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Time Machine vs iCloud: Do you need to use both?
iCloud might seem like a simple solution to keeping your important data backed up, but it shouldn't be relied on.
News
Report: Apple is looking to license major studio films for Apple TV+
Apple is looking to further bolster its offering by offering access to a bigger library of movies.
How-To
How to use Time Machine to back up a Mac
Don't risk losing everything on your Mac! It's easy to back up using Apple's Time Machine. Here's how
How-To
macOS Sequoia: How to use window tiling
New feature helps users take control of multiple windows open at once.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Why you should install Apple's public betas–and why you should avoid them
The public betas for iOS and iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia are coming, and you might be waiting to install them. But is that really a good idea? In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about why you should and why you should avoid them.
Reviews
Abbyy FineReader PDF review
Great for Mac users digitalizing their documents, not if you want to edit PDFs.
How-To
How to protect your Mac from malware and theft
While virus outbreaks on Macs are very rare you could still be targeted. Here's what you should do to stay safe.
How-To
How to factory reset a MacBook or Mac: Reset a Mac to factory settings
Need to erase your MacBook? Want to wipe a Mac and reinstall macOS before selling? Here's how to erase a Mac – including the methods for new and old Macs.
Opinion
Apple is finally ready to unleash the full potential of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple Intelligence could put power back in the hands of users.
How-To
How to clean install macOS on your Mac
Speed up your Mac and rid it of problems by reformatting it before doing a clean install of macOS Sonoma.
Feature
Got iOS 18 on your iPhone? Try these features first
Some of iOS 18's most exciting new features aren't in the first public beta, but there's still plenty of cool stuff to try.
Mac 911
Apple Photos: When should you delete files from Imports? Never!
The Imports folder reflects an action.
Mac 911
Mail for macOS: Its two sort options for recent messages and how they work
You may think you've sorted the right way round, only to find you're out of sorts.![How to Downgrade iOS 18 to 17 in 5 Minutes [No Data Loss]](https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/how-to-downgrade-ios-18-to-ios-17-reiboot.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1)
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How to Downgrade iOS 18 to 17 in 5 Minutes [No Data Loss]
Fed up with bugs in iOS 18 Beta? Learn how to downgrade iOS 18 to 17 in 5 minutes without data loss.
Stay Foolish
Apple's next-gen HomePod could change everything we know about Siri
The long-awaited smart speaker could be a way to showcase the new and improved Siri.
Reviews
Disk Drill Pro for Mac Review
If your hard drive decides to go dramatically belly up, Disk Drill Pro offers a good solution.
News
Reliable leaker says surprise iOS 17.5.2 iPhone update is on the way
Probably a bug fix ahead of larger iOS 17.6 and iOS 18 launches.
How-To
How to watch BBC iPlayer in the U.S.
BBC iPlayer is free to TV license holders inside the U.K. If you are going to be away from home, or if you aren't based in the U.K. here's how to stream BBC shows.
Feature
How secure is a Mac and are Macs really more secure than Windows?
Macs are safer than PCs, but how much more secure are Macs, and what should you do to protect yourself? We run all the ways Apple keeps you safe.
The Macalope
What on earth has happened to the Apple rumor mill?
The AI craze has led to Apple rumor malaise.
News
Attention iPhone users: A new SMS attack could steal your Apple ID credentials
Hackers pose as Apple services requesting iCloud login.
Updated
Data Rescue review
Data Rescue is a program that every Mac user should at least know about, if not own outright, for those times when you need to restore important files.
Updated
Best password managers
Is iCloud Keychain enough or should you use a separate password manager? We look at several worthy alternatives.
Mac 911
How your Mac locks you out for more and more time when entering the wrong password
Apple built this timeout as a security measure. Make sure you don't fall afoul through extreme repetition.
News
ChatGPT security flaw raises red flags for Apple Intelligence
New Apple partner's app is caught logging queries in unencrypted file.
News
AI tool to generate app designs pulled after it copies Apple's work
Need proof that AI doesn't make "original" content? Here you go.
More Color
A Siri divided against itself cannot stand
The new, intelligent Siri will only work on a select number of Apple devices. Everyone else has to use the dumber Siri. That might be problematic.
How-To
iOS 18: How to make your app icons large and label-free
If you've always wanted big, label-less icons on your home screen, iOS 18 finally makes your wish come true.
The Macalope
Microsoft's AI stance would be laughable if it weren't so bad
The Macalope calls up his old friend the Winotaur to talk about AI.
News
Apple is 'formally' working on next year's OS updates: Here are the code names
What's in a name? Your guess is as good as ours.
Updated
ProtonVPN review: Easy to understand, fast, and full of features
Proton VPN might just be the new gold standard for VPNs, but it’s not without a couple of minor inconveniences.
Feature
iOS 18, Time Bandits, and everything releasing in July
Is July the month where we finally get our hands on Apple Intelligence?
How-To
iOS 18: How to put app icons, widgets, and folders anywhere you want
Apple is finally taking the shackles off your home screen. Here's how it works.
Reviews
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac review
Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac offers a handy, customizable user interface and good features, but how good is it at removing malware?
Mac 911
How to restart iCloud Photos syncing when all else fails
Apple offers little debugging help, so you might have to put some elbow grease into finding a solution.
Mac 911
Where did that app go? How to find a missing app on iPhone or iPad
Apple doesn’t direct you to an app, but you can re-add one you’ve deleted from the Home screen.
News
Here’s how your conversations with Android users will look in iOS 18
Read receipts and typing indicators in green bubbles.
News
iCloud to offer 'Keep Downloaded' option in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia
New option allows users to keep a file on device instead of in the cloud.
Reviews
UTM Virtual Machines review
UTM's open-source VM solution for Mac users running Windows provides virtualization and emulation, but is a little rough around the edges.
News
macOS Sequoia makes it easier to install large apps
Apple is removing the double free space requirement to download and install an app.
Reviews
Whisky review: run Windows games on your Mac
A free open-source alternative to CrossOver, that focuses specifically on running Windows games.
Reviews
RoboForm review: Quiet and efficient password manager that gets the job done
Get rid of your tired old logins and upgrade your security with the RoboForm password manager.
The Macalope
AI is a mess and Apple is here to clean it up
Apple is wisely carving its own path and (mostly) ditching the work of pioneers.
How-To
How to delete system data on a Mac
Wondering what's taking up so much space in System on your Mac? You can reduce system storage on a Mac.
News
Apple Intelligence and other key iOS 18 features won't come to EU this year
Customers in the EU will miss out on Apple Intelligence, iPhone mirroring, and SharePlay screen sharing in 2024.
News
Apple releases Final Cut Pro updates for iPad and Mac, new iPhone app
Final Cut Camera for iPhone is also available.
Mac 911
How to disable reading goals in the Books app
Did you know you had set goals before the Books app told you?
Reviews
SuperDuper! Review
One of the very best local cloning and restoration apps available for the Mac.
Reviews
ESET Home Security Premium Review
While ESET Home Security Premium completes its primary task of antiviral and malware prevention, several bugs need to be fixed.
Reviews