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13 storiesInsights · October 12, 2026
The quiet art of a clean desktop
A tidy Mac isn't about minimalism for its own sake. It's about lowering the cost of starting. Here's the small system we use.
6 min readNews · September 24, 2026
What macOS 27 means for the way you work
Better window management, quieter notifications, and a more capable Spotlight. A practical look at the changes worth caring about.
8 min readHow-to · August 18, 2026
Seven small Mac settings we can't live without
Tap to click, three-finger drag, and other tiny switches that make a Mac feel like yours.
4 min readDesign · July 29, 2026
Designing icons that feel at home
A look inside the studio at how we balance gloss, restraint, and the peculiar scale of the Dock.
7 min readHow-to · June 11, 2026
Why your Mac feels slow (and what actually helps)
A practical, non-scary guide to finding what's slowing your Mac down and fixing it in the right order.
9 min readHow-to · May 20, 2026
How to uninstall a Mac app completely
Dragging to the Trash is only the first step. Here's where the leftovers hide, and how to remove them safely.
5 min readInsights · April 14, 2026
The Mac gaming guide for people who don't game
A gentle introduction to what runs well on Apple silicon, how to use a controller, and where to find good games.
7 min readHow-to · October 20, 2026
Why your Mac is running slow
Before you buy a new computer, check these five ordinary causes. Most slow Macs are not actually broken.
7 min readHow-to · October 3, 2026
12 ways to speed up a slow Mac
A practical checklist, ordered from the fixes with the biggest payoff to the ones that are mostly housekeeping.
9 min readHow-to · September 15, 2026
What is System Data on Mac — and how to reduce it
That mysterious storage category is not a single folder. Here is what actually lives there and what is safe to remove.
8 min readHow-to · August 27, 2026
How to clear cache on a Mac safely
Caches are supposed to exist. Here is when clearing them helps, when it does not, and how to avoid deleting something important.
6 min readHow-to · August 6, 2026
Where 'Other' storage goes and how to get it back
Old backups, downloads, and app support files add up. A step-by-step guide to finding the biggest offenders.
7 min readHow-to · July 16, 2026
The 20-minute Mac clean-up
A short, repeatable routine for a calmer desktop and a lighter disk — without turning your afternoon into a project.
6 min read