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Apple's Macs keep gaining popularity, and whether you've been using one for a decade or just got your first, there's a lot to learn. We have complete coverage of everything happening in the world of Mac right here.

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Apps Not Showing in Spotlight on Your Mac? 6 Solutions to Try

If Spotlight stops working properly there are a few fixes that may help.

The Beelink S13 mini PC over a woodgrain background.
7 Reasons Why a Mini PC Makes the Perfect Home Assistant Server

It's the ideal device for running your smart home software.

Anker dock on a desk.
Anker’s 15-Port Thunderbolt 5 Dock Is Impressive, but Expensive

All these ports don't come cheap.

A woman standing and holding an Apple MacBook Pro laptop computer.
9 Things I Refuse to Do on My Mac

Sometimes a Mac just isn't the best tool for the job.

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A UGREEN M4 Mac Mini Dock sitting on a desk.
I Can't Use My M4 Mac Mini Without These Accessories

Augment your M4 Mac Mini with these handy accessories.

A GEEKOM A6 Mini PC sitting on a table connected to a monitor.
The Best 5 Windows Mini PC Alternatives to the Mac Mini

Windows-powered Mac Mini-likes.

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A desk With a MacBook and iPad next to some Airpods Max and an Apple TV Remote
5 Things My iPad Does Better Than My Mac

iPad, you Pad, we all Pad.

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Great Specs, Terrible Fit: Why I'm Not a Fan of Razer’s New Mouse

Pretty lights and one-touch AI can't fix a broken design.

Creating a Quick Action in macOS Automator app.
This Hidden Mac Feature Will Speed Up Your Most Annoying Tasks

Stop wasting time on your Mac doing things manually.

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An M4 Mac Mini surrounded by a keyboard and a mouse.
Why I Plan to Use My New Mac Mini for At Least 10 Years

I’m in it for the long haul.

The Homebrew logo over a terminal window.
I Install These Homebrew Apps on Every Mac

There's no faster way to install software on a Mac.

A person holding the CUKTECH 15 GaN 140W Charger.
This Bulky Little Laptop Charger Packs Quite the Punch

Tell your MacBook charger to scram.

A Mac mini on a desk in a dark room under blue mood lighting.
Apple's Best Streaming Device Isn't the Apple TV, It's the Mac Mini

It's hard to justify an Apple TV 4K when you see what the Mac mini can do.

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VLC and IINA logos.
I Ditched VLC on Mac for This Little-Known Video Player

It's still open-source, it can still play everything, but it's so much nicer to use.

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This Open-Source Lightroom Alternative Is the RAW Editor I’ve Been Dreaming Of

You don't need an Adobe subscription to access powerful photo editing tools.

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SanDisk Creator Phone Flash Drive
SanDisk’s Nifty 128GB USB-C and Lightning Flash Drive Is on Sale

Two ports, tons of space, and built for creators.

Forklift 4 for macOS.
This Third-Party File Manager Replaced Finder on My Mac

You don't have to look far for a more productive Finder alternative.

Roger the cat yawning.
How to Avoid Disaster When a Cat Walks Across Your Keyboard

You can't control your cat, but you can control your keyboard.

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macOS 26 Tahoe logo.
All the macOS 26 Tahoe Feature You're Not Getting at Launch

Not all macOS 26 features are compatible with all models and languages.

An AI-generated concept image of a MacBook SE.
It's Time for a $500 MacBook SE

How low can Apple go?

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