Technology made simple with the latest tips, news, and reviews. Your guide since 2007. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:10:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-gp-logo-512-32x32.png 32 32 https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/top-free-antivirus-apps-mac/ https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/top-free-antivirus-apps-mac/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:30:25 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=259321 Antivirus protection doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are some of the best free antivirus apps for Mac in 2024]]> https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/top-free-antivirus-apps-mac/feed/ 0 https://www.groovypost.com/howto/macbook-speakers-crackling-9-fixes/ https://www.groovypost.com/howto/macbook-speakers-crackling-9-fixes/#comments Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:30:48 +0000 https://www.groovypost.com/?p=258568 Are you getting distorted sound from your Mac? 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