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Here’s how you can watch Apple’s “Unleashed” Mac event

Here’s how you can watch Apple’s “Unleashed” Mac event

October 18, 2021
Apple sent out invitations to its "Unleashed" Mac event last week. We're expecting Apple to announce a redesigned MacBook Pro, a Mac Mini, and potentially the AirPods 3rd Gen at the event, along with the public release date for macOS 12 Monterey. Like other recent Apple events, this event will be held virtually, and you'll...
macOS Monterey review: The calm after Big Sur

macOS Monterey review: The calm after Big Sur

October 16, 2021
Apple announced macOS 12 Monterey, along with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 during WWDC21. This year's release comes loaded with small improvements and new features across the OS. We were expecting the lack of major changes in this release. Last year's macOS 11 Big Sur fully redesigned the entire operating system,...
How to use Portrait mode in FaceTime on macOS Monterey

How to use Portrait mode in FaceTime on macOS Monterey

October 15, 2021
Apple announced macOS 12 Monterey along with iOS 15 and other Apple OS updates during WWDC21. While supported iPhone users can now get their hands on the latest and greatest Apple mobile operating system, Mac users will have a wait a bit more. In the meantime, you could take a look at the best apps...
These are the best Apple products for students in 2021

These are the best Apple products for students in 2021

October 14, 2021
Apple is mostly known for three characteristics — how strongly-built and premium their hardware is, how long their devices receive software support, and how inter-connected their ecosystem is. Once you're in the walled garden, it's very hard to give it up and switch to alternatives. From Macs, to both affordable and Pro iPads, to other...
Tips and tricks for getting the most out of Photos for Mac

Tips and tricks for getting the most out of Photos for Mac

October 13, 2021
The Photos app on the Mac got a user interface (UI) refresh with the introduction of macOS 11 Big Sur last year. Whether you have a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or any other Mac model, the Photos app offers the same tools that let users unleash their creative sides. While it's lacking some features, when...
Three new macOS Monterey features that we love, and three changes that we’re still waiting for

Three new macOS Monterey features that we love, and three changes that we’re still waiting for

October 13, 2021
Apple unveiled macOS 12 Monterey along with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8 during WWDC21, back in June. While they're not the biggest, most packed updates we've seen from Apple, they do include some interesting changes and features that supercharge the Mac. macOS 12 Monterey will be released later this fall, potentially along...
Everything you need to know about the new Safari in macOS Monterey

Everything you need to know about the new Safari in macOS Monterey

October 12, 2021
Apple introduced macOS 12 Monterey during WWDC21, back in June. The first developer beta was released later that day, along with those for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15. Whether you have the latest MacBook Pro or a slightly older, less capable Mac, macOS 12 Monterey will bring big improvements to our...
These are the Best Macs right now: MacBook Air, M1 iMac, and more!

These are the Best Macs right now: MacBook Air, M1 iMac, and more!

October 11, 2021
Apple computers — Macs —are known for how durable and solid they are, from the inside out. The hardware is built with premium materials that take years to actually show their age. And they receive software updates for over half a decade nowadays. So when you buy a Mac you know you're investing in an...
First 10 things to do with an M1 Mac

First 10 things to do with an M1 Mac

October 7, 2021
For a long time, Apple depended on Intel to provide processors for its Macs. However, that all changed about a year ago in November 2020. On the 10th of that month, Apple announced its own SoC (system-on-chip), the M1 chip. Particularly designed for the Mac, the M1 chip offers tremendous power while running efficiently, energy-wise....
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs Apple MacBook Air M1

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 vs Apple MacBook Air M1

September 28, 2021
Today, a lot of us have started working remotely, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But even after the pandemic eventually ends, many companies will stick to remote work. As a result, we're depending more on our computers and tablets. Microsoft and Apple offer both kinds of devices, and the competition is only getting intenser. This is...
Redesigned, colorful MacBook Air to enter mass production in Q3 2022

Redesigned, colorful MacBook Air to enter mass production in Q3 2022

September 27, 2021
Apple is reportedly planning to revamp one of the best Macs available in the market today -- the M1 MacBook Air. Rumors suggest that the company has been working on a redesigned model that features colorful finishes and more ports. While these rumors and leaks have been circulating for a few weeks now, new details...
A complete guide to Shortcuts on macOS

A complete guide to Shortcuts on macOS

September 16, 2021
We rely on technology to make our lives easier, to take shortcuts and avoid longer routes. But even through the use of tech, there are ways to simplify our workflows even further, whether we’re students or employees. Shortcuts is a first-party Apple app that was first introduced in iOS 12. This extraordinarily capable app has...