Another WWDC is almost upon us and it’s a good thing it’s remote, because the Macalope hates those awkward family get-togethers when no one wants to talk about the elephant in the room. For the record, though, cousin Earl should not be keeping an el…
Lees meerWhich company can you trust? That is the essential question when it comes to VPN services. Some critics would say you can’t trust any of them, but that’s an easy answer that is almost certainly false. One approach is to trust a larger, well known co…
Lees meerWith the internet abuzz with privacy concerns and the potential changes coming to net neutrality, you’ve likely heard about virtual private networks, better known as VPNs. When used correctly, a VPN can greatly strengthen your online privacy, assist…
Lees meerApple on Monday released an update to macOS Big Sur. Version 11.4 includes an update to the Podcasts app for subscriptions and channels that group together shows based on the creator. The update also includes several bug fixes. Here are the release …
Lees meerOur new iMac has arrived, and while we still have a ton of testing ahead of us, we wanted to share some images with you that we took before we even turned it on. It’s that pretty. Note the stellar packaging, including a color-matched handle on the b…
Lees meerApple started testing iOS 14.6 before the big iOS 14.5 release even went out to the general public. With iOS 15 expected to begin testing at WWDC in June, many users thought iOS 14.5 would be the last release in the iOS 14 branch. It appears that Ap…
Lees meerUpdated 05/24/21: Apple has announced that WWDC will kick off with a keynote address at 10am Pacific Time. After pushing it back by several weeks due to the pandemic last year, Apple announced that WWDC will return to its normal spot in early June. …
Lees meerUpdated 05/24/21: Apple had already announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference, but has issued a new press release with times for the keynote and other important sessions. Apple doesn’t often participate in big industry-wide events …
Lees meerWith the continuation of the Apple silicon rollout, the MacBook Pro could see some major changes soon. The company will likely take the opportunity of the new models based on Apple silicon to introduce new designs, features, and refinements. This ar…
Lees meerOur household only has two people in it, but if you were just listening from the outside, you’d be excused for thinking that there was a third: a sometimes helpful but often annoyingly recalcitrant entity named Siri. We use Siri a lot, thanks to the…
Lees meerApple’s Mac Pro was introduced in 2019, and updates usually come out in increments—new graphics options here, SSD module upgrades, there, etcetera. But the Mac Pro will undergo a major update when Apple releases its own System on a Chip (SoC) for th…
Lees meerIt’s been hard to extend hospitality since early 2020, but Apple still lets macOS offer your guests plenty of privileges. In macOS, there are two ways for people without user accounts to make use of your Mac, so long as you give them permission. Gue…
Lees meerAfter Apple announced this week that support for Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless audio is coming to Apple Music in June, there has been a bit of confusion over what devices will support the new standard. Now Apple has cleared things up in a new support…
Lees meerIn June 2021, Apple Music is getting a big update, and it’s free to all subscribers. The entire catalog of over 75 million tracks will be available in a lossless audio format using ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Compression), starting with 20M tracks an…
Lees meerWhile we here at Macworld read and write about Apple all week long, we totally get that you might not. But since you’re here now, allow us to catch you up on all the stuff you need to know from the past week. Tim Cook takes the stand As the Apple-Ep…
Lees meerApple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies. The service launched on Novembe…
Lees meerIf you’re reading this article, chances are you’re thinking about buying a new Mac and may be in need of a little guidance. Fortunately, we’re quite familiar with Apple’s Macs, and we’re happy to help you choose the right Mac for you. This buying gu…
Lees meerThe new iMac has begun shipping and we’ve already found a great deal on our favorite model. Costco is selling the 8-core GPU model in either blue or green for $1,450, a savings of $50 off the MSRP. Shipping is free and you don’t have to be a member …
Lees meerJust days after the release of the final beta of iOS 14.6, and before it is released to the general public, Apple has begun beta testing iOS 14.7. A point-seven release ties iOS 14 with iOS 13 for the most point releases of any iOS version ever. Eve…
Lees meerApple’s new M1 iMac is finally on sale and we totally understand that you want to buy one. It’s easily Apple’s coolest desktops in years, but choosing which one to buy is about more than just picking your favorite color. So follow our guide and spen…
Lees meerWhen that new 24-inch iMac arrives, you don’t want anyone or anything getting in your way as you unpack it and set it up. It’s an exciting moment, so go ahead, go for it! But (or course, there’s a “but”) after you’re done placing it perfectly on you…
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