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What's the best printer for Mac?

The best printer for Mac in 2026, based on 20 years of client setups. Compare HP and Brother picks for color, scanning, or black-and-white printing.

A white Eero router in a living room with the title What's the best WiFi router for your home?
Device setup and configuration

What's the best WiFi router for your home?

Not sure which WiFi router to get? I compare the Eero 7, Pro 7, and Max 7 with honest recommendations, pricing, and setup tips for every home size.

What Mac should I buy in 2026?
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What Mac should I buy in 2026?

Not sure which Mac to buy? I compare every model from the $599 MacBook Neo to the Mac Studio, with recommendations and configuration tips.

Disable swipe typing on iPhone to improve tap typing accuracy

Disable swipe typing on iPhone to improve tap typing accuracy

Disable swipe typing for better tap accuracy on iPhone with this quick keyboard setting change. Learn how to turn off Slide to Type (QuickPath) in iOS to reduce accidental swipes, cut down on autocorrect mistakes, and make the iPhone keyboard feel more predictable. Includes step-by-step instructions and a fast shortcut to Keyboard Settings.

Set up Time Machine in macOS 26

Set up Time Machine in macOS 26

Learn how to set up Time Machine in macOS 26 with step-by-step instructions, important warnings, and tips for choosing the right backup drive. Includes how to erase an old Time Machine drive safely.

Take lots of screenshots? Reduce storage up to TEN times!

Take lots of screenshots? Reduce storage up to TEN times!

iOS 26 quietly added a new option for screenshots on iPhone that I recommend almost everyone turn on, especially if you take a lot of screenshots. Apple now lets you save HDR screenshots using the HEIF image format instead of the older PNG format. The big win here is storage. These screensh

iPhone 17 makes landscape selfies easier

iPhone 17 makes landscape selfies easier

If you have ever tried to take a group selfie or capture a wide background with the front-facing iPhone camera, you probably remember the awkward part: turning the phone sideways and hoping you don't drop it. iPhone 17 fixes this in a simple but important way. It introduces a square FaceTime camera

Apple releases 26.2 updates

Apple releases 26.2 updates

Today, Apple released a big 26.2 update across all system software. In addition to bug fixes, security fixes, performance improvements, and further tweaks to Liquid Glass, Apple has also thrown in a few additional features. These features are generally applied across all applicable software. Becaus

Apple Wallet gets US passport support (for TSA, not customs)

Apple Wallet gets US passport support (for TSA, not customs)

Many iPhone users already know that you can store a state-issued driver’s license or ID card in Apple Wallet if you live in a participating state. For many people, this has made airport travel easier and has reduced the amount of sensitive information they need to show at places like bars or clubs.