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Mac 911
How to reveal hidden files in macOS (and hide visible ones)
A few techniques let you see files marked as hidden, whether intentionally or otherwise, and reverse their status.
Feature
macOS 12: 10 features we expect, want, and hope to see
macOS Big Sur 11 was a big improvement. Apple can build on it to make the Mac experience even better.
Updated
Apple’s event calendar: Apple announces 'Spring Loaded' event on April 20
When is the next Apple event? We’ll tell you what we know about Apple’s event schedule.
Updated
Get a deal on an iPhone, M1 MacBook 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.
Deal
New M1 laptops might be delayed so save $100 on the MacBook Air right now
Amazon is selling the M1 MacBook Air with 512GB of storage for $1,149, the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
Updated
How worried should you be about your M1 Mac’s SSD lifespan?
Users are concerned over SSD lifespan with the M1 swapping from memory under heavy loads. It’s not something to ignore, but the fact is, SSDs last a lot longer than most people think.
Mac 911
Save Mac storage space by cleaning out abandoned log files
Log files are important for troubleshooting, but many apps are not good at cleaning out old ones that aren’t useful anymore. Here’s how you can see what’s gong on with log files on your Mac.
Mac 911
How to fix your mysterious Mac storage problem
Snapshots are a powerful way for backup software to provide a quick point in time to walk back to when you don’t necessarily need to restore the entire volume. But they take up a lot of storage space.
How-To
The ultimate Mac repair guide: Get your Mac powered on and starting up
When your Mac won’t power up or boot up, there could be a number of reasons why. We’ll take you through the steps to troubleshoot this problem so you can get up and running as soon as possible.
News
It's possible to upgrade your M1 Mac but you probably won't want to
An engineer in China was able to remove the 8GB of memory and the 256GB SSD from an M1 MacBook Air and then replace those parts with 16GB of memory and a 1TB SSD. But that also voids the warranty.
News
Judge OKs new MacBook lawsuit, says Apple had ‘exclusive knowledge’ of defects
A judge has approved a class-action suit against Apple over defective cables in the 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro that led to backlighting issues.
Feature
Five M1-native Mac browsers that might make you dump Safari
Safari’s a great browser, but it’s not the only option for your Mac and may not be the best browser for your needs.
Mac 911
Major Keynote 11 update makes it better for online meetings
You can now display a presentation in a window and have your notes and slide-navigation tools in another window. Here’s how it works.
Mac 911
How to share a Mac’s drive with another Mac, whether Intel or Apple silicon
You can access the startup volume on one Mac as a drive that appears on another that’s directly connected. This is known as Target Disk Mode on Intel Macs; it’s still available on Apple silicon Macs, too.
Opinion
WWDC 21 could be the biggest Mac event in years
2020 was a big year for the Mac and WWDC21 should keep the momentum going, with new Macs and a look at the new macOS.
Mac 911
How to find every troubleshooting boot mode on an M1 Mac
When Apple released the M1 Macs, they also changed the boot modes that were available with Intel Macs. Learn what you need to do to get into Recovery Mode and other boot modes—and also what procedures are now gone.
Reviews
Which Mac should you buy?
Trying to decide which Mac computer to buy? Our guide has the lowdown on every Mac that Apple has to offer.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast 735: The past and future of the HomePod and iMac
Deep inside the HomePod mini is a secret. Will Apple ever reveal it to the public? What’s not so secret are the reason why Apple decided to end to the original HomePod and the iMac Pro. We memorialize these products and look to the future on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
News
A new iMac with Apple silicon may be coming even sooner than we think
The latest mac OS 11.3 Big Sur beta has a reference to two new iMac models, suggesting a refresh is imminent.
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