Latest articles by Peter Cohen
Game Porting Toolkit in macOS Sonoma won’t fix what’s broken with Mac games
Opinion macOS Sonoma includes a feature for developers that helps port games to Mac - but have we been here before?
How to enable and disable notification sounds on your Mac
Stop unwanted interruptions by disabling extraneous app notification sounds.
Mac Help: Is the Apple Thunderbolt Display worth it?
Apple sells only one external monitor: The Thunderbolt Display. Is it worth $1,000?
Hey Apple, Macs need less crappy webcams
Apple needs to step up its game with the built-in FaceTime cameras in Macs. They suck.
Malware protection for older Macs
Some anti-malware software only supports newer versions of OS X. If you're running an older Mac, use this instead.
Which Mac mini works best as a media server?
Using a Mac mini as a media server is very easy and very doable, but it does have some limits.
AdwareMedic for Mac becomes Malwarebytes for Mac
I've gotten questions about AdwareMedic's recent rebranding after Malwarebytes acquired it. Is it still safe to use? The short answer is yes.
Is the mid-range Mac mini worth the extra money?
Going from the $499 Mac mini to the $699 Mac mini buys you a faster processor, faster graphics, and more RAM.
Mac Help: Should I buy the non-Retina 13-inch MacBook Pro?
The 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro (called the "mid-2012" model, in Apple parlance) is still available from Apple.
What is the "Other" space on my Mac?
If you check the contents of your Mac's hard drive (or flash storage), you might see a certain amount described as "Other."
Do you need the latest MacBook Pro or can you save money by going with last year's model?
Sometimes the newest thing isn't the best, depending on your needs. Take a complete look at specs before pulling the trigger to make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck.
How to stream from a Mac to an Apple TV with no Wi-Fi
iOS 8 introduced peer-to-peer AirPlay streaming between iPhone, iPad, and third-generation Apple TVs. What about the Mac?
How to make drive icons disappear from your Mac desktop
If you like your Mac desktop free of any encumbrances, you may find the sight of an external disk drive icon to be a bit distracting. Fortunately, it's something that's easy to change!
Mac Help: Improving poor Wi-Fi coverage
Weak Wi-Fi can cause a whole host of problems for your Mac, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch — here's how to fix it.
How do I keep my Apple Watch from scratching up my MacBook Pro?
The Apple Watch is the first watch some of us have put on our wrists for years. In some cases, ever.
Best storage practices for OS X Server and Time Machine
If you run a Mac server, what's the best way to back up data using Time Machine?
