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Are Hackintoshes Still Worth it in 2023? 3 Pros and 3 Cons

Things aren't too "apples and oranges" in the macOS world... Yet

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15 Special Characters You Need to Know for Bash

That sequence of strange symbols on the Bash command line must mean something, right? We're breaking down special characters and how to use them.

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You Should Be Using Stickers on Your iPhone

Stickers are finally worth your time in iOS 17.

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How to Convert an Image to JPG Format

Not everything needs to be a lossless file.

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macOS Sonoma is Finally Available for Everyone

The next big step in macOS is more iOS-like than ever.

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How to Check if Your Mac Is Using an Intel or Apple Silicon Processor

Apple's ARM64-based CPUs are becoming increasingly common.

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What Is A 7Z File (And How Do I Open One)?

Like a ZIP, but not quite.

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How to Sync iPhone to Mac: What You Need to Know

You don't need to plug your iPhone into your Mac any more unless you really want to.

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How to Change the Default Shell to Bash on macOS

Just because Bash is old doesn't make it bad.

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Here's Why App Subscriptions Actually Make Sense

Sometimes $1 just doesn't cut it.

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How to Use the Ping Command to Test Your Network

A simple tool, but one that can be useful in the right circumstances.

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How to Use Your Android Phone as a Bluetooth Mouse or Keyboard

You can use your Android phone as a keyboard or mouse without installing software on your computer.

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What Is An ISO File (And How Do I Use Them)?

Physical discs might be out of style, but virtual discs, like ISO files, are as useful as ever.

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How to Share Files Between Two Macs

There are lots of ways to share files between two Macs, locally and remotely.

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You Can Now Try iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma in Public Beta

Earlier this year at WWDC, Apple revealed the next major updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

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Apple Is Updating Widgets on Mac, With Help From Your iPhone

Windows Vista was ahead of its time.

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How to Use Your iPad as an External Mac Display With Sidecar

Your iPad can easily be an external monitor for your Mac.

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The Magnet App Brings My Favorite Windows Feature to Mac

If you miss Windows-style window snapping on Mac, you should check out Magnet.

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How to Update Your Mac and Keep Apps Up to Date

You should keep your Mac's software updated. Here's everything you need to know about doing that.

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