Forgotten your Mac password? Here’s what to do next

Apple’s macOS is a secure operating system, and at the heart of its security is your password: you will need your password whenever you install new software or make changes to macOS via System Settings (known as System Preferences pre-macOS Ventura); you’ll need it when logging in to you Mac (even if you log into…

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If you’re ready to get all your shopping done in one place, join BJ’s

You want the best prices for groceries, home decor, and other necessities, but that usually means you’re hitting multiple shops. Does it feel like you spend more time on the road than you should? Join BJ’s Wholesale Club to enjoy one-stop shopping and find the savings you’ve been looking for. You’ll need to join as a member…

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Parallels Toolbox review: Dozens of fun, handy utilities

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros More than 50 tools and utilities Available for Mac and Windows Slick, easy-to-use interface Cons Requires annual subscription Few users will need all tools Would like to see a backup utility included Our Verdict Among the collection of 50+ tools there are some real gems, like the Clipboard History and…

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Hackers are using AI to attack your Mac and it’s only going to get worse

Malwarebytes has released its 2025 State of Malware report, which reveals that AI has also captured the attention of threat agents and will become a key tool in future malware attacks. The AI implementation that has gained a wide audience is generative AI, which can create content based on a user’s inquiry. For example, Apple…

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Apple launches brand-new Invites app infused with AI

Apple has launched a new in-house iPhone app designed to help users organize social gatherings. It’s called Apple Invites, and it’s out now. As the name suggests, the first duty of the app is to create custom event invitations. You can use one of your own images as the main illustration, or choose one from…

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Oracle’s VirtualBox is now available for Apple Silicon Macs

Oracle's VirtualBox emulator now runs on Apple Silicon Macs. VirtualBox is now available for Apple Silicon-based Macs, although with spotty x86 support. Here's how to use it. Oracle's VirtualBox emulator is a free app which allows you to run other OS'es on your Mac, PC, or Linux computer. Until this past August VirtualBox only ran…

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These Beats Pro headphones are better than AirPods Max and nearly half-off right now

If you want headphones that are better and (a lot) more affordable than the AirPods Max, the fantastic Beats Studio Pro are 49% off at Amazon. That means you can get them for $180 rather than their regular $350. In our 4.5-star review of the Studio Pro, we gave the headphones our Editor’s Choice award,…

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