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The Verge Guide to macOS

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Apple’s series of macOS (and iOS) devices aren’t just part of a technology ecosystem — they’re part of a lifestyle. From iPhones to iPads to Mac laptops, the constellation of tech devices, joined with the operating system and wide range of apps and games, are what make fans out of Apple users.

But while macOS is known for its ease of use and relatively failure-free operation, there are always questions that will come up — and we’re here to answer them.

If you’ve just bought your first Mac system, or are trying to introduce a friend or relative to a new Mac, we’ve got some great articles that can help. Whether it’s something as general as how to manage your system updates or take a screenshot, or more specific tasks like enabling YouTube’s picture-in-picture or how to use an external display, we’ve got you covered.

macOS 101: how to force quit a Mac app

If an app is misbehaving, make it stop

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How to type special characters on Macs

It’s incredibly simple — if you know how to do it

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How to record your screen on a Mac

Create a video record of what happens on your display

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How to uninstall apps in macOS

Keep your storage clear

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How to take screenshots on your Mac

Apple’s screenshot app makes it simple.

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Apple Mac mini with M1 review: over-performer

Apple’s Arm chip punches above its weight class

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Apple MacBook Pro with M1 review: flexing Arm
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Apple’s M1 processor has many upsides, with few downsides

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How to enable picture-in-picture for YouTube on your Mac

Using Safari, it’s easy to watch a video while doing other things

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How to manage app updates in macOS

Your Mac can update apps automatically, or you can update them when you want

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How to manage system updates on macOS

You don’t have to stick with automatic updates

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macOS 10.15.5 is out now with a new battery health feature

You can also turn off FaceTime’s automatic portrait resizing

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Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) review: return to baseline

The keyboard is fixed; the rest is exactly what you’d expect

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macOS 101: how to force quit a Mac app

If an app is misbehaving, make it stop

Barbara KrasnoffCommentsComment Icon Bubble
How to type special characters on Macs

It’s incredibly simple — if you know how to do it

Barbara KrasnoffCommentsComment Icon Bubble
How to record your screen on a Mac

Create a video record of what happens on your display

Aliya ChaudhryCommentsComment Icon Bubble
How to uninstall apps in macOS

Keep your storage clear

Monica ChinCommentsComment Icon Bubble
How to take screenshots on your Mac

Apple’s screenshot app makes it simple.

Barbara KrasnoffCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Apple Mac mini with M1 review: over-performer

Apple’s Arm chip punches above its weight class

Chris WelchCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Apple MacBook Pro with M1 review: flexing Arm
Play

Apple’s M1 processor has many upsides, with few downsides

Nilay PatelCommentsComment Icon Bubble
How to enable picture-in-picture for YouTube on your Mac

Using Safari, it’s easy to watch a video while doing other things

Barbara KrasnoffCommentsComment Icon Bubble
How to manage app updates in macOS

Your Mac can update apps automatically, or you can update them when you want

Aliya ChaudhryCommentsComment Icon Bubble
How to manage system updates on macOS

You don’t have to stick with automatic updates

Aliya ChaudhryCommentsComment Icon Bubble
macOS 10.15.5 is out now with a new battery health feature

You can also turn off FaceTime’s automatic portrait resizing

Jay PetersCommentsComment Icon Bubble
Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020) review: return to baseline

The keyboard is fixed; the rest is exactly what you’d expect

Dieter BohnCommentsComment Icon Bubble

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