Does your Mac need antivirus software? We ask the experts

Riley Young/Digital Trends / Digital Trends There’s been a long-held belief that if you own a Mac, you don’t need to use any type of antivirus software to keep your machine free of malware and other destructive code. But it turns out this may actually be more of an old wive’s tale than even the … Read more

How to add and use text replacements on Mac

Think about the words and phrases on our computers that we type over and over again, without even thinking about it. Emails and site logins are just a few of these frequently keyed fields, but there are plenty others. Now what if we told you there was a neat shortcut on macOS that lets you … Read more

I’m worried about the MacBook’s next big rival

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends MacBooks have dominated the laptop landscape over the past few years. As good as Windows laptops are, they just haven’t been able to compete with MacBooks in terms of efficiency or performance-per-watt. It’s what allows modern MacBooks to be thinner, quieter, and longer-lasting, without losing performance. They’re so efficient that … Read more

How to contact Apple support: All methods, explained

There’s no denying Apple’s reputation for producing some of the coolest and most cutting-edge tech for folks like you and me. From desktops and laptops to phones and tablets, there’s an Apple product for just about every hardware niche, so there’s a good chance you’ll end up owning one of the company’s products down the … Read more

How to find a lost or stolen MacBook

Whether you accidentally left your laptop on a plane, or it was stolen out of its sleeve when you weren’t looking, losing your MacBook is a horrible feeling. Luckily, Apple’s Find My network has provided macOS, iPadOS, and iOS devotees with a safe and reliable way to recover these missing devices. And unlike certain brands … Read more

Apple set to unveil AI strategy at June 10 worldwide developers conference

The iPhone maker announced the timing on Tuesday, saying the event will run through June 14. Though Apple did not say what it plans to unveil – in usual fashion – people familiar with the matter have said that the presentation will focus heavily on AI. Continuing an approach used since the beginning of the … Read more

How to use iMessage on Windows

Apple’s iMessage isn’t as universal as some of the best messaging applications, but as a default app, it’s exceedingly popular, and could be considered one of the best Mac apps. It’s an Apple-exclusive app, however, so getting it working somewhere else isn’t easy. Fortunately, though, there are some tricks you can use to get iMessage … Read more

How to change icons for files and folders on Mac

There’s a lot to love about Mac, but one of its quirkier features is how easy it is to change icons for files and folders. By default, a file is depicted by a piece of paper, while folders are — well, depicted by a folder. You’ll also find zip files with zippers, along with other … Read more

Apple CEO Tim Cook goes on a charm offensive in China amid weak iPhone sales in the world’s largest smartphone market

Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Wednesday met Chinese video game developers, a filmmaker and the billionaire founder of BYD in Shanghai, ahead of the company’s new store opening in the city, as the US tech giant goes on a charm offensive amid weak iPhone sales in the world’s largest smartphone market. This marks the … Read more