Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. Apple’s annual WWDC event is here, and with it, a new macOS ...

While Windows 11 has its fair share of bells and whistles, it still misses out on various important features from macOS. Here's how to add them to Windows.

Keeping your kids safe online might seem scary, but it's simple with Mac. Learn how to set up parental controls for your child's Mac in macOS Sequoia. Raising kids today can be tough, especially when you realize you need to protect them just as much online ...

In fact, if you can think of it, Spotlight can probably do it. For example, I use timers a lot for various reasons. If I want to set a 60-minute timer, I open Spotlight and type start timer, hit Tab, type 60, and hit Enter. That process is much faster than opening the Clock app, going to the Timer tab, and then setting one for 60 minutes.

Whether you’ve owned one of the best Macs for years or are totally new to the Apple ecosystem, knowing your way around the latest updates to macOS is crucial. Thankfully, you don’t have to do so alone, since we’ve got everything you need to know ...

If you've ever have to wipe the drive of a very old Mac, you know you need an old macOS to get it running again. Beyond Restore, Apple only grudgingly allows downloads, but others are trying to make it easier. Apple does rather prefer you to use only the ...

The latest update to macOS, version 15.1, brings a wealth of exciting features and enhancements to your Mac, with a strong emphasis on Apple Intelligence and the ever-helpful virtual assistant, Siri. This update is designed to elevate your user experience ...