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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

By: Chris Kerins
Published: Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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.


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Your Comments:

You've mentioned it elsewhere on this site, but I go to versiontracker.com whenever I get stumped trying to do something that a simple freeware program ought to be able to handle. You can usually find what you need (for free) at versiontracker.

Phil
06/11/2007 at 09:55 PM

My MacTips site is an archive of about 7 years worth of weekly Mac Tips. In particular the earlier tips were written for beginners, though in the last year Tips are more appropriate to those with at least a little knowledge.

I provide one new Tip (approx 500 words) each week through a free mailing list. It's archived on the site and is also available through the RSS feed.

I'm sure your readers would find plenty there to keep them informed.

They may also want to visit my Learning Centre at http://mactips.info/learn for some longer free articles and tutorials.

Miraz Jordan
07/13/2007 at 03:04 PM

Don't forget the best Mac podcast: Mac OS Ken (http://www.macosken.com/)

James
07/14/2007 at 03:00 AM

This is a good one too:

http://www.macintoshtips.com

Andy
07/14/2007 at 07:58 AM

The #1 forum for all your Mac needs (and wants...)

http://www.mactalk.com.au

Mitch
07/15/2007 at 04:10 AM

The Mac Observer has an excellent daily newsletter.
http://www.macobserver.com/

WetcoastBob
07/18/2007 at 12:49 PM

Hi just started a apple mac blog site please have a look

http://www.mackhack.com

mICHAEL LAWLESS
07/18/2007 at 01:25 PM

http://basics4macs.com offers concise Mac how-to tips, a questions and answers forum and access to Live Help by telephone