The New MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display Explained: Touch, Performance & Price
Apple's new MacBook Pro adds a tandem OLED display, Touch and M5 Pro or M5 Max chips. Here is what has changed, who it suits and what it costs in Australia.
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News, updates and general advice covering Mac devices and macOS.
Running AI Locally on a Mac: What It Can Do & When It Makes Sense
Your Mac can run AI without sending every request to the cloud. Explore the benefits, useful applications and hardware considerations before getting started.
The New 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 Explained: Performance, AI & Price
Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro gets the M6 chip, bringing faster performance, deeper AI and up to 24 hours of battery life. Here's what it costs in Australia.
The New iMac with M6 Explained: Performance, AI & Price
Apple's new iMac with M6 brings a big performance jump, Siri AI and macOS 27 to its all-in-one design. Here's what's changed and what it costs in Australia.
Passkeys, Password Managers & Two-Step Verification: Which Do You Need?
Passkeys, password managers and two-step verification do different jobs. See what each does, which you need and how to set up passkeys on Apple devices.
Outlook Not Syncing on a Mac? How to Fix It
Outlook not syncing on your Mac? Check Work Offline, update, reset the account and, importantly, whether you are still on legacy Outlook for Mac.
New Macs & iPad mini Expected: Should You Wait Until October 28?
A touchscreen MacBook Pro, updated iMac and OLED iPad mini could be close. Here’s what the rumours might mean if you’re planning a purchase.
Microsoft 365 or Dropbox for a Small Team on Macs: What Each Plan Gives You
Microsoft 365 or Dropbox for a small team on Macs? See what each provider's plans include, how they differ and how we would decide.
How to Run Windows on a Mac: Boot Camp, Parallels & What to Check First
Boot Camp only works on older Intel Macs. See how to run Windows on a newer Mac, which options are supported and what to check before you buy.
Parental Controls on the Mac: Standard Accounts & Screen Time in macOS 27
How to set up a Mac for your child: a standard account, their own Apple Account and Screen Time controls in macOS 27, including Ask to Browse.
Two Apple Accounts? How to Untangle Duplicates Without Losing Track of Your Data
Two personal Apple Accounts can split purchases, photos and subscriptions. Map what each account holds before using purchase migration or changing sign-ins.
Do You Need Outlook on a Mac? Free Email Apps for Microsoft 365 Compared
Can a business on Microsoft 365 skip Outlook on a Mac? We compare Apple Mail, Outlook on the web and Thunderbird, and what each one leaves out.
Why Excel Still Matters on a Mac for Business
Do you need Excel on a Mac for business? See what Excel for Mac does well, what it cannot do, and when Numbers or Google Sheets is enough.
Keeping Personal and Business Accounts Separate on Your Mac and iPhone
Using one Mac and iPhone for work and home? See how to keep business and personal accounts, browsing and files apart, and why it matters when staff leave.
Printing and Scanning From a Mac, iPhone or iPad: Why It Stops Working and How to Fix It
Printer gone missing or scanner not working? See why printing fails on a Mac, iPhone or iPad, the fixes to try in order, and when to call for help.
Setting Up Microsoft 365 for a Mac-Based Business: A Practical Guide
How to set up Microsoft 365 on Macs so files, email and Teams stay organised: OneDrive, SharePoint, shared mailboxes and the mistakes to avoid.
Siri AI and Apple Intelligence Explained: What It Does and Who Can Use It
What Siri AI is, what it can do, which iPhones, iPads and Macs can run it, where it is available and how Apple says it protects your data.
Microsoft 365 Keeps Asking You to Sign In on a Mac: What to Check
Word, Excel or Outlook keeps asking you to sign in on a Mac? Check the licensed account, app location and saved credentials before reinstalling Office.
Apple Warranty vs AppleCare vs Australian Consumer Law: What Actually Covers Your Device
Confused about Apple warranty cover, AppleCare and your Australian Consumer Law rights? Here's how the three actually relate, and how to work out which one applies to your device.
Apple’s New Child Safety Features: What Parents Should Set Up First
Apple's new child safety features are now available. What parents should set up first: Child Accounts, Ask to Browse, contacts, Time Allowances and Siri.