Device Management

Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro is loaded with updates and improvements that make it “the world’s best pro notebook,” as Apple executive Greg Joswiak proclaimed upon its release. But these high-end features come with a hefty price tag. Does the 2021 MacBook Pro warrant the price? Is it a better idea to wait for the refreshed MacBook Air that’s sure to arrive in a year or less?

For some Mac users, the mouse icon is too small or too similar to the background color to conveniently see. Or perhaps you don't have a problem finding your cursor, but would simply like to change the cursor appearance for aesthetic reasons. In either case, we'll cover how to change your mouse settings on your Mac.

If you're wondering how to restore a backup to a new iPhone with iTunes, or you just need to know how to load an old backup onto your existing iPhone or iPad, this article will show you how. Note: These steps work for Mac users running macOS Mojave or earlier and for PC users. If you have a newer Mac, check out our article on how to restore an iPhone from Finder.

Your Mac does a lot behind the scenes. One cool feature is keeping track of all the Wi-Fi networks you connect to, remembering the passwords, and automatically re-connecting the next time you're in range. Most of the time, this is great. But there may be an occasion when it’s not. Maybe there are multiple networks in range, and your Mac is connecting to the wrong one. We'll cover how to remove a Wi-Fi network from your Mac, as well as how to keep a saved network but stop your computer from automatically connecting.

Let's face it, most of us don't clean our often-used Apple devices as often as we should. Cleaning your iPad is very simple, but you need to make sure you're using the proper cleaning products to avoid removing protective coatings.  We'll walk you through what to use as an Apple iPad screen cleaner (along with what not to use) and then cover how to clean and disinfect your iPad.

Using your iPhone as a mobile hotspot can be a convenient way to access the internet on your other devices. However, various issues can slow down the speed of your hotspot. The good news is that there are simple troubleshooting steps you can try to strengthen your mobile hotspot performance. Below, we've compiled a list of common solutions for how to make a hotspot faster on your iPhone.

Did you damage or lose your AirPods or AirPods Pro Charging Case? It's easy to do: AirPods are small, and they go a lot of places with you. Losing or damaging them is almost inevitable. When this happens to you, don't despair—you can repair or replace your AirPods Charging Case, and in this article, we'll show you how.

Apple announced Universal Control, a feature that lets you control other Macs or iPad with your Mac, back in June 2021. Users had expected to start using it once macOS Monterey was released later that year, but the feature was delayed. However, Apple finally just released the official software updates for your iPad and Mac that let you use Universal Control. I will tell you how to enable it, explain how it works, and cover practical ways to use it!