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Mac Tips and Tricks: 10 Things You Didn’t Know Your MacBook Could Do

Whether you’re new to the Mac world or have been an avid user for years, there are lots of little tricks and shortcuts many people don’t know about that can make your experience with these devices more productive. And what better time to learn a few new things about your Mac with the latest version …

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Universal Control From Apple Deepens the iOS

I’ve wanted iPads and Macs to fuse for years. They’re still separate in 2022. But a common thread runs through both: Literally, it’s the cursor that jumps between my iPad and MacBook on my desk right now. Apple’s Universal Control, a much-anticipated feature that’s live as a beta in iPadOS 15.4 and MacOS 12.3, is uncanny at times, invisible at …

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The Quickest Way to Transfer Your Files, Apps and More From Your Old MacBook

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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Universal Control and Spatial Audio Launches on Mac with MacOS 12.3

After a stint in beta, the Universal Control and Spatial Audio features are now available to all Mac users via the new MacOS 12.3 update. The Universal Control feature is still marked under beta, however, meaning users might run into issues when trying to seamlessly move windows between iPad OS and MacOS.  Universal Control, first announced at WWDC in June …

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4 Easy Steps to Factory Reset Your MacBook

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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How to Change Where Your Screenshots Are Saved on Mac

Any time you take a screenshot on your Mac, the image is saved right to your desktop. I usually have no problem with this because it provides me with quick access to my screenshots, which I can then drag into an email or upload to a website in my web browser. Sometimes though, the clutter of these screenshots can become …

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Windows 10 on a Mac: Here’s How to Set It Up for Free

No matter how happy you are with your MacBook Pro, there’s always something that Windows can offer that MacOS can’t, whether it’s exclusive software and video games or unique settings and features. And you might not know this, but if you only own an Apple computer, there’s still a way to run Windows on it. As long as you have …

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3 Ways to Personalize Your Mac’s Lock Screen

You probably don’t spend a lot of time on your Mac’s lock screen page, and for good reason — it’s only meant for unlocking and getting in to your computer. Still, you might be interested in customizing the first thing you see when you turn on your Apple laptop or desktop. If you want to change the look of your …

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CyberGhost VPN review: Competitive features, but its parent company gives me the creeps

Editors’ note, Feb. 9, 2022: The VPN industry has undergone significant change in the past few months, with all three of our top VPN choices announcing major changes in corporate ownership. In December, ExpressVPN announced that it had officially joined Kape Technologies, a company that already owns several other VPNs and has raised privacy concerns in the past. In February, …

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Your Mac has a hidden Hello screensaver. Here’s how to unlock it

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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