Journal

The Mac journal.

Mac news, hardware explainers and practical guides from the WallspacePixel editorial desk.

Mac hardware 6 min read

Learn what affects SSD lifespan and how to check your Mac’s drive.

MacBook 5 min read

Find out what may be heating up your Mac and what to check.

macOS 5 min read

What may happen after a major macOS update, what to check in Activity Monitor, and when to investigate further.

MacBook 4 min read

Use Activity Monitor to understand memory pressure, swap and which apps are using RAM before changing your workflow.

Mac guides 5 min read

Understand the System Data category in macOS storage settings and use safer ways to find large files before deleting anything.

macOS 4 min read

A short pre-update checklist for backups, compatibility, free storage, power and a smoother return to work.

Mac guides 5 min read

Learn what to check when Spotlight search misses files on your Mac.

Mac hardware 6 min read

Find out what you need and how to start up from an external drive.

MacBook 5 min read

Find out what uses the most power and how to make your battery last longer.

macOS 5 min read

Find what’s taking up space and clean your Mac’s disk before a macOS upgrade.

Mac hardware 6 min read

See how memory affects everyday work, creative apps, and multitasking.