How-to
A simple backup plan for your Mac
Time Machine, iCloud and an off-site copy: the three layers that protect your files without effort.
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Every review, guide and opinion piece we have published since 2023.
Buying guides
Studio Display vs third-party 5K monitors
Is Apple’s 27-inch display worth the premium, and which alternatives make sense for a Mac desk?
How-to
AirTag tips: luggage, bikes and keys
How we use AirTags when traveling, and the settings that avoid false alarms and drained batteries.
Buying guides
Mac Studio or Mac mini Pro: which desktop?
Both are small, quiet and fast. The deciding factors are GPU power, ports and how much noise you tolerate.
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iPad Air M3 review: the iPad most people should buy
Pro-level speed for daily tasks, Apple Pencil Pro support and a much lower price than the iPad Pro.
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MacBook Air M4 review: the default laptop gets cheaper and better
A lower price, 16GB of memory as standard and support for two external displays. There is very little to complain about.
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iPhone 16e review: the sensible iPhone
A fast chip, Face ID and very good battery life at a lower price. What you give up is mostly easy to live with.
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Vision Pro, a year later: what we still use it for
After the novelty wore off, three things kept us coming back. Everything else gathered dust.
How-to
Mac keyboard shortcuts we use every day
Twenty shortcuts that save us minutes every hour, from window management to screenshots.
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Mac mini M4 review: the small Mac that does everything
Five inches square, silent in daily use and $599 with 16GB of memory. The best-value Mac ever made.
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AirPods 4 with ANC review: noise cancellation without ear tips
An open-fit design with active noise cancellation sounds like a contradiction. It works better than we expected.
Opinion
Why Apple TV 4K is still the streamer we recommend
Cheaper sticks exist, but none are as fast, private and free of ads. Here is why it is worth the premium.