The most read Mac tips of 2025

Writing Assistant from Apple Intelligence, also known as Writing Tools, is a feature that uses artificial intelligence to help users write, rewrite, correct, and summarize texts.

Writing Tools is available in the languages ​​that support Apple Intelligence and can be consulted by default in various Apple and third-party apps. In addition to the standard support, Writing Assistance also provides access to ChatGPT for more suggestions.

With the introduction of macOS Tahoe, Apple is putting an end to Launchpad for Mac. This feature allowed you to view, manage and access all your installed apps on your Mac at a glance. From now on you can find this overview (limited) in Spotlight.

Launchpad was the starting point for many to work with apps on macOS. With the feature now permanently removed, this change marks a significant shift in the way users access and manage their applications. We explain how you can now access your apps on a Mac.

Since macOS Sequoia 15.2, you can use a mini weather widget that you can add to your Mac’s menu bar. By clicking on the weather symbol, you will see a weather forecast for the coming period.

The weather widget for macOS also has another function. You can view the current weather conditions at your location directly from the menu bar. In the menu bar you can see the temperature and weather conditions. Handy.

Writing Assistant from Apple Intelligence, also known as Writing Tools, is a feature that uses artificial intelligence to help users write, rewrite, correct, and summarize texts.

Writing Tools is available in the languages ​​that support Apple Intelligence and can be consulted by default in various Apple and third-party apps. In addition to the standard support, Writing Assistance also provides access to ChatGPT for more suggestions.

With the introduction of macOS Tahoe, Apple is putting an end to Launchpad for Mac. This feature allowed you to view, manage and access all your installed apps on your Mac at a glance. From now on you can find this overview (limited) in Spotlight.

Launchpad was the starting point for many to work with apps on macOS. With the feature now permanently removed, this change marks a significant shift in the way users access and manage their applications. We explain how you can now access your apps on a Mac.

You can download apps for Mac on different platforms. This way you can easily install apps from the Mac App Store, but you can also do it directly from the developer’s website or via subscription services such as SetApp. Updating these apps can be a big job, but the Updater function in CleanMyMac is happy to help you with that.

Most apps on your Mac are regularly updated with a new version. If you have a lot of apps installed, you will need to perform regular updates. You can easily update apps that you have downloaded from the Mac App Store via the ‘Updates’ tab, but this is a little more difficult for external apps.

Since macOS Sequoia 15.2, you can use a mini weather widget that you can add to your Mac’s menu bar. By clicking on the weather symbol, you will see a weather forecast for the coming period.

The weather widget for macOS also has another function. You can view the current weather conditions at your location directly from the menu bar. In the menu bar you can see the temperature and weather conditions. Handy.

Writing Assistant from Apple Intelligence, also known as Writing Tools, is a feature that uses artificial intelligence to help users write, rewrite, correct, and summarize texts.

Writing Tools is available in the languages ​​that support Apple Intelligence and can be consulted by default in various Apple and third-party apps. In addition to the standard support, Writing Assistance also provides access to ChatGPT for more suggestions.

With the introduction of macOS Tahoe, Apple is putting an end to Launchpad for Mac. This feature allowed you to view, manage and access all your installed apps on your Mac at a glance. From now on you can find this overview (limited) in Spotlight.

Launchpad was the starting point for many to work with apps on macOS. With the feature now permanently removed, this change marks a significant shift in the way users access and manage their applications. We explain how you can now access your apps on a Mac.

Storing files in the cloud has skyrocketed in recent years. Storing files in the cloud has the advantage that you can access them from different devices, share them with other people and that no ‘expensive’ storage space is used on your Mac or Windows PC. A newcomer in the Netherlands is the Swiss cloud service pCloud, which takes a slightly different approach than competitors such as Dropbox, Google Drive and TransIP Stack.

Last month we extensively tested pCloud on our Mac, iPhone and iPad devices. So take a quick look at our review.

A lot of new Mac devices have recently been launched, so there will probably be a number of users who want to sell their old iMac, MacBook or Mac Mini. Before you sell a Mac, there are some precautions you should take before your Mac ends up in someone else’s hands.

For example, it is important that you have a copy of all your files, all data has been deleted from your Mac and that iCloud is disabled correctly. Follow the steps below to ensure a successful sale.

Since iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, Apple has added a new feature to iCloud. This new feature makes it possible to make files stored in iCloud always available offline.

As an iCloud user, you can indicate which files and folders should be permanently available locally under macOS or iOS. This can be useful if you always want to have a local version of a certain file available. Even when there is no internet connection available for a while.

You can download apps for Mac on different platforms. This way you can easily install apps from the Mac App Store, but you can also do it directly from the developer’s website or via subscription services such as SetApp. Updating these apps can be a big job, but the Updater function in CleanMyMac is happy to help you with that.

Most apps on your Mac are regularly updated with a new version. If you have a lot of apps installed, you will need to perform regular updates. You can easily update apps that you have downloaded from the Mac App Store via the ‘Updates’ tab, but this is a little more difficult for external apps.

Since macOS Sequoia 15.2, you can use a mini weather widget that you can add to your Mac’s menu bar. By clicking on the weather symbol, you will see a weather forecast for the coming period.

The weather widget for macOS also has another function. You can view the current weather conditions at your location directly from the menu bar. In the menu bar you can see the temperature and weather conditions. Handy.

Writing Assistant from Apple Intelligence, also known as Writing Tools, is a feature that uses artificial intelligence to help users write, rewrite, correct, and summarize texts.

Writing Tools is available in the languages ​​that support Apple Intelligence and can be consulted by default in various Apple and third-party apps. In addition to the standard support, Writing Assistance also provides access to ChatGPT for more suggestions.

With the introduction of macOS Tahoe, Apple is putting an end to Launchpad for Mac. This feature allowed you to view, manage and access all your installed apps on your Mac at a glance. From now on you can find this overview (limited) in Spotlight.

Launchpad was the starting point for many to work with apps on macOS. With the feature now permanently removed, this change marks a significant shift in the way users access and manage their applications. We explain how you can now access your apps on a Mac.

Apple’s Liquid Glass design, introduced in iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26, has a translucent, glass-like effect. This technique resembles real glass and reflects the environment, allowing buttons and interface elements to adapt to the background. Unfortunately, this design also poses challenges for readability.

Fortunately, since iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1, Apple has offered the option for users to choose between transparent or frosted glass, making buttons and menus clearer when you opt for a tinted display. This way you can adjust the Liquid Glass effect and improve readability.

Storing files in the cloud has skyrocketed in recent years. Storing files in the cloud has the advantage that you can access them from different devices, share them with other people and that no ‘expensive’ storage space is used on your Mac or Windows PC. A newcomer in the Netherlands is the Swiss cloud service pCloud, which takes a slightly different approach than competitors such as Dropbox, Google Drive and TransIP Stack.

Last month we extensively tested pCloud on our Mac, iPhone and iPad devices. So take a quick look at our review.

A lot of new Mac devices have recently been launched, so there will probably be a number of users who want to sell their old iMac, MacBook or Mac Mini. Before you sell a Mac, there are some precautions you should take before your Mac ends up in someone else’s hands.

For example, it is important that you have a copy of all your files, all data has been deleted from your Mac and that iCloud is disabled correctly. Follow the steps below to ensure a successful sale.

Since iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, Apple has added a new feature to iCloud. This new feature makes it possible to make files stored in iCloud always available offline.

As an iCloud user, you can indicate which files and folders should be permanently available locally under macOS or iOS. This can be useful if you always want to have a local version of a certain file available. Even when there is no internet connection available for a while.

You can download apps for Mac on different platforms. This way you can easily install apps from the Mac App Store, but you can also do it directly from the developer’s website or via subscription services such as SetApp. Updating these apps can be a big job, but the Updater function in CleanMyMac is happy to help you with that.

Most apps on your Mac are regularly updated with a new version. If you have a lot of apps installed, you will need to perform regular updates. You can easily update apps that you have downloaded from the Mac App Store via the ‘Updates’ tab, but this is a little more difficult for external apps.

Since macOS Sequoia 15.2, you can use a mini weather widget that you can add to your Mac’s menu bar. By clicking on the weather symbol, you will see a weather forecast for the coming period.

The weather widget for macOS also has another function. You can view the current weather conditions at your location directly from the menu bar. In the menu bar you can see the temperature and weather conditions. Handy.

Writing Assistant from Apple Intelligence, also known as Writing Tools, is a feature that uses artificial intelligence to help users write, rewrite, correct, and summarize texts.

Writing Tools is available in the languages ​​that support Apple Intelligence and can be consulted by default in various Apple and third-party apps. In addition to the standard support, Writing Assistance also provides access to ChatGPT for more suggestions.

With the introduction of macOS Tahoe, Apple is putting an end to Launchpad for Mac. This feature allowed you to view, manage and access all your installed apps on your Mac at a glance. From now on you can find this overview (limited) in Spotlight.

Launchpad was the starting point for many to work with apps on macOS. With the feature now permanently removed, this change marks a significant shift in the way users access and manage their applications. We explain how you can now access your apps on a Mac.

Starting with macOS Tahoe, you can easily personalize folders in Finder by giving them a color, symbol or emoji. This way you can visually distinguish each folder, which makes organizing and finding important folders a lot easier.

It may be a small adjustment for Finder, but it does ensure that you can color all folders for a specific purpose. This way you can find parts more quickly, and thanks to the personalization with symbols you can immediately see what the brochure stands for.

Apple’s Liquid Glass design, introduced in iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26, has a translucent, glass-like effect. This technique resembles real glass and reflects the environment, allowing buttons and interface elements to adapt to the background. Unfortunately, this design also poses challenges for readability.

Fortunately, since iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1, Apple has offered the option for users to choose between transparent or frosted glass, making buttons and menus clearer when you opt for a tinted display. This way you can adjust the Liquid Glass effect and improve readability.

Storing files in the cloud has skyrocketed in recent years. Storing files in the cloud has the advantage that you can access them from different devices, share them with other people and that no ‘expensive’ storage space is used on your Mac or Windows PC. A newcomer in the Netherlands is the Swiss cloud service pCloud, which takes a slightly different approach than competitors such as Dropbox, Google Drive and TransIP Stack.

Last month we extensively tested pCloud on our Mac, iPhone and iPad devices. So take a quick look at our review.

A lot of new Mac devices have recently been launched, so there will probably be a number of users who want to sell their old iMac, MacBook or Mac Mini. Before you sell a Mac, there are some precautions you should take before your Mac ends up in someone else’s hands.

For example, it is important that you have a copy of all your files, all data has been deleted from your Mac and that iCloud is disabled correctly. Follow the steps below to ensure a successful sale.

Since iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, Apple has added a new feature to iCloud. This new feature makes it possible to make files stored in iCloud always available offline.

As an iCloud user, you can indicate which files and folders should be permanently available locally under macOS or iOS. This can be useful if you always want to have a local version of a certain file available. Even when there is no internet connection available for a while.

You can download apps for Mac on different platforms. This way you can easily install apps from the Mac App Store, but you can also do it directly from the developer’s website or via subscription services such as SetApp. Updating these apps can be a big job, but the Updater function in CleanMyMac is happy to help you with that.

Most apps on your Mac are regularly updated with a new version. If you have a lot of apps installed, you will need to perform regular updates. You can easily update apps that you have downloaded from the Mac App Store via the ‘Updates’ tab, but this is a little more difficult for external apps.

Since macOS Sequoia 15.2, you can use a mini weather widget that you can add to your Mac’s menu bar. By clicking on the weather symbol, you will see a weather forecast for the coming period.

The weather widget for macOS also has another function. You can view the current weather conditions at your location directly from the menu bar. In the menu bar you can see the temperature and weather conditions. Handy.

Writing Assistant from Apple Intelligence, also known as Writing Tools, is a feature that uses artificial intelligence to help users write, rewrite, correct, and summarize texts.

Writing Tools is available in the languages ​​that support Apple Intelligence and can be consulted by default in various Apple and third-party apps. In addition to the standard support, Writing Assistance also provides access to ChatGPT for more suggestions.

With the introduction of macOS Tahoe, Apple is putting an end to Launchpad for Mac. This feature allowed you to view, manage and access all your installed apps on your Mac at a glance. From now on you can find this overview (limited) in Spotlight.

Launchpad was the starting point for many to work with apps on macOS. With the feature now permanently removed, this change marks a significant shift in the way users access and manage their applications. We explain how you can now access your apps on a Mac.