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Mac|Life is the leading independent magazine devoted to all things Apple. For over five years, Mac|Life has helped both new and veteran users get more out of their iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more, with coverage that cuts through today's glut of apps and accessories to find what matters most. With a bright, clean design and casual tone, Mac|Life offers an easy and enjoyable way to keep up with the latest Apple trends and topics.

A BOLD NEW DIRECTION

MacLife

LETTER OF THE MONTH

All–new iMac is here! • Slim, stylish, next–gen iMac with Apple silicon

iPad Pro • Next–gen arrives with M1, Liquid Retina XDR, 5G, and Thunderbolt

AirTag • Use Find My to track stuff and find lost items

Apple TV 4K • Now with 60fps HDR and all–new remote

Podcasts revamped

THE SHIFT • MATT BOLTON is reassessing the line between a hidden feature and a “hack” when it comes to what the iPhone can do

SPOTLIGHT • UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH…

CRAVE • THE GEAR WE’RE LUSTING AFTER

85 BIG SUR SECRETS • Hidden tips, tricks, and shortcuts revealed!

Finder and System Preferences • Finder may look a little unfamiliar but you can tweak it to your liking

Gestures and shortcuts

HOW TO Customize your desktop

Control Center and Notifications

Photos • Photos now allows you to edit videos, add new effects, and much more

How to use Photos extensions

What about iMovie?

HOW TO Create a shared photo album

Safari, Mail, and Messages • Safari has new customization and privacy features

HOW TO Send a message with Photos, Effects, or GIFs

Messages

Maps • Start planning a trip on your Mac and then continue on your mobile device

Music, Apple TV, Podcasts, & Books • It was evolution rather than revolution for these entertainment apps in Big Sur

Content caching

Other Big Sur tips and tricks • There are even more ways to get the most from Big Sur

If in doubt, ask Siri

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BOOST YOUR ONLINE SECURITY • Beat malware, keep hackers at bay, and ensure your online activities stay private and out of the hands of snoopers and ad agencies

SECURITY BASICS • Combat malware and strengthen passwords

Why use a password manager?

The top 10 worst passwords of 2020

SURF SAFELY • Make sure the websites you visit are kept at arm’s length

HOW TO | SECURE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA

Boost your privacy with a VPN

SECURE MESSAGES AND MAIL • Encrypt your email and chat to keep conversations private

HOW TO | ENCRYPT YOUR EMAIL

5 best anti–virus/anti–ransomware apps for Mac • If you’re serious about security, paying for security software gives you lots of extra protection. There’s plenty of choice, too — here’s five of the very best to choose from.

REVIEWS • TOUGH TESTING, TRUSTED RATINGS

Airthings House Kit • Breathe easy with this air–quality monitor

Notability • Share and sync with your iPhone and iPad

TextBuddy • A textcellent utility

Rip Them Off • In this game, greed is good

Razer Kiyo Pro • A flawed gem of a camera for Mac users

Gemini 2 • Still purging duplicates after all these years

Attentat 1942 • Life under Nazi occupation made real

ZipDrive • Your computers, now available from everywhere

Commander One 3.0 • A dual–pane Finder alternative ready for Big Sur

TRUE WIRELESS NOISE–CANCELLING HEADPHONES • Upgrade your iPhone, iPad, or Mac audio and rid your surroundings of unwanted noise

APPLE AIRPODS PRO • Balanced audio,...