If you have an iPad sitting on your desk next to your MacBook or Mac, well, you can put it to good use with Apple's Universal Control feature, which is available in the latest versions of MacOS ...

There aren't really any “devices” in most science fiction. Characters move windows from one screen to the next, constantly, without thinking about it. Tech doesn't work like that in real life—but it's ...

When macOS Big Sur launches it will bring the iOS/iPadOS Control Centre to the Mac for the first time. As a result many useful settings for things like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, brightness, volume and more ...

Just like the Control Center on iPhone and iPad, the Control Center on MacOS Monterey gives you easy access to actions you perform often. You can quickly turn on or off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Focus. You ...

If you just bought a new iMac, you might notice something familiar in the menu bar. Apple took the Control Center from iOS, made a Mac version, and introduced it in macOS 11 Big Sur. Its icon appears ...

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, home theater, smartphones, and more. Universal Control is one of the coolest software ...