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News, updates and practical advice covering macOS, Apple’s operating system for Mac.

How to Run Windows on a Mac: Boot Camp, Parallels & What to Check First

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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.

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Parental Controls on the Mac: Standard Accounts & Screen Time in macOS 27

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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.

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macOS 27 Golden Gate: What’s New and Which Macs Can Run It

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macOS 27 Golden Gate: Apple silicon only, Siri AI in Spotlight, Visual Intelligence by screenshot, new Photos and Safari tools, and how to upgrade.

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Before You Update to iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate: A Practical Checklist

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A practical checklist before you update to iOS 27 or macOS Golden Gate: compatibility, backups, storage, Family Sharing, work apps and Time Capsule.

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Microsoft 365 Apps Not Opening on a Mac? How to Fix It

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Word, Excel or Outlook will not open on your Mac? Check updates, the licence and a July 2026 change, then try Safe Mode and a new user account.

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Teams Microphone, Camera and Screen Sharing Not Working on a Mac: How to Fix It

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Teams cannot hear you, see you or share your screen on a Mac? Fix it in macOS Privacy & Security, then check the Teams device settings.

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How to Free Up Disk Space on Your Mac

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Mac running low on storage? See what is using space in System Settings and free it up safely using macOS's built-in tools.

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Mac Will Not Connect to Wi-Fi? How to Fix It at Home or at Work

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Mac will not connect to Wi-Fi at work or home? Check where the problem is, restart, forget the network, renew your IP address and check work network settings.

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Mac Performance Myths: What Actually Slows Down macOS

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Do cleaner apps, freeing up RAM or nightly shutdowns really speed up a Mac? Nine common performance myths busted, and what actually helps.

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Do You Need Antivirus on a Mac? What macOS Already Does and What It Does Not

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Do you need antivirus on a Mac? What macOS already does, where the real risk now sits, when a business needs more, and the habits that matter most.

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Office 2024, Office 2019 and Microsoft 365 on a Mac: What Changed and What to Do

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Office 2019, Office 2024 or Microsoft 365 on a Mac? What changed on 13 July 2026, what each option costs in Australia and how to fix read-only Office apps.

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Safari Pop-Ups and Fake Virus Warnings on a Mac: What Is Real and How to Stop Them

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Safari keeps showing virus warnings or pop-ups? How to tell what is fake, stop them safely, check notifications and extensions, and when to get help.

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Why Your Mac Battery Drains So Quickly and What to Do About It

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Mac battery draining fast? Rule out a charge limit, then work through Apple's list: check the battery, dim the display, Low Power Mode, quit apps and update.