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How-To
The iMac and VESA: Pick the right option or press your luck
While aftermarket solutions are possible, If you're buying a new iMac, you should first consider whether you want to get VESA compatibility.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: Your hot takes on the 24-inch iMac, AirTag, and more
You’ve been on social media telling us why you didn’t but any of Apple’s new products. We talk about your comments and respond with a few of our own on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
Mac 911
Take control of Time Machine backups with the TimeMachineEditor utility
You can use a third-party utility to set a schedule and other controls for Time Machine backups. And the utility is free.
Deal
Who needs an iMac? The M1 MacBook Pro is $200 off today
Amazon is slashing $200 off the price of the 512GB MacBook Pro, bringing it down to a new all-time low.
Feature
24-inch M1 iMac: How to pick the perfect preorder
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.
More Color
How the heck did Apple make so much money last quarter?
Even after a string of impressive results, this quarter, covering the first three months of calendar 2021, is something special. Let's look inside the numbers.
News
Apple's next Mac chip is on the way—here's how much better it could be
Higher-end MacBooks and iMacs demand more performance than the M1 delivers.
Deal
The 512GB M1 Mac mini is down to its lowest price ever
Amazon is selling the M1 Mac mini for $800, good for $99 off the MSRP and the lowest price we've ever seen.
Opinion
Why is Apple crippling the HomePod audio experience on the Mac?
macOS 11.3 Big Sur brings system support for the HomePod mini stereo pairs, but many problems remain.
News
The 24-inch iMac might be the last Mac powered by an M1 chip
Apple has reportedly begun production of the next-generation of Apple silicon due later this year.
Updated
macOS Big Sur 11.3 is now available with a major security patch
The update includes improved support for iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs, new Safari features, and more.
The Macalope
A cheap PC buyer's hellish journey triggers the Macalope's PCSD
Macs may cost more on paper, but PCs can have costs that aren't always calculated. The Macalope explains.
Feature
macOS 12: Everything we know (and want)
macOS Big Sur 11 was a big improvement. Apple can build on it to make the Mac experience even better.
Deal
Skip the iMac and grab an M1 MacBook Pro for the lowest price ever
Amazon is selling a new 256GB M1 MacBook Pro for $150 off the MSRP.
Updated
AppleCare+: Everything you need to know about Apple’s extended warranty program
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.
Opinion
6 ways the new 24-inch M1 iMac still falls frustratingly short
The 24-inch M1 iMac has a great design and tons of speed, but there are plenty of things that frustrate us.
Macworld's May digital magazine: 20 years of Mac OS X
The best content from Macworld wrapped up in our digital magazine.
Updated
Apple’s event calendar: WWDC is coming June 7-11
When is the next Apple event? We'll tell you what we know about Apple's event schedule.
News
Stolen MacBook Pro schematics confirm HDMI, SD card, and MagSafe
After a ransomware attack, schematics were published online that purportedly show a new design for the MacBook Pro.
Feature