LETTER OF THE MONH

HELP WITH MOVING?

In the last few issues of Mac|Life we’ve

All–new MacBook Pro this year?

Rumors abound of the biggest update in years

Users deserting WhatsApp

Privacy policy prompts panic

> THE SHIFT

MATT BOLTON says the M1 confirms that Apple’s definition of “pro” for the future is more about features than power

CRAVE

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

ULTIMATE MAC SETUP GUIDE

Bought a new Mac? Well, here’s how you set about moving across all of your old data from your old Mac or PC — it’ll be (mostly) painless. Promise!

Clone your Mac

Make a copy of everything on your Mac before you start — here’s how

Back up your PC

Moving from Windows to a Mac? Here’s how to safeguard your data the right way before you do

Let’s get moving

Everything’s ready! Now it’s time to migrate your stuff — luckily it’s easier than you think

Settling in to your new Mac home

You’ve found the coffee and sugar, now you need to get Mail, Music and Messages up and running. But how?

Q&A

What to do if things go wrong

THE iOS 14 SHORTCUTS PRIMER

Get started with Shortcuts and learn how to create a range of powerful workflows that will simplify your life

Find things

Tired of looking things up? Get some helpers

Customize your device

Style up your device the way you want it to look

Shortcuts on Apple Watch

Use automations to give your Watch a serious boost

Save time, data, battery

Shortcuts that boost your quality of life on the go

Genius tips for Shortc uts

Clever shortcut hacks for super–smart workflows

Mistakes to avoid

Keep an eye out for these potential snags

REVIEWS

TOUGH TESTING, TRUSTED RATINGS 

AirPods Max

Are Apple’s over–ear headphones worth the big price?

Workspaces 2.0

Desktop workspace management made easy

Little Snitch 5

Secure your outgoing internet connections

Disk Drill 4

This file recovery utility does so much more

Keychron K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Feel — and hear —every keystroke

Tot

A simple scratchpad for text

Desperados III

Rootin’ tootin’ strategy

iSTORAGE DISKASHUR M 2

Robust encrypted storage to protect your data

Roxio Toast 19

The venerable utility gets a fresh coat of paint

iPAD ART APPS

Explore the exciting world of digital art on your iPad with these creative apps

THE WINNER PROCREATE

A great app that strikes the right balance between fun and serious design

APP LIFE

THIS MONTH’S MOST INTERESTING iPHONE & iPAD APPS

Fin — Budget Tracker

Add style to life on a budget

Copy That

Back up your Photo Library, cloud–free

djay Pro

Now you can become an air DJ

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead

Snitches and talkers get bridges and walkers

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic II — The Sith Lords

Forget The Last Jedi. Here you’re, um, the last Jedi

6 apps that take you to a VR world

ROUNDUP

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

HOW TO BRING THE MOVIES HOME

BETTER LIVING THROUGH SMARTER TECHNOLOGY

ASK

TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

Screen Sharing in Messages

HOW TO DO ANYTHING ON YOUR MAC, iPHONE & iPAD

Master Messages in Big Sur

The new version of macOS features some big improvements in Messages

Do more with your images

Photoshop Elements 2021’s Guided Edits make photo editing simple

Run Linux on your Mac

Run a virtual machine for free with VMware Fusion Player 12

Create forms in Numbers

Forms make entering data easier on devices with small screens

Keep your Mac awake

Prevent sleep interrupting your tasks with the Amphetamine app

Look your best on video calls

Can’t meet in person? Here’s how to master the art of video calling

Make the most of Scribble

The iPadOS feature that’s a lot like handwriting, only smarter

Create shareable videos

New features and an interface overhaul have made Clips even easier to use

Create custom widgets

Widgetsmith gives control over your Home screen in iOS 14

Ceramic Shield

It’s the toughest glass on any smartphone. So what is it and how does it work?

Tim Cook becomes Apple CEO

RANDOM APPLE MEMORY