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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.
Updated
Apple Arcade FAQ: 'Shovel Knight Dig' is now available
Apple's game subscription service features carefully curated games with no ads or in-app purchases.
News
Weird iOS 16 Mail bug can cause endless loop of app crashes–here's how to fix it
So-called Mailjack attack can disable email access on your iPhone.
How-To
How to set up Personalized Spatial Audio for your AirPods
In iOS 16, you can scan your head and ears to make Spatial Audio work even better.
Updated
iOS 16 superguide: Latest version, problems, tips, new features, betas, bugs, and more
iOS 16 is now available. Here's what you need to know about its features, compatibility, and how to update your iPhone.
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.
News
iOS 16.0.2 brings important fixes to new, old iPhones
Apple was expected to release this update next week, but the fixes are coming ahead of schedule.
News Analysis
iOS 16: Update now or wait?
iOS 16 is out now, but is it safe to upgrade or should you hold on to iOS 15 for a while longer?
News
iOS 16’s best feature may be draining your battery
Apple warns that keyboard haptics could ‘affect the battery life of your iPhone.’
News
Apple to release iOS 16 update next week to fix camera and paste bugs
The iPhone 14 Pro camera shaking bug, clipboard paste permissions popup, and possibly other bugs will be fixed soon.
Updated
iOS 16.1: Beta 2 makes the battery percentage so much better
Just after the release of iOS 16, Apple begins its beta test of the next update.
Updated
How to install macOS Ventura beta
Here's how to download the developer and public betas for macOS and install the macos beta on your Mac (even if you aren't a dev).
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.
The Macalope
When Apple's critics deserve as much criticism is it really critical?
Apple's lobbying deserves scrutiny, but not everyone gets to criticize it.
News
16 hidden iOS 16 features you need to find!
iOS 16 is packed with new features, and some of the coolest ones didn't get mentioned on stage.
How-To
Hate the search button on your Home screen in iOS 16? Here's how to remove it
iOS 16's new ever-present search button can be useful, but some iPhone owners find it distracting.
Feature
iOS 16: Put Facebook, Reddit, and Google widgets on your Lock Screen–and more!
If you just updated to iOS 16 and you want to make the most of widgets on your lock screen, check out these apps.
How-To
How to disable Live Photos on your iPhone or iPad
Live Photos (the short video clips that you sometimes take by accident) can take up as much as twice the room as a regular photo. Here's how to turn them off and save some space.
News
Bug in watchOS 9 prevents Spotify streaming from working properly
Don't upgrade yet if you absolutely need streaming Spotify directly from your Apple Watch.
Feature