Mac
SEE MAC STORIES BY CATEGORY
How-To
Wanna see your all-time most-played songs on Apple Music? Here’s how
Apple Music celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special playlist for listeners.
News
A cheap MacBook powered by an iPhone chip? Here's how it could work
Apple wants to boost MacBook sales and thinks a new model is the solution.
Feature
Why I'm switching from the MacBook Air to the Pro–but not until next year
The M6 MacBook Pro is looking like the biggest MacBook Pro upgrade in years.
How-To
Backing up a Mac with Time Machine is easy and essential, here's how
Don't risk losing everything on your Mac! It's simple to back up using Apple's Time Machine.
Updated
Best Mac backup software: Top backup apps compared
Do you backup your Mac? You should! These are the best backup software for Mac we've tested.
Deal
Get one of our favorite MacBook Airs ever for $400 off right now
The 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is down to $899 right now.
Best Picks
Best MacBook for students: Tried and tested for school, college & uni
Find out if you should buy a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro for college. Plus how much cheaper is the MacBook with Apple's education discount.
More Color
Goodbye, Intel: The chips keep changing but the Mac remains the Mac
Apple's preparing to close the books on the third chip transition in Mac history.
Feature
8 reasons to switch from Safari to Chrome
Should Chrome or Safari get your vote in the browser wars? Here are eight reasons to give Google's browser a chance.
Reviews
UPerfect Delta Max Touch review: folding dual-screen HD monitor
Hide this portable dual-screen 18.5-inch HD monitor away with a simple fold.
News
Apple cheekily helps kids make the hard sell on buying a Mac
Apple encourages parents to send their kids to college with an academic 'sidekick.'
News
Slide into the weekend with these gorgeous new Apple wallpapers
Apple is celebrating its new Australia store with a gift for everyone.
News
Apple: Macs will be Macs, iPads will be iPads, and never the twain shall meet
But the company is open to bringing Mac-like elements to iPadOS.
Deal
The MacBook Air we recommend for everyone is cheaper than ever right now
The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is just $1,399 at Amazon.
Deal
This M4 Mac mini with double the storage and 50% more RAM is just $849
Our favorite option is $150 at Amazon right now.
News
If your out-of-warranty M2 Mac mini won't turn on, Apple will fix it for free
Mac minis made between June 16, 2024 and November 23, 2024 may stop powering on.
News
VirtualMacOSX.com user data exposed in breach
Ten thousand user records that included sensitive data were revealed online.
Feature
Why Mac power users should rush to upgrade to macOS 26 Tahoe this fall
If you’re a power user, you might be wondering what Apple’s macOS Tahoe update has for you. The answer is a lot.
Feature
Apple’s latest gaming efforts won’t move the needle
If Apple wants gamers to take the Mac seriously, it’s going to need to do a lot more.
News Analysis
Podcast: WWDC25 special!
We talk about the hot new stuff from Apple, including Liquid Glass, iPadOS windowing, Live Translation, and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
How-To
How to remove the macOS Tahoe beta
Regret installing macOS Tahoe beta? Want to go back to macOS Sequoia? Here's how to uninstall the macOS beta.
News
If you still use Time Capsule to back up your Mac, the clock is ticking on support
Apple says macOS 27 will no longer support AirPort or Time Capsule backups.
Feature
iPadOS 26 is seriously making me think about dumping my MacBook Air
At WWDC25, the company introduced iPadOS 26, the next major version of the iPad operating system, and Apple's Craig Federighi called it the "biggest iPadOS release ever," and he's not exaggerating.
Feature
10 WWDC features you need to know (but probably missed)
iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS 26 are filled with little features Apple didn’t talk about during the keynote
Updated
How to become an Apple beta tester for iPhone, iPad & Mac
Beta testers can try out pre-release versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS & tvOS. Here's how you can get on to Apple's beta program.
News
If you own an Intel Mac, you have 12 months to upgrade to a new model
Apple confirms that macOS 27 will only support Apple Silicon.
News
macOS 26 Tahoe: The 5 best features coming to your Mac this fall
The Mac is getting a visionOS-inspired design, Shortcuts Automations, AI upgrades, and more.
Updated
WWDC 2025 guide: Start time, how to watch and all the WWDC rumors
Apple's WWDC 2025 starts today! We have the start time where you are, how to watch, and the expected updates.
Deal
Our favorite MacBook Air is down to an all-time-low of just $849 right now
Get the new M4 MacBook Air for $150 off at Amazon.
Sponsored
From $33.28/Month: A Smarter Way to Get Your MacBook
Choose Upgraded for a MacBook program that skips the trade-in hassle. Pay monthly from 0% APR, then upgrade your MacBook every two years. Easy.
News
You thought the Mac mini was small, wait till you see the Pico Mac Nano
Replica of the original Macintosh runs the pico-mac emaulator.
Feature
Will new Apple hardware steal iOS 26's thunder?
Unfortunately, the next big hardware reveal probably won’t happen until the fall.
News
Apple is reportedly dropping support for nearly every Intel Mac this year
The compatibility list for the next version of macOS will include just three non-Apple silicon Macs, report claims.
More Color
The weird, wild story of the Mac clone era
Three decades later, the legacy of Apple's weird decision is still with us.
Deal
Get the M4 Mac mini we love for just $500 today
The M4 Mac Mini is on sale for $99 off at Amazon.
Reviews
Razer USB 4 Dock review: plentiful ports and power for your peripherals
Razer’s office-oriented dock focuses on versatility and connectivity rather than sheer speed.
Updated
Best Mac data recovery apps to bring back your lost and deleted files
We've tested the best data recovery software for Mac that you can use to retrieve lost, corrupted or deleted files, these our our top choices.
Updated
26 free macOS apps every Mac user should have
From useful utilities to handy archivers and transcoders, here are our favorite free yet powerful macOS apps you can download today.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of the Mac and macOS
WWDC is coming soon, and on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the current state of Mac hardware and macOS, and what that tells us about what Apple could be doing at WWDC.
Reviews
Satechi SM3 keyboard review: a smooth, responsive mechanical keyboard
A compact and versatile mechanical keyboard that pairs with up to four different devices.
Feature
8 Mac trackpad gestures you won't believe you didn't know
Want a faster, more intuitive way to use macOS? Try using these clever trackpad gestures to bring helpful features and extra functionality to your Mac.
Updated
McAfee Total Protection for Mac review – not as good as it should be
McAfee’s Total Protection helps keep your Mac and iPhone free from unwanted software and intrusion attempts.
News
Microsoft boasts that Copilot+ PCs are faster than Macs Apple doesn't sell anymore
And don't get me started on the video short Microsoft made.
Deal
The M4 MacBook Air we recommend to everyone is $150 off right now
The 13-inch MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is just over $1,245 at Amazon.
Feature
If iPadOS 19 is going to be more like the Mac, it needs these 9 features stat
The iPad already has great hardware, but it needs a software boost to take it to the next level. Here's how.
Feature
What is nano-texture glass and do I need it?
Apple's nano-texture glass option is available for the iMac, MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro. Here's what you need to know.
Updated
Best Mac Studio deals available now
Find out who has the Mac Studio in stock and where to get a discount on a Mac Studio with our best Mac Studio deals round up (U.S. & U.K.).
News
Apple is working on the hybrid Mac we all want
The touch-screen hybrid tablet Mac users have been asking for may finally hit the market.
News
Why there isn’t a touch screen Mac, yet…
Apple's always said it won't make a touchscreen laptop, but that could be changing. Here's what you need to know about why Apple doesn't make a touchscreen Mac, but could do in the future.
News