Why a MacBook mini would be a big mistake

Thirty years ago, if you asked a member of the public about the future of technology, there’s a fair chance you’d hear the word “miniaturization.” That’s the way things seemed to be headed in the 90s, and you could hardly move for observational comedians doing tight fives about funny little camcorders and funny little music…

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Early Holiday Sale: M4 MacBook Pro & desktop Macs get new price drops

Amazon slashed prices on Apple's current Macs - Image credit: Apple Apple's 1TB M4 MacBook Pro 14-inch is eligible for a material early Black Friday discount at Amazon, along with savings on the 2024 Mac mini M4 and a record low price on the 13-inch MacBook Air 16GB. Early Black Friday deals at Amazon In…

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Cheaper Apple Vision headset delayed until at least 2027

An updated Apple Vision Pro could sport an M5 chip and other improvements. Apple is likely to launch a refreshed Apple Vision Pro headset before a cheaper version of the product arrives, according to a new report. Apple is believed to be working on "several ideas" for its overall Apple Vision product line and its…

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Apple offers manuals, parts for iPhone 16 self-repair

DIY repairs are well-suited to some, but can be labor-intensive and expensive. Repair parts for the iPhone 16 lineup are now available to order in the US and other countries, including for those wanting to fix their iPhone for themselves. Following the release of the repair manuals for the iPhone 16 in September, it's now…

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Podcast #798 – Ryzen 7 9800X3D Launch, Intel Q3 Financials, Microsoft Delays Recall Again, Win10 Support, Please Bing!?

Do you like product review coverage for products that are sold out and currently on eBay for hundreds of dollars more? Perfect! We talk about the 9800X3D a lot on this show,… Source

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How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ for free on Apple TV+

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect upon the prior year, be thankful for what we have, gorge ourselves until we’re near bursting, and then settle into our favorite chairs and watch the first half of a TV show before the tryptophan kicks in. If you usually spend your post-meal time falling asleep to A Charlie…

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Twelve South PlugBug Find My Charger review: slim USB-C charger you should never lose

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 2 or 4 USB-C ports Built-in Find My locator Slim charger International Travel Set available Our Verdict Twelve South PlugBug With Find Me is a great travel charger with a built-in locator to give you peace of mind that you should never lose your trusty charger again. Price When Reviewed…

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iOS 18.1 boosts security with inactivity reboot feature

A hidden feature in iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot a locked iPhone when it is asleep but hasn't been unlocked for a while, presumably as a security measure. The feature has been identified as an "inactivity reboot," and is similar to a feature found on Macs. The Mac version, known as "hibernation mode," saves the…

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iPhone 16 Pro Max long term review — the best iPhone there is

Maybe there isn't one giant improvement in the iPhone 16 Pro Max from its predecessor, but there are many improvements worth the steep price of admission. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is a curious device. While it has a fractionally larger screen than last time, so does the iPhone 16 Pro. And while it has…

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