There's a lot of interest in the Apple Watch, but many people asking me questions aren't ready to get it yet. For me, the killer Apple Watch app is how it reduces the friction between information and action.
I'm glad that Apple finally refreshed the iPod touch, but I can't help but be disappointed by what they left out.
On one hand, it's a shame to disguise the gorgeous lines of the new MacBook. On the other, you don't want that beautiful machine to get scratched and banged up either. So, slipcases!
Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo, passed away earlier this week. Iwata had overseen some of Nintendo's biggest successes, like the launch of the DS handheld game system and the Wii. He'd also overseen some less-successful product launches, like the Wii U. But he'd always maintained a very strong belief in what he and his company were doing. And he will be missed.
If you're not getting Windows 10 Insider Preview builds as fast as you'd like, try toggling this setting to hasten them.
There's a lot more to OS X's Wi-Fi menu than connecting to networks. Find out how to disconnect and use wireless diagnostics with this OS X Power Tip!
I would like to see my fellow tech journalists show a bit more sensitivity (and just act like jerks a little less) in my NSFW column this week. Same goes for people who like to make out Apple users as cultists. Also, give Office for Mac 2016 a try!
A Mac Help piece I wrote a while back still generates mail: It's about moving your iOS device backups to an external drive. One question that recently came in asked how you undo this process. It's easy.
Apple Music gives you a whole new way to integrate playlists into your listening via iTunes. Read on to get the most out of Apple Music, playlists, and iTunes!
Square Enix's release of Final Fantasy XIV for the Macintosh seems to have been blunder after misstep after blunder, and it's becoming a textbook example of how not to release a game for the Mac. There's plenty of blame to go around here, and not all of it is at Square Enix's feet.
Looking for a compact, easy to carry mouse that won't tangle up your bag with a USB cable? Here are some of our favorites.
If you've made a mess of your Dock using my previous power tips, here's how to start over again with a blank slate.
Tuesday marked the debut of iTunes, 12.2, which adds support for Apple Music. I wasn't expecting a major overhaul, but what we got reminded me of just how much iTunes needs a major reworking.
For some reason turning on Beats 1 makes the AirPlay button go away in iTunes 12.2. Here's how to send your Beats 1 stream to AirPlay speakers regardless.
KitSound's BoomBar 2 has room-filling sound and a crafty design that will work well on the floor and other flat surfaces.
OS X 10.10.4's implementation of the "trimforce" command is great for some Mac users who have upgraded their systems with third-party SSDs. But there's a potential pitfall, too. Read on for details.
Sometimes the newest thing isn't the best, depending on your needs. Take a complete look at specs before pulling the trigger to make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck.
If you want to make sure you're using the very latest version of iTunes, follow these steps!
With 10.10.4's release, Apple has finally squashed some lingering networking problems in Yosemite.
Sharing files over a wired or wireless network using your Mac is easy. You don't need to install any special software. If AirDrop doesn't work for you, OS X's built-in file sharing, which works with Macs and Windows PCs alike, may do the trick. Here's how to get the most of it.