Need to install Java on your Mac to run a particular application? While most Mac users will never need Java, there are certain apps, development tools, enterprise software, and utilities that still ...

Film fans with a massive movie collection can make their own mini Netflix by using Jellyfin and a Mac as a file server. Here's how to create your own home video streaming service. Streaming services ...

If you own a MacBook and work from home, it's easy to have your laptop plugged in for hours on end without thinking about the long-term battery life implications. Fortunately, Apple recently added a ...

This article teaches you how to change the screen timeout on a Mac. It also looks at how to switch it off entirely, and why you may want to change the timeout period. How to Change How Long Your Mac's ...

An Ars Technica colleague recently bought a new M4 MacBook Air. I have essentially nothing bad to say about this hardware, except to point out that even in our current memory shortage apocalypse, ...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of setting up your new Mac? Whether you’re switching from Windows or upgrading to the latest macOS, the process can feel like a maze of settings, features, ...

The internet is buzzing with discussions about Clawdbot (OpenClaw). It is a new open-source AI agent that lives inside your computer. Think of it like having a 24/7 AI assistant that you can message ...

Ready for freedom from cable clutter? Setting up a wireless display lets you connect your Windows laptop to a TV wirelessly, so you can say goodbye to the hassle of cables. Present from anywhere in ...

Transforming your Mac’s display with live wallpapers is an excellent way to make it more dynamic, visually engaging, and uniquely tailored to your preferences. The Walper app offers a seamless ...

The cost of a single PATH train ticket is set to increase next spring — and will climb steadily each year until it hits $4 by 2029, Port Authority officials said. A single trip on the PATH train, ...

One of the biggest impacts of Apple's switch from Intel to its own M-series silicon -- debuting with the M1 in the 2020 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini -- is faster, more stable, and more energy ...

As I’ve said before, passwords suck. Microsoft agrees—last year, it announced a goal of getting one billion users to embrace passkeys instead. As part of that effort, setting up a passkey for a ...