Total War: Medieval II

THINGS ARE WARMING UP

Summer is finally here! (For those of you

> THE SHIFT

MATT BOLTON is worried that Apple’s stance on app store changes have meant that it’s become a follower, not a leader

LETTER OF THE MONTH

I found the DAC article in the April

TV+ finally hits a home run

Apple’s streaming service on the rise as Netflix and CNN+ stall

iMovie updated

Video creation made even easier for newbies

M2 Macs coming?

WHEN IT INTRODUCED its latest chip, the M1

News in brief

A bite of the Apple

CRAVE

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

MUSIC & TV

Sharing your sounds, fixing mangled metadata and transforming your TV experience couldn’t be easier

GEAR FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS

The perfect tech to bring on your travels, whatever the weather

IN THE GARDEN

Tech that will thrive outdoors come rain or shine

OUT ON THE ROAD

Top travel tech accessories for the laptop lifestyle

ON VACATION

Make more of your explorations with these apps and gadgets

REVIEW

TOUGH TESTING, TRUSTED RATINGS

Mac Studio

Apple’s most powerful desktop Mac is brilliant for creative pros, but it won’t be for everyone

Studio Display

>>> Gear Up The Studio Display only has

AQARA CAMERA HUB G2H PRO

An affordable, 1080p security camera with HomeKit support

HYPERDRIVE 6–in–1 USB–C Media Hub

Connectivity for USB–C iPads

PowerPic mod

Unique wireless charging stand with some quirks

The best protective cases for Apple Watch S7

These watch/strap combinations will keep that pretty face scratch free

Keychron M1 Mouse

A lightweight mouse with plenty of options

OWC miniStack STX

Add up to 26TB of storage to your Mac Mini

THE BEST APPS TO BE MORE PRODUCTIVE

Need to get better organized? These task management tools will help you get more done

THINGS 3

It checks all the boxes for syncing and integrating with macOS, and allows you to focus on important tasks

Luminar Neo

AI–powered image enhancement

eM Client 9.0

Switch up your email routine

Obscura 3

A pro camera app with slick controls

Schooly

Take control of your timetable

Unpacking

Life told through simple objects

Six apps to track your finances

Demystify your money with these frugal apps

Best of the best

Can’t find the hardware or app you’re looking for in our reviews section? Then check in here — we’ve highlighted the best in every major category, as voted for by us

Master printing on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad

Setting up a printer is a whole lot more straightforward these days. Here’s how…

ASK

> Safe install of macOS 10.14

CREATE

Master Universal Control

Rename multiple files

The Finder in macOS allows you to rename files in batches. Here’s how…

Work fast with Hot Corners

Hot Corners in macOS can make your everyday tasks quicker

Publish your own ebook

Want to publish to Apple Books? All you need is Pages (and a book)

Measure almost anything

It may be unheralded, but the humble Measure app can be very useful

Discover Apple News

Apple’s News app provides access to hundreds of publications that can be tailored to suit you

Better bokeh on iPhone

How to add a flattering background blur to your portraits

Send messages on apple Watch

Staying in touch has never been easier, even when you’re out and about

Go dark with Noir

Add a dark mode to every website in Safari without lifting a finger

Mixed reality and Apple Glasses

It will be Apple’s biggest launch in years. What’s behind the Apple headset?