Category: Reviews-HowTos

When we last met, we’d just waded into the first lessons for getting the most from iMovie. And I’d fully intended to push on through iMovie and into GarageBand and then the iWork applications. But a funny thing happened—Apple picked up the bo…

OS X Mavericks is finally here, so MacLife proudly presents a series of informative how-tos to keep you updated on what has changed and how to use it. Check back often to learn more about the newest Mac operating system from Apple. One of the most…

Apple made waves during Tuesday’s media event when the company announced that its iLife and iWork suite would be free for customers who buy a new Mac or iOS device. But the apps are also free for users who already have the apps installed, and on…

OS X Mavericks has proved once again that Apple not only cares about the Mac — it cares about making the best operating system in the world. Mavericks includes a ton of updates and tweaks that bring the beloved Mac OS one step closer to perfection. W…

[Editor’s note: This article is part of our series of articles on installing and upgrading to Mavericks.]

Before Lion (OS X 10.7) debuted in 2011, installing the latest major version of Mac OS X meant buying a disc and slipping it into your Mac…

[Editor’s note: This article is part of our series of articles on installing and upgrading to Mavericks.]

Apple has released Mavericks (OS X 10.9), but before you rush out and install the new OS, you’ll want to get your Mac ready for the upgra…

[Editor’s note: This article is part of our series of articles on installing and upgrading to Mavericks.]

It used to be that if you upgraded to a major new version of OS X, installing over an existing OS X installation—for example, installing…

[Editor’s note: This article is part of our series of articles on installing and upgrading to Mavericks.]

As I explained in my guide to installing Mavericks, one of the requirements for installing OS X 10.9 is that you already have at least Sno…

Text in video games is often reserved for lazy exposition or repetitive dialogue from animatronic townsfolk and shopkeepers. In Device 6, a new work of spy-themed interactive fiction from Simogo (Year Walk, Beat Sneak Bandit), however, text is used wit…

Square Cash is a deceptively simple new way for consumers to send money using only email and a debit card. Unlike competing payment services, there’s no password to remember, no fees at either end or an account to set up, although you can use an exis…

Every Monday, we’ll show you how to do something new and simple with Apple’s built-in command line application. You don’t need any fancy software, or a knowledge of coding to do any of these. All you need is a keyboard to type ’em out!The Contacts app …

Me vs. You captures much of the competitiveness and fun of air hockey in an abstract, single-screen two-player game, though you should be wary of who you play it with. It’s actually three games in one, each with a distinct set of rules and interactio…

MindSnacks has a reputation for quality foreign-language educational apps, but its latest release focuses squarely on the United States — or more specifically, on learning just about everything there is to know about all 50 states. U.S. Geography inc…

Somewhere in 1980s New York lives a hidden community of fairy-tale refugees, called Fables, who fled their homes centuries ago when they were invaded by the monstrous armies of a being called The Adversary. They’ve been living in the Big Apple since it…

Every new to-do app that hits the App Store claims to be innovative. Most manage to put their own spin on things with a fresh interface or a clever concept, but for the most part they’re all pretty much interchangeable, no matter how much we may favor …

Each week brings an absolute barrage of new games for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, but it can be difficult to pick out of the cream of the crop by looking at a mass of icons and titles. Luckily, we’re tuned in to the most notable releases, and we’ll b…