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Cottonbro Studio / Pexels One of the best things about using more than one Apple device is the way they interact with each other. Apple has built all kinds of clever features into its famous ecosystem, and it means your devices all work together in a way that you just don’t get from any other manufacturer. AirDrop might be the ultimate expression of this, though that’s fairly well-known. Here, we’ve picked out six other great ways your Mac works with other Apple products. Most require you to have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi…

SD cards are incredibly versatile and can be used across a wide range of devices. However, most SD cards need to be formatted before they can be properly used on a new laptop or camera. If you don't format the card, you'll likely run into compatibility issues and problems storing all your files. Formatting is also a great option if your card is receiving errors, as it'll essentially return it to its factory settings. Need help performing the task? Here's how to format SD cards on Mac. The process is rather simple…

Apple The Apple Mac Mini M2 with a 256GB SSD is currently on sale from Amazon at 17% off, pulling its price down to $499 from $599. If you’ve been waiting for the 2023 model of the mini PC to appear in our list of the best Mac Mini deals, you wouldn’t want to miss this opportunity at $100 in savings. Push through with the purchase as soon as possible, as tomorrow may already be too late because there’s always a lot of interest whenever Apple’s products get significant discounts like this. Why you should buy the…

Apple regularly launches new products in March, and it looks like this year will be no different. We don’t have a specific date yet, but it’s been reported that numerous new Macs and iPads are rumored to launch in just a few weeks’ time, with a bunch of enticing changes reportedly heading our way. If you’re in the market for a new MacBook, March could be a great time to pick one of the new releases up. Here’s what we’re expecting to steal the limelight. The M3 MacBook Air is coming Luke Larsen / Digital Trends The…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends For the first time in years, I’m genuinely excited about the Mac’s gaming prospects. This year looks set to be a great one for Mac gamers, with hardware and software finally aligning to bring a bounty of great games and blistering performance in every area. Well, almost every area. You see, there’s still one thing that is holding gaming back on the Mac. No, it’s not the range of games or the performance of Apple’s computers — it’s the Magic Mouse. A gaming hindrance kaboompics / Pixabay…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I’m not a hardcore gamer. But like a lot of people, I like to dabble here and there. Looking at my limited Steam account, I find a handful of remotely current titles I’ve been enjoying lately, whether that’s Baldur’s Gate 3 or Civilization VI. When I fully converted to a MacBook Pro from Windows, I didn’t expect to have even my limited gaming needs met. I figured it would just be something I’d lose in the transition. To my surprise, I’ve found myself quite enjoying the experience of…

Apple iPhone 15 Plus (left) and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Andy Boxall / Digital Trends When Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone on January 9, 2007, it was a moment that changed the cell phone market forever. In one of the most famous product reveals in history, Jobs said it was three products in one: a widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone, and a breakthrough internet communications device. But have you ever wondered what the “i” in iPhone stands for? It’s not just the iPhone that has the…

Whether you’re looking to sell your Mac or reset it due to an intractable software problem, restoring your Mac to factory settings is a good way to spruce it up, clear off your personal information, and fix any lingering problems. Doing so will erase any content you’ve stored on it, so it’s vital you follow our guide and back up your Mac before getting started. That can save you a bunch of headaches down the line. The method you use to restore your Mac to factory settings depends on the version of macOS you are…

Mark Coppock / Digital Trends Mac desktops are having a bit of an identity crisis. Before the release of Apple’s M3 chipsets, the Mac Studio with the M2 Ultra was the fastest Mac around. But the M3 Max changed everything, allowing the MacBook Pro to rival the Mac Studio in performance by offering a more advanced chipset design. Unless Apple plans to discontinue the Mac Studio, it needs to bring out a meaningful update — sooner rather than later. No change is needed on the outside Mark Coppock / Digital Trends The Mac…

Apple If you’ve taken the plunge and invested in Apple’s Vision Pro, you aren’t the type of person to settle for less than the best. As great as Apple’s spatial computer is, some accessories could make life easier and make using your Vision Pro more comfortable and productive. Of course, Apple products work best together and you probably already own an iPhone, AirPods, and a Mac. If not, those should be at the top of your list. Your iPhone can record Spatial Video to capture memories in 3D and AirPods increase the…