Mac FORMAT

Hot on the heels of the Vision Pro

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Apple wants to build a home robot

“Hey Siri, load the dishwasher”

Will Apple fix the Magic Mouse?

T he Magic Mouse 2 is notorious for

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

APPLE TV CAMERA GESTURE SUPPORT AND VIDEO CALLS

Apple will let you download iOS apps from third-party websites

The sideloading saga continues apace for Apple

iPad Pro in line for upgrades

Amatt display and better camera placement reportedly on the way

Affinity Suite 2.4 £67.99

The latest new features coming to this much-loved set of apps

Crave

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

MATT BOLTON…

WOULD LIKE TECH DESIGN TO GO FULL CIRCLE AFTER 15 YEARS AND BRING BACK BATTERIES YOU CAN REPLACE YOURSELF

CONTACTS

Have your say on all things Apple!

Uncle Sam vs Apple

Regulators around the world are coming for Apple. We take a look at the challenges it faces

FAST FIXES FOR YOUR MAC

Having trouble with your Mac? This expert guide will equip you with the know-how you need to get it running smoothly again

Help! My Mac is broken!

Having problems with your computer? Follow these tips…

Help! I’m having file problems

Lost a file? Opening with the wrong app? We solve all this and more

Help! My backups are broken

It’s always wise to back up regularly, but what if you have problems?

Help! I’m having iCloud issues

Like your Mac, iCloud just works, but some problems can occur

Help! My network won’t work

Is your Mac having trouble on your home network? Try these tricks

Help! My accessories won’t work

Hardware peripherals can cause issues. Here’s how to fix your kit

APPLE SKILLS

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Make and use aliases on Mac

Create handy shortcuts to your favourite files, folders and apps

Improve your images with AI

How to use AI tools to make photo fixes and creative adjustments

Boost your display brightness

Let Vivid help you to see the light on your HDR-compatible Mac

Clean up your Mac with Hazel

Bring order to chaos with this amazing rules-based Mac utility

Make healthier choices

Use your iPhone to scan barcodes for useful shopping advice

Create collaborative playlists

Sharing is caring – and sharing playlists is a pleasure on Apple Music

Get creative with Canva

Create vibrant artwork, docs, posters, and more with this arty app

Give your Watch a new look

Transform your Apple Watch with Watchsmith and Facer

The iPhone 15’s USB-C port

The arrival of USB-C means you can team your device with loads of add-ons

GENUIUS TIPS

EXPERT ADVICE Our resident genius solves your Mac

IOS software

Swipe away your touchscreen troubles and rekindle your love of Apple’s mobile devices

Networking

We help to solve your Wi-Fi woes and connection conundrums

Make fresh backups to a full NAS

Q Storage on my NAS is now completely

MACOS

Shine a spotlight on the solutions to your most irritating Mac problems

Why won’t my login password work?

Q Although I typed in my password correctly,

Become an expert iPhone filmographer

Turn your clips into a slick movie with our collection of pro shooting and editing tips

Make movies with your iPhone – explained!

Make plans, gear up and shoot

Editing in iMovie on Mac

Turn your long rambling clips into a slickly-edited story

Advanced editing in iMovie

Add grading, special effects, and enhance audio tracks

Best Watch Apps

Your Apple Watch can do some incredible things. But to do them, you may need a little help…

Health & fitness

Stay focused on your goals and improve your well-being

Organisation & relaxation

Your Watch can make your life easier all-round

APPLE CHOICF

BUYING ADVICE Our authoritative reviews help you make

MacBook Air 13-inch (2024)

It’s little and good, but is there any more to it than that?

MacBook Air 15-inch (2024)

Can Apple’s M3 chip make its biggest consumer notebook even better?

Soundcore Boom 2

Get the party started with a sound and light show! 

GameSir X2s T ype-C

Up your game with this retro controller for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro

Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station

Stick this in your bag if you’re off out…

JLab Epic Lab Edition

Premium wireless earbuds with a great sound

The best Mac keyboards

That feeling when everything just clicks

Lofree Flow

A gorgeous keyboard fit for any Mac user

ACDSee Photo Studio 10

Organise, edit and share your shots

Summerhouse

Calming construction without the stress of a real build

Stray

It’s the cat’s pyjamas

6 apps to… Improve your focus

Need a hand staying on task? These apps can help

STORE GUIDE

Your guide to the best Apple hardware and third-party accessories

One more thing HomePod

Graham Barlow isn’t holding his breath for the next HomePod