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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....
Apple is potentially releasing the M1X-powered MacBook Pro this month

Apple is potentially releasing the M1X-powered MacBook Pro this month

October 3, 2021
The Apple MacBook Pro is already a worthy contender in the list of best laptops and it’s about to get even better with the upcoming Apple Silicon upgrade. The MacBook Pro 2021 is suggested to feature a new design and colors similar to the 21 inch iMac 2021, mini LED displays, a much more powerful...
With the iPhone 13 here, here’s what we want to see from Apple’s Mac event

With the iPhone 13 here, here’s what we want to see from Apple’s Mac event

October 2, 2021
Apple revealed the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max in September, during its California Streaming event. The new iPhones, which run iOS 15, were announced along with the iPad Mini 6th Gen and the affordable iPad 9th Gen. We had higher hopes for Apple's annual iPhone event as...
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs Apple MacBook Pro M1: The ultimate Pro battle

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio vs Apple MacBook Pro M1: The ultimate Pro battle

September 29, 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. Microsoft and Apple both offer high-end devices, and the competition is only getting intenser. This is the Surface Laptop Studio vs...
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...
How to use AirPlay on Mac

How to use AirPlay on Mac

September 9, 2021
Macs, the personal computers loved by students and office workers alike, are finally getting a feature that has been requested by many -- AirPlay support. While there's always been third-party app workarounds, macOS 12 Monterey will bring native AirPlay support to the Mac later this fall. Apple’s implementation is a seamless, transparent one, making it...
How to update your Mac

How to update your Mac

September 8, 2021
Macs are becoming increasingly more popular, and with education discounts, college students may come across some pretty tempting deals. macOS is what makes the Mac so great -- it’s a hybrid of simple and powerful. Getting started with the OS is nowhere as complicated as other desktop operating systems, and it’s just smooth to use. This...
How to use FileVault on macOS

How to use FileVault on macOS

September 8, 2021
Macs are powerful desktop computers that run on macOS. These increasingly popular computers are both simple to use and capable of carrying out complex tasks. Students, audio and video producers, editors, writers, teachers, and other office workers, have all sorts of tools to use and make the best out of on these devices. But how...
How to record the screen on a Mac

How to record the screen on a Mac

September 7, 2021
Macs are becoming more and more popular amongst desktop users. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or any other office worker, Macs are a great pick for productivity, studies and work alike. And Apple’s Education Discounts only make buying a new Mac more tempting. But you must be wondering, how do I record my new Mac’s...
How to copy and paste on a Mac

How to copy and paste on a Mac

September 7, 2021
Macs are powerful productivity tools, thanks to macOS and the M1 Chip in recent devices. They’re capable of carrying out complex tasks, while maintaining user-friendly, relatively simplified UI and UX. And with students retuning to school now, a basic but necessary question comes up -- how do you copy and paste on a Mac? The answer...
MacBook Pro 16 vs Dell XPS 15: Battle of the powerfully compact laptops

MacBook Pro 16 vs Dell XPS 15: Battle of the powerfully compact laptops

September 3, 2021
When you're looking for a powerful laptop that can handle things like video editing and content creation, there are a few options that you're likely to come across. The Dell XPS 15 and MacBook Pro 16 inch are both very powerful laptops that can handle this kind of workload just fine. But which one should...
How to install Windows 11 on Mac with Parallels (Intel)

How to install Windows 11 on Mac with Parallels (Intel)

August 27, 2021
There's no doubt that macOS is great. It has a clean modern look and runs incredibly fast on Apple's optimized hardware. That being said, sometimes you need to use Windows, even on your Mac. Parallels Desktop 17 is the newest iteration of the popular software that runs Windows side by side with macOS. There are...