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8 key things you need to know from Apple’s WWDC 2025 event

From a fresh look and updated names, to new features, more intelligence and live translation.
Apple unveiling macOS Tahoe at WWDC 2025.

Why macOS Tahoe is a big deal for Intel Macs

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Living without antivirus? Grab Avast Premium while it’s 70% off

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WWDC 2025: Apple announces iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26 and more

Writing tools in Apple Notes.

These two macOS 26 features would transform the way I use my Mac

Concept design with glass aesthetics on iPad.

Apple’s glass-like software redesign sounds cool, but it isn’t exactly new

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I’m using this powerful macOS feature that many ignore, and you should too 

Background apps on M4 MacBook Air.

Apple needs to fix the basics for macOS 26, or let AI run the show

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4 things we expect to see at WWDC 2025, and 2 we don’t

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How to keep your Apple devices safe from AirPlay attacks

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Every macOS version in order: from the first public beta to macOS 15

Proton Drive Plus is open on a PC monitor.

Proton Drive review: Secure your files and photos with end-to-end encryption

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No, a lifetime VPN subscription doesn’t mean ‘your’ lifetime

Customers of a lifetime subscription to a VPN service have had it canceled, even though they're very much alive.
Laptop showing the macos 15.5 update.

The new macOS update includes a battery boost for Safari

The biggest new feature in the macOS 15.5 update is for developers -- but it will help save battery life on your Mac.
Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

WWDC 2025 could be the least exciting Apple event in years — and I think that’s a good thing

WWDC 2025 will focus on fixing Apple Intelligence and finally delivering long-delayed features. But that could also greatly benefit Apple’s operating systems.
Summoning a scratchpad in the Antinote app for macOS.

I tried a $5 scratchpad app for the Mac. I’ll never go back to Apple Notes

Antinote looks like a barebones app at first glance. But beyond its clean designs, It is arguably the most functionally rewarding scratchpad app to grace macOS.
Setting up Wi-Fi on an iPhone.

Apple could soon fix Wi-Fi access woes across all your devices

Apple is reportedly working on a new system that will sync customer Wi-Fi log-in forms across all devices so that you have to fill it in only once.
Opera Pinboards on a MacBook Air.

I tried a hidden tool in Edge and Opera. Now it’s hard to go back to Safari

Safari is smooth, but it lacks a proper organization tool. Collections in Edge and Opera Pinboards offer a rewarding path to neatly organizing your web content.
Swift Shift app running on a MacBook.

Window management in macOS annoys me. This free app was the fix I needed

When it comes to resizing and moving app windows, macOS still has a long way to go. Swift Shift offers a buttery-smooth respite to those woes for free.
Norton Password Manager is open on a PC monitor.

Norton Password Manager review: cross-platform login security for free

I review Norton Password Manager, a free service that stores unlimited logins and encrypted notes across all your devices.
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I used a free app to fix my biggest problem with macOS

Apple hasn't baked a system-level clipboard into macOS. Maccy fills that gap beautifully, while remaining open-source, and totally free, if you want it to.
macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

9 macOS Sequoia features every Mac user should know

macOS Sequoia is full of great features, from Apple Intelligence to iPhone Mirroring. Here, we’ve put together all the features that every Mac user should know.
Viture One smart glasses atop MacBook Air.

I tried $550 smart glasses with my Mac. They felt better than the Vision Pro

The Vision Pro is exquisitely advanced, but also uncomfortable, pricey, and functionally lacking. I had a better time at spatial computing with smart glasses.
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Used Hertz? You might want to keep an eye on your credit

A cyberattack exposed an unknown number of customers' data in late 2024.
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Start drawing today: get your Simply Draw 7-day free trial

Ever wish you could learn how to draw, only to get overwhelmed by where to begin? Maybe it’s the blank page, maybe it’s that inner critic whispering you can’t even draw a straight line. Either way, you’re not alone. Simply Draw, a guided drawing app from the makers of Simply Piano and Simply Guitar, is […]
Magic Keyboard and iPad Pro.

Apple is right to make iPadOS more Mac-like, but I’ll never buy an iPad that runs macOS

A new report claims that iPadOS 19 will get many Mac-like features. But Apple would be wrong to merge the two systems -- in fact, it would be a terrible idea.
A person using a laptop with a set of code seen on the display.

5 ways to protect your router from hackers, according to TP-Link experts

Hackers come up with new methods of infiltrating home networks almost every day. I spoke to a TP-Link expert to find out how to protect yourself.
The new Surface Laptop 13 on a white table.

Copilot is Microsoft’s cue to redeem Windows and edge past macOS

Copilot offers Microsoft a rare opportunity to redefine Windows, and a capable hardware platform to carry it ahead of the Mac competition.
Google Drive, iCloud, and OneDrive are open on a PC monitor.

Google Drive, iCloud, or OneDrive: Which cloud storage is most private and secure?

Google, Microsoft, and Apple provide cloud storage solutions integrated into the OS, but which should you trust most with your data and identify?
macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

WWDC may not deliver the macOS magic I’d love to see. Here’s why

Apple’s WWDC show will probably spotlight Apple Intelligence in a big way, but I’m worried that means macOS will miss out on tasty new features as a result.
An Oppo Find N5 is being used for remote access to a Mac.

The Oppo Find N5 put a Mac in my pocket, and Apple needs to take note.

The world’s thinnest foldable phone can also put a full-fledged Mac experience in the palm of your hand. Hey Apple, take notes from the Oppo Find N5, will ya?
Mullvad VPN and NymVPN are open on a PC monitor.

Mullvad VPN vs. NymVPN: which private network is the most anonymous?

When you need privacy, a VPN is an essential tool in disguising your location. However, you might be sharing information with the VPN provider that can be used to identify who you are and where you live, as well as revealing financial details. Fortunately, some VPN providers make an extra effort to protect your identity […]
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Proton VPN has a brand new Windows app — plus widgets on mobile

ProtonVPN has launched a new, redesigned version of its Windows app to help users explore more features.
Proton Drive browser and app on monitor

Proton Drive has a new macOS app and it looks great

Proton has released a 2.0 version of its Proton Drive macOS app with a completely new look and double the speed.

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