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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.
How-To
How to look at your command history list in macOS's Terminal
You can check to see what commands are in your history at any time by running the history command.
Mac 911
How to start up your M1 or M2 Mac from an external drive
Need to boot your M-series Mac with an external drive? It's not as easy as it used to be, as it likely requires you purchase new hardware.
Mac 911
How to format a USB thumb drive for both Mac and Windows
The Mac/Windows-compatible ExFat format allows larger file sizes than the old FAT32.
Deal
Apple's awesome M1 Pro/M1 Max MacBook Pros are all $400 off
Amazon is selling all configurations of the 14-inch and 16-inch models for the best prices we've ever seen.
Feature
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.
Feature
macOS 13 Ventura: Everything you need to know about the next Mac update
Apple will release the next Mac update in October. Find out about the latest beta, when the final version of Ventura will be available, the new features and everything else.
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 keep a family member or colleague from messing with a shared Calendar
Calendar sharing in iCloud is popular—but sometimes you want other people to keep their hands off.
Deal
Save an insane $400 on Apple's M1 Pro MacBook Pros right now
Amazon is selling the 14-inch and 16-inch models for the best prices we've ever seen.
Opinion
The Dynamic Island needs to come to the MacBook Pro
The iPhone 14 Pro's most useful UI element would be great on the Mac.
News
2023 will likely bring 3nm chips for the Mac, iPhone, and iPad
The M3 and A17 will be built using TSMC's next-gen N3E chipmaking tech.
Deal
You can now get a 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,599
Save $400 on Apple’s entry-level workstation.
Updated
Every new Apple product coming in 2022
We gaze into our crystal ball to predict the upcoming Apple launches: here are all the new products we expect to come out before the end of 2022.
Mac 911
How to resize disk partition in macOS
If you've changed the size of a partition, you may be able to fix it without erasing the entire drive.
Opinion
Apple's Far Out event was good. The October Mac event will be better
iPhone, shmiphone–the Mac is where it's at.
Mac 911
How to fix your network when you see 'Another device is using your IP address' on a Mac
Your local network or your Mac may have the wrong addresses configured.
How-To
How to create an Apple ID
Need an Apple ID to use an iPhone, iPad or Mac, or one of Apple's online services? It's easy! Here's how to create an Apple ID
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