11-05-2021

We'll show you how to set up your Mac and get the most use from its powerful, friendly features.

Set up your new Mac

These simple steps will get you started. Learn how to turn on your Mac, use the setup assistant, and check for software updates.

Get your Mac up and running

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Switching from Windows?

Mac ease of use is legendary. If you're coming from Windows, you can learn how to click, copy, close, and more in no time.

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Bring your files and folders

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Use Migration Assistant to copy all of your documents, apps, and settings to your new Mac from another Mac or Windows PC.

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Navigate with gestures

Make your Mac do amazing things with a swipe, a tap, and a click. Navigating your Mac is easy with gestures for your trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, and mouse.

Use multi-touch gestures

Use keyboard shortcuts

Sometimes a quick press of the keys is faster than pointing and clicking. Save time with these keyboard shortcuts.

Learn handy shortcuts

Personalize your display

Quickly start a screen saver or put your display to sleep with hot corner shortcuts. You can also secure your Mac by requiring a password after the screen saver starts.

Set up screen saver

Create wonderful work with your Mac

Productivity is fun, easy, and collaborative with these powerful apps that come built into your Mac.

Pick up where you left off with Continuity

Start an email on your iPhone, and finish it on your Mac. Copy text on your Mac, and paste it on your iPad. Use your iPhone as an Instant Hotspot. You can even unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch. Continuity makes it all easy.

Stay connected with Continuity

Use Messages to keep up the conversation

You can send and receive iMessages and text messages on your Mac, just like on your iPhone. Learn how to set up Messages and keep chatting.

Use Messages with your Mac

Your photos, organized and perfected

The Photos app and iCloud Photo Library give you a beautiful way to organize and view your photos on all your Apple devices. You can also share and edit your photos with powerful, intuitive tools.

Use Photos on your Mac

Access your documents anywhere

When you store documents in iCloud Drive, you can open them on all your Apple devices and on iCloud.com. And your edits stay up to date everywhere.

Set up iCloud Drive on your Mac

Learn more

Get Mac Support, learn about the operating system that makes your Mac run, and brush up on the basics.

Apps can transform the way you do anything you’re passionate about, whether that’s creating, learning, playing games, or just getting more done. And the App Store is the best place to discover new apps that let you pursue your passions in ways you never thought possible.

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Designed for discovery.

Tabs in the App Store make it easy to discover new apps you’re going to love. And to learn more about the kinds of apps you already love.

Today Tab

Updated daily, to keep you informed and inspired by the ever-evolving world of apps and games. It’s also a great place to find helpful tips and tricks.

Games Tab

Curated by expert gamers to take your love of gaming to a whole new level.

Apps Tab

Organized and brimming with recommendations to help you find the right app for whatever you want to do.

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Calling all players.
Hundreds of worlds. Zero ads.

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Thoughtfully crafted. Expertly curated.

Keeping up with all the great apps that debut every week is a full-time job. That’s why we have a team of full-time editors to bring you unique perspectives on what’s new and next in the world of apps.

Daily Stories

From exclusive world premieres to behind‑the‑scenes interviews, original stories by our editorial team explore the impact that apps have on our lives.

Tips and Tricks

Want to learn how to use filters in your new photo app? Or where to find the rarest creature in Pokémon GO? We’ve got the how-to articles and tips you need, right in the App Store.

Lists

From the best apps for cooking healthier meals to action-packed games for keeping the kids entertained, App Store editors have created themed lists of the most download‑worthy games and apps.

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Game and App of the Day

Get a download of this: Our editors handpick one game and one app that can’t be missed — and deliver it fresh to you every day.

Search

It’s easy to find what you’re looking for with rich search results that include editorial stories, tips and tricks, and lists.

Get all the details on every app.

The app product page gives you the details you need when deciding what to download. From more videos to rankings and reviews, there are loads of ways to help you pick the app that’s right for you.

Chart Position

If an app or game is on the Top Charts, you’ll see the ranking on its app page. So you know how popular it is right now.

Videos

So. Many. Videos. Watch how an app works before you download it or get a preview of the gameplay.

Ratings and Reviews

The streamlined ratings system makes it easy to see how much an app is loved. And when a developer answers a question, everyone can see the response.

Editors’ Choice Badge

This seal of approval is given to apps and games that really deserve a download. If you see this, you know it’s going to be extraordinary.

In-App Purchases

It’s easy to find and make in-app purchases for the apps and games you already own. You can also subscribe to an app or level up in a game even if it’s not on your device yet.

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