At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsUp to a whopping 6TB of storageFar cheaper per terabyte than SSDsType-C connectivityAttractive design fits in your (large) pocketConsHard drive-level performanceOur VerdictWD’s new portable My Passport Ultra for Mac 2.5-inch USB hard drive is available with up to 6TB of storage–for far less cash than any SSD. Price When Reviewed$84.99 (2TB),…
With iOS 18, Apple is giving us unprecedented (for Apple) control over the layout of our home screens. A big part of that is customizable icon colors. That’s right, icons can have separate light and dark mode coloring, and you can even force all your app icons to use a custom tint. Here’s how it…
At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsSolid selection of featureBuilt-in authenticatorPasskey supportConsMost people won’t use the browserInterface is a little basicOur VerdictA solid password manager with a good selection of features and reliable security protection. The interface isn’t as modern feeling as some competitors, but that shouldn’t detract from a service that will deliver all that most…
Image credit: Julien's Auctions An auction loaded with clothing worn by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs features a famous suit he wore to promote the Mac — and it alone is expected to bring in $30,000. You, too, can own a piece of Apple advertising history — if you're willing to fight for it on…
Apple has issued a firmware update for multiple AirPods models On Tuesday, Apple released new firmware updates for nearly all of its AirPods models and certain Beats devices. AirPods Max, AirPods 2, AirPods 3, and the original AirPods Max have all received a firmware update with the build number 6A326. The original AirPods have received…
Having launched earlier this year with an eye-watering $3,499 price tag, Apple’s Vision Pro headset hasn’t shifted a lot of units… and was never really expected to, given its obviously limited budgetary appeal. In the long term, however, Apple wants to target more mainstream consumers with its spatial computing platform, and that means finding a…
At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsFree, open-source appWorks with Apple’s Game Porting ToolkitSupports DX12ConsSupports fewer games than CrossOverNo technical supportRequires macOS 14 (Sonoma)Our VerdictGames compatibility is more limited than some of its rivals, but this free open-source app is ideal for running many Windows games. Price When ReviewedFree Best Prices Today: Whisky Let’s face it–the main…
ChatGPT for Mac now available Replace Apple's Spotlight search with ChatGPT for Mac, which can take screenshots, analyze files, and review text with a simple keyboard shortcut. ChatGPT for Mac provides simple tools for taking screenshots that can be uploaded directly into a query. The same can be done with files, images, or text selected…
Apple released the second beta of macOS Sequoia to developers and while the release notes contain information that mostly pertains to developers, there are often tidbits that users would like to know, too. One important detail in the notes covers a longtime problem in macOS: the free storage space requirement for downloading and installing software…