OS X El Capitan is here and it brings with it numerous changes with Split View, Mission Control, a new Notes app, Transit in Maps, new security and privacy, performance and stability, and much more. Here's how to use is all!
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Mac Fix
When Launchpad doesn't show all of your installed Mac apps, do this
Is Launchpad not working properly on your Mac? Try this quick fix!
Master your new Mac
Make your new Mac yours by fully customizing your settings
Got a new Mac and don't want to restore from a backup? Here's what you need to do.
Sync time
Here's how to sync data from your Mac to your iPhone
If you still use iTunes on your Mac to sync your iPhone and iPad, don't worry. You can still use your computer to perform this process even though iTunes itself is no longer a part of macOS.
Pro-privacy
Find out how Mac apps use your data with App Store privacy labels
App Store privacy labels are easy to read and understand so that you know what's happening with your data. Here's how to find and read them on your Mac.
Data everywhere
The transition to iCloud Drive from 'iCloud Documents and Data' is complete
Apple has confirmed that the process of merging the previous 'iCloud Documents and data' feature into iCloud Drive has now been completed. The transition was announced a year ago.
Still growing
The Mac continues to grow in a declining PC market
Overall PC shipments declined seven percent in the first quarter of 2022, but Mac sales grew four percent.
Mastering Mac
Here's how to make Optimized Storage on the Mac work best for you
You can customize some of the data that is or isn't stored in iCloud. Strike a balance between the hard drive and iCloud storage.
Time to concentrate
Using Focus with macOS Monterey to complete tasks
With the all-new Focus feature on macOS Monterey, you can better concentrate on the task at hand by silencing notifications based on your preferences.
Oooooops
Oops! Save your sanity by reverting a doc to a previous state on Mac.
"Oh no, I messed up! I want to go back to a previous version of my document. What do I do?" It's all about reversion, my friend.
Beta
DuckDuckGo browser now on Mac in beta
DuckDuckGo's new browser for Mac is now available in beta.
Growing fast
Mac shipments continue to grow as rest of PC market slumps
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The Mac, powered by redesigns and new processors, grew while the rest of the PC market declined.
Who knew?
Your Mac has a hidden internet speed test tool
If you want to test the speed of your internet you probably fire up a website or use an app, right? But did you know that your Mac already has an app built right in, specially designed for the task? You do now!
spybuster
Ukrainian developer MacPaw unveils new macOS 'SpyBuster' tool
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Ukrainian developer MacPaw has today unveiled a new macOS anti-spyware tool called 'SpyBuster'.
Ultimate Guide
Everything you need to know about AirPlay
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AirPlay lets you wireless stream music, video, and other audio to AirPlay-compatible devices from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Here's how to use it to its full extent and go wireless with your media!
Second screen time
Take a monitor on the go with one of these options for your Mac
For work or play, sometimes you need your Mac to get up and go with you. Consider one of these portable solutions for your favorite Mac.