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Mac mini FAQ: What you need to know about Apple's smallest desktop Mac
Apple issued an update to its most affordable Mac by offering a new networking option.
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AppleCare+ FAQ: What you need to know about Apple’s extended warranty
Apple sells extended warranties for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Here’s the scoop on the cost, what's covered, and whether AppleCare+ is worth it.
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3 super-cool ways to control your Mac with your Apple Watch
Your Apple Watch isn't just for filling activity rings—you can also use it to control your Mac. Here's how.
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Apple offers free AirPods, AppleCare+ savings for students
Get your school shopping done early with bundle savings on Macs, iPads, and discounts on AppleCare+.
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Apple reportedly wants to extend AppleCare to people
A report in the Wall Street Journal outlines Apple's healthcare plans, which include a team of doctors and clinics providing in-person care.
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The best wireless chargers for iPhone
Apple's iPhones all support wireless charging through the Qi standard. Here's what to look for when picking out a charger for your iPhone.
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Apple launches Podcasts Subscriptions and channels with prices starting at $0.49
Apple has launched Podcasts Subscriptions and channels after delaying the service by several weeks.
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Connect an old Apple display to a new Mac to give it new life
Many people still have working Apple displays from years past. Here’s a guide to making use of them again in a suddenly required home office.
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Get a deal on an iPhone, M1 Mac and more at Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store
Want a new Apple device but don’t want to shell out for a full-priced version? Consider a refurbished model instead. Our FAQ and refurb deal guide can help you choose.
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Thunderbolt adapter guide: How to connect anything to a USB-C Mac
Make room in your laptop bag or desk drawer. When you have only one port type, you need adapters to be able to use your gear.
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macOS Monterey: Universal control, Shortcuts, Safari, and more
macOS Monterey is the first major update to macOS since the big shift in macOS 11 Big Sur, which was introduced at WWDC last year. Here are the top features showcased during WWDC21.
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How many monitors can I plug into my Mac, anyway?
A profusion of standards, generations, and new Apple silicon Mac external monitor limitations have made this a conundrum for many readers. Here's some clarification.
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Apple’s event calendar: Could there be an event before the fall?
When is the next Apple event? We'll tell you what we know about Apple's event schedule.
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Apple still has a lot of new stuff coming in 2021
WWDC has come and gone, so let’s look at what Apple has in store for the rest of the year.
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iOS transplants muddy macOS Monterey's identity
There are cool Mac features in the next macOS. If only Apple had given them some keynote stage time.
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Apple's OS updates will support nearly all of the same devices this year
Apple is known for supporting older hardware longer than other companies, but this year's compatibility list is truly impressive.
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Apple Music Lossless and Spatial Audio: Now available
Apple Music is about to get several new audio formats, but you may not have the hardware necessary to enjoy them.
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How Apple can make Mac users very happy at WWDC
With WWDC on Monday, here's are the products and features for the Mac that we hope are revealed during the keynote.
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Report: macOS 11.4 update fixes M1 Mac SSD wear reporting issue
A data reporting error made it seems like M1 Macs were performing too many writes on the SSD.
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