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How to look at your command history list in macOS's Terminal

You can check to see what commands are in your history at any time by running the history command.

How to connect an Apple LED Cinema Display to a new MacBook

With a small investment, you can connect a Mini-DisplayPort Apple monitor over USB-C to a MacBook or MacBook Pro.

Apple reportedly testing new high-end monitor with an A13 chip inside

According to a report from 9to5Mac, citing sources familiar with the matter, Apple is internally testing a new display that will have an Apple SoC inside.

Apple Music expands spatial audio and lossless to Android

Apple has expanded Music's lossless and spatial audio tracks to Android, but only for "compatible" devices.

macOS Monterey: How to use Live Text and Look Up

Live Text is a new feature in macOS Monterey that allows you to use the text in an image. Here’s a look at how Live Text works on the Mac, using the Public Beta on macOS Monterey.

How to set a custom scale for each website in macOS Safari

Not every site is the right size for your eyes. You can set up Safari to open sites you frequent to a larger size.

Google Maps can now tell you when your train is too crowded for comfort

A new Google Maps feature will let users see how crowded trains and busses are before they even get to their stop.

Macworld Podcast: What’s up with the new iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS updates

Apple released a bunch of operating system updates. We talk about what’s in those updates and how it affects you in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.5 with app fixes, security updates

Apple on Wednesday released macOS Big Sur 11.5, an update to the Mac operating system. The release comes a couple of days after Apple released iOS 14.7, watchOS 7.6, and tvOS 14.7.

Tetris Beat, Monster Hunter Stories coming soon to Apple Arcade

Apple is expanding its lineup with well-known gaming brands.

How to check if the Pegasus spyware is installed on your iPhone

The Washinton Post has reported that some iPhones may have been targeted with Pegasus spyware, but yours is likely OK. If you're paranoid, however, there's a way to check.

If your iPhone can't unlock your Apple Watch in iOS 14.7, a fix is on the way

Apple has acknowledged a bug in iOS 14.7 that blocks the ability of some Touch ID iPhones to unlock the Apple Watch.

iOS 15: How to search inside your photos using Visual Look Up

Get more information about the plants, animals, and landmarks inside your pictures with Apple's new AI-powered Visual Look Up tool.

How the different text-extracting apps on the Mac compare

If you are trying to access text in images—whether documents, photos, or forms—you have many options available, including a new one that's included in the upcoming macOS Monterey.