Hardware

Minecraft Apple TV Edition review: Block building on the big screen

Minecraft is the biggest (paid) gaming sensation of the last decade, racking up more than 100 million downloads across platforms and still growing in popularity after several years. It’s hugely popular with young kids, has a vibrant fan community, and … Continue reading

What the Mac needs in 2017

As sure as the Earth sweeps through its orbit around the sun, the changing of a calendar year is a time to reflect about what’s happened and ponder what’s to come. Last year I made a list of things I … Continue reading

Your top questions to Mac 911—and some answers

We love being the place you come to in order to find answers to nagging problems. While the Mac 911 name predates iOS and iCloud, we’re open to answering questions related to any Apple hardware, software, and services. But we … Continue reading

50% off Bose SoundTrue around-ear headphones II – Deal Alert

Bose Sound True around-ear headphones II were engineered with advanced Bose technologies. They feature exclusive TriPort technology so your music sounds deep, clear and full of life. They don’t just look good, they feel good, too. The headphones feature a … Continue reading

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Grids 4.0 for Instagram review: Post photos from Mac, but sharing is limited

A year ago, I reviewed the third version of a Mac application called Grids, one of those rare native solutions for viewing Instagram posts on the desktop without a web browser. With support for multiple accounts, developer ThinkTime Creations had … Continue reading

Where to find Safari’s downloads list

A few readers have asked about the downloads list in macOS Safari—in particular, how to find it when the button is missing and where to find entries for older downloads. While it seems like a simple matter of clicking a … Continue reading

Licensing: The zombie argument that never dies

It’s almost 2017 but still some people are writing “Why doesn’t Apple license its operating systems?” on their checks. That makes no sense, Gary. “Why doesn’t Apple license its operating systems?” isn’t an amount. The bank won’t cash that check. … Continue reading

34% off TurboTax Deluxe 2016 Tax Software Federal & State – Deal Alert

TurboTax coaches you every step of the way and double checks your return as you go to handle even the toughest tax situations, so you can be confident you’re getting every dollar you deserve. Its typical list price of $59.99 … Continue reading

The 10 must-have utilities for macOS Sierra

As Apple as tweaked and improved its Mac operating system, the need for third-party utilities just shifted—it never went away. A lot of the fiddly missing stuff we used to need an app for is built in, but Apple aims … Continue reading

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The Week in iOS Apps: Selfies made easy

New apps for your iPhone and iPad The newest apps on the block include a personal library tracker, software for DJs, and a train game. Read on! VoiceCam Image by VoiceCam To read this article in full or to leave … Continue reading