Macworld If you own any computer for any length of time, inevitably there’s going to be some mess to clean up. The CleanMyMac X utility will clear out the junk from your Mac to help it run smoothly.   This data cleanliness utility is a one-click solution to Mac maintenance. Once you start it, the smart assistant built into the program walks you through what it’s doing. Using its constantly updated database, it finds junk apps, broken downloads, hidden files for programs you’ve long since deleted, and other crud and cruft you can live without. The assistant will even highlight apps you need to update and find and isolate malware and other problems that may be slowing down your Mac.…

Macworld The Mac’s cursor (Apple actually calls it a pointer) is designed with a white outline and black fill. It’s a good combination, making it easy to spot no matter what is on screen. But man, is it boring. In past versions of macOS, you can’t change the cursor color without using a third-party utility. That changed in macOS Monterey, though. You can easily change the colors of the cursor to something that is easier to catch with your eyes or just add some flair to reflect your personality. The video below shows how it’s done in macOS Monterey, but below that are instructions for both Monterey and macOS Ventura. At a glance Time to complete: 5 minutesTools required: macOS…

Popular accessory maker Hyper this week announced the launch of its HyperPack Pro backpack, which has built-in Find My functionality. Hyper has been working on the backpack since last year, launching it via a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, but it now has wide availability from the Hyper website. The HyperPack Pro is similar in design to the Targus Cypress Hero Backpack that launched earlier this month, as Targus now owns the Hyper brand. It uses the same type of ‌Find My‌ location module, which is located at the top of the backpack and has an easy-access replaceable battery. With ‌Find My‌ integration, the HyperPack Pro can be located in the ‌Find My‌ app on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac using…

Macworld Waves of extreme heat have already passed across the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world so far this summer. While people are at the greatest risk from high temperatures, your Mac may be even more fragile. (People can be water cooled and no current Mac offers that option—though some have tried.) An iPhone or iPad will warn you when it detects it’s too hot before shutting down, while a Mac may simply suddenly power off. If it doesn’t power down, you may be running it to close to its maximum capability and putting a lot of additional wear in the process on components that might fail later during other seasons. Knowing the temperature is one thing. The other is…

The new Nomad x Peak Design rugged iPhone 14 Pro case is designed to take a beating and support Peak Design’s range of SlimLink mounts. | Image: Nomad / Peak Design If you’re in the market for a rugged iPhone 14 Pro case with a little utility, then you’re in luck. Nomad, a reputable producer of phone cases, has collaborated with camera bag and accessory designer Peak Design to release a limited-edition phone case for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The Nomad Rugged Case is available to purchase today from $60 with immediate shipping from either Nomad or Peak Design’s website. The new Nomad Rugged Case supports MagSafe charging and features Peak Design’s SlimLink magnetic attachment…

There’s one reason why Apple stock is a screaming buy right now, and it is not the Vision Pro. Many iPhone users are expected to upgrade their devices when the company launches its next-generation smartphone. Apple’s growing iPhone average selling price means that it could see a nice jump in revenue. Harsh Chauhan for The Motley Fool: Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives has raised his price target on Apple stock from $205 to $220, claiming that the company is on track to win big from its next iPhone. According to Ives, there are around 250 million iPhones in an upgrade window as they are more than four years old. As a result, the next iteration of the iPhone, which should…