You probably trust your Mac to be secure right out of the box. And for the most part, it is. Apple locks down the system in smart ways. But if you haven’t spent time digging through your Mac’s privacy ...

Time Machine is Apple’s handy set-and-forget backup solution. While there are other solutions you can use, it makes sense for ...

If you’ve got one of the best MacBooks or Macs, the chances are good that you do an awful lot of sensitive stuff on your computer. Think about all the passwords you enter, the emails you send and ...

As a Mac user, you have access to a wide range of settings and features that can significantly enhance your experience and productivity. By taking the time to explore and customize these options, you ...

There's never been a better time to switch to Mac from Windows. The Apple Silicon M-series chips (like the new MacBook M4) only need a trickle of energy for everyday browsing and watching, then turn ...

Is your Mac running slower than usual, or are you planning to sell it and worried about your personal data? These are common concerns for many Mac users. The good news is, there’s a straightforward ...

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Maybe you've treated yourself to a brand new MacBook Air, or maybe you want to factory reset your iMac—either to sell it on or wipe all the digital detritus off the system. Whatever the reason you're ...

Automated Time Machine backups should be a “set it and forget it” strategy. Once enabled, macOS warns you only when something goes wrong. No alerts, and–almost always–the backups have continued apace.

Knowing how to wipe a Mac and reset it to its factory settings can be a vital step if you're trying to sell or fix it. Here's ...