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A frozen Mac is a rare occurrence, but Macs (like all computers) run in cycles, and sometimes the software gets stuck in a loop. When this happens you may find an app like Word, or the whole of macOS, becomes unresponsive. In this feature…

In recent times it has become more necessary to have access to a printer in our homes than ever. There are so many different types of printers now available that it's important to make the right choice and buy one that suits your personal…

So you want a Mac for your graphic design work. But which one is right for you? We've gone through Apple's range and figured out the best machine for certain types of designers, but first want to cover some general tips you should be…

USB-C is a newish standard of USB that allows transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, as opposed to the current 5Gbps rate available with the older USB-A, while it also offers faster charging times. It's no one-trick pony, either – USB-C handles…

Photography can be a demanding art, with modern cameras producing huge files and incredible levels of detail. But which Mac should you be looking at if you want to edit these images so that they look as good as possible? We take a look at…

Apple released macOS Monterey back in October 2021, but development hasn't finished yet. The company continues to fix bugs and add new features, including some features that were announced back in June 2021, but haven't yet made it into the…

Following release of macOS 12.3 the addition of Universal Control has been overshadowed by reports that many Mac users are finding that external displays no longer work. The day after I installed macOS 12.3 one of the two monitors I use (an…

We were impressed with the 1.1GHz MacBook Air Apple introduced in March 2020, and then Apple blew that out of the water with the M1 MacBook Air in November 2020. But November 2020 is now more than a year ago so thoughts are turning to the…

There are plenty of rumours about an M2 MacBook Air with a new design that Apple is said to be working on, but what about the 13in MacBook Pro? Following the introduction of the 14in MacBook Pro in 2021 there will be those who are wondering…

If there's one thing that's better than the Retina display on your MacBook or iMac, it's plugging in a second screen. That's all very well if you have a spare screen, or the cash for an additional display, but what if you don't? Can you use…