Explaining the Mac Studio’s removable SSDs, and why you can’t simply swap them out
To upgrade the Mac's SSDs, it helps to understand how they work. Enlarge / You'll see the Mac Studio's blinking orange SOS light if you try to change its SSD modules. Here's why. (credit: Luke Miani) Apple's new Mac Studio de.....»»
How to set up a VPN on your router for whole-home protection
You can protect more than just one Mac or iPhone with a VPN. Here's how to protect all of your Internet-connected devices at once by setting up a VPN on your router.A router's portsA VPN typically works on a per-device level. You usually have to set.....»»
Testing out Mac ultra wide display mirror on Apple Vision Pro
You can finally mirror your Mac to Apple Vision Pro with new wide and ultra wide options. We updated to the latest beta so we could test it out.You can soon mirror your Mac as an ultra wide display to Vision ProThe new mirroring options arrive as par.....»»
For fame or a death wish? Kids’ TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists
As clinicians see more TikTok challenge injuries, explaining them is often hard. Kids and teens can make some pretty hairbrained choices sometimes. But when a kid's choice is to e.....»»
Deals: First cash discounts on M4 Pro/Max MacBook Pro, Apple Watch Solo Loops from just $17, M2 iPad Air $150 off, more
After seeing the first cash deals on the all-new M4 Mac mini and M4 iMac this week, we are now turning our attention to the very first Amazon deals on the new M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro configurations. All of the details you need on these offers a.....»»
How to use iPad in portrait with Sidecar with macOS Sequoia
Apple has finally updated Sidecar to allow you to extend your Mac screen onto an iPad when it's in portrait, not just landscape. For now, though, it's fiddly, but here's how to do it.We've only waited five years for Sidecar to recognise an iPad in po.....»»
Mac mini shows Apple can be low cost -- it just doesn"t often want to
The new M4 Mac mini is exceptional value, but the line holding firm on pricing is an outlier for the firm that's used to charging $700 for Mac Pro wheels on top of exorbitant RAM and SSD prices.An M4 Mac mini in front of AirPods Max — image credit:.....»»
How to use Apple Intelligence on your Mac
Apple Intelligence brings all sorts of powerful features to your Mac, from clever writing tools to a more intelligent Siri. Here’s how to use it like a pro......»»
Mac monitors could finally receive the big upgrade they’ve always needed
A rumor suggests Apple may be strategically planning to introduce a 90Hz refresh rate for the Studio Display......»»
Deals: First cash deals on M4 Mac mini and iMac, $600 off 16GB MacBook Pro, 16GB MacBook Air $799, more
Today’s lineup of price drops is headlined by the very first cash discounts at Amazon on the all-new M4 Mac mini as well as the new M4 iMac configurations ahead of delivery day later this week. From there we move over to the laptops – Amazon is n.....»»
The M4 Mac mini could be the best offer Apple has ever made PC switchers
The M4 Mac mini arrives this Friday. The tiny, redesigned computer packs a lot of power, and with a low . All of which makes me think: this may be the best offering Apple has ever had for PC switchers. Here’s why. more….....»»
M4 24-inch iMac vs M3 24-inch iMac compared -- Apple"s iconic Mac gets a speed boost
Apple's refreshed M4 24-inch iMac sports a fast chip, but that isn't the only reason to upgrade. Here's how the hot new model compares to the year-old M3 iMac that it replaces.Apple's M4 iMac hasn't changed all that much.Apple's launch of the new M4.....»»
There are already Thunderbolt 5 devices & cables for Apple"s new pro Macs
Apple's new M4 Pro and M4 Max Mac models now have Thunderbolt 5 support. Here are what docks and accessories you can buy now to get the most out of the new high-speed connection.Thunderbolt 5 logo and Thunderbolt 5 devices - Image credit: Intel, Hype.....»»
A human topological insulator: Researchers use choreographed dance to explain quantum materials
Science can be difficult to explain to the public. In fact, any subfield of science can be difficult to explain to another scientist who studies in a different area. Explaining a theoretical science concept to high school students requires a new way.....»»
Sketchy rumor says iPad Air, iMac, and Studio Display could be updated to 90Hz
A rumor with no solid background claims that the current 60Hz displays on devices such as the iPad Air and iMac will be replaced by 90Hz ones on future releases.The current iPad AirIt's more than two years since the Apple Studio Display was first rel.....»»
How to edit PDFs on a Mac using Preview & third-party apps
Editing PDFs on a Mac is simple, thanks to the built-in tools in macOS and various third-party apps. Here's how to get started, whether you're making quick annotations or detailed modifications.macOS PDF editor, PreviewPDF is a universally accepted d.....»»
macOS 15.2 lets users add a Weather widget to the Menu Bar
Apple on Monday released the second developer beta of iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2, both with additional Apple Intelligence features. However, the updates also bring some new features, and today’s beta lets Mac users add a Weather app widget to.....»»
Rumor: Apple developing 90Hz display tech for iPad Air, Studio Display, and iMac
A new rumor today suggests Apple is developing a 90Hz display that could be destined for the iPad Air, 24-inch iMac, and Studio Display. The rumor comes from an anonymous source who reached out to the Upgrade podcast hosted by Myke Hurley and Jas.....»»
The secrets of baseball"s magic mud: Study quantifies its properties to show it"s not simply a superstition
The unique properties of baseball's famed "magic" mud have never been scientifically quantified—until now. In a paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applie.....»»
Is the M4 Mac mini Apple’s first true gaming PC?
Apple wants the Mac to become a gaming destination, and it has the perfect machine to take on consoles from Sony and Microsoft in the form of the M4 Mac mini......»»
How to install App Store apps on an external SSD
Apple's macOS Sequoia now lets you install apps on external SSD drives instead of taking up space on your internal one — but it doesn't tell you this, so here's how to do it.A Samsung T9 external SSD attached to a MacBook Pro and with a Mac App Sto.....»»