How to use a VPN on a Mac

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) might sound complicated–they are–but setting one up and using it on your Mac is very easy. Here, we’ll show you through the entire process of setting up a VPN, step by step, from signing up for a service to installing the software and connecting to a server. A VPN encrypts the…

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New Year update to Apple Fitness+ adds Strava integration

Apple Fitness+ has welcomed in the New Year with a raft of extra workouts In its now annual launch of new features, Apple Fitness+ has highlighted its collaboration with fitness app Strava, as well as adding strength, yoga, pickelball, and breath meditation sessions. In January 2023, Apple Fitness+ added kickboxing, though the service was still…

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Dockcase Smart Magsafe M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure review: Storage puck for the iPhone

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Expandable memory External power supply SSD health monitoring Robust housing Cons Relatively large enclosure You must provide your own 2230/2242 NVMe M.2 SSD module Our Verdict The Dockcase Smart Magsafe M.2 NVMe SSD enclosure offers crucial professional features, thanks to its external power connection, flexible storage expansion, and integrated SSD…

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Forget new iPhones and Macs, I want these Apple OS features in 2025

In 2024, Apple released a ton of new features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, and watchOS 12. Many of those features are the kind that I’ve ben wanting for a while, such as iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia and native ChatGPT support on iOS 18. But while Apple did address the concerns…

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Apple isn’t spying on your photos in iOS 18 with Enhanced Visual Search

The Photos app overhaul in iOS 18 has been met with mixed approval. We have a set of tips for how to improve iOS 18 Photos by customizing the interface and layout, but the internet seems to have caught on to a new Enhanced Visual Search feature and is worried about the privacy implications. Starting…

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Transform Your Mac With Microsoft Office’s New AI Smart Features

Tired of software compatibility headaches when switching between Pages, Google Docs, and other tools? Now’s the perfect time to upgrade to Microsoft Office 2024. With a lifetime license for just $119.97 (reg. $149.99), you’ll get all the essential apps—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote—working seamlessly on your Mac. But act fast—these discounted codes are selling out…

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WhatsApp chats? Music? Photos? Back it all up with one tool.

If you’ve ever struggled to back up your iPhone or transfer WhatsApp messages to a new device, you’re not alone. Luckily, AnyTrans takes the hassle out of managing your Apple ecosystem. Whether you’re upgrading to the newest iPhone or simply need to consolidate your digital life, this powerful tool makes it easy. With just one…

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Apple addresses AirTag battery warning label violations

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has slapped Apple with a violation regarding missing safety warnings on AirTags — here's how Apple's fixing the problem. On Thursday, the Office of Compliance and Field Operations of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a Notice of Violation to Apple after it noticed some AirTags were…

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