Apple has uploaded all of macOS Tahoe's beautiful new screen savers to its servers, and you can watch them right now without waiting for the operating system's release. The collection showcases some breathtaking aerial footage and nature scenes from the likes of India that will grace Mac screens later this year. Rather than waiting to…
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Inside Photos in iOS 26 & macOS 26 — refinements in Apple’s image and video management tool
Apple Photos is the central location for storing images and videos you take on your iPhone. Here's how to use it in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26. A mainstay of the Apple ecosystem, Photos is the base of operations for your personal imagery. If you've taken a photograph with an iPhone or iPad…
macOS 26 Tahoe: Complete guide to the Mac update that’s coming soon
Like its counterparts on the other Apple devices, macOS is getting a brand new look for 2025-2026 along with a new name. Because Apple is aligning the names of all the operating systems this year, the new version of macOS be called macOS 26 rather than macOS 16. It will also take the name Tahoe,…
How to sell a Mac or MacBook
Do you have a Mac or MacBook you want to sell? There are various ways to do it with the minimum amount of hassle. However, there is more to selling your Mac than just picking where to sell it. This guide covers everything you need to do when selling a MacBook or Mac, from evaluating…
How to copy and paste on a MacBook or Mac
If you need to move text, an image or another object from one part of a document to another, or from one app to another, you need to use copy (or cut) and paste. On a Mac or MacBook, the keyboard shortcuts for this are different from other devices, so if you are coming from…
Maximize iCloud+! 5 tips and tricks you need to start using right now
One of the reasons why people invest in the Apple ecosystem is the interoperability between devices. The main reason for the interoperability is iCloud, Apple’s cloud service. You can get a free membership when you create an Apple Account, which includes a paltry 5GB of cloud storage. We recommend upgrading to at least 50GB if…
You can now answer phone calls on your Apple TV, but there’s a catch
Apple has been strengthening the ecosystem ties between iOS and tvOS in recent years. In 2023, the company introduced the FaceTime app on Apple TV, letting users video call their loved ones on the big screen with the help of a nearby iPhone or iPad. Now, tvOS 26 will make it even easier to reach…
Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C – everything you need to know about every version of USB
USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and Thunderbolt 5. There are two general families of multi-purpose connections in widespread use today: USB and Thunderbolt. While they…
This Terminal trick brings back Launchpad on macOS 26
Apple last month announced macOS 26 Tahoe, the next major update to the Mac operating system. While it comes with a lot of new features, including the Liquid Glass interface, Live Activities, and a powerful new Spotlight, the update also killed off a feature that has lived on the Mac for over a decade. With…
How to use Time Machine to back up a Mac
Imagine the worst. Losing irreplaceable photos because your Mac’s drive failed? Accidentally deleting your dissertation? You might think it will never happen to you, but all it takes is a glass of water falling onto your MacBook and you could lose everything. But at least if you’ve got a backup, the financial outlay of getting…

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