MacFormat

MacFormat is the UK’s best selling magazine for the home Mac user. Each issue brings you all the exciting developments from the world of Apple, including reviews of new Macs, iPads and Apple’s own apps like iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand. We’ll show you how to make the most of your Mac, OS X and all the creative things you can do with it. We also review all the latest 3rd party software and kit – so if you’re looking for a new hard drive, monitor or printer that works with a Mac, you’ll be well served. iOS users are also welcome and we review the latest iPad and iPhone apps. ***Note: This digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with printed copies***

MacFormat

MacBook Pro gets huge M2 update

Introducing the M2 Pro and M2 Max

Mac mini goes ‘pro’ • Apple’s most affordable Mac now has added superpowers

More ports, more storage

Secret sounds

The HomePod returns

Apple set for AR/MR headset launch

APPLE NEWS ROUNDUP

MacBook Air with M3 coming?

Genshin Impact –Lantern Rite

OS Maps

Ulysses 29 £5.99/month

Inkulinati

Media Picks • What you should be playing and reading this month

Crave

APPLE’S NEW M2 CHIPS IN NUMBERS • Discover the incredible specs of the powerhouse chips inside the new MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch

MATT BOLTON… • THINKS THE NEW MAC MINI ‘PRO’ IS FINALLY A WORTHY SUCCESSOR TO THE OLD POWER MAC TOWERS. IF YOU SQUINT A BIT

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MUSIC • Take back control of your music collection, with our in-depth guide to the Music app for Mac and beyond…

HOW TO Adding artwork to albums and tracks

RIP. MIX. BURN • How to import and manage your personal audio collection

APPLE LOSSLESS VS iTUNES PLUS

READY. SET. PRESS PLAY

UPLOAD. DOWNLOAD. SYNC

SUBSCRIBE. STREAM. INDULGE

BUY. DOWNLOAD. AND ENJOY • Discover new loves and old favourites in the iTunes Store

Master Apple shortcuts

Do more with Apple Mail • Discover new features, from undo send to reminding you to send an email

Organise your Mac’s display • Changing your screen resolution is easy and you have other options too

Easily share your photos • Sharing photos with friends is easy with iCloud Shared Photo Library

Surf the web more safely • Get started with DuckDuckGo for Mac - the privacy-focused web browser

Master the Weather app • Keep an eye on the weather wherever you are – or aren’t!

Boost your home Wi-Fi • Get super-strong wireless signals everywhere with a network extender

Set up My Sports in the News app • Apple is taking on dedicated sports apps with a customisable news and results service

Work with PDF docs on iPad • Use iPad tools and functions to create, split, merge, and edit PDFs

Fast fixes for Apple Watch charging woes

Is Apple checking your images?

How long will my Mac’s SSD last?

iOS software

Quick-fire questions

Networking

Quick-fire questions

Quick-fire questions

macOS

ESSENTIAL TIPS

Quick Ventura tips

Quick fixes for macOS problems

Even more Ventura tips

SanDisk Pro-Blade Transport SSD

Logitech MX Mechanical Mini for Mac • The Logi Options+ software lets you manage function key assignments

Creative Pebble Pro • In a world dominated by ‘virtual stereo’, proper stereo almost feels revelatory

ESR HaloLock 3-in-1 Wireless Charger with CryoBoost

Kensington UH1440P

Razer Kishi v2 • There’s a passthrough charging port to keep your iPhone powered up

NovaPlus Pencil A8 Duo • The A8 Duo boasts the same...