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How-To
How to use Terminal to securely erase free space on a Mac's mechanical drive
Learn how to use Terminal to securely erase free drive space.
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Apple slashes iPhone 11 prices in 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.
Deal
Apple event day deal: Get the M1 MacBook Air for $150 off
Amazon is selling the MacBook Air for the best price we've ever seen.
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macOS Big Sur: 11.6 update is now available with security patches
Here is what you need to know about Apple’s current version of the Mac operating system.
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macOS Catalina: Apple releases security update
What you need to know about version 10.15 of Apple’s operating system for the Macintosh.
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The next MacBook Pro: Release could come after 'California streaming' event
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.
Mac 911
How to migrate a startup volume from an Intel to an M1 Mac
Apple chose a different startup scheme for its Apple silicon models that prevents booting up from an Intel-targeted disk.
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24-inch M1 iMac buying guide: All iMac colors to be available at the Apple Store
Apple offers three versions of its new 24-inch iMa and they have very different feature sets. Here's our guide to help you buy the one you need.
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iMac buying guide: What you need to know to pick the right iMac
Everything you need to know before you buy a new iMac.
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The next Apple event: 'California Streaming' on September 14
When is the next Apple event? We'll tell you what we know about Apple's event schedule.
How-To
How to play audio files in the Terminal
Learn how to play, convert, and get info on audio files using some macOS Terminal commands.
News Analysis
Six ways Apple is planning to radically transform the MacBook Pro
The next MacBook Pro update is expected to transform Apple's popular laptop—here's how.
Deal
Save big money on an M1 MacBook Air on Amazon
Save $150 on the little laptop with big performance.
How-To
How to copy a failing drive to a backup using Mac Recovery
If you’ve gone through routine troubleshooting and nothing fixes your drive. you may want to try to recover the startup volume’s contents by booting using recoveryOS.
How-To
How to use Optimized Storage in macOS
This feature in Apple’s Mac operating system promises to free up precious storage space.
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macOS Monterey: Beta 6 now available to developers
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 to reset a Mac's Bluetooth settings
If your Bluetooth set up appears messed up beyond repair, hit reset.
Mac 911
How to encrypt Time Machine backups
Apple offers different ways to manage Time Machine encryption for local and network backups.
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