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If you have to use a flash drive on both Macs and Windows PCs, make sure both systems can read it. Here’s how to format the drive correctly.External flash drives can be very small. While there is a lot of interoperability between Apple’s Mac ecosystem and Windows computers, not everything is completely rosy. One of…
Samsung announced its new lineup of monitors at CES this morning. Two of the most exciting models for Mac users include the company’s first 5K monitor, the ViewFinity S9 with a slick design not unlike Apple’s Studio Display but with even more features and a new 27-inch version of the popular Smart Monitor M8. more……
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Police were able to apprehend four men who stole a Texas man’s car and other property, after tracking the thieves via AirPods.Second-generation AirPods ProDawayne Arrington was the victim of an overnight theft, discovering at his Leon Valley, San Antonio home that someone had stolen his car. After also discovering his work van was burgled overnight,…
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Unless something changes, the EU’s Digital Markets Act will effectively force Apple to allow alternatives to the App Store. AppleInsider asked developers what they think — and what they’re planning to do.Apple continues to oppose being required to allow alternatives to its iOS App Store, but reportedly it is preparing for that eventuality. Software and…
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2023 will be the year you take your golfing skills to the next level, like you’ve always wanted to. With a great golf simulator, you’ll be able to get valuable practice in, anywhere — and right now, you can grab the top-rated TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator, usually $229.99, on sale with more than $50 off,…
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has teased a return of Fortnite to iOS in 2023, nearly three years after the best-selling game was removed from the App Store for violating platform rules, marking the start of a contentious and high-profile legal battle. In a tweet to celebrate the new year, Sweeney said, “Next year on…
A woman used multiple locations of AirTags she planted in her luggage before traveling to catch United Airlines lying about the security of her bags.Valerie Szybala has taken to Twitter to document how United Airlines lost her luggage, then proceeded to insist she was wrong about where her AirTag said it was.I’d just like everyone…
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After a few failed attempts at building wider social networks, Apple has hit upon a smaller-scale strategy that allows users to share items to the big social sites with ease, and on a more personal level as well.We don’t often think of Apple’s various efforts at helping users engage each other as a “social network”…
Read More “Apple has its own social networking services, but won’t call them that” »
If you want a MacBook with 5G cellular wireless built into it, new data suggests you’re not alone. A surprising number of iPads are sold with integrated cellular connectivity. Like tablets, today’s slim and lightweight MacBooks are ready to go anywhere. There’s no reason to force them to depend on Wi-Fi or an iPhone hotspot….
The best deals we found today include $450 off an Apple Mac Pro Desktop, 58% off a 3-pack of 6-ft iPhone charging cords, $100 off a 2020 MacBook Air, and 35% off Bissell’s SpinWave Floor Pet Robot.Save $169 on a 2013 Macbook AirThe AppleInsider team evaluates deals at online retailers to create a list of…
The CEO of Epic Games teased Fortnite fans that the game will be once again be playable on iPhone in 2023. That would be quite a turnaround, as Apple blocked Epic from the App Store back in 2020 during a lengthy court battle. But new EU regulations will likely allow the game developer to do…
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Apple is increasing the price of out-warranty iPhone battery replacements for all ?iPhone? models older than the iPhone 14 later this year, the company announced on its website (via Reddit). Apple is also increasing prices of iPad and Mac battery replacement. Apple says starting March 1, 2023, the price of out-of-warranty battery replacements for all…
If you have an iPhone 13 or earlier device with a degraded battery, this may be the best time to get a battery replacement done. On its website, Apple has announced that out-of-warranty battery service for all iPhone models (except iPhone 14) will be rising by $20. For instance, the iPhone battery service by Apple…
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Although .dmg is a macOS disk format, there are a number reasons of why you’d want open them on Windows computers. Here’s how to get started.The .dmg (Disk Image) suffix is associated with Apple’s Disk Utility archive file format. Disk Image files files allow you to store files and make complete disk volumes to share…
The cost of replacing the battery in most of Apple’s products will climb by between $20 and $50 starting on March 1, 2022.When Apple introduced the iPhone 14 range in September 2022, it also raised the price of replacing the battery from $69 to $99. Now, it’s keeping that $99 for the current models, but…
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