Macworld

Macworld is the largest Apple-focused publishing brand in the world, and Macworld Magazine (U.S.) is the most popular Apple-focused magazine. Launched with the Mac in 1984, Macworld is still the best place to read about everything Apple's doing, from the Mac to the iPad, iPhone, and iPadPro. Combining product reviews, valuable tips, and analysis of the latest news developments, every month Macworld magazine provides you with what you need to know about the universe of Apple products.

Macworld

iMac redesign in the works, halfheight Apple silicon Mac Pro coming this year • The M1 Macs released last November were just the beginning. 2021 could see a new look for the iMac and Mac Pro with Apple silicon.

How worried should you be about your M1 Mac’s SSD lifespan? • Users are concerned over SSD lifespan with the M1 swapping from memory under heavy loads. It’s not something to ignore, but SSDs last a lot longer than most people think.

Requiem for the iMac Pro, the ultimate Mac of the Intel era • A look at the iMac Pro, the Mac revival, and the road not taken.

How Apple flips the switch and keeps bringing in new customers • Apple says 50 percent of iPad and Mac customers are new to the product. How does the company draw them in?

As the Apple Car project seemingly revs up, its launch is further down the road than ever • Rumors aren’t reality.

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Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

Why the next iPad Pro will be closer than ever to a Mac • Three small changes will propel the iPad Pro to true professional status.

Can Apple handle the great responsibility that is the App Store? • The App Store has been a runaway success, but in hitting that high it has opened itself up to vulnerabilities including scams and other suspect behavior.

What Wi-Fi 6E means for the future of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac • New frequency spectrum means faster speed and better reliability.

Apple’s A15 processor • How fast will it be?

How to toggle location precision for apps in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 • The latest OS provides more privacy related to how closely apps can track your location.

MAC OS X: AN ACT OF DESPERATION THAT FORMED THE FOUNDATION FOR THE MODERN MAC • AND IT ALSO BROUGHT BACK STEVE JOBS.

THE EVOLUTION OF MAC OS X FROM AQUA TO CATALINA • 20 YEARS OF HIGHLIGHTS.

HOW MACOS WILL STILL STEER APPLE FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS • THERE’S NO REASON TO THINK THE MAC WON’T STILL HAVE A SIZABLE INFLUENCE OVER APPLE FOR DECADES TO COME.

How to consolidate mail from multiple Macs using Apple Mail • Import messages from other machines into your master copy.

Does a Time Machine drive need to be always turned on with a Mac? • You can use it intermittently, but don’t forget to plug it back in!

Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac: Good protection for a good price • An overhauled interface and good protection make Bitdefender easier to recommend.

Troubleshooting tips for using an old iMac as an external display for a Thunderbolt 3 Mac • Old iMacs never die—their screens just fade away. But you can use them in the meantime!

Apple’s Keynote, Numbers, and Pages hit version 11 with precise iOS editing • They offer an updated media browser, improved AppleScript functionality, and a lot more.

Studio One 5 Professional: A topnotch competitor for Logic X • Notation editing and a unique live-show control environment, plus a host of other new features, take Presonus’ unique Logic competitor to another level.

JBL L82 Classic: This retro ride will knock your socks off with its amazing sound •...