DIFFICULT DECISIONS

We face some pretty difficult choices in life.

LETTER OF THE MONTH

I wanted to share an issue I had

Apple acts to address supply shortages

Screens and chips in short supply, but Apple’s working on it

> Apple–1 manuals re–created

Not a copy, but a meticulous remake

News in brief

Apple news in bite–sized chunks

> THE SHIFT

MATT BOLTON thinks the new iMac is beautiful, so why is Apple forcing him to add an ugly peripheral?

SPOT LIGHT

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH…

CRAVE

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

iPad VS Mac

Do you need a laptop or a tablet? We help you discover which Apple device is best suited for your needs

Watch tips

The Apple Watch can do so much more than just tell the time. Here’s our pick of essential tips for unlocking the potential of watchOS!

Faces and complications

Your Apple Watch has many faces. Here’s how to find the right one

Health and Fitness

The Apple Watch can track a wide range of workouts, lock out water, and motivate you

Maps, Translations, and more

Going somewhere? Your Apple Watch can get you there

REVIEWS

TOUGH TESTING, TRUSTED RATINGS

Beats Studio Buds

Capable and affordable alternative to the AirPods Pro

Astell & Kern USB–C Dual DAC Cable

Better Mac audio quality on the move $149

Kingston Nucleum USB–C Hub

A compact, affordable dock

Carbon Copy Cloner 6

A sleek new look and faster copying make the latest version of this disk–cloning tool a significant upgrade

Halide MkII Pro Camera

Pro iPhone camera app — now on iPad

WALTR PRO

Convert and copy any file from Mac to iOS

Baba Is You

Wordplay puzzling is simply amazing

CardioBot

Your heart health explained

MindNode 7

Calm the storm in your brain

BEST SECURE SAFARI ALTERNATIVES

You don’t need to wait for iCloud+ to surf more securely

FIREFOX

Still one of the most secure browsers around

Cardhop 2

Now even more potent for power users

Inked

A hand–drawn work of art

Sunblaze

Prepare to die… a lot

F-Secure TOTAL

Can this security app compete with the big boys?

Screenflow 10

An overhaul and more speed for this screen recorder

6 apps... To finally nail your finances

File taxes, erase debt, and start saving

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

Roku Express 4K

One of the most affordable options for streaming 4K video

Belkin SoundForm Connect

Add AirPlay 2 streaming to your favorite wired speakers

Brydge iTrack

Standalone desktop trackpad for iPad

Twelve South HoverBar Duo

A dock for creative types

VIEWSONIC M2E

A versatile, useful home projector with Wi–Fi and AirPlay support

How to create spreadsheets in Numbers

Numbers is a versatile and capable tool for creating budgets, lists, invoices, and more

Create a spreadsheet in Numbers

Pages excels when it comes to making documents that really grab your attention

Table, charts, and functions

Tables and charts are the heart of any spreadsheet. Here’s how they work

> Unable to update external drive

I often start my M1 Mac mini up from a Thunderbolt SSD, but since updating its internal drive to macOS 11.3.1, I’ve been unable to update that external disk. How can I do that?

CREATE

HOW TO DO ANYTHING ON YOUR MAC, iPHONE & iPAD

Find and delete duplicate files and photos

Save space with Find Duplicates in Parallels Toolbox

Capture text with TextSniper

Recipes, presentations, PDFs… TextSniper captures text from anything

Get creative with CorelDRAW

Use its shortcuts to save repetition when creating symmetrical objects

How to make music remotely

Use the cloud to collaborate with your musical buddies

Use Microsoft Teams

Chat, schedule meetings, and share your screen with friends and family

Get started with AirTag

Keep track of your stuff with Apple’s new Find My accessory

Protect accounts with 2FA

Add a secondary layer of security to your online accounts and services

The periscope lens

How submarine tech could mean better iPhone photos

I Got the Power(Book)

Charlotte Henry looks back at the PowerBook, the groundbreaking product that launched Apple into the laptop market