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Apple Watch Activity badges: Earth Day and International Dance Day challenges
Trying to snag every Activity badge? Here’s a full list of every achievement and what you need to do to get it.
Mac 911
How to maintain video resolution when sharing videos via AirDrop
In some cases, high-resolution images and videos taken on an iPhone or iPad will be downsized or downsampled en route to a Mac. Here’s how to fix it.
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.
Opinion
Apple may have just fixed everything wrong with Apple Arcade
The addition of 30 new games is great, but it’s the big change in policy that may have just saved the service.
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Apple Arcade complete guide: Everything you need to know
Apple’s game subscription service features carefully curated games with no ads or in-app purchases.A
Mac 911
Your top questions to Mac 911—and some answers
Many people write in with similar problems. Here’s a super-FAQ to help solve the most common iOS , iCloud, and Mac issues.
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9 awesome hidden iOS 14 features that will turn you into an iPhone pro
These features may require a little digging into Settings, but they’re worth it.
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How to change Siri's voice
Siri has multiple voices to choose from, and even different accents.
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.
Feature
Master iOS 14 on your iPhone with our expert guide
Bookmark this page to quickly find all of our tips, guides, and how-tos for all the new features in iOS 14.
News
Google Maps can now give you directions inside a mall or airport
Ever get lost in a mall, airport, stadium, or some other grand indoor location? Google on Tuesday revealed a new Maps feature to help you get around in such a place, along with several other new features for iOS.
News
Here’s everything we know (and hope) Apple is releasing in April 2021
Here are all the products, software updates, and service updates we know (and hope) Apple will release in April 2021.
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Apple’s event calendar: WWDC to be held from June 7-11
When is the next Apple event? We’ll tell you what we know about Apple’s event schedule.
News
After 20 years of 10.x, macOS 11.x might only last a year
9to5Mac has uncovered WebKit code that references macOS 12 and iOS 15, suggesting Apple will be moving to a more traditional numbering system.
Mac 911
Is your macOS FileVault Recovery Key current? Here’s how to check
If you haven’t carefully tracked your Recovery Key, you could wind up being unsure which is accurate for your current Mac and FileVault encryption setup. There’s fortunately an easy way to check.
Stay Foolish
How macOS will still steer Apple for the next 20 years
What does the future hold for macOS? There are signs in Big Sur, and the move to Apple silicon will surely have an influence. Here’s a look at how the Mac operating system can keep going and going.
Feature
Uncover macOS Big Sur's secrets with these tips and tricks
Operating systems are huge and there are always a few new features that aren’t obvious. Let’s take a look at some of those features in macOS Big Sur.
Mac 911
How to use Sticky and Slow Keys in macOS to make you a better typist
Sticky Keys makes it easier to perform key combinations, while Slow Keys can better align your typing style and your results. Here’s how they work.
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Mac OS X: An act of desperation that formed the foundation for the modern Mac
With its back against the wall and its internal software development failing, Apple was left with only desperation moves. Fortunately, it made a good one: Mac OS X 10.0, which shipped 20 years ago this week.
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