$549 AirPods Max versus $5 iConcept clones — Battle of the headphones

If Apple's AirPods Max are too pricey, maybe these knockoff cans are a better, more affordable option. Let's compare these bargain bin headphones to Apple's latest. Recently, while running our usual laundry list of errands — stock up on Coke Zero, drop off old kids toys at Goodwill — we stopped by our local dollar…

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How to install macOS games to an external drive

Steam's installation options for external drives Apple's big macOS gaming push is going to quickly fill up your Mac's storage. Here's how to install games to an external SSD. Apple has been working to make gaming on a Mac a bigger thing over the years. With the introduction of the Game Porting Toolkit, it's encouraging…

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iOS 18.3 brings support for Starlink through T-Mobile, but it’s still in beta

iPhone 14 and newer has access to SOS via Satellite Apple has been working with Starlink and T-Mobile in secret to get iPhones ready for expanded satellite connectivity, and the feature is now enabled with iOS 18.3 ahead of the full service launch. When Apple initially launched SOS via Satellite in 2022 with iPhone 14,…

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B&H matches Amazon on $1,399 MacBook Pro deal, but supply is limited

Limited supply is available for this MacBook Pro deal - Image credit: Apple Amazon's $1,399 M4 MacBook Pro deal made headlines over the weekend, but inventory levels slipped to 1-2 months out. B&H has now matched the deal and limited supply is in stock with free 2-day shipping. You can grab the $200 discount on…

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Major League Soccer returns to Apple TV on February 22

Starting Wednesday, fans in over 100 countries can sign up for Apple's MLS Season Pass so they don't miss a second of the 2025 soccer season. 2025 marks Major League Soccer's 30th anniversary season, and Apple TV is gearing up to bring you every single game. It also marks the third year of Apple's 10-year…

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Hack: Block ads on your Mac and iPhone forever

We don’t have to remind you how irritating ads are, but we’ll introduce you to this lifetime ad blocker. With AdGuard’s Family Plan, you can block ads from nine of your devices for life and get some much-needed peace and quiet. This AdGuard lifetime subscription is currently on sale for $19.97 with code GUARD20 at…

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Apple’s push into the smart home is a decade late but right on time

The best time for Apple to truly embrace smart-home tech was five or 10 years ago. The second best time, of course, is now. The good news is that, according to reports from reliable sources, Apple seems to have finally embraced the home as an area of growth, and a bunch of new Apple-designed home…

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