Longtime MacBook users have it really good right now. On top of the historic performance that Apple laptops offer, the company brought back several features that users longed for, including an SD card reader, MagSafe on MacBooks, and the startup chime….
Here’s how to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed
There are a lot of different reasons why you might want to use your MacBook with the lid closed. You might want to plug into an external display and move your MacBook out of the way to free up space on your desk (although you could always use both scre…
These are the best Mac keyboards you can buy
If you spend hours typing each day, it’s important to find the keyboard that suits your needs – whether that’s a mechanical keyboard that provides satisfying tactile feedback or a keyboard packed with media controls and macOS shortcuts. There are plent…
There’s doom on the horizon for Apple–and ads are the only answer
Remember Apple’s China problem? If you don’t recall, it was a huge problem. In early 2021, savvy sleuths noticed that iPhone sales were up a ridiculous 155 percent in January, then up a recursively ridiculous 320 percent in February. Great news, right?…
iOS 16.2 could arrive in December with new Freeform app, Live Activities tweaks
With the full release of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 in the rearview mirror, Apple has moved on to testing the next release. With iOS and iPadOS 16.2, we can expect the new Freeform app along with continual improvements to Stage Manger on the iPad (like t…
Adobe Premiere Elements review – updated for 2023
At a Glance Expert’s RatingProsNew support for Apple SiliconNew artistic effectsGuided Edits to help newcomersConsMany tools are very complexExpensiveOur VerdictThe modest selection of new features is a little disappointing, but support for Apple Silic…
How to transfer photos over USB from a camera to an iPhone or iPad
The iPhone (or iPad) might be the camera you always have with you, but many people still carry a snapshot or higher-end standalone camera for other reasons: compactness, interchangeable or zoom lenses, or easier control of picture-taking options. It’s …
The slow death of the iPad is Apple’s own doing
Welcome to our weekend Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed this week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you …
The iPhone 15 Pro might not have any actual buttons
We already know that the iPhone 15 will likely have USB-C, an A17 chip, and a periscope camera, but here’s one we haven’t heard before: Apple might be replacing the power and volume buttons in the iPhone 15 Pro with a new solid-state design. According …
The new iPad’s charging port is a Lighting port disguised as USB-C
After years of the Lightning port on iPhones, iPads, and other devices, Apple is forced to switch to USB-C, thanks in part to the European Union. In many ways, that’s a good thing for users, but you don’t believe it’s going to be a seamless transition,…