Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of setting up your new Mac? Whether you’re switching from Windows or upgrading to the latest macOS, the process can feel like a maze of settings, features, ...

Maybe you've treated yourself to a brand new MacBook Air, or maybe you want to factory reset your iMac—either to sell it on or wipe all the digital detritus off the system. Whatever the reason you're ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. You can now keep your browsing identities separate in Apple’s desktop browser ...

Most Mac users know familiar Finder window backgrounds, but few know you can also set Finder window backgrounds to any color you like. Here's how to do it. When you open a folder on the macOS desktop ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

To use Image Playground on Mac, update to macOS Sequoia 15.2, ensure your Mac has an M1 chip or later, and set the system and Siri language to English (US) or supported regions. Launch the app, follow ...

Choose the best M-series chip and configuration for the type of gaming you plan to do on your Mac and adjust settings for optimal performance based on the game’s intensity. Download games from either ...

Setting up two monitors enhances productivity by providing a secondary screen for multitasking, whether it's browsing while gaming or staying connected while watching movies. Configuring multiple ...

Phone Mirroring lets you control your iPhone directly from your Mac — no picking up your phone required. Here's how to set it ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...