Your Mac’s USB-C ports look identical, but one is special—and using it can cause macOS installations or updates on external drives to fail, or trigger other errors with Thunderbolt docks. Learn which USB-C port isn’t like the others.

Running macOS 26.4? You may start seeing warnings about Intel-based apps not opening. They won’t stop working until macOS 28, but now’s the time to find replacements. Here’s how to identify which apps need attention.

Two major iPhone exploit kits—DarkSword and Coruna—can steal passwords, messages, and photos from everyday users who visit an infected website. Check your iOS version and update immediately to protect yourself.

Apple Music’s new Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 uses AI to create custom playlists based on any mood, genre, or activity you describe. Just type what you’re in the mood for and let the app do the rest.

Got a suspicious attachment? Dangerzone converts potentially dangerous PDFs and Office docs into safe, pixel-only copies you can view without risk. Think of it as a virtual photocopier that strips any hidden malware, JavaScript, or macros.

Is your Mac typing the wrong characters or rejecting your password? You may have accidentally switched keyboard layouts. Here’s how to check your input source and prevent it from happening again.

Do you think using Dropbox or iCloud Drive means your files are backed up? Wrong. Delete or corrupt a file, and that change syncs everywhere instantly. Here’s why cloud storage isn’t a backup—and what to do about it.

Tired of typing credit card numbers into websites and apps that don’t support Apple Pay? iOS 26 lets you save cards in Wallet and use AutoFill to enter your payment details anywhere—here’s how to set it up and use it.

Apple’s Focus can silence distractions when you need quiet time, but its complexity can cause you to miss important notifications. Learn how to configure it safely—and avoid the pitfalls that lead to missed calls and messages.

Apple’s new $3,299 Studio Display XDR brings mini-LED, HDR, and 120 Hz to a 27-inch 5K display—pro display tech at a far more accessible price. The standard Studio Display also gets a refresh with a better camera and Thunderbolt 5.

Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo offers an affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem, but its compromises mean it’s best suited for K–12 students and users with basic computing needs. Here’s how it compares to the MacBook Air.

Drowning in open tabs and can’t find the one playing sound? Look for the speaker icon on the tab itself, or use Safari’s address bar icon or Chrome’s music note for quick control.

Apple’s March 2026 refresh brings MagSafe to the iPhone 17e, the M4 chip to the iPad Air, the M5 to the MacBook Air, and the new M5 Pro and M5 Max to the MacBook Pro—plus doubled storage on most models. Here’s what’s new and who should upgrade.

Missing texts from unknown numbers? iOS 26 filters them into hidden lists. Here’s where to find them in the Messages app—and how to mark senders as known so you don’t miss important messages. PS: The same applies to calls in the Phone app.

Freezing IT spending during a slowdown often leads to higher costs later. Here’s practical, real-world advice on reducing costs while protecting the services that keep your business running.

Apple makes it easy to share Wi-Fi passwords without requiring anyone to type them. We explain how you can do this nearly automatically, with a QR code, or by looking up the password and copying it so you can paste it into an email message or text.

Frustrated when your Mac apps don’t remember their windows—or when they stubbornly reopen old documents? Two little-discussed settings control this behavior. Here’s how Apple’s Resume technology really works.

Tired of identical blue folders? macOS 26 Tahoe lets you add colors and icons—including emoji—to folders with a few clicks. Here’s how to make your Finder easier to navigate.

AI agents like OpenClaw promise to automate tedious tasks, but recent security vulnerabilities highlight the dangers of using them. Learn the risks and how to protect yourself—and your organization—if you choose to use an agent.

Tired of truncated filenames in the Finder’s Column view? macOS 26.1 Tahoe adds a simple checkbox to auto-resize columns—and you can enable the same feature in earlier macOS versions with a quick Terminal command or free utility.