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The latest news, reviews, and updates about Apple Macs, MacBooks, and MacBook Pros all in one place. If macOS is your thing, Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything you need to know. Whether you’re looking for tips and tricks for navigating Catalina, or are just hungry for the latest product announcement from Apple, we’ve got you covered. Read on for the newest rumors, laptop reviews, and more to come out of one of the largest computing brands around.

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The new iPad Pro would be perfect, if only it were a Mac

The new M4 iPad Pro and its OLED display makes me envious as a Mac user. And it feels like Apple is making me wait for the perfect Mac gaming machine.
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Best refurbished MacBook deals: Get a MacBook Air for $140 and more

Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

The 6 key things Apple must fix in the next version of macOS

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Best MacBook deals: Get an Air for $605 and save on M3 MacBook Pro

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Best Mac Mini deals: Save over $100 on an Apple desktop

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iMac deals: New, renewed and refurbished iMac computers

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How to create a Smart Folder on a Mac

The M3 MacBook Air in front of a window.

How to change the login picture on a Mac

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How to check the storage space on your Mac

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How to delete messages on your Mac

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How to customize mouse gestures on Mac

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The most common iPad problems and how to fix them

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How to convert FLAC to MP3 on Mac, Windows, and web

Converting FLAC to MP3 is pretty straightforward, but doing so is going to affect the quality of the latter. Here’s a guide on how to go from A to B.
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How to find a Wi-Fi password on Mac

Need to review your Wi-Fi password on a macOS system? Here's how to find it quickly on a Mac so you can make sure it's the right password, update it, and more.
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How to forget a network on a Mac

Need to get your MacBook to forget a Wi-Fi network it keeps automatically connecting to? Here’s how to manually remove the network from your computer.
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Does your Mac need antivirus software in 2024? We asked the experts

Apple’s Macs are seen as more secure than Windows PCs, but they can still get viruses. Should you protect yours with an antivirus app? We asked the experts.
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These 6 tweaks take MacBooks from great to nearly perfect

Apple makes great MacBooks, but you can make them even better by adjusting a few settings. Here, we’ll take you through six of the best ones to change.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

Don’t download the latest macOS Ventura update just yet

Apple released MacOS Ventura 13.6.6 back on March 25, but the update is doing more harm than good, as Mac users appear to be running into bugs.
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Hurry! This iMac is at its cheapest ever price right now

Best Buy has cut the price of the iMac 24-inch M1 by a huge $450 making it a steal of a deal right now.
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You can still buy the M1 MacBook Air, and it’s cheaper than ever

The Apple MacBook Air M1 remains a pretty speedy MacBook and it's currently available at its lowest ever price at Walmart. Here's why it's worth your time.
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The 5 best MacBooks for video editing in 2024

Need a powerful MacBook for video editing. Here's a look at five of our favorites, including both MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models.
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How to select multiple files on a Mac

Selecting files is a core feature of macOS. Here’s four different ways you can do so, along with some answers to a few frequently asked questions.
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How to take a screenshot on a Mac

Taking a screenshot in MacOS is easier than you think. Our guide walks you through the process using various keyboard shortcuts and native capture tools.
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A new wave of powerful laptops rises to challenge the MacBook Pro

The M3 Max MacBook Pro remains hard to beat, but there are some new Windows laptops rising to the challenge.
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MacBook Pro 16 vs. MacBook Pro 14: The important differences

The new M2 16-inch MacBook Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro are Apple's latest notebooks. In this guide, we will compare them.
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The best MacBook to buy in 2024

With plenty of MacBook models to choose from, which should you buy? Our guide examines performance, battery life, design, and more to help you find the answer.
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Laptop buying guide: what to look for in 2024

If you're unsure about what you need in a laptop, this laptop buying guide can help. In our breakdown, we'll explain specs, pricing, model types, and more.
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If you buy one MacBook Air alternative, make it this one

At half the price of the MacBook Air, I highly recommend considering this alternative laptop before pulling the trigger.
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The biggest threat to the MacBook this year might come from Apple itself

The iPad Pro is in line for some major updates this year, which makes me wonder: Will it finally be able to truly challenge the MacBook? The answer may be yes.
The M3 MacBook Air in front of a window.

How to keep your MacBook from sleeping

Your MacBook doesn’t need an afternoon app, it would just prefer one. If you don’t care, here’s how to disable sleep mode for your Apple laptop.
A person holds a MacBook Air at Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC) in 2023.

How to show the battery percentage of your Mac

It’s important to know just how much battery your MacBook has left. Here’s a guide on how to make sure your laptop is displaying its battery percentage.
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Forgot your Mac password? Here’s how to reset it

Forgetting your MacOS password is never a great feeling, but there’s a couple of ways you’ll be able to reset this key login info. Here’s a guide to help.
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The 5 best iMac alternatives in 2024

If you like the idea of an iMac but don't want to be in Apple's ecosystem, there are some excellent iMac alternatives you can check out.
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I was wrong about using Stage Manager on Mac

Stage Manager was a headline feature when Apple announced it in 2022. Now, I barely ever use it. Here’s what went wrong and why I’ve moved on from it.

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