Help Your Teen Choose a Mac for College
Which Mac is best for a college student in 2024? Our short answer is either the 13-inch or 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, although students with significant processing needs (like audio or video editing) might consider the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Need to Read Tiny Text? Use the Handy Magnifier App
The built-in Magnifier app on the iPhone and iPad is a godsend when trying to make out a tiny serial number or anything else that’s too small to read easily.
Learn How to Copy an App Icon on Mac
Have you ever wanted to use a Mac app’s icon in documentation or a Web page? It’s easy to copy a high-resolution version straight from the Finder!
Get Your Tech Gear Ready to Travel this Summer
Planning a vacation this summer? A little tech prep can help ensure that your devices don’t let you down while you’re away. We have advice for what to bring, essential apps, and more.
Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Easily Insert Emojis
Finding and entering a desired emoji can be tedious. For those you like to use regularly, creating a text replacement lets you type a few characters to get a particular emoji quickly and easily.
New White Paper Explains Apple’s Approach to Device Longevity
Apple has published a white paper that offers an illuminating look at how the company works to increase device longevity while balancing environmental impact, protecting customer privacy and safety, and enabling transparency in repair.
It’s Usually OK to Share Full-Size Images in Email and Messages
It’s frustrating to receive a small or fuzzy image via email or Messages. There’s no need for it in most cases, and we explain how you can be sure you’re sending full-size images.
Improve Google Chrome Security with these 2 Techniques
If you use Google Chrome or another Chromium browser instead of Safari, you can stay secure by following two simple rules regarding updates and extensions.
Quickly Catalog Books or Other Named Items on Shelves
You can take advantage of Apple’s Live Text feature in Photos to catalog books, boxes, or any other items with text names. Think of it as a lazy person’s ad hoc database.
Tidy Up Your Space with These Cable Management Tips
Do you have a rat’s nest of random cables behind your Mac? Follow our quick tips to bring order to the mess, reduce the chance of accidents, and avoid degraded data signals.
