Here’s how to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed
Macworld 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...
View ArticleHave you heard? This MacBook is cheaper than your brand-new iPhone
Macworld The holidays may have put a dent in your pocket, forcing you to participate in low-spend (or no-spend) January. But just because you’re limiting your spending, it doesn’t mean you have to deal...
View ArticleWhy pay a fee for iCloud Drive when you could own 2TB of cloud storage for life?
Macworld Nothing might be worse than paying a recurring fee for iCloud…or getting a storage limit notification and having to upgrade and pay even more each month. Why not own your cloud storage for...
View ArticleWhy your external drive isn’t showing up on Mac and how to get a Mac to...
Macworld Normally when you plug in an external hard drive to your Mac’s USB port you will see it appear on the desktop. You can also see it in a Finder window in the left column under Locations (or...
View ArticleGoogle translate has nothing on this language tool
Macworld Want to learn a new language? Babbel is making it easier than ever to learn a new language with a lifetime subscription marked down to $129.99 (reg. $599). Babbel is a full-fledged language...
View ArticleWhy doesn’t Siri know what it doesn’t know?
Macworld Kids ask questions all the time, and I think it’s important as a parent to admit when you don’t know the answer. Naturally, it’s tempting to bluff, in order to preserve their childlike belief...
View ArticleMullvad review: A VPN that’s all about privacy
Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros Privacy-focused sign-up Great for getting around geoblocks Great pricing Cons Needs more servers 5 connections is lower than some rivals Our Verdict Mullvad’s...
View ArticleThis MacBook Pro was too busted for even AppleCare+ to repair
Macworld Customers often debate whether it’s worth getting AppleCare+ coverage for their Apple products. This represents a substantial additional cost, but in the event that your device suffers...
View ArticleHow to hack a forgotten iPhone passcode
Macworld You’ve probably been using the same passcode on your iPhone for years, handed down on your handsets from generation to generation. You most likely don’t have to use it all that often, because...
View ArticleApple honors Black History Month with color-morphing Apple Watch band
Macworld Apple on Monday unveiled the 2025 Black Unity Collection to honor Black History Month this February. The collection includes iPhone and iPad wallpapers, an Apple Watch face, and a...
View ArticlemacOS 15 Sequoia superguide: macOS Sequoia 15.3 now available
Macworld macOS Sequoia has been available for compatible Macs since September 2024, but further updates to Sequoia are expected over the next few months, with the latest major update being macOS 15.3,...
View ArticleThe most powerful iPad is down to its best price ever
Macworld Anytime you can get an iPad for $200 off, it’s a great deal, especially when it has the largest screen and best chip. We’re talking about the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro, of course, the very best...
View ArticleNew leak gives us a clear look at the iPhone SE 4–with a notch
Macworld We now have our best look at what is supposed to be the iPhone SE 4, due for launch this spring. Notable leaker Majin Bu posted a short video on X showing the iPhone SE 4 from all angles, and...
View ArticleiOS 18.3 is out now, improving Notification Summaries and Visual Intelligence
Macworld Apple Intelligence has been the focus of most iOS 18 updates so far, and we’re still waiting on the big Siri overhaul that adds personal context using the data on your phone and scores of new...
View ArticleiOS 18 superguide: iOS 18 features, latest update, and what’s new in iOS 18.3
Macworld Even if you’re not planning to buy one of the new iPhones, your existing iPhone (XR and later) can now get a bunch of new features following the release of iOS 18. Among the new features in...
View Article5 small (but still kinda big) changes coming to your iPhone in iOS 18.3
Macworld With iOS 18.3, Apple is sort of taking a breather before it continues its staged rollout of major Apple Intelligence features. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing there but bug fixes and...
View ArticleHow to update your AirPods firmware
Macworld Every now and then, Apple’s wireless earbuds get a new firmware update—that’s the software that controls all the hardware on the device. Sometimes this is just random bug fixes where Apple...
View ArticleMicrosoft 365 just raised its subscription prices — here’s a better deal
Macworld In a world dominated by subscriptions, Microsoft 365’s recent price hike has left many looking for a more cost-effective alternative. Instead of shelling out dollars monthly, get lifetime...
View ArticleHow to get Apple TV+ for free: Best deals, trials and discounts
Macworld Apple TV+, the streaming service from Apple, arrived at the end of 2019 so it’s been here a while now, but it’s only recently come into its own as more and more people have discovered the...
View ArticleDeepSeek is making everyone look silly, except Apple
Macworld It is time once again to see how things are going on the good ship Artificial Intelligence, sailing merrily through the seas of current technology. Sorry? Look, the Macalope just writes about...
View Article