ARE YOU READY?

macOS Ventura is almost here — by the

THE SHIFT

MATT BOLTON thinks we won’t see an Apple VR headset until it has a purpose that suits Apple’s way of making things

DIGITAL ISSUE, ISSUE

In the last few weeks we had several

THE WRONG SORT

Though we’re pretty sure nobody has spotted yet

Not so delicious

I have been using Delicious Library for quite

Dealing with dupes

I read with interest the Superguide to Photos

Apple looking solid despite tough times

THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF APPLE

What’s in Store?

APPLE HAS OPENED its third bricks– and–mortar Apple

News in brief

A bite of the Apple

CRAVE

THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

GET READY FOR macOS Ventura

Make your Mac Ventura–ready and keep your files safe

PODCASTING GENIUS

Podcasting is all the rage and there’s never been a better time to get in on the action. But what will you need, and how can you make it a success? Our guide reveals all

What you’ll need

Spend wisely but also get some cool stuff for free

Create your first podcast

From deciding what to talk about — and how — to making your first recording

Publish, schedule and promote

Get your podcast out there on to hosting platforms and start building your audience

REVIEWS

TOUGH TESTING, TRUSTED RATINGS

MacBook Air (2022)

An all–new design and Apple’s M2 chip makes this a must–have laptop for most people

Technics EAH-A800 headphones

Serious sound at home or on the move

Logitech MX Master 3S

Versatile mouse is now even easier to use

Thinkware X1000

An intuitive front–and–rear dash cam that’s also a great all–rounder

512 Audio Tempest

Whipping up an audio storm

Keychron Q5 QMK

A seriously quick mechanical keyboard

The best power banks for travelling

A good power bank can be a life–saver when you’re on the road

Edifier MS50A

Retro styling meets wireless audio in this loud–sounding multi–room speaker

THE BEST CALENDAR APPS FOR MAC AND iOS

All day event

FANTASTICAL

THE WINNER

Capture One

Powerful raw image editing on the move

Grocery 3.0.1

An impressive update to the app that helps you shop more efficiently

Music MiniPlayer 1.2

Fun player that will delight old–school iTunes fans

Crux: The Great Outdoors

Prepare for aches and pains

Camera+ Pro Camera and Editor

Upgrade your iPhone photography experience

Six apps to catch up on the news

These headline apps are front–page news

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

Get started with Disk Utility

Disk Utility is incredibly useful and capable. We’ll show you how to get the most from it

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TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

Create amazing documents

Plan a holiday, research a renovation, or just make your notes look beautiful

Digitize any audio

Capture any audio from inside or outside your Mac with Audio Hijack 4

Improve your sunset pics in Luminar Neo

How to enhance the colors and tones of your favorite landscape photos

Manage external monitors

Use this must–have app to organize your multi–monitor setups

Make Siri work smarter

Take a bit of time to customize Siri to work the way you want it to

Get your art fix with DailyArt

This app will bring joy to art amateurs and connoisseurs alike

Take control with apple Watch

Use your watch to control everything from soundtracks to your smart home

Web3: third–gen internet

Cryptocurrencies, blockchain tech, NFTs — where does the web go next?