MacLife

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.

GOODBYE LIGHTNING…

THE TEAM

iPhone 15 line arrives • What’s new in the latest iPhone model lineup?

> Next–gen Apple Watch • New innovations on the Series 9 and Ultra 2

> Apple is even greener

News in brief • A bite of the Apple

RIP Lightning • Apple has moved the iPhone to USB–C, bringing about the end of the Lightning port. Will this be a help or hindrance to users?

Essential USB–C accessories

> THE SHIFT • MATT BOLTON thinks that an impediment to iPhone progress won’t be Apple’s imagination, but our own muscle memory

LETTER OF THE MONTH

MEET YOUR NEW MAC • Choose the right one for you!

Mac mini • The cheapest way to own a new Mac

5 best Mac mini accessories

MacBook Air • Apple’s excellent but less expensive notebook

Make the most of your MacBook Air

iMac • Apple’s excellent desktop is still going strong

5 handy additions for your iMac

Mac Pro • The ultimate in power computing

MacBook Pro • The finest notebooks money can buy

5 best apps for the MacBook Pro

Mac Studio • Awesome power for enthusiasts and pros

5 great add–ons for the Mac Studio

PREMIUM DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION

Create strong passwords • Discover how to get started with Bitwarden’s free password tool

Take control of your video clips • Use Elements Organizer to find the best clips to edit in Premiere Elements

Use Ecosia to browse privately and sustainably • Save the planet and boost your privacy with this eco–friendly browser

Finally write that book! • Take a half–formed idea and transform it into a finished story

Master the Music app on iPad • Enjoy your favorite songs anywhere at home or on the go

Build your website with Blocs • The power to create responsive websites is at your fingertips with this app

Shoot long exposures • Add motion blur and light streaks using the camera or third-party iPhone apps

Master Maps on Apple Watch • The Maps makeover on watchOS makes it even better for getting around

Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit • Apple’s new tool for developers could be a game–changer for Mac

> CROSSING OVER

ASK • TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

Lost location controls

Quick–fire questions & answers

Networking • We help to solve your Wi–Fi woes and connection conundrums

Quick–fire questions & answers

Quick–fire questions & answers

macOS • Shine a spotlight on the solutions to your most irritating Mac problems

Quick–fire questions & answers

BUILD A MAC SERVER • Set up an old Mac to run essential services — from media streaming to password management — from your home network

Setting up your server • Step one: wipe your old Mac clean and prep it for its new role

5 best hardware add–ons

Configure your new install • Your server is now equipped with the latest version of macOS. Time to start sharing

5 best add–on services

Expand your server’s capabilities • Discover how to run dozens of different services through one platform

Preview • Preview is the unsung hero of the Mac’s built–in apps. Here’s why

How to use Preview...