Apple's security processor gets in the way when you're trying to use external drives to boot from. Fix this now because if you wait until you need to restart from one, you'll have problems. The T2 ...

I have a 2019 iMac with the 21.5″ Retina display and a 1 TB Fusion Drive. It’s a 6-core monster and the slowest computer I’ve used in probably a decade. How do I make it suck less? The first step will ...

If you've moved your system to an external drive, Apple Intelligence normally won't work, but there's a workaround. Here's how to enable it. In our previous article we showed you how to enable Apple ...

While they offer fast speeds, solid-state drives (SSDs) are still pricey, and your costs can suddenly increase if you want to boost the storage when buying a Mac mini or an iMac. However, both Macs ...

My trusty 2011 iMac continues to perform adequately for my (generally light) needs. The problem I’ve run into of late is that I installed Boot Camp to explore a little Windows gaming and going back ...

We've tested the top options to help you choose the best Apple-friendly SSD or hard drive for your needs. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, covering at various times printers, ...

I love Retina iMacs. So much so that I took a chance and bought a used 2015 low-end Core i5 iMac with a 1TB Fusion Drive (which combines a 24GB NVMe SSD and a 1TB hard drive)—a machine that’s actually ...