Mastering Touch ID
New to Touch ID on Mac? Here's how to set it up!
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Apple’s new MacBook Air joins the MacBook Pro to offer support for Touch ID, the company’s fingerprint-based authentication system.
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New to Mac? We're here to help you get started
If you are new to Mac, you might be feeling overwhelmed by how different it is from using a PC. Don't worry. We have everything you need to know about learning the basics of the Mac.
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If you want to get into the wireless charging game, these are the best!
You don't have to be tethered to a Lightning cable. Go wireless while charging your iPhone with one of these charging pads.
Mastering Apple Pay
Use MacBook Pro (2019) for Apple Pay purchases - here's how to set it up!
Here's how to add, delete, and manage cards for Apple Pay on the Mac!
Out with the old
Getting a new MacBook Pro? Here's how to get ready for your new toy
Are you ready to turn in your old Mac for the new MacBook Pro? Make sure you're ready to upgrade today!
Adapting to the future
Calling all dongles — these are the best for MacBook Pro!
Call it an adapter, call it a dongle. Whatever you call it, you know you need one.
macOS Mojave
Apple releases supplemental update to macOS 10.14.5
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Apple has released a supplemental update to macOS 10.14.5 for the 15-inch MacBook Pro models from 2018 and 2019.
Mastering Migration
How to transfer your old Mac's data to your new Mac
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Thanks to Migration Assistant, moving your old Mac's data to your new Mac is as simple as can be.
WWDC 2019
Apple sends out invitations for WWDC 2019 keynote on June 3
Apple has sent out the media invitations for the WWDC 2019 keynote, which will take place on June 3. The keynote is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. PT/ 1:00 p.m. ET, and takes place at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.
Hubba Hubba
If you're adding a little something to your MacBook Pro, start with a hub!
The MacBook Pro (Late 2016 and newer) sports at least two, and up to four Thunderbolt 3 ports, but that's all. What to do if you need other ports? Get a hub!
Buyers Guide
Which Mac laptop is the best in 2019? We have your answer right here!
You'd be hard pressed to find any website that does as much deep dive research into everything about Apple's Mac notebook lineup than iMore. We run every model, ever version through their paces (and then some) to determine which is the best MacBook for the average person and which one is perfect for the pros.
Out with the old
It's time to sell your old Mac so you can buy a new one - Here's how!
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If you are planning to sell your old Mac to help pay for a new one, you're going to want to clear it of your personal data first. Here's how.
Dock it!
Bye-bye dongles! Here are the best docking stations for your MacBook Pro
Need to connect all the things to your MacBook Pro with USB-C ports? Dongles be damned. Get yourself a docking station instead!
Buyers Guide
Which Apple Watch is the best in 2019?
The aluminum Apple Watch Series 4 with GPS is Apple’s best smartwatch: It’s a great fitness tracker, portable communicator, and all-around perfect wearable for Apple fans.
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Take your iPhone XS for a swim with one of these waterproof cases
Headed for a swim? Get a waterproof case for your iPhone XS. You know... just to be totally sure it won't die underwater.
Mastering Apple Watch
Send a more personalized emoji on Apple Watch using Scribble
You can turn your Scribbles into emoji on Apple Watch!
Secure all the things
How to configure VPN access on your iPhone or iPad
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How do I configure a VPN on my iPhone? With the built-in network configuration tool!
Scanner darkly
How to use the document scanner on iPhone and iPad
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Apple's document scanner might be the only scanner you'll ever need, ever again.
Security Tips
How to use app-specific passwords with iCloud
Third-party apps using iCloud must use app-specific passwords. Here's how to generate one.
Mastering Apple TV
How to switch between apps with multitasking on Apple TV
With Multitasking on Apple TV, you can quickly switch between or force-close apps with just a few steps.