Macworld Solid-state drives – aka SSD – used to be really expensive, but prices have really fallen in the last few years, and you can now pick up fast, reliable SSDs that cost only slightly more than their hard drive counterparts. Even the slowest SSDs are generally faster than mechanical hard drives. As well as…
Macworld According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who has a great track record for this sort of information, Apple is planning to update AirPods to offer live translation later this year. The feature will come as part of iOS 19 and necessitate a firmware update for the AirPods, too. It’s unclear which AirPods models will work…
Recently, several state and federal agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Internal Revenue Service, have warned against the rise of smishing, the SMS version of phishing. Phishing is a cyber-attack that aims to trick people into divulging personal information. It happens via email. Now, some experts say, cyber-criminals have also been able…
Macworld Many workplaces and educational institutions have completely switched from paper documents to digital ones. Consequently, Mac users are increasingly dealing with PDFs and other e-document file formats. We’re here to help you find the best PDF editor for your Mac from the multitude of options. There are various PDF editing apps that cater to…
Macworld You don’t have to pay full price to buy an iPhone. If you shop around you can find a bargain. Every month the Macworld team hunts down the best prices on iPhones at all major retailers and cellphone operators, saving you the hassle of finding the best iPhone deals. In this article, we reveal…
Macworld It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging, overlooking the slew of other advantages it offers over Lightning. If you’ve got an iPhone 15 or 16 model,…
Macworld If you’re thinking of moving to a new network, and want to keep hold of the same iPhone, you may hit a snag: the device is locked to your current carrier and can’t be used with any other company. Fortunately, you should be able to get your network provider to unlock the iPhone for…
AirTags are nice and all, but they don’t really fit into your wallet without crowding out everything else. That’s where the Tile Slim shines—and right now it’s only $21 on Amazon, a hefty 30% off its MSRP. This super-thin tracker/locator is just what you need to keep tabs on your wallet, luggage, or even your…
This year, hundreds of billions of dollars will be spent to scale AI systems in pursuit of superhuman capabilities. CEOs of leading AI companies, such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman and xAI’s Elon Musk, expect that within the next four years, their systems will be smart enough to do most cognitive work—think any job that can…
Macworld Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air just landed in stores this week, and we’re already seeing its first $50 discount, including the new sky blue color. This means you can get the latest MacBook Air for $949. Apple also cut the price of the base model from $1,099 to $999, so it’s like you’re saving…