Homebrew is a free, open-source package manager for Linux and MacOS that simplifies the installation and management of software. Think of Homebrew as a command-line version of the App Store that ...

Windows is no doubt a powerful operating system, and you can tweak system settings and add power user utilities to speed up work and make it even more efficient.

The Safari web browser on your iPhone got a minimalist toolbar with iOS 26. You don’t have to use it, though. You can restore the full-featured Safari t00lbar ...

macOS Monterey version 12 is a stable, lightweight upgrade that works great on older Macs, and you can use the direct DMG or ISO links to download, install, upgrade, or downgrade your system easily.

Microsoft has confirmed several bugs in Windows 11 that can cause noticeable annoyances in day-to-day operation: taskbar crashes, unresponsive File Explorer, and stutters when launching games or apps.

AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. AI agents on the taskbar, Copilot in the File Explorer, and much more. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been ...

Have you played around with the new iOS 26 yet? Here's how to download it on your iPhone if you haven't yet — once you do, you'll notice several new changes, including a clear design called Liquid ...

Apple's high-end Mac Studio with M3 Ultra Apple Silicon will download macOS Tahoe, but it won't install, leaving users stuck on the older system version. When Apple rolled out macOS Tahoe worldwide on ...

Following a distribution hiccup, Apple is now rolling out macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 2. Here’s how to install it, and what to expect. First things first: should you install the beta? You probably know ...

Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac The 12 free Mac apps in this roundup prove that the best software doesn’t need to cost you anything. These are the first apps I install on any new Mac, as they ...

Apple has made the first macOS Tahoe developer beta available for testing before its official release in the fall, but don't be fooled into thinking only developers can download it. Keep reading to ...

Soon, you won't be able to run supported macOS versions on Intel x86-based PCs. How long before someone finds the next clever hack to merge the Mac and PC universes? From the laptops on your desk to ...