The Mac has several third-party package managers for installing additional software. Here's how to use the Nix package manager with macOS. Nix is a package manager that provides container-based ...

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Homebrew is the best source for open source software yet, and makes installation easy. Here's what Homebrew is, how it works, and how to use a graphical interface with the service to make it even ...

A few months ago, when Broadcom purchased VMware, it made VMware Fusion, the second most popular Windows virtualization solution for Mac users, behind Parallels, free for personal use. With that move, ...

Are there Windows-exclusive apps that you need to run but don’t have access to a dedicated Windows machine? If you’re still using an Intel-based Mac, Boot Camp remains a popular option, but if you’ve ...

There are a lot of choices that go into deciding between Mac or Windows for your new laptop or PC, including money, your current setups with email and other technology and use for the computer.

Git is the go-to version control system among developers. If you’re learning to code and write software, you may have probably heard/read about Git already and may be aware of its importance in the ...

Apple has made a macOS 15 Sequoia beta available for its public beta testing group, letting public beta testers try out the software before it launches this fall. Keep reading to learn whether you ...

An old Mac or PC that is no longer supported by Windows or macOS updates can still be useful. By switching to ChromeOS Flex, you'll have access to many features of the latest Chromebooks and keep your ...