Macworld Ads are everywhere. From gas pump screens to streaming services and social media, the average American is exposed to anywhere between 4,000 and 10,000 ads per day. Enough is enough. While some ads are just plain annoying (looking at you, Liberty Mutual), others can be straight-up harmful. Protect your kids from inappropriate content and protect your Mac from phishing with Adguard’s Family Plan, now just $15.97 with code FAMPLAN. With AdGuard’s family plan, you can get privacy protection, ad blocking, and malware protection for up to 9 devices, including desktop and mobile. It’s compatible with both Android and iOS devices as long as they’re running on relatively updated operating systems. AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal From banner ads to pop-ups and video ads, AdgGuard blocks them all seamlessly, allowing you to use your computer the way it was intended. Maximize productivity and protect from harmful viruses or phishing attempts. The robust parental controls also allow users to block inappropriate or adult content to keep the web safe for your kids. For less than the monthly price of a streaming service, you can have peace of mind knowing your children will be shielded from inappropriate materials and you can work, stream, and game uninterrupted. Get AdGuard’s Family Plan for $15.97 (reg. $39.99) with code FAMPLAN. StackSocial prices subject to change.

Macworld iCloud doesn’t seem expensive until you start doing the math. If you want 2TB with iCloud, you’ll have to pay $9.99 a month. That’s a little under $120 every year. If you want a cheaper alternative to get the same amount of cloud storage, FileJump has a 2TB Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription that’s on sale for $69.97 (reg. $467). The biggest difference between iCloud and FileJump is that the latter won’t seamlessly integrate with your iOS devices. But with $10 extra in your pocket every month… does it really matter? It’s still practically seamless to upload images, videos, and files under 15GB in size using the simple drag-and-drop, and they’re stored safely for life with AES encryption. Unlike other lifetime cloud storage plans, FileJump even has mobile and desktop apps to complete the experience. Conveniently see file previews for images, videos, and spreadsheets. Don’t miss your chance to replace a monthly subscription with something you can actually own. Get a FileJump 2TB Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription for $69.97. FileJump 2TB Cloud Storage: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Macworld If you have a Mac but still need to run Windows apps, Parallels Pro makes it surprisingly easy. Instead of switching computers or rebooting into a different system, Parallels lets you run Windows, Linux, or other operating systems right alongside macOS. Whether you are moving from PC to Mac or just need access to certain programs that do not have Mac versions, this tool creates a virtual machine that works like a second computer within your Mac. It’s usually $119.99 for a 1-year Parallels Desktop Subscription for Macs, but right now it’s only $74.99. What can Parallels do? Parallels Pro lets you run Windows 10, Windows 11, or even multiple operating systems simultaneously. It also includes Parallels Toolbox, which gives you over 30 one-touch tools for both Mac and PC, helping you handle tasks like freeing up disk space or taking screenshots with just a click. The Parallels AI Package includes a Linux-based virtual machine built for machine learning and AI development. With GitHub integration and natural language VM control, managing virtual machines becomes much simpler. There’s even an enhanced Packer plugin that automates setup for Apple Silicon Macs. If you want to run something other than macOS, then get a 1-Year Parallels Pro Subscription while it’s on sale for $74.99. Parallels Pro for Mac: 1-Year SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

Macworld If you’re an Apple fan, Monday is the biggest day of the year. The WWDC keynote will set the tone for the next 12 months as Apple gives a sneak peek at the next versions of every OS—iOS< macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and probably a few AirPods and HomePod updates too. We’ll be covering all aspects of WWDC the whole day long, including every announcement as it happens, so be sure to keep this page open in your tab bar. And check back regularly to read up on all the new stuff. WWDC25: How to watch Apple will stream the WWDC keynote live on YouTube and Apple.com. You can watch the video right here below. WWDC25: Latest news and rumors iOS 26/iPadOS 26: A variety of apps, including Messages, Music, Notes, CarPlay, and Camera to get new features and UI updates iOS 26/iPadOS 26: The Preview app from macOS will finally land on iPhone and iPad iOS 26/iPadOS 26: Mixmoji will let you combine two existing emoji into a new image HomePod Software 26: Original model will still be supported when the new vision arrives watchOS 26: Apple may allow third-party Control Center widgets watchOS 26: All watches that run watchOS 11 will be compatible with watchOS 26 tvOS 26: Apple TV HD from over 10 years ago will get the new tvOS 26 update Want more from WWDC? Be sure to check out video coverage on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. And subscribe to Macworld’s daily and weekly newsletters for Apple coverage, from WWDC to beyond. WWDC25: Full coverage While you wait for the keynote to start, check out our pre-event WWDC coverage of what we expect, what we want, and what we hope to see. First, check out our simulated WWDC keynote and read all about what we expect to be announced (with a little humor and some fun). Then dive into the latest rumors and our recaps of the major OS announements: iOS 26: Everything you need to know iOS 26: 7 changes we want to see macOS 26: Everything you need to know macOS 26: 6 changes we want to see iPadOS 26: Everything you need to know iPadOS 26: 5 changes we want to see  WWDC25: Video shorts Check out our videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. Here are a few examples from the past week @macworld.com 5 iOS changes we’d like to see #apple #wwdc25 #fyp ♬ original sound – Macworld @macworld.com Apple rebranding its operating systems #apple #wwdc25 #fyp ♬ original sound – Macworld – Macworld

Macworld If you’re an Apple user we already know you like the finer things in life, and we’d put money on the fact your iPhone is controlling half the gadgets in your home. Why? Well, why not. It just works, and this seamless integration with smart home kit frees up your time and removes many of the frustrations of everyday life. But there is one smart gadget you might not have considered yet, and this robot can take care of the most gruelling chore of all: cleaning out the pool. Investing in a robot pool cleaner is a smart choice. Imagine being able to enjoy the luxury of a swimming pool, but with none of the hard work pool maintenance typically requires. The Dreame Z1 Pro is a great pick, unlocking plenty of extra free time to actually enjoy your pool. Imagine this: you’ve spent a very loooong week at the office, but now it’s Saturday, the weather has warmed up, and you can’t think of anything better than spending the weekend lounging in the pool you worked so hard to pay for. You grab a towel, get into your swimsuit, oil up… and then start picking out leaves that have fallen into the water. Oh, and here are some bugs, let’s get rid of those. And we’ll tackle that nice slimey film on top of the water. Did you scrub the pool walls and floors lately? Suddenly this luxurious dip you had been longing for feels like hassle. Let Dreame take the hard work out of pool maintenance It doesn’t have to be this way. Dreame can help, and the Z1 Pro ensures you enjoy hands-off pool maintenance anytime you need it. It deploys all of its 8,000GPH suction power to clean your pool top to bottom, picking up anything that’s fallen in the water and scrubbing the waterline. Much like a robot vacuum will tackle cleaning your floors, this one will stick to the bottom or sides of the pool and meticulously clean the surface, too. The robot’s sensors will quickly map out the pool while AI smarts divide it into areas so it can better tackle cleaning. The Z1 Pro even knows how to avoid obstacles such as drain covers, lights, and so on. This wireless robot pool cleaner can run for about 180 minutes on a single charge, cleaning up to 2,160 square feet in the process. That’s quite a lot of pool to cover! While it can normally do its own thing and clean wherever it deems necessary, you can also assume full control right from your iPhone or the bundled remote. Hands-free pool cleaning If you’re running an emergency clean just before guests arrive and you don’t want them to see the robot, use the remote to call it back to you. This LiFi-connected remote is suitable for fresh- and saltwater pools and can communicate with the robot even while it’s underwater, allowing you to assign tasks or steer the cleaner. Once the cleaning job is done, the robot will park itself at the edge of the pool so you can pick it up and set it up to recharge. Easy! To set up the robot and get cleaning reports, also install the Dreamehome app on your iPhone. You’ll see everything from the map to the multiple cleaning modes available, as well as the cleaning logs. What are you waiting for? Dreame’s Z1 Pro costs $1,499 at Dreame’s online shop, but right now it’s discounted to $1,099–and you can save a further 15% with the code PROMO15. We think you might just find the time saved on pool maintenance is worth more to you than the discount, however. Take a further 15% off Dreame Z1 Pro Use Promo Code PROMO15

Macworld Apple’s most important event of the year is happening next week! In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we expect to see at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. This is episode 937 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.  Listen to episode 937 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 937 on Spotify Get info  Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show. WWDC 2025: Date, start time, rumors and everything to expect in Apple’s keynote   Apple is reportedly skipping iOS 19 and jumping straight to iOS 26  Report: WWDC interface overhaul will be ‘more widely felt’ than iOS 7  Apple plans to offer AI alternatives as it works to overhaul Siri  iOS 19 will reportedly include a dedicated gaming app  Apple job posting confirms that a Calendar revamp is in the works  Subscribe to the Macworld Podcast You can subscribe to the Macworld Podcast—or leave us a review!—right here in the Podcasts app. The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify and on the Macworld Podcast YouTube channel.  Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/macworld To find previous episodes, visit Macworld’s podcast page or our home on MegaPhone. Apple

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Macworld If you like using Windows apps on your Mac through Parallels Pro, then pay attention. Microsoft is phasing out Windows 10 soon. If you had a Windows computer, you might be able to upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Mac users can still upgrade for cheap, though. It’s only $14.97 to get Windows 11 Pro, but it won’t stay that way for long. Windows 11 Pro has a few upgrades that seriously improve productivity, security, and user experience. Its new interface is more streamlined and user-friendly. For Mac users, it might even seem a little familiar. Features like Snap Layouts and multiple desktops help keep your workspace organized, while Windows Sandbox gives you a secure environment for testing apps without risking your main system. Security enhancements include support for biometrics login, TPM 2.0, and Smart App Control, which can help protect your data from unauthorized access. The built-in AI-powered Copilot assistant is another practical tool, making it easier to quickly adjust settings, generate content, or get answers to questions without disrupting your workflow. You only have a little while longer to get Windows 11 Pro for life on sale for $14.97 (reg. $199). No coupon needed.  Microsoft Windows 11 ProSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. 

Macworld WWDC is less than two weeks away, and it’s shaping up to be a big show. Along with interface updates to all of its operating systems, Apple is also expected to formalize the version numbering across all of its OSes for the first time. According to a report by Mark Gurman, Apple will identify its operating systems by year instead of version number, bringing them all to 26. Even though the releases will begin 2025, Apple will name it after the following year, “not unlike how car companies market their vehicles,” Gurman says. That means several operating systems will jump to new numbers: iOS 18 > iOS 26 iPadOS 18 > iPadOS 26 macOS 15 > macOS 26 watchOS 11 > watchOS 26 tvOS 18 > tvOS 26 visionOS 2 > visionOS 26 Apple’s operating systems are currently named based on their version numbers, which is why some aren’t aligned. However, iPadOS and tvOS are on version 18 despite not having 18 versions, while macOS arbitrarily began at version 11 in 2020. This shift will make it much easier for users to know which version they’re using. As Gurman notes, Apple previously experimented with yearly numbering for its app suites, with iLife ‘04 and iWork ‘05. However, that nomenclature eventually sizzled out as Apple started updating apps individually. It’s not clear whether Apple will use an apostrophe to indicate that it’s a year and not a version number. Apple will unveil its full slate of OS updates at its WWDC keynote on June 9. Stay tuned to Macworld for updates before, during, and after the event.

Macworld Following yesterday’s report that Apple will unify its operating system versioning to 26 (so the next version of macOS will be macOS 26 instead of macOS 16), a report by AppleInsider reveals what Macs will be able to run macOS 16, listing the following Macs: 2019 or later MacBook Pro M1 or later MacBook Air 2020 or later iMac M1 or later Mac mini All Mac Studio models 2019 or later Mac Pro What’s notable about the list is that the most recent Intel MacBook Air and Mac mini models, and the iMac Pro are not on it. Three Intel Mac models do make the list: the 2019 MacBook Pro, the 2020 5K iMac, and the 2019 Mac Pro. When Apple announced it was going to drop Intel processors back in 2020, the company also stated that it would support Intel Macs for several years, though a specific timeframe has never been disclosed. Typically, Apple offers hardware compatibility with the latest version of macOS for five to seven years; after that, that Mac can no longer upgrade to the newest version of macOS, though they will receive security updates for a couple for years. The Macs that have been dropped from the macOS 26 compatibility list are about seven years old. The dwindling list of compatible Intel Macs brings up the question of when they will be dropped completely from the macOS list. Next year, you can probably bet that the 2019 Intel MacBook Pro and the 2020 5K iMac will be dropped. That would leave the 2019 Mac Pro, which may stay on the list a little longer due to its high-end processor and considering that its Apple Silicon replacement was released only two years ago. AppleInsider also cites unnamed sources that have seen the source code of the new version of macOS and that it includes references to macOS 26, though macOS 16 references also exist. Since the code is still a work in progress, those references will change before the software is officially released. Whatever it’s called, Apple will reveal the next version of macOS at WWDC25 on June 9, which will also reveal the official compatibility list.