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How to fix Universal Clipboard not working between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Ankur Thakur ∙ June 29, 2022

Universal Clipboard lets you copy text, images, and videos from one Apple device and paste it onto another, as long as you're logged into both. For example, you can copy a text paragraph on your Mac and paste it on your iPhone. In theory, it sounds wonderful, and when it works, it does feel magical. But in case Universal Clipboard is not working for you between your iPhone, iPad, and/or Mac, this guide will help troubleshoot the problem.

Here’s why flash storage in the baseline M2 MacBook Pro is underperforming

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 28, 2022

Flash storage on the 256GB version of the M2 MacBook Pro is dissapointingly slow versus the equivalent previous-generation model with the M1 chip.

Apple M3 said to debut in 2023’s MacBook Air, a new iMac and 12-inch MacBook

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 27, 2022

Next-generation Apple M3 chips will reportedly debut in 2023 inside the company's MacBook Air laptops, including a new 15-inch model. It should also power a new iMac all-in-one desktop and appear in a rumored new Apple notebook which should come equipped with a 12-inch display said to be similar to the company's discontinued 12-inch MacBook notebook.

How to add, mount, unmount, erase, and delete volumes using Disk Utility on Mac

Ankur Thakur ∙ June 24, 2022

In this Mac tutorial, we show you how to create a new volume using Disk Utility and erase or delete it if required.

Video: Checking out Apple’s new Stage Manager multitasking feature in iPadOS 16

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 21, 2022

In this hands-on video walkthrough, we go hands-on with Stage Manager, Apple's new multitasking feature in iPadOS 16 and macOS 13 Ventura.

iOS 16 can prove to websites that you’re human and let you skip CAPTCHAs

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 20, 2022

Apple's iOS 16 supports automatic verification in compatible apps and websites, allowing you to bypass CAPTCHA prompts while still proving you're human.

How to copy iCloud contacts to Google Contacts using iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC

Ankur Thakur ∙ June 17, 2022

This handy tutorial shows you how to copy iCloud contacts on your iPhone or Mac to Google Contacts.

How to order Apple’s M2-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 17, 2022

Apple has now begun accepting preorders for its updated 13-inch MacBook Pro notebook powered by the company's latest Apple M2 chipset.

You can order Apple’s M2 MacBook Pro from this Friday, ahead of June 24 launch

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 17, 2022

You can order Apple's refreshed 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro notebook from Friday, June 17, with retail availability starting beginning Friday, June 24.

3 productivity enhancements to Fantastical’s scheduling features

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 14, 2022

The latest improvements to Fantastical's scheduling features on Apple's devices include a detailed overview of your availability along with a new Break Time feature.

How to run a network speed test from the macOS Terminal window

Anthony Bouchard ∙ June 13, 2022

Most people who want to query their network’s data speeds will fire up a web browser and load the speedtest.net website, or at least something comparable. But if you’re using macOS Monterey or later, then you can do this right from a Terminal window.

How to create a macOS Ventura volume partition on your Mac

Ankur Thakur ∙ June 13, 2022

This tutorial shows you how to create a separate volume (partition) on your Mac’s internal drive to install macOS Ventura on it.

Using this method, you will have two macOS versions on the same Mac. The first volume will have the macOS you’re currently running (likely macOS Monterey), and the second volume will have macOS Ventura. You will be able to start up your Mac into either one.