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Next–gen Macs arrive • First Macs with breakthrough Apple–designed M1 chip

MacBook Air • Apple’s most popular Mac just got better

13–inch MacBook Pro • The M1 chip makes its debut in the latest update to the pro’s favorite

Mac mini • The tiny Mac is now faster and cheaper, with great connectivity

CRAVE • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

POWER UP YOUR MAC • How well do you know macOS? With Big Sur newly arrived, follow our tips and brush up on the basics that can save you seconds every, well, second

Make Big Sur work for you • Get more efficient access to macOS’ bits and bobs

Commands at your fingertips • Via keyboard, mouse or trackpad, there are cleverer ways to do things

Finder, files, and apps • Navigate your storage and software with macOS’ convenience features

Apps and visibility

Finder’s keepers

A place for everything • Make more room for your docs and data with extra storage or cloud magic

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Pep up your performance • Keep your Mac running smoothly and find its weak spots to see where tweaks could help

Nurse, the screens

HOW TO Diagnose your Mac with Activity Monitor

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COMMON MAC PROBLEMS SOLVED • We reveal some of the scariest, most common Mac problems and show you how to solve them

QUICK–FIX SOLUTIONS • Perform these simple steps first to see if they resolve any problems you’re having with your Mac

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HomePod mini • The little speaker with a big, big sound

iPhone 12 mini • Finally — smaller hands get the iPhone they deserve

iPhone 12 Pro Max • Capture stunning stills and richly detailed HDR clips with this top–of–the–range device

Luminar AI photo editor • A great way for novices and experts to enhance images

Plugable Thunderbolt 3 Docking Station • The TBT3–UD1–85W provides compact connectivity

Twobird • Get your email under control: this is Gmail done right

AUSDOM AW635 webcam • An affordable way to upgrade a lower resolution webcam

Papalook PA452 webcam • A decent upgrade for most in–built Mac cameras

The best iPhone 12 cases • Magnetic cases to keep your iPhone protected

> Ekster

> Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe

> Nudient V3

> Mous Limitless 3.0

OWC Envoy Pro Elektron portable SSD • Rugged, fast data storage for people on the go

TripMode 3 • Control Big Sur internet use

Logitech MX Anywhere 3 • Have magnetic scroll wheel, will travel

Nanoleaf Shapes Hexagon • Colorful, configurable panels that’ll light up your home

Halide Mk II — Pro Camera • RAW shooter for iOS gets a big upgrade

Create brilliant images with these tips

Reeder 5 • A superb RSS reader

Craft • A terrific tool for writing and editing

Streaks 6 • Start and stick to good habits

BestPhotos 3.0 • A powerful time–saving app for photographers

Unmemory • A murder mystery like no other

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