
Quick Scan
Master list of helpful Mac websites grouped by:
Tips and Tricks
Troubleshooting
Forums
Apple/Mac News
Interesting Commentary
Mainstream Tech Media
Helpful Mac Sites on the Internet
Categories: Getting Help
When you want to learn more about your Mac, what websites should you turn to? We are putting together this master list by combing through the internet and bringing the most helpful Mac sites to you in one place. Try bookmarking this page in your browser so you can return to find all these links together.
Tips and Tricks
These sites can help you get the most from your Mac. Usually they provide unstructured tips to explore at your own pace.
Mac OS X Tips
MacOSXHints
Mac 101 (Apple)
Mac 101 (TUAW)
Switch 101 (Apple)
Mac OS X Tips (Apple)
Mac Tips and Tricks
Switchingtomac
Macinstruct
IBoughtAMac
Help Troubleshooting
When you need an answer, check out these sites for specifics. Try using the search field to hone in on your problem.
Quick Fixes by Bob "Dr. Mac" Levitus
MacFixIt
Mac911 (Mac World)
MacWorld How-To
Apple's Support Site
Microsoft for Mac Support
Forums for Discussion
Usually the best help comes from other Mac users like yourself who ask and answer questions in website forums and share their experiences.
Apple Discussions
Macworld's Mac 911 Forum
MacInTouch Reader Reports
TidBits Talk
MacOSXHints Forums
Adobe Forums
Switchingtomac
Mac and Apple News
Often by reading news and commentary about Apple and the Mac you will find out about new programs and upgrades that can help you be more creative and efficient.
MacWorld
MacInTouch
TidBits
AppleMatters
The Unofficial Apple Weblog
New Aggregators
MacSurfer
AppleLinks
Mac Alltop
Mainstream Media Tech Journalists We Like
Walt Mossberg (WSJ, D|All Things Digital)
David Pogue (NYT)
Andy Ihnatko (CST)
Rob Pegoraro (WashPo)
Bob Levitus (Houston Chronicle)
Apple and Tech Sites We Just Like to Surf for Commentary and Humor
The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs
Cult of Mac (Wired)
Daring Fireball
Airbag
Cabel's Blog
Have you found other sites that have helped you before? What ones did we miss? Let us know in the Comments section below.