Hardware Articles
Apple TV Not Turning On? Try These 4 Fixes
Before you call up Apple Support
FIX: Apple TV Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi
A problem that happens on private networks
How to Fix One Airpod Not Working
If this doesn't work it's earwax buildup
Mac Keyboard Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
You'll be clacking away again in no time
Are you having an issue with your Mac keyboard? Keyboard issues are common and you can fix most of these issues by using some standard fixes. Unless your keyboard is […]
AirPods Connected but No Sound? 8 Ways to Fix
The beats will be back in no time flat
AirPods are convenient and easy to use—until they begin to malfunction. Save for hardware faults and physical damages, AirPods’ troubles are easy to fix. In this tutorial, we highlight eight […]
MacBook Pro Fans Loud and Noisy? 5 Ways to Fix
Before resorting to buying earplugs
In most cases, the everyday use of a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro should be relatively silent. Yet sometimes, the high-pitched fans in these laptops crank up and result in […]
How to Stop a Macbook from Overheating
It's actually very easy to do
Everyone knows the sensation of touching their laptop after a long work session, only for it to feel closer to an active volcano than a delicate tool. MacBooks can be […]
Apple TV Remote Not Working? 6 Fixes to Try
You'll be binge-watching again in no time
Apple TV is a great streaming device, and the remote that comes with it is unique. It mainly uses touchpad controls to scroll and select items on-screen. Once you get […]
How to Find the Speed of All USB-C Ports on Your Mac
Plus, what the speeds really mean
The USB-C ports on your Mac may all look the same, but they’re sometimes built differently. USB-C ports in particular have different data transfer speeds and power delivery rates. If […]
Apple Mouse Not Working? 9 Ways to Fix
Tip: don't slam it on the desk
Apple sells two pointing devices: the Apple Magic Mouse and the Magic Trackpad. There are two generations of Magic Mouse, which are easily identified by the fact that the Magic […]
How to Make Your AirPods Louder
From the simplest to the most difficult
AirPods are the most advanced Bluetooth headphones on the market. The devices blend usability and convenience in a way few other headphones do, but they all suffer from one particular […]
Only One AirPod Working? 6 Ways to Fix
You'll be rocking out again fast
The Apple AirPods are designed to provide a balanced audio experience. Their compatibility with binaural audio means some sounds will come through the left AirPod while others will come through […]
How to Fix Function Keys Not Working on Apple Magic Wireless Keyboard
A pesky problem with a few solutions
Do you have trouble getting the top row of keys to work on Apple’s wireless Magic Keyboard for the Mac? Whether you use them mainly to control the brightness, playback, […]
What Is a Retina Display: Everything You Need to Know
The tech behind the snappy name
A growing number of Apple devices now have the word “Retina” or “Retina Display” included in their description or name. But what is a Retina display? Should you go for […]
5 Best Docking Stations for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air
For form, function, and more ports
The MacBook Pro and MacBook Air combine portability and productivity in a way that make them one of the best choices for online workers, but they fall short in a […]
MacBook Not Charging? 5 Possible Fixes
Before going to the Genius Bar
In our experience, Apple MacBooks are some of the most reliable computers you can buy. Barring the odd poor design decisions you can see explained by the brilliant Louis Rossman, […]
How to Set Up and Use the Apple Magic Mouse on Windows
Plus a third-party app to try
The Apple Magic Mouse isn’t the most ergonomic mouse on the planet, but you just can’t deny how well it works on the Mac. It connects flawlessly and is super […]
Video Editing on the Apple M1 Chip: Lessons Learned
It was a bumpy road, but worth it
They say you shouldn’t be an early adopter because you’re paying to be a beta tester for the company that makes the product. However, that doesn’t apply to us! We’re […]
M1 MacBook vs iPad Pro: A Tougher Choice Than Ever
The M1 wins by a nose, here's why
The writing has been on the wall for a long time, but finally, all of Apple’s device families have in-house Apple silicon under the hood. To cut a long story […]
M1 MacBook Air vs M1 MacBook Pro: Which Should You Buy?
Spoiler alert: the Pro and here's why
Apple has started a computing revolution. They’ve ditched Intel CPUs in exchange for a seriously beefed-up version of the silicon you’ll find in iPhones and iPads. It’s a very big […]