display), but more MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops are …
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Getting tired of your old MacBook? Maybe you’re looking to upgrade to a MacBook Pro 14 or 16, or maybe you’re hopping into the desktop realm by preordering the newly announced Mac Studio. You could even have your eye on the rumored M2 MacBook Pro that might arrive later this year. But before you buy a new MacBook, you may …
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You’ve probably seen the commercials or advertisements that feature Apple’s Hello screensaver, created exclusively as promotion for the colorful 24-inch M1 iMac computers that launched last year. However, even if you have an older Intel-based Mac, it seems that there’s still a way for you to get your hands on the Hello screensaver — because it’s hidden in your computer’s …
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If you are still emailing files from your iPhone to people nearby, or, God forbid, are using a USB thumb drive to transfer a few photos from your Mac, stop. Use AirDrop instead. Whether you have an iPhone 13, an iPad Mini or a new M1 MacBook Pro, AirDrop is the most convenient way to transfer files and content from …
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A dual monitor setup helps with multitasking, organization and overall efficiency, which is why so many people spend hundreds of dollars on a second monitor for their computer. That extra real estate can be used for video calls, browsing the web, sending emails or even drawing with your stylus. But if you own a Mac and an iPad, you may …
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Amazon launched a native MacOS app for Amazon Prime Video on Monday. The app, available now through the Mac App Store, lets Prime Video subscribers with Mac devices stream TV shows and movies though the app or download content to watch offline. The new app supports MacOS features including picture-in-picture and AirPlay. People can choose preferred video quality for both streaming …
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