Macworld USB flash drives (a.k.a. “thumb” drives) may seem passé in a world where AirDrop and cloud storage solve the file-transfer problem. But they’re still quite useful for handing over files to ...

Mac OS X Tiger introduced us to a search feature that would stand the test of time: Spotlight. And while at the time I found ...

Just because you're running Apple's rock-solid operating system doesn't mean your privacy is automatically protected. These simple steps will keep you safer.

If you used a Mac computer in the '80s or '90s, you likely remember what's now called Classic Mac OS, the precursor to the OS called macOS today. You might think you would need to find an ancient ...

If you're wondering how FileVault disk encryption for OS X will work with your existing drive setup, and more, MacFixIt has answers.

If you have an old Mac gathering dust, Google may be able to return it to active use. Its free Chrome OS Flex replaces macOS and puts pep back in the Mac’s step. It’s a decent option for families who ...

Gaming is more than possible on Macs, especially if you have a newer model. Here's what you can do to turn your Mac into a gaming powerhouse.

FileVault is a security feature on a Mac that encrypts all the files and data. We take a look at how to encrypt and protect your data with FileVault on a Mac.

If you use Macs for business, you should be familiar with FileVault. Apple’s built-in disk encryption system for macOS can help protect corporate data.

How to encypt with FileVault When starting your Mac for the first time, the system will ask you whether to use FileVault. When activated, FileVault will automatically encrypt content in the background ...

FileVault 2 offers immense benefits for Apple enterprise customers with almost no downsides to IT or cause any end-user disruption.

OS X may be retired, but it deserves to be remembered. Take a trip back with these 14 key milestones in the double-decade history of the operating system that helped transform a nearly bankrupt ...