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Fix dead Wi-Fi spots with one of these top mesh network routers
Wi-Fi dead spots in your house? A mesh network system can provide greater range than a conventional router, we test the best.Reviews
PowerPhotos 2 review
This major update to a third-party Photos library manager improves de-duplication and export options while preserving its power as a complementary app.Reviews
DuckDuckGo's Mac browser still needs work
The beta of the privacy-minded browser includes a few nice features, but lack of plug-in support or browser sync makes it hard to recommend yet.
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Rocket review: Blast your way through the difficulty of inserting emoji on a Mac
This simple app acts as a bridge between the delight of using emoji and the convoluted access to them outside of specific apps and websites.Reviews
MacBook Air vs iMac
The 24-inch iMac and MacBook Air are worlds apart: the MacBook Air is the cheapest and has the most powerful chips, but the iMac does offers some benefits. Which one is best for you?
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TG Pro review
Apple has dozens of thermometers and fan tachometers that TG Pro exposes for monitoring and warnings.
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Mac Gems: Paste review
The Paste app provides easy access to days, months, or an infinite well of what you’ve ever put on the clipboard.Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: Is the new M2 MacBook Air worth the money?
Apple has done a major update to its popular MacBook Air laptop, and we got our hands on one. Is the MacBook Air reaching new heights? Or does it leave us yearning for the old Air?Reviews
13-inch MacBook Pro M1 vs M2: Improvements where it matters
With support for more RAM and two more graphics cores, the M2 MacBook Pro pushes ahead of the M1 model, and gets closer to the higher-end MacBook ProsReviews
M2 MacBook Pro review
The 13-inch MacBook Pro M2 is a good laptop, but when you look at the other laptops in Apple's lineup, it's befuddling as to who it's actually for.Reviews
MacBook Air vs Mac mini: Which Low-Cost Mac is best?
Apple offers two lower-cost Macs for those on a budget: the Mac mini and MacBook Air. But which offers the best value for money?
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Lingon X review
While its main purpose is scheduling, Lingon X provides valuable insight and control over startup and recurring events on your Mac.
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PopClip review: Supercharge your ability to select and paste text on your Mac
Any selection or text field gains customizable actions with PopClip installed.
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Morpho review
For cross-national workers and travelers, Morpho provides all the particulars of formatting, currency, units, and conversion at your fingertips.Best Picks
Best Mac word processor
Here are ten of our favourite Mac word processing apps, including great alternatives to Word and Pages, and some free options.
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TextSniper review: Extracts the text of anything you see on your Mac
This straightforward app provides top-notch text recognition plus barcode and QR code scanning.
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Hazel review: Folder-based automation that makes life easier on macOS
The app performs rules-based actions on new items in folders, including renaming, reorganizing, moving, importing, uploading, and pushing notifications.
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Mac Gems: Reflector 4
Turn to Reflector for more than the bare necessities built into macOS Monterey.Reviews
M1 Ultra vs M1 Max
How the M1 Ultra in the Mac Studio impacts pro users' real-world workflows.Reviews
Logic Pro10.7 review
Logic Pro goes from strength to strength. Version 10.7 fixes bugs and allows for creating Spatial Audio mixes.Best Picks
Best music software for Mac
We've rounded up the best audio recording software for Mac, whether you are in a studio or at home these apps are worth a listen.Reviews
GarageBand for Mac 10.4.6 Review
Wondering if GarageBand for Mac is any good? Apple's music studio is an easy recommendation for musicians and podcasters alike.Best Picks
Best MOBA games for Mac
These are our favourite MOBA games for Mac including DOTA, Heroes of the Storm, and League of Legends.Best Picks
Best Mac Action Games
These are our favourite Mac action games including Batman:Arkam City, Bioshock, Call of Duty, and Tomb Raider.Best Picks
Games like The Sims – Simulation games for Mac
These are our favourite Mac simulation games including, obviously, The Sims, but also Minecraft, great options from Lego and more.Best Picks
Best puzzle games for Mac
Exercise your brain with these puzzle games for Mac. Our favourites include Machinarium and World of Goo.Best Picks
Best sport games to play on Mac
Want to play sports games on your Mac? You can. Try these golf, football, skateboarding and other sporty games.Best Picks
Best adventure games for Mac
These are our favourite Mac adventure games including Banner Saga, Life is Strange, Mad Max and Secret Of Monkey Island.Best Picks
Best strategy games for Mac
These are our favourite Mac strategy games including Civilization, Company of Heroes, Warhammer and more.Best Picks
Best Mac racing games
These are our favourite Mac racing games including Dirt Rally, F1, FlatOut, and many more.Best Picks
Best roleplaying games for Mac
These RPGs are our favourite roleplaying games for Mac, from Baldur's Gate and Diablo to Elder Scrolls and Final Fantasy.Best Picks
Best platform games for Mac
These are our favourite Mac platform games, while Sonic and Mario might be absent there are some fun platform games on the Mac.Best Picks
Best Mac card games
These are the best card games for Mac that we've played, including Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, Heathstone, and Minion Masters.
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CalDigit Thunderbolt Station 4 review
All the ports you could want coupled with high-wattage charging justify the price of this full-featured dock.Best Picks
Best Mac for designers and graphic design
Macs are great for graphic design, but what Mac should designers get? These Macs offer the graphics, RAM and processors you need.
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Mac Gems: Clocker
This menu bar app could be vital to those who work routinely with people across multiple time zones.Reviews
Studio Display review
As a production display, the Studio Display is an affordable alternative to the Pro Display XDR.Best Picks
Which Mac to buy 2022: Mac desktops and MacBooks compared
Wondering whether to buy MacBook Pro or Air, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro or Mac Studio? Find out what Mac to buy in our buying guide.Mac Gems
CleanShot X review: Make perfect, precise Mac screenshots and screen recordings
The ease and power of CleanShot X should thrill anyone with a frequent need to document macOS and Mac apps.Reviews
Best iMac: Which iMac to buy
Find out which iMac is best for you, your budget and your specific needs. We help you choose between the 24in and 27in iMacs.Reviews
16in MacBook Pro (M1 Max, 2021) review: terribly fast and well built
The 16in MacBook Pro with M1 Max has a bigger screen, faster processor and faster everything. This is a computer for professionals.Best Picks
Cheapest Mac or MacBook: Guide to the best cheap Mac
Buying a Mac doesn't have to cost a fortune. These are the cheapest Apple computers you can buy – and how to save even more.Reviews
Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter review
The Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter combines storage, pass-through power, and extra USB ports as a unique add-on best suited to laptop users.Best Picks
Fastest Mac 2022: The most powerful Mac or MacBook
The fastest and most powerful Mac might surprise you – but speed and power are only part of what makes a Mac suitable for pros.Reviews
Kaspersky Total Security for Mac 2022 Review
A complete security suite with effective protection, though the installation process for the Mac is clumsy and confusing.Mac Gems