As someone whose job involves testing and writing about Mac apps, a crowded menu bar is an occupational hazard. Until its ownership change last year, my go-to recommendation for tidying up your menu bar was Bartender. But once it became clear that we don’t really know who owns Bartender now, I tried a few alternatives, … Read more
Every folder on macOS looks the same—a boring blue representation of a paper file. That makes browsing a folder full of folders harder than it needs to be because everything looks identical. Unless, that is, you use custom icons for your most-used folders. You can do that pretty easily, but the feature is a little … Read more
Apple has released security updates that backport fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities that were exploited as zero-days to older versions of its operating systems. At the same time, the consumer tech giant released security updates for the latest stable iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, addressing numerous security flaws. Backporting zero-day fixes The first backport concerns CVE-2025-24200, a … Read more
Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks Best for Video Enthusiasts CyberLink PowerDirector 365 Pros & Cons Fast project rendering Clear, usable interface Loads of effects and AI tools Multicam and motion tracking support Screen recording Number of options can be overwhelming at times Why We Picked It CyberLink PowerDirector, which has long been an Editors’ … Read more
Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks Best for Professional Photo Workflow Adobe Lightroom Classic Pros & Cons Excellent photo management and organization tools Auto masking for local adjustments Face recognition and geo-tagging Supports plug-ins Capable mobile apps Syncing photos to cloud storage isn’t straightforward Why We Picked It Adobe Lightroom Classic is the longtime software … Read more
Two different exploits for an unpatched Parallels Desktop privilege elevation vulnerability have been publicly disclosed, allowing users to gain root access on impacted Mac devices. Parallels Desktop is a virtualization software that allows Mac users to run Windows, Linux, and other operating systems alongside macOS. It is very popular among developers, businesses, and casual users … Read more
Apple redesigned the Mail app on iPhones with the release of iOS 18.2 update back in December, but strangely skipped the treatment for iPads and Macs. The company has finally made a course correction with the macOS 15.4 and iPad OS 18.4 developer beta updates, which are now available for testers. The biggest change introduced … Read more
The FakeUpdate malware campaigns are increasingly becoming muddled, with two additional cybercrime groups tracked as TA2726 and TA2727, running campaigns that push a new macOS infostealer malware called FrigidStealer. The new malware is delivered to Mac users, but the same campaign also uses Windows and Android payloads to cover a broad range of targets. The … Read more
A few years ago, I bought a refurbished MacBook Pro with M1 Pro chip from Apple. This, it turned out, was one of the best decisions I could have made. The MacBook Pro was in like-new condition, yet I got it with a deep discount. It’s a device that is still going strong today. Now, … Read more
Apple set to launch a new digitized system for easy collaboration with partners Apple partners will be trained to become trusted advisors Apple partners hail new program as a game-changer Apple is setting its sights on small and medium–sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprises looking to invest in technology such as the best business Macs as … Read more