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Steam Finally Updates for Apple Silicon: But Where Are the Games?

1 week ago | machow2.com | Nick Mead |Nick Van Mead

Valve’s recent beta update finally brings a native Apple Silicon version of Steam to macOS – just go to Steam > Preferences > Interface to try it. The good news is this means no more relying on Rosetta 2 for the client or helper apps promising smoother performance and better efficiency on M‑series Macs. However, while this is long overdue, the fact remains: there are still barely any games that support Apple Silicon natively on Steam.
How To Fix A Frozen iPad Screen With a Mac When a Hard Reset Doesn't Work

1 week ago | machow2.com | Nick Mead |Nick Van Mead

A few days ago my iPad screen suddenly stopped working. The screen simply became unresponsive to touch and there was absolutely nothing I could do to get it working again. Of course, the usual fix in this situation is to do a “hard reset” which, depending on the generation of iPad you have, involves holding down the power button and home button until the iPad restarts. However, this didn’t work either. As soon as the iPad restarted, the screen was still stuck.
macOS Tahoe: All You Need To Know

2 weeks ago | machow2.com | Nick Mead |Nick Van Mead

Apple announced the latest version of macOS Tahoe at the WWDC this week and here we take a closer look at what’s new in it. Unusually this year, Apple actually published the press release before macOS had even been announced at the WWDC so it wasn’t actually a big surprise what’s in Tahoe. Tahoe packs the most significant visual and functional overhaul to macOS since Big Sur so there’s a lot to get prepared for. However, firstly the bad news.
Notta Review 2025: Impressive AI Powered Dictation Tool

3 weeks ago | machow2.com | Nick Mead |Nick Van Mead

If you’re looking for a smarter way to transcribe meetings, lectures, interviews, or even voice memos on your Mac, Notta is one of the most accurate and impressive AI transcription tools we’ve tested. With an emphasis on speed, accuracy, and multi-language support, it’s an excellent choice for doing dictation on a Mac.
31 Best Project Management Software For Mac of 2025 (Free & Paid)

3 weeks ago | machow2.com | Nick Mead |Nick Van Mead

Whether you’re managing freelance gigs, creative agencies, or enterprise-level operations, the right project management software can help you stay organized, collaborate efficiently, and hit your deadlines. And if you’re a Mac user, compatibility matters. In this 2025 guide, weβve curated the definitive list of the best project management tools on macOS for all budgets, including native Mac apps and browser-based platforms.
Merlin Project Review

1 month ago | machow2.com | Nick Mead |Nick Van Mead

Merlin Project stands out as a premier project management solution for Mac and iOS users. Its blend of traditional and agile tools, combined with a user-friendly interface and powerful features, makes it a valuable asset for professionals managing complex projects. While it may not be the best fit for everyone, those deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem and requiring detailed project planning will find Merlin Project to be an indispensable tool.
Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365 For Mac

1 month ago | machow2.com | Nick Mead |Nick Van Mead

If you’re a Mac user juggling emails, documents, meetings, and cloud storage, you’ve probably bumped into Google Workspace, the suite formerly known as G Suite. Workspace offers many of the essential tools you’ll find in Microsoft 365 and since it’s entirely Cloud based, many Mac users find it works better across platforms compared to Microsoft’s hybrid Cloud/Desktop model. But how well does it actually work on a Mac, especially considering there is no desktop app for it?
Is Fortnite Coming Back To Mac?

1 month ago | machow2.com | Nick Mead |Nick Van Mead

Epic’s recent decision to re-release Fortnite on the iOS app store has got tongues wagging as to whether it will also release it on the Mac App Store. On the 20th of May, Fortnite officially returned to the iOS App Store in the United States after a nearly five-year absence due to a legal dispute between Epic Games and Apple.
How To Play Anno 117: Pax Romana on a Mac

1 month ago | machow2.com | Nick Mead |Nick Van Mead

If you’re excited by the trailer for the long awaited Anno 117: Pax Romana game from Ubisoft then the good news is it should be playable on a Mac via Crossover. The game is not due to be released until this Winter on PC, PS5 and Xbox but you can already play Ubisoft’s older Anno 1800 game on a Mac with Crossover via Steam so it’s likely Anno 117: Pax Romana will work as well as it will also be available on Steam.
Stop Overpaying for Mac Storage: Use a Thunderbolt 5 Drive Instead

1 month ago | machow2.com | Nick Mead |Nick Van Mead

Upgrading internal storage on a Mac is not only ludicrously expensive nowadays, it’s pretty much impossible after purchase on most models. Apple has locked down Macs so much nowadays that you can’t upgrade the internal storage at a later date. You have to purchase as much as you can possibly afford when you buy a Mac from new and then hope that it’s enough.