Author: The Mac Guy

You’ll get some fancy, new features, if you have the right devices. Apple announced iOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and iPadOS 15 software at WWDC 2021. The public beta period will begin in July, and whether you’re curious to download them then, or just waiting for the final release, you’ll need to have the […]

iOS users must now give explicit permission for apps to track their behavior and sell their personal data, such as age, location, spending habits and health information, to advertisers. While many apps have allowed people to manage or opt-out of this for years, it’s typically buried deep in user settings and wordy privacy policies. The […]

In the past, Apple computers have come with a limited one-year warranty you can extend by purchasing the company’s AppleCare+ service. Doing so not only protects your computer for a longer period of time, but also covers it for accidental damage and gives you access to 24/7 technical support. Previously, there was no way you […]

Apple has released an official extension for the Windows and Mac versions of Chrome that lets you use passwords stored in your iCloud Keychain. For anyone who uses Chrome as their browser and iCloud Keychain in lieu of a dedicated password manager, this could make bouncing between Windows and Mac computers much easier. The release […]

Photo: Caitlin McGarry/Gizmodo If you’ve been missing MagSafe, good news—rumor has it that Apple’s magnetic power adaptor is set to make a return to two upgraded MacBook Pros later this year. The news comes via Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has a pretty good track record when it comes to Apple predictions. MagSafe was first introduced […]

Last year’s 27-inch iMac is the end of the line for this design.Photo: Caitlin McGarry/Gizmodo The Apple rumor mill sure is churning fast and furious today. As expected, it looks like the 27-inch iMac Apple released last summer will be the last of the Intel iMacs. It will also be the last to feature the […]

Tech 911Tech 911Do you have a tech question keeping you up at night? We’d love to answer it! Email david.murphy@lifehacker.com with “Tech 911” in the subject line. People forget things. It happens. While I can’t say I’ve ever forgotten the password or PIN for my phone, I totally get how it’s possible. Maybe you set […]

It seems like you just installed the latest OS version, and then they release a new one. With the update comes new designs, tools, and a nature-related background photo. There are also, of course, cool new features. If you just updated to macOS Big Sur, here are the best new features to play with. The […]

There’s a new robocall scheme that uses Apple’s and Amazon’s name to rip people off, and the Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning to raise awareness about it. The FTC has posted two versions of the scam on its website, so people would know what to expect. First of the two versions is a […]

The next major update for macOS is here, and Big Sur brings with it a bunch of new features as well as a significant revamp on the visual side. These are 11 of the most significant upgrades that enable you to do more with your Mac, once you’ve downloaded and installed the 2020 update. 1. […]