Macworld
RETROSTRIP: NOSTALGIC UTILITY BRINGS BACK THE LEGENDARY MAC CONTROL STRIP
Question for classic Mac users who go way back to System 6 or 7: Remember the Control Strip, which gave you direct access to various applications or functions at the click of a mouse? It was released in 1994 with System 7.1, with the PowerBook 500 series the PowerBook Duo 280 computers. With System 7.5.3, it was made available to all Macintoshes.
2 min |
October 2025
Macworld
WHY MAC PRO USERS SHOULD RUSH TO UPGRADE TO MACOS 26 TAHOE THIS FAIL
IF YOU'RE A POWER USER, YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING WHAT APPLE'S MACOS TAHOE UPDATE HAS FOR YOU. THE ANSWER IS A LOT.
4 min |
October 2025
Macworld
VERBATIM TURBOMETAL PORTABLE SSD: STYLISH PORTABLE DRIVE
The Verbatim TurboMetal SSD comes in the classic NVMe form factor with a length of around 106 millimeters.
2 min |
October 2025
Macworld
Notion: The most customizable productivity app around
This capable note-taking app and productivity tool can create websites, databases, manage projects, collaboration, and so much more.
4 min |
October 2025
Macworld
Macintosh HD and 20 other macOS Tahoe icons that will shock your eyes this fall
Liquid Glass isn't the only graphical change in the next version of macOS.
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October 2025
Macworld
watchOS 26 kills off five classic Apple Watch faces
If you're a fan of the Toy Story face, get ready for bad news.
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October 2025
Macworld
TORRAS OSTAND OAIR IPHONE CASE REVIEW: COME FOR THE COLOR, STAY FOR THE BUTTONS
If we have one criticism of Apple’s Pro phones, it’s the limited range of colors: white, black, blue, and natural titanium on the iPhone 15 models; and white, black, desert, and natural Titanium on the iPhone 16 Pro and Max.
2 min |
October 2025
Macworld
How to take full control of your Control Center in macOS Tahoe
How you can add controls, remove the ones you don't want, and arrange them in a way that makes sense for you.
2 min |
October 2025
Macworld
macOS Tahoe finally puts the Spotlight where it belongs
20 years later, Spotlight returns to the spotlight on the Mac.
5 min |
October 2025
Macworld
Famed Apple leaker dishes on the art of iPhone rumors and the beauty of e-waste
Legendary rumormonger Sonny Dickson talks leaks, sustainability, and his new venture, Collectible Phones.
4 min |
October 2025
Macworld
Maximize iCloud+! 5 tips and tricks you need to start using right now
iCloud is a major component of the Apple ecosystem. Here's how to get the most from it.
6 min |
October 2025
Macworld
JBL Tour One M3 Smart TX: Bluetooth and wired headphones with Auracast transmitter
An affordable alternative to the AirPods Max, with great battery life and support for new Bluetooth tech that enables more than one device to share audio.
4 min |
October 2025
Macworld
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP FOR MAC: BEST-KNOWN NAME IN PHOTO EDITING HASN'T LOST A STEP
Adobe first launched Photoshop exclusively for the Macintosh in 1990.
6 min |
October 2025
Macworld
KUXIU K1 15W 3-IN-1 MAGSAFE POWER BANK: COMPACT, VERSATILE PORTABLE iPHONE, WATCH, AIRPODS CHARGER
This apparently nondescript power bank looks like a slightly chunky iPhone power bank or an Amex Black Card member's pack of cards.
3 min |
October 2025
Macworld
Your Apple TV+ subscription is going up by a whopping 30%
Apple's video-streaming service is now $12.99 per month.
1 min |
October 2025
Macworld
Why ChatGPT-5 is kind of a big deal for Apple fans
The new version of ChatGPT is available now. This is an important step forward for iPhone and Mac users.
2 min |
October 2025
Macworld
I ignored the rumors and bought an Apple Studio Display. I couldn't be happier
There's likely a new Studio Display coming soon, but the current model is a fantastic option.
4 min |
October 2025
Macworld
10 iOS 26 FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE LOVE LOVE
iOS 26 IS MORE THAN JUST A NEW INTERFACE.
5 min |
October 2025
Macworld
Does the Mac matter anymore?
macOS 26 is another tame upgrade that has more iPhone features than Mac ones. Does Apple care anymore?
4 min |
October 2025
Macworld
iPadOS 26 is making me think about dumping my MacBook Air
At WWDC25, Apple's Craig Federighi called iPadOS 26 the \"biggest iPadOS release ever,\" and he's not exaggerating.
4 min |
October 2025
Macworld
ESR MAGMOUSE: A WIRELESS MOUSE THAT STICKS TO YOUR MACBOOK
If you're anon-the-go laptop user who carries around a mouse for trackpad-less efficiency, you'll know it's easy to leave at home when traveling, or drop on the floor when moving too quickly between meetings, between classes or going for that much-needed coffee.
4 min |
October 2025
PCWorld
Does reinstalling Windows really boost performance? Let's bust a PC myth
Will did some testing on a year-old “dirty” Windows 11 installation versus a fresh one. The results will shock you, for real.
2 min |
August 2025
PCWorld
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14: A delightful Al Chromebook
Sleek Chromebook with an OLED screen and a fresh MediaTek chip.
8 min |
August 2025
PCWorld
I took control of Windows startup and sped up my PC in seconds
This simple change makes a huge difference!
2 min |
August 2025
PCWorld
Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Lightbulb Camera: A home security twofer
If you can screw in a lightbulb, you can install Lorex's new combo light and home security camera.
6 min |
August 2025
PCWorld
AI can easily impersonate you. This trick helps thwart scammers
A special phrase can keep your friends and family from losing money.
2 min |
August 2025
PCWorld
Microsoft's Copilot+ gamble is a bust. But AI PCs still feel inevitable
Will Copilot+ PCs become ubiquitous? Probably. But when is still the question.
7 min |
August 2025
PCWorld
Crucial X10: A killer portable SSD that's tiny, fast, and weatherproof
We love this tiny, weatherproofed drive's overall performance and that it can fit 8TB of storage in such a small form factor.
3 min |
August 2025
PCWorld
Windows 10 gets an extra year of free security updates (with a catch)
You'll have to turn on Windows Backup or redeem some of those unused Bing rewards points. But Windows 10 is getting a stay of execution.
2 min |
August 2025
PCWorld
Airrobo PC10 robotic pool cleaner: An effective low-budget cleaning option
This bot won't break the bank, but it won't pick up all the debris in your pool, either.
3 min |