Macworld If your Mac is beginning to sound like it has a jet engine spinning up inside its not just annoying, it may also be a sign that something is wrong. There could be an issue that is causing your Mac to overheat, or you might have a faulty fan. Heres what to do if those fans keep whirring even if nothing appears to be wrong. Why is my Macs fan so loud all of a sudden? Having the fans going at full pelt isnt a sign that things are necessarily wrong with your Mac, as the reason theyre instal

Macworld MacOS Recovery (often referred to as Mac Recovery Mode) was introduced back in 2010 with OS X 10.7 Lion. This Recovery HD partition contains the latest version of the macOS you installed on your Mac and makes it possible to troubleshoot issues with your Mac. It is a useful tool that the majority of Mac users will almost never need to use. Why use macOS Recovery? I did say almost . There are a few instances where you may need to use macOS Recovery: You need to wipe a Mac because you want

Macworld Are your favorite streaming platforms simply not cutting it with their content these days? You can change up your streaming experience for the better with Curiosity Stream. Dubbed Netflix for documentaries, Curiosity Stream is a streaming service that provides lifetime access to thousands of unique and educational documentaries and docuseries . Through May 12, lifetime access is only$179.97 (reg. $399). Founded by John Hendricks, the mastermind behind Discovery Communications, Curiosity

Macworld Quick show of hands: How many of you have gotten stuck in a multi-person iMessage session that caused your phone to go buzz every five seconds? Yep. Weve all been there. In the old days, in order to escape the constant buzzing, you had to turn on iOSs system-wide Do Not Disturb feature or switch off all notifications for the Messages app. Now, its easy enough to just leave the group chat or silence it. Steps to Leave iMessage Group Chat on iPhone Open the Messages app. Tap the group con

Macworld If your Mac is starting to run slow the first thing to check is if you are running low on space. Its generally advised that you should have 10% of your total space free on your Mac for the most optimum working. If you are down to your last few gigabytes then its time to do some housework and grab some space back. Over time, a Mac is likely to accumulate a large collection of duplicate files that take up this valuable space so thats a good place to start. However, finding and deleting th

Macworld The new M2 iPad Air has arrived, but unless youre planning on buying the 13-inch model, its not very different than the M1. And today you can save a bundle on an old one: Amazon is slashing prices of the M1 iPad Air to $449 (64GB) and $599 (256GB) in all colors , a savings of $150 and the best price weve ever seen. The iPad Air is a fantastic tablet, with a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, a super-powerful M1 chip, a 12MP front camera with Center Stage, Apple Pencil 2 support, USB-C, an

Macworld Even the biggest companies have been caught up in social-media backlashes, from Adobes tone-deaf software smile correction to Googles embarrassing and wrong AI tool. But I didnt think much of a potential controversy when I watched Apples ad for the new iPad Pro at its Let Loose event this week. Boy, was I wrong about that. The Crush! advert tries to get across the perennial Apple concept that the iPad Pro is such a capable and versatile creative tool that you can do almost anything with

Macworld After a long process of YouTube video downloading, it will be quite annoying to see a warning that the downloaded file format is not compatible with your Mac computer. When encountering this situation, you always need to download YouTube videos directly in a supported format. When you download videos from YouTube, you will find that the suffix of the video file is not the common MOV, MKV, or MP4, which is quite annoying if you want to open it on a new Mac computer. Thats because YouTube

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Excellent Apple & Android support Great battery life USB-C and 3.5mm audio support Cons No ANC Design is dated No on-ear detection Our Verdict Its been too long since Beats updated its more affordable on-ear Solo headphones, and while there are lots of improvements in this version it feels like a missed opportunity to really push the category forward. A dated design and just okay sound make this a good buy on sale, but not at full price. Price When Revie

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Macworld Apple doesnt participate in big industry-wide events such as CES or E3. The most valuable company in the world holds itsown events, thank you very much. Several times a year, Apple invites the press and industry professionals to Apple Park to hear all about its latest products and services. Apple calls these events, andstreams them live online to millions of watchers. In 2023 there were three such events: WWDC in June, the Wonderlust iPhone event in September and Apples second fall even

Macworld If youre always focused on Microsofts latest news, you might be missing out on a big open secret. Microsoft 365 isnt the only way to access its top-rated productivity tools. If you dont need the cloud features or wouldnt mind forgoing the recurring subscription fees, you should know that you can now get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for less than $60 This license is good for lifetime access on one Windows device. Youll get immediate access to Microsofts popular apps, i

Macworld Whatever happened to the paperless office? Of all technologys promised benefits, the paperless office has proved to be one of the most elusive. By now we were supposed to have converted to completely digital workflows, consuming fewer environmental resources and reducing waste, easing collaboration with remote colleagues, and minimizing the weight of documents we have to send to work contacts or carry around with us. Look around the next time youre at work or in your home office and you

Macworld During Apples Let Loose iPad event on Tuesday, the company unveiled a new ad for the iPad Pro, as it often does during these events. The ad, named Crush!, depicts a massive hydraulic press filled with creative implements: multiple musical instruments, paints, TVs, and old arcade game, music mixing equipment, and more. Accompanied by All I Ever Need is You by Sonny & Cher, the press crushes all these artistic and entertainment implements, then pulls up to reveal the iPad Pro. The ad prem

Macworld In May 2024, Apple unveiled the latest generation of its Pencil stylus for iPadApple Pencil Pro. Its essentially a replacement for the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil, made to support only the newest iPad Air (M2) and iPad Pro (M4) models, and with similar design but several new features. That means Apple now has four products all named Apple Pencil, but two of them are essentially only for products no longer sold as new, but rather only for legacy models. Which Apple Pencil: Specs Before w

Macworld A new Bloomberg report details a project code-named ACDC , for Apple Chips in Data Centers, in which Apple will use its own silicon to provide cloud AI services. Apple is going big on AI with iOS 18 and macOS 15, and while on-device processing will be a big differentiator for the company, more advanced tasks will require the resources of big server infrastructure. According to the report, the plan to use Apples own chips for cloud infrastructure began three years ago but has been accele

Macworld Apple has released the release candate beta of the Sonoma 14.5 update to developers and the public. The RC comes nine days after the fourth beta was released. The full version will likely arrive for all users in the next week or two, perhaps after the new iPads start shippingApple could release iOS and iPad OS 17.5 as well. macOS 14.5: Beta 4 developer notes The following are the release notes for the macOS 14.5 beta 4 release to developers . No notes have been provided to developers ab

Macworld If it seems like everyone has a pair of AirPods except you, theres never been a time to try them out: Amazon is selling the 2nd-generation AirPods for a penny under $80 today , a savings of $59 a the lowest price weve ever seen. These AirPods are the same model that came out in 2019, but theyre still a fantastic set of earbuds. They dont have Apples newest design or features in the 3rd-gen model, but theyve got everything you want in a pair of buds: fantastic battery life, seamless setu

Macworld The M4 chip is here, ushering in new state-of-the-art performance in AI with its fastest-ever Neural Engine, according to Apple. Thats fine and dandy, but what were really wondering is, how fast is the M4s CPU versus the M3 chip its replacing? We now have some early benchmarks that give us an idea. Geekbench 6 results have appeared in the Geekbench Browser and @VadimYuryev of Max Tech spotted them and posted the results on X. The numbers show that the M4s CPU offers a 22 percent improve

Macworld Well, that was fast. The M3 chip , introduced last October, is already yesterdays news . Were living in an M4 world, courtesy of the surprising announcement that the new iPad Pro is powered by Apples next generation of chips . Even if you dont care about iPads, this announcement will affect the trajectory of the Mac and iPhone in quite a few ways. The first question to answer is: why so soon? The iPhone gets a new chip generation once a year, when the new iPhones arrive. Apple likely wa

Macworld When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1996 one of the first things he did was drastically streamline the companys product portfolio. Slashing over 70 percent of the companys products, everything was focused on a simple 22 grid: pro/consumer on one axis, desktop/portable on the other. Among other things, he argued that if consumers dont know which product to buy, there are too many products. Obviously, Apple is in a very different place today. Its many times larger and competes in many mo

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Macworld The drought is finally over! Apple has announced new iPad Pros, new iPad Airs, the Apple Pencil Pro, and more! We talk about the latest Apple product announcements in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 883 with Jason Cross , Michael Simon , and Roman Loyola . Listen to episode 883 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 883 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show. Everything Apple announced during the Let Loose e

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Macworld The iPad is a capable device for both art and productivity, but it becomes a stronger proposition in both areas if you have a good stylus to hand. Whether youre sketching a new building design, taking notes during a work meeting or designing graphics, a stylus is a game-changer. But with so many to choose from in just about every shape and size, which is the best for your needs? Everyone has heard of the Apple Pencil, but there are plenty of great alternatives that cost a fraction of th

Macworld Apple has released yet another Apple Pencil during its Let Loose event, but its only compatible with the new iPad Pros and Airs. So if you have an older iPad, youll need one of the older Pencils. And today, you can one for cheaper than ever: Amazon is selling the 2nd-gen Apple Pencil for $79 , a savings of $50 and the lowest price weve ever seen. The 2nd-gen Apple Pencil magnetically attaches to the side of an older iPad Air or Pro to charge and can be used for navigation, writing, and

Macworld Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know theyre just a simple little bit of visual flair, they dont even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Achievements are great motivators, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise. If you want to maximize your badge count, youre going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are available year-round, but there

Macworld For as long as we can remember, Apple has included a little gift when you buy a new iPhone, Mac, or iPad that makes users feel like they are valued members of a community: A small sheet with two Apple logo stickers. However, if you buy one of the new iPad Pros or iPad Airs, you wont receive any. According to 9to5Mac , Apple has distributed a memo to its store employees explaining the change, which is due to the environmental push to remove all plastic from its packaging. Stickers are in

Macworld If you spend hours typing each day, its important to find the keyboard that suits your needs whether thats a mechanical keyboardthat providessatisfying tactile feedback or a keyboard packed with media controls and macOS shortcuts. There are plenty of options to choose from, and here we look atsome of the best keyboards for Mac to help you decide. We have all sorts of Mac keyboards in this round-up, including Apples 2021 Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and the cheaper, and still-on-sale, M

Macworld Why your iPad is failing to meet its potential After a lengthy quiet period Apple has announced a raft of new iPads, and demand is sure to be hot among the companys loyal fans. Boasting insanely fast processors and all-new screen tech and sizes, the 2024 iPads are sumptuously designed and specced. Combining the work and entertainment capabilities of a laptop with the portability and convenience of a smartphone, the iPad has the potential to be the most versatile Apple device of all. Whi

Macworld Which iPad should you buy? There are a lot of choices and it can be confusing. There are four different varieties of iPad, listed below, and each is available with or without cellular (including 5G on certain models), which costs extra. Thats before we get into storage capacity, colors, and second-hand alternatives. Our in-depth buying guide assesses the whole range of iPads sold by Apple and explores all the factors that should influence your iPad buying decision such as value for mone

Macworld If youve been paying attention to the rumors leading up to Apples Let Loose iPad event, you knew what to expect: iPad Air and iPad Pro in 11- and 13-inch sizes with new processors, a new Apple Pencil, and an updated Magic Keyboard. Still, there were a few details during the announcement that hadnt been predicted, and which caught us a little bit by surprise. None of these are earth-shaking revelations, but they can be enough to slightly color our views of some of these products. Here ar

Macworld With social media posts, videos, blogs, marketing materials and more all expected to be part of any companys identity or any individuals personal brand, its easy to feel overwhelmed with the requirements of constantly feeding the digital beast. Thankfully, AI is here to help. With a lifetime subscription to a Unifire.ai Scale Plan on sale for $149.99, you can start leaning on the power of artificial intelligence to start pumping out all of that necessary content . The Unifire.ai approac

Macworld The power, capacity, and look of Macs and MacBooks are impressive, but certain features are left to be desired. Want a more powerful and customized Mac experience? MacPilot is a platform offering 1,200 features to optimize your user experience . Now, lifetime access is only $29.97 (reg. $99). With MacPilot, users can unlock these features to enhance their computing. Customize your dock by adding spacers and sleek smart stacks and menus, repair your Macs system by running maintenance scr

Macworld A new iPhone case doesnt just bring protection, it can bring style, class, and functionality too. Todays deal brings all that at an insanely low price: Amazons Woot is selling the Case-Mate Leather Wallet Folio for the iPhone 15 Plus for just $5 , a ridiculous $60 off the MSRP and the lowest price youll ever find for a case this good. This case doesnt just look good with soft genuine pebbled black leather, it also adds space for 3 credit cards, an ID card, and cash that doubles as a sta

Macworld One of Apples best accessories is its keyboard case for iPad Air and Pro, called Magic Keyboard . To go along with the newly-designed, thinner iPad Pro, Apple introduced a new sleeker Magic Keyboard. Its got almost everything we loved about the old Magic Keyboard like pass-through USB-C charging and quality backlit keys (sadly the high price tag comes with it), but makes the following improvements: Its thinner. Theres a half-height function row to control quick settings like brightness,

Macworld Along with new iPad hardware at its Let Loose event, Apple announced new versions of its professional media creation apps, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro. The iPad versions are updated to version 2, while the Mac versions get AI enhancements. Final Cut Pro for iPad and Mac Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 now has a new Live Multicam feature that allows users to connect and preview up to four cameras at once. Apple also announced Final Cut Camera, a new iPhone and iPad app that works with Live Mult

Macworld Apples Let Loose event has concluded and weve got everything you missed right here, including video from the event, coverage of all of the announcements, and a chronological live blog. Let Loose event: Everything Apple announced M4 processor with advanced Neural Engine and 50 percent speed boost over the M2 iPad Pro with M4 chip and OLED display iPad Air with M2 CHIP and new 13-inch model Apple Pencil Pro with squeeze gesture New Magic Keyboard with function row Let Loose event: How to

Macworld At its Let Loose event on May 7, Apple announced an all-new version of the iPad Air. As expected, the update includes a larger-screen model and an upgrade from the M1 to the M2 processor. The new Air comes in four similar colors: blue, purple, Starlight, and Space Gray. But theres a lot more to this upgrade than appearances. Upgraded screen The eye-catching change for the 2024 generation is the new larger screen option . Ahead of the event, pundits predicted that the iPad Air would matc

Macworld As the Let Loose event wound down Tuesday, Tim Cook had one last announcement before the stream ended: the 10th-gen iPad now starts at $349, an impressive $100 price drop. What he didnt say is the move also means the 9th-gen iPad is gone. Apple hasnt updated the 9th-gen iPad since September 2021, so its not a huge surprise to see it go away. It still had Apples old iPad design with a Home button and Lightning port, tapered edges, and A13 Bionic chip, with a starting price of $329. It wa

Macworld For some reason, Apple sells three accessories all named Apple Pencil, each with different features and compatibility. The solution? A fourth Apple Pencil! The new Apple Pencil Pro may seem like an unnecessary complication to a stylus lineup for an accessory that shouldnt need a lineup , but theres no arguing that it doesnt deliver the features everyone wants. Apple Pencil Pro looks just like the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil, and it supports all the same features including magnetic charg

Macworld Apple introduced a major update to the iPad Pro during Tuesdays Let Loose event. Promoting the new iPads as AI-capable tablets, the new 13-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro have several upgrades over the models they replacewith a higher starting price to go with them. At the heart of the iPad Pro is an M4 System on a Chip, a big leap in silicon from the M2 chips they replace. The M4 has a 10-core CPU, with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores, and Apple claims that the M4 is 1.5 times fas

Macworld On some Apple products, including the Apple Studio Display and M4 iPad Pro, a feature called nano-texture glass is available. This is something that was first introduced on the incredibly expensive Pro Display XDR , before coming to other Apple products beginning with the now-discontinued 27-inch iMac. So, what is it, and should you spend hundreds more to have it adorn your screen? What is Nano-texture glass? Glare is often a problem in brightly lit offices and homes, which can render t

Macworld Apples new iPad Pro is powered by the M4 processor, skipping the M3 entirely. Apple has never debuted an M-series processor in a product other than the Mac, so the launch of this new processor in the iPad Pro is an unexpected surprise. The M4 is made on an enhanced 3nm process and contains over 28 billion transistors and has the following advanced features in the iPad Pro: 4 high-performance CPU cores with improved branch prediction and wider decode and execution engines. 6 high-efficie

Macworld When the Apple Store goes offline its usually an indication that Apple is about to launch a new product. On May 7, the morning of the Let Loose iPad event, Apple pulled its store offline after 9am ET. ahead of the event at 10am. Why is the Apple Store down? Are you having trouble browsing the Apple Store online? There are a few reasons why the Apple Store might be offline. It could be because Apple is preparing to launch new products at an event, or it could be because Apple is about to

Macworld If you are concerned about your privacy and security online using a VPN could give you some reassurance. Apple provides various measures in macOS that make Macs more secure , but if you want to ensure that the connection between your Mac and the internet is protected, rather than the computer itself, you need a VPN. Using a VPN essentially makes you invisible on the webyour data is encrypted, your IP address is hidden, and you can even make it look like you are surfing from another coun

Macworld The Macalope asks, do you want AI fast, or do you want it right? The Washington Post, it seems, wants it fast. Apple is behind in AI and killed its self-driving car project. Whats next? Based on the implications here, we can safely assume its one or more of the following: Filing for bankruptcy. Waking up in a dumpster outside of Akron dressed in a Mr. Red costume, remembering nothing of the last four days. Driving for Uber Eats, just until it can make rent again. Getting locked in an Ex

Macworld Over the past few years, Apple has overhauled its entire product range, including transitioning the Mac from Intel to its own processors, introducing the tough Apple Watch Ultra, adding a new Plus model to the iPhone lineup, and revealing a brand-new product category (the yet-to-launch Vision Pro). In this article, we take a look at what we expect Apple to launch in 2024 and beyond. We have investigated every rumor and trend we could find to bring you our predictions. Read on to find ou

Macworld Apple didnt update any of its iPads in 2023. So, what does this mean if youre considering picking up an Apple tablet? Should you continue to wait, or will it be a long time before we see the iPad 11th generation enter the scene? Heres what we know so far about the iPad 2024. Apple will be holding an event today May 7 named Let Loose. It is expected that the company will unveil two new iPad Air models and two new iPad Pro models. It is thought the wait for the 11th gen iPad may take a

Macworld The iPad Air was last updated in March 2022 and the latest rumors strongly suggest that the arrival of a new model (or two!) will be coming soon. Heres all we know so far about the 6th generation iPad Air. Apple will be holding an event today May 7 named Let Loose. It is expected that the company will unveil two new iPad Air models which may include a new 12.9-inch iPad Air. Visit this page later today for the news as it happens! 2024 iPad Air release date: When will the new model arr