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24-inch iMac at Apple's Spring Loaded event

The iMac redesign is a window into Apple’s future — and it’s exciting

Apple’s iMac redesign is huge in every way, but it would not be possible without the M1 chip. That has huge ramifications for the future of the entire Mac line.
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Everything Apple didn’t announce at its Spring Loaded event

Despite all that was announced at Apple’s Spring Loaded event, plenty of rumored products never made the cut. Here is everything that was not revealed.
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How to forget a network on a Mac

Having your MacBook autoconnect to familiar Wi-Fi networks can be very convenient, but sometimes you'll need to forget a network manually. Here's how.
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Everything we expect Apple to announce during Tuesday’s event

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Unless this one product is announced, Apple’s Spring Loaded event could be a dud

The first Apple event of the year lands on April 20, but you should not expect to see anything particularly innovative, says one well-connected analyst.
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Flappy Bird comes to Mac as clever interactive notification

One developer has brought mega-popular game Flappy Bird to the Mac in an ingenious way -- by integrating it into a completely interactive notification.
Tim Cook presenting the Mac Pro on stage at WWDC in 2019.

The Mac Pro promised modularity at launch. Two years later, has it delivered?

Two years after its all-encompassing 2019 redesign, has Apple’s Mac Pro lived up to its promise of modularity? We asked two pro users to find out the truth.
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The Mac’s Apple Silicon processor transition: Everything you need to know

At WWDC, Apple revealed it will begin moving its Macs from Intel to its own ARM processors. What does that mean for you? Here is everything you need to know.
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Apple mixed-reality headset will reportedly launch in ‘the next several months’

Apple’s mixed-reality headset could be announced within the next few months, finally giving us a glimpse of the much-rumored product before the year is out.
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A cheese grater iPhone may be Apple’s worst-ever design idea

A new patent suggests Apple is considering adding a cheese-grater design to future iPhone models. Could this be the company’s wackiest design idea yet?
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How to change the default apps on a Mac

From changing your browser and email client to opening specific file types with a new app, changing default apps on your Mac is easy and straightforward.
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Please don’t buy an iMac right now

Do not buy an iMac right now. With a range of massive improvements just weeks away, hold on a little longer to avoid a case of buyer’s remorse.
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The M1 Mac Mini is troubling some users with an annoying bug

We love the M1 Mac Mini, but it is not perfect, as evidenced by a problem reported by some users where it fails to wake a connected display from sleep.
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Steam Link app transforms humble MacBooks into hardcore gaming machines

Mac gamers just received some good news: Steam Link is now on the App Store, making streaming games from a PC to a Mac a little bit easier than it was before.
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Mac OS X is 20 years old today. Here’s why it was so revolutionary

Mac OS X launched 20 years ago today. A lot has changed since then, but its legacy as one of Apple’s most important Mac software developments remains.
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Apple’s mixed reality headset could be half the weight of other headsets

According to a new report, Apple’s rumored mixed-reality headset could have an incredibly low weight compared to rivals, potentially giving it a huge advantage.
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How to turn off notifications on your Mac

Mac notifications can be a pain if you’re trying to focus on work or watch a movie. Luckily, with a few tweaks, you can block notifications once and for all.
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These apps use A.I. to automate your life and save you time

Looking for new apps? Get more done with these superb A.I. apps, all of which use artificial intelligence in creative ways to help make life a bit easier.
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How to delete a user on a Mac

If your Mac has unused accounts that are taking up disk space, there’s a simple way to delete them. Here's how you remove those accounts in a few simple steps.
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MacOS Big Sur: The 4 best features you’ll love

Apple's MacOS Big Sur leaves version 10 behind, ushering in a new visual design, better messaging, and more. We list some of the best features to date.
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How to fix problems with your MacBook’s Wi-Fi

If your MacBook is refusing to connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, then you need a quick solution! Here's how to fix Apple MacBook problems with Wi-Fi.
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Modular laptops won’t save the planet, but manufacturers should pay attention

Modular laptops sound cool and could be good for the planet, but they are not enough -- and have plenty of problems of their own. Much more needs to be done.
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Two new mystery MacBooks will enter production later this year

Two new MacBooks will enter production later in 2021, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. But which models are they? There are plenty of possibilities.
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Does your Mac really need antivirus software? We asked the experts

Mac users are often told they don’t need antivirus apps because MacOS is secure. But is that true? We asked security experts for their thoughts.
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From hero to zero: The stunning demise of the iMac Pro

The iMac Pro was once touted as the most powerful Mac ever made, but now lies in tatters. What went wrong and why did Apple discontinue its beefy all-in-one?
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The next MacBook Pro better not have a measly 720p webcam

Apple’s MacBook Pro is due for a huge refresh soon, but it needs to come with an improved webcam. These days, 720p resolution is just not good enough.
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Here are all the new Macs rumored to launch in 2021

Apple is planning a huge Mac extravaganza this year, with tons of new models and updates in the works. Here are all the models rumored to launch in 2021.
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A massively redesigned iMac could launch at any moment

Apple’s iMac is due for a major redesign with tons of new features this year, and a subtle change on the company’s website suggests it may happen any day now.
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Apple is redesigning the iMac. Here’s what it must get right

With a huge iMac overhaul on the horizon, Apple needs to focus on getting the little things right, too. That means it cannot overlook these two vital elements.
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Apple’s upcoming iMac redesign could bring a bright, colorful paint job

Apple’s iMac has gone almost a decade since its last redesign, but it could soon come in a range of bright, fun colors much like the classic original iMac.
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Major MacBook Pro revamp might bring back the HDMI port

Apple’s MacBook Pro is set for a huge overhaul later this year. Now, a new report claims it will bring back the HDMI port, increasing its port variety.
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The Keychron K8 is the mechanical keyboard for Mac that (almost) has it all

The Keychron K8 is a cross-platform mechanical keyboard that is feature-rich, yet comes with a reasonable, affordable price tag. Is it too good to be true?
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Leak reveals Samsung Glasses Lite, an upcoming Apple Glasses AR competitor

Samsung has apparently joined Apple in working on an upcoming pair of augmented reality glasses, according to a new leak from Twitter user WalkingCat.
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The problem with bringing back MagSafe on the Mac that no one’s talking about

Rumors say Apple is bringing MagSafe back to its upcoming MacBooks. But there are plenty of problems with this approach that USB-C charging can solve.