If you were to point to a single device responsible for much of Hackaday’s early success, it might be the Arduino Uno. The ...

If you miss the days when you used Basic on your classic computer or wrote embedded software with a Basic Stamp, then maybe dust off your Arduino UNO or any similar AVR board and try nanoBASIC_UNO ...

A native Mac app is finally here!

April 7, 1997: Apple’s System 7 operating system receives its last update with the shipment of Mac OS 7.6.1. The update brings a few bug fixes and support for Apple’s new PCI Power Macs and the ...

A new public beta cycle for Apple’s forthcoming 26.5 software updates kicked off today. Rolling out now are public beta versions of iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and more. These ...

During its Platforms State of the Union segment at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that macOS 26 Tahoe is the final major macOS version for Intel-based Macs. The upcoming macOS 27 release will be compatible ...

While there is little to know about macOS 16, it's likely that the system will see a signifcant design overhaul as Apple attempts to adopt a more cohesive design across all of its devices. Current ...

Macworld reports that macOS 26.4.1 Tahoe, released April 9, 2026, introduces major design changes including the new Liquid Glass interface and enhanced Continuity features. This update matters as it’s ...

Despite what you may have heard, your Apple computer isn't immune to malware. We've tested the top programs to identify the best antivirus protection for Macs. When the IBM PC was new, I served as the ...

Macworld explores Mac and MacBook lifespans, revealing that most models last 5-8 years before Apple designates them as ‘vintage’ or ‘obsolete’. Intel Mac support is ending by September 2026, with only ...

Apple redesigned the Workout app in watchOS 26, but not everyone has loved the new Apple Watch exercise tracking experience. It turns out Apple has been listening, because watchOS 26.4 addresses a ...

watchOS 26 is the newest version of watchOS, the operating system that runs on the Apple Watch. It introduces an updated design that uses Apple's Liquid Glass material, similar to iOS 26 and macOS 26.