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SecurityJanuary 11th, 2018 by Jason Cross
macOS High Sierra bug: unlock App Store system preferences with any password
Less than two months ago, Apple users discovered a bug in macOS that allowed anyone to log in with root access. Apple apologised and fixed it quickly,...
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SecurityJanuary 9th, 2018 by Michael Simon
Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws affect all iOS and Mac devices, but don’t panic
We’ve been waiting to hear from Apple ever since we first heard about the far-reaching Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws earlier this week, and...
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NewsJanuary 9th, 2018 by Michael Simon
Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws: How to protect your Mac and iOS devices
Surely by now you’ve heard about the Spectre and Meltdown CPU flaws, but you might not fully understand what the issue is and how you can protect...
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SecurityJanuary 8th, 2018 by Michael Simon
Meltdown and Spectre FAQ
Massive security vulnerabilities in modern CPUs are forcing a redesign of the kernel software at the heart of all major operating systems. Since the...
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ReviewsJanuary 8th, 2018 by Keith White
Hands on with Sound Studio
I have been using Sound Studio, seemingly forever. Although I now use Logic Pro to finish off my major audio projects, Sound Studio is still my app...
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HelpDecember 22nd, 2017 by Glenn Fleishman
Ethernet or Wi-Fi? Which should you use for macOS cellular phone call handling and Continuity
Apple introduced Continuity as a way to bind together various features across the two kinds of systems. It’s great when it works, and it’s clearly...
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NewsDecember 20th, 2017 by Roman Loyola
Mac mini: Everything you need to know about Apple’s affordable desktop Mac
The Mac mini is Apple’s entry-level desktop Mac. It’s slower than Apple’s other desktop computers – the iMac and the Mac Pro – but it...
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NewsDecember 19th, 2017 by Roman Loyola
Which Mac should you buy?
Editor’s Note: This article comes from our colleagues in the US. Although the advice is pertinent, the prices are in US dollars. If you’re...
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NewsDecember 19th, 2017 by Anthony Caruana
Mac users are back in Apple’s sights
As Mac users, we often feel left out when Apple announces some big news. But last week was pretty exciting, albeit at an eye-watering price. Apple...
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NewsDecember 15th, 2017 by Macworld Australia Staff
Final Cut Pro X gets a big update
Apple has announced a major update to its professional video editing app, Final Cut Pro X. The key new features are 360-degree VR video editing, advanced...
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NewsDecember 15th, 2017 by Macworld Australia Staff
The new iMac Pro is here
Apple has released the new iMac Pro, a new product line designed for pro users who love the all-in-one-design of iMac and require workstation-class...
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NewsDecember 14th, 2017 by Glenn Fleishman
Apple Photos: What do you need to do to get People to sync?
Apple promised that when we identified people in Photos in iOS 10 or macOS 10.12 Sierra, it would sync and merge this special album’s contents across...
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NewsDecember 14th, 2017 by Jason Snell
Should you buy an iMac Pro? Here are the reasons why and why not
Apple’s sure-sellers for the holiday season have been on store shelves for a while now, but for fans of high-powered Macs, Christmas comes early...
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NewsDecember 13th, 2017 by Michael Simon
You can buy an iMac Pro on 14 Dec, but you can’t upgrade the RAM
When Apple unveiled the new iMac Pro at WWDC in June, Phil Schiller promised that the new machine would begin shipping in December. With just a...
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NewsDecember 11th, 2017 by Jason Snell
The once and future OS for Apple
For Apple watchers, the company is always a bit like the proverbial duck: floating seemingly calm and placid above the water while paddling furiously...
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NewsDecember 11th, 2017 by Anthony Caruana
Has Apple had a good year?
When Tim Cook looks back and reflects on what 2017 meant to Apple, he will have mixed feelings. On one hand, there was the iMac Pro. On the other...
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NewsDecember 8th, 2017 by Jason Snell
What can Apple learn from its terrible week of bugs?
What can you say about Apple’s terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad week last week? A macOS security flaw and an iOS bug led to emergency security...