Tag: macs

Apple lowers prices for AppleCare+ for M1 Macs

Apple has lowered the price of its AppleCare+ warranty extension for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. For the MacBook Air, which Apple only sells in the M1 version, the insurance now costs £189/$199 instead of £229/$249. Apple now charges £229/$249 for the M1 13in MacBook Pro. …

How to turn a Mac’s screen off

There are a few occasions when you might want your Mac to be awake and doing something, but would prefer if the screen was turned off. For example, you might be running a lengthy software download overnight and don’t want the glare of your screen keeping …

Can M1 Macs run older versions of macOS?

When Apple unveiled its M1 powered Macs in November 2020 the company stated that macOS Big Sur had been rebuilt from the ground up to make use of the new processing technology. While this is great news for those who want to use the latest and …

How to boot Apple silicon Macs in safe mode

Macs powered by Apple silicon feature a different startup process than their Intel-based counterparts. In this quick tutorial, we’re going to show you how to start up your computer in macOS Recovery, which is the built-in recovery feature of your Mac.   About safe mode macOS …