macOS 12 Monterey: The Ars Technica review
An iterative update to Big Sur that has a little something for everyone. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Big Sur was a landmark release of macOS, in ways both technical and symbolic. It introduced a major new redesign, it was the firs.....»»
Best Mac Mini deals: Save over $100 on an Apple desktop
Looking for a compact MacOS desktop? Here are the best Mac Mini deals you can score online right now......»»
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has the best smartphone camera I’ve ever used
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has one of the very best cameras I've ever used, but does the rest of the phone stack up to it? We find out in our review......»»
Review: Withings Body Scan w/ segmental body comp, nerve activity, Apple Health, more
The most recent smart scale from Withings is so advanced the company calls it a “health station.” I’ve been testing the Withings Body Scan and its features like segmental body composition measurements, nerve activity, 6-lead ECG, and more, whic.....»»
macOS 15: What You Need to Know Right Now
If you’re curious about the next version of macOS, we’ll take you through everything you need to know right now about Apple’s upcoming macOS 15 update for Mac. While we’ve heard quite a bit about iOS 18 for iPhone, we haven’.....»»
Explaining why your keyboard feels so darn good—or way too mushy
Ars Technica's guide to keyboards: Mechanical, membrane, buckling springs Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Your keyboard is the thread that connects you to your computer. The way a keyboard feels—from the sensations of.....»»
The Ars Technica guide to keyboards: Mechanical, membrane, and buckling springs
Explaining the mushy and the magnificent. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Your keyboard is the thread that connects you to your computer. The way a keyboard feels—from the sensations of each key pressing down and rese.....»»
Apple Watch watchOS 11: What to Know Right Now
Apple’s hard at work on a new watchOS 11 update for Apple Watch and today we want to give users an early look at what we know and what we expect. As we push into 2024, we’ve heard quite a bit about iOS 18 for iPhone and a bit about macOS.....»»
Dell’s Inspiron 14 Plus review: one hand tied behind its back
The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 2024 is a good midrange laptop by most measures. However, its display isn't as good as some others at around the same price......»»
Apple releases Safari update with security patches for older macOS versions
Apple recently released iOS 17.4.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.4.1, both with two security patches. For users running older versions of macOS, the company has now released a standalone update for Safari, its own web browser, with the same patches included wi.....»»
Apple releases macOS 14.4.1 with fixes for USB hubs, Java, and more
Following the release of iOS 17.4.1 last week, Apple is now rolling out a new update for the Mac. Today, Apple has released macOS 14.4.1 with bug fixes and security improvements for Mac users. more….....»»
iOS 17.4.1 and macOS 14.4.1 come with these 2 security fixes
iOS 17.4.1 and macOS 14.4.1 have arrived for all users after the major iOS 17.4/macOS 14.4 updates. Now Apple has revealed what important security patches come with the latest updates for iPhone, Mac, and more. more….....»»
macOS Sonoma update fixes USB hubs, Java crashes, and more
Following iOS and iPadOS updates late last week, Apple has released a complementary update to macOS Sonoma with security updates and some big bug fixes.macOS Sonoma 14.4 update breaks USB monitor hubsIt's still not fully clear what the update contain.....»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Update
Apple’s released a new macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 update and the software is available to download right now. Unlike the previous version of macOS Sonoma, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 is a maintenance upgrade. It’s main focus is on improving the operatin.....»»
5 Things to Know About the macOS Ventura 13.6.6 Update
Apple’s pushed a new macOS Ventura update to Mac users and macOS Ventura 13.6.6 is available to download right now. Like its most recent predecessors, macOS Ventura 13.6.6 is a point upgrade. It doesn’t have any outward facing features on.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 & 10 Reasons You Should
Apple’s macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 update could have a big impact on your Mac’s performance. In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to upgrade right now and the best reasons to hold out. macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 is a point upgrade. While sma.....»»
macOS Sonoma 14 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
Apple’s macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 update fixes problems, but we’re also seeing complaints about bugs, glitches, and performance issues. macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 went through testing behind the scenes, but problems have slipped through the cracks into th.....»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Update Takes
Apple’s new macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 update could take a long time to download and install on your Mac. The amount of time depends on your Mac model and the version of macOS it’s currently running. macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 is available to download right no.....»»
9 Things to Do Before Installing macOS Sonoma 14.4.1
While you might be tempted to install Apple’s new macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 update right away, there are some steps you should take before moving your Mac to the software. macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 update is available to download if you own a Mac that’s comp.....»»
4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Ventura 13.6.6 & 11 Reasons You Should
Apple’s new macOS Ventura 13.6.6 update could have a tremendous impact on your Mac’s overall performance. In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to upgrade right now and the best reasons to hold out for a bit longer......»»
macOS Ventura 13 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
If you install Apple’s macOS Ventura 13.6.6 update, you might run into bugs, glitches, and/or performance issues. macOS Ventura 13.6.6 went through testing, but problems have slipped through the cracks into the final release. Some of these prob.....»»