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15-Inch M2 MacBook Air vs. 14-Inch M3 MacBook Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

Torn between the most expensive MacBook Air and the cheapest MacBook Pro? We'll help you decide.

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6 Apps to Monitor and Improve Your MacBook’s Battery Life

Want to get more out of your MacBook’s battery? These apps let you keep an eye on battery health and maximize battery life.

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7 Common macOS Sonoma Issues and How to Fix Them

Not having a good time after updating to macOS Sonoma? We'll help you fix some of the prevalent issues.

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How to Clear the System and Internet Caches on a Mac

Cache files taking up too much storage? It's easy to clear them on your Mac.

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How to Rip a DVD to Your Mac

Backing up DVDs to your Mac enables you to watch them without needing to have an optical drive connected.

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How to Claim a Slice of Apple's $25 Million Family Sharing Payout

You may be able to get a piece of Apple's $25 million lawsuit settlement. If you're eligible and act quickly.

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How to Open the Task Manager on a Mac

Switched to a Mac from Windows and can't find the Task Manager? Let us introduce you to Activity Monitor.

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Is FaceTime Not Working? 15 Potential Fixes to Try

Facing problems during FaceTime calls? Follow these troubleshooting steps on your Apple device.

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AirDrop Not Working? Fix It Fast With These 16 Tips

AirDrop is prone to connection issues; follow these tips when you can't get it to work.

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How to Use Split Screen on a Mac With Split View

Split View makes it easy to use two apps side by side. We'll help you make the most of it on your Mac.

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Is iCloud Private Relay a VPN, and Is It Safe to Use?

iCloud Private Relay has a handful of features that make it look similar to a VPN, but are they actually one and the same?

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What Is System Data or "Other" Storage on a Mac? How to Delete It

Learn how to minimize the data consumption of System Data (also called "Other") on your Mac.

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Speed Up Your Slow Mac or Windows PC With Cleaner One Pro

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How to Disable the Pop-Up Blocker on a Mac

Generally, pop-ups are a nuisance. But there are times when you need to let them through.

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Apple 16-Inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro Review: Outstanding, Inside and Out

The MacBook Pros have come a long way since the 2016-2019 models. Is the second MacBook Pro refresh for 2023 finally the one to pick up?

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How to Fix the "Filter Failed" Printer Error on a Mac

Whether you have an Epson, Canon, or HP printer, here's what you should do if macOS shows a "Filter Failed" error while printing a document.

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How to Uninstall Java on a Mac

Java's installer helps you remove the program quickly, but if that's not enough, you can use Terminal to remove every trace of it.

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How to Add Interactive Widgets to Your Mac's Desktop

macOS Sonoma lets you fill your desktop with widgets. Learn how to add your favorite widgets, including ones from your iPhone.

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How to Select Multiple Files on Mac

Need to select multiple files at once on your Mac? Not worry, here are all the easy ways to do it.

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How to Force Quit an App on Your Mac

Fix frozen programs that won't respond by forcing them to quit. We'll show you how.

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