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How to reinstall macOS when the startup volume was erased

Rachel is trying to sell her Mac, but… My friend was wiping my Mac so I could sell it and I’m pretty sure they’ve deleted the start up disk? It’s not letting me reinstall the OS on a recovery startup. … Continue reading

MacBook: Apple upgrades its thinnest, lightest laptop

Along with the MacBook Pro, Apple revealed at its Worldwide Developers Conference an upgrade for the MacBook. The MacBook is Apple’s ultraportable laptop, trading portability for speed and connectivity. It has a slower processor than the Mac Pro, and it … Continue reading

Streaming TV quality sucks compared to broadcast. Here’s how the industry intends to make it better

Streaming TV quality vs. broadcast and cable: How the industry’s tackling frame rate, latency, and surround sound

Podcast 562: Hi, Sierra!

Apple unloaded a pile of information at its WWDC keynote this week: the long-awaited and awkwardly named HomePod, a new iPad Pro model, upgraded Mac laptops and iMacs, and details about three of its four OSes—tvOS didn’t get much love. … Continue reading

macOS High Sierra: Features, release info, system requirements, and more

Editor’s note: We’ve updated this story to include a full FAQ. The next version of Apple’s operating system for the Mac is called macOS High Sierra. While the OS is mostly about software refinements, it also lays the foundation for … Continue reading

25% off Logitech K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard for Computer, Phone & Tablet – Deal Alert

Rewrite the rules of desktop typing. Logitech’s K780 is the type-on-everything keyboard with full-size keys and a convenient number pad. Enjoy quiet, comfortable typing, on your Windows PC or Mac, and switch typing to your phone or tablet at the touch … Continue reading

Enlight 1.3 review: Editing your photos on an iPad is as easy and tap and drag

If you’re a committed photographer, you probably use a powerful tool such as Adobe’s Lightroom or Photoshop to work with your pictures. But not everyone needs apps like this, which have steep learning curves, and not everyone shoots enough photos … Continue reading

HomePod first look: Apple’s at-home digital assistant was made with music in mind

Apple finally tossed its hat into the at-home digital assistant ring on Monday when the company introduced the HomePod, a smart speaker that you control via Siri. While the device won’t be available until later this year, I was able to … Continue reading

Mo’ problems: Apple again goes for that other share

Apple announced a mess of stuff yesterday but why talk about that when we can talk about the problems with announcements they haven’t made yet? Writing for the lovely people and scarab beetles and ancient, unspoken terrors over at Business … Continue reading

Apple HomePod FAQ: Here’s everything we know about the new Siri smart speaker

Apple concluded its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday with a sneak peek of an all-new product: The HomePod.  Editor’s note: We’ve updated this story to include a full FAQ. Originally rumored to be called Siri Speaker, the HomePod is … Continue reading