Erik Eckel

The need to protect your Mac’s data should prove no surprise, but there are many options beyond using iCloud and Time Machine. Here are several leading options, should you need an Apple alternative.

Anker’s MagGo wireless magnetic battery charges your iPhone, while doubling as a nifty stand. Here’s what you need to know about MagGo before making a purchase.

Edge computing and mobile platforms commonly team to create powerful combinations. Sharing Garmin health and performance data using an iPhone is an example. Here’s how to do it.

Extending an iPad’s battery life comes in handy when on the road or traveling. Here’s how to tweak background activity to extend its use.

Loading apps and collecting photos, videos and other files can quickly exhaust an iPad’s storage. Here’s how to free space without a third-party app.

Erik Eckel walks you through the process of adjusting or adding Touch ID to your MacBook Pro.

Learn about the new features available with macOS 13 and how to download and install the latest version of Apple’s flagship operating system.

Opening apps is a frequent activity for most every macOS user. Here’s how to best employ Mac Launchpad to speed daily access to commonly used programs.

Mail is one of the most commonly used macOS native apps, and you can significantly enhance your daily interaction with the program. Here’s how to customize the Mail toolbar to improve everyday use.

iA Writer simplifies authoring, copywriting and text composition for creatives, digital content creators, writers and other Mac business professionals. Here’s 5 ways the app proves a better solution than macOS’ own TextEdit.

Microsoft Lists is growing in popularity, and now you can run the tracking and coordination app from the macOS desktop. Here’s how.

Ever lose a file on your Mac? Maybe it was there but now it’s gone. If you use macOS Time Machine, recovering a file may require only a few clicks. Here’s how to use it to restore an individual file.