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MacBook Pro gets huge M2 update

M2 Pro and M2 Max delivers incredible performance

Introducing the M2 Pro and M2 Max

T he new M2 Pro and M2 Max

Mac mini goes ‘pro’

Apple’s most affordable Mac now has added superpowers

More ports, more storage

The M2 Pro Mac mini boasts four Thunderbolt/USB

The HomePod returns

Apple’s big smart speaker makes a surprise comeback

Secret sounds

The secret of the HomePod’s sound quality lies

Apple set for AR/MR headset launch

WWDC 2023 debut looks increasingly likely

MacBook Air with M3 coming?

Next-gen laptop could arrive this autumn

Ulysses 29 £5.99/month

The easy-to-use writing tool is now even smarter

OS Maps

Image credits: Ulysses GmbH & Co, Gaz Coombes

Genshin Impact –Lantern Rite

FREE (offers IAPs) If you’re a fan of

Inkulinati

£TBC Taking a Monty Pythonesque approach to history,

Media Picks

What you should be playing and reading this month

Crave

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

APPLE’S NEW M2 CHIPS IN NUMBERS

Discover the incredible specs of the powerhouse chips inside the new MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch

MATT BOLTON…

THINKS THE NEW MAC MINI ‘PRO’ IS FINALLY A WORTHY SUCCESSOR TO THE OLD POWER MAC TOWERS. IF YOU SQUINT A BIT

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MUSIC

Take back control of your music collection, with our in-depth guide to the Music app for Mac and beyond…

RIP. MIX. BURN

How to import and manage your personal audio collection

HOW TO Adding artwork to albums and tracks

1 Your Music, your way Apple tries to

APPLE LOSSLESS VS iTUNES PLUS

Apple Lossless is everywhere on Apple Music –

READY. SET. PRESS PLAY

Become a Music genius – we show you how!

UPLOAD. DOWNLOAD. SYNC

How to manage your iCloud Music Library

SUBSCRIBE. STREAM. INDULGE

The pros and cons of subscribing to Apple Music

BUY. DOWNLOAD. AND ENJOY

Discover new loves and old favourites in the iTunes Store

Master Apple shortcuts

iOS A tap is a brief contact of

Quick fixes for macOS problems

macOS Ventura works brilliantly until it suddenly doesn’t – these tips should help

Even more Ventura tips

Discover some of the other clever things you can do on your Mac

Do more with Apple Mail

Discover new features, from undo send to reminding you to send an email

Organise your Mac’s display

Changing your screen resolution is easy and you have other options too

Easily share your photos

Sharing photos with friends is easy with iCloud Shared Photo Library

Surf the web more safely

Get started with DuckDuckGo for Mac - the privacy-focused web browser

Master the Weather app

Keep an eye on the weather wherever you are – or aren’t!

Boost your home Wi-Fi

Get super-strong wireless signals everywhere with a network extender

Set up My Sports in the News app

Apple is taking on dedicated sports apps with a customisable news and results service

Work with PDF docs on iPad

Use iPad tools and functions to create, split, merge, and edit PDFs

Fast fixes for Apple Watch charging woes

Revive your smartwatch with these handy tips and tricks

Is Apple checking your images?

A pple seldom discusses future products in public,

Quick-fire questions

How to connect Lightning headphones to a new

iOS software

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

Quick-fire questions

Could I run my own mail server on

Networking

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

How long will my Mac’s SSD last?

Deleted messages don’t sync Q WhenI send Messages

Quick-fire questions

How to stop Spotlight indexing virtual machines? For

macOS

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

ESSENTIAL TIPS

Make the most of macOS 13 with our incredible selection of tips, tricks and troubleshooting secrets

Quick Ventura tips

How to change your default web browser, check your subscriptions and more

SanDisk Pro-Blade Transport SSD

Fast, swappable SSD storage buying the capacities you need as you need them

Logitech MX Mechanical Mini for Mac

A compact, tactile keyboard for Mac

Creative Pebble Pro

Amp up your Mac’s sound quality with this desktop speaker system

ESR HaloLock 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with CryoBoost

Fast MagSafe charging for iPhone 12 or later

Kensington UH1440P

A versatile and portable dock

Razer Kishi v2

A premium battle booster for your iPhone

NovaPlus Pencil A8 Duo

A great alternative, but Apple Pencil is still king for creatives

The best hubs designed for the modern iMac

HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub

PORTABLE SOLID-STATE DRIVES

Fast external storage for better backups, and more

Crucial X8

Excellent all-rounder with the best bang for your buck

Adobe Premiere Elements 2023

Turn raw footage into slick stories for your social media feeds

Wondershare UniConverter 14

Multi-format video crunching and conversion

Flat Eye

Black Mirror meets your handy petrol-pump shop

VMware Fusion 13

Run virtual machines on Intel and Apple silicon Macs

Sticklets

Take note: this is one very useful app

STORE GUIDE

iMacFrom £1,249 Your guide to the best Apple

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