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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.
Mac 911
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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The next MacBook Pro: M1X chip confirmed by Apple?
With the continuation of the Apple silicon rollout, the company will likely take the opportunity to introduce new designs, features, and refinements to the MacBook Pro.
News Analysis
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.
News
The next Mac Pro: New Apple and Intel silicon models are in the works
Here are the major features that have been rumored for the next Mac Pro.
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The next Mac mini: Smaller, speedier model due later this year
Apple is reportedly preparing a new high-end Mac mini with a slimmer design, faster chip, and more power all around.
More Color
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.
News
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.
How-To
How to check your Intel and M1 Mac’s SSD health using Terminal
Learn how to set up the Terminal in macOS so you can install and run smartmontools, a utility that provides data on the health of your SSD.
Deal
Get an M1 Mac mini and a 24-inch curved display for less than $750 today
Amazon is taking $100 off the price of the M1 Mac mini while Newegg is selling a 24-inch Samsung curved display for $130.
News
WWDC 2021 preview: iOS 15, macOS 12, Macs, and much more
Apple's developer conference is just around the corner. Here's what we expect to see.
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Three reasons to buy the M1 Mac mini instead of the 24-inch iMac
The colors and design of the 24-inch iMac are tempting, but there are smarter ways to spend your money on an M1 Mac.
Mac 911
How to fix macOS Accessibility permission when an app can’t be enabled
Accessibility access is often required for utilities. There’s a Terminal trick you may need to use when you can’t grant that permission.
Reviews
24-inch iMac review: Cutting-edge in full color
With the new 24-inch iMac, Apple succeeds in making the iMac exciting again. It's a cutting-edge desktop computer that looks fantastic in any setting.
Stay Foolish
The new iMac is hiding lots of clues about the next 'pro' model
Reports and rumors have started laying out where Apple's processor roadmap could take this 40-year-old product line over the rest of the company's transition from Intel's chips.
News
Here's everything we know (and hope) Apple is releasing in June 2021
WWDC means new betas for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. And we might get a peek at the new MacBook Pro.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: Close looks at the new Apple TV 4K and 24-inch iMac
The new Apple TV 4K and 24-inch iMac have arrived in the Macworld offices. We talk about our impressions about the new products, what we like and not like, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
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