On November 16, 1982, Steve Jobs wrote to the head of McIntosh Labs, requesting to use its trademarked name for Apple's new computer.

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Beware using Mail on your Apple Watch. Security researchers have found that receiving messages on your wrist compromises Mail Privacy Protection in iOS 15 by revealing your IP address to senders. Mail Privacy Protection — available across Mac, iPhone and iPad — is designed to prevent this from happening by masking your actual IP address. […]

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A machine that prints toys: It may sound like the stuff of Roald Dahl books or movie magic, but the Toybox 3D printer is actually real. And without a doubt, it’s the coolest gift you could give the kids in your life this holiday season. Even better, right now, you can grab the Toybox 3D […]

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WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new app that will work on both iPad and Mac. It’s thought to take advantage of Apple’s Catalyst platform, which makes it easier for developers to build universal applications. The popular messaging service is already available on macOS, but this would be the first native WhatsApp client for iPad. […]

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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney renewed his attack on the App Store, telling a conference in South Korea that “Apple must be stopped.” Sweeney, who spoke Tuesday at the Global Conference for Mobile Application Ecosystem Fairness, accused Apple of complying with “oppressive foreign laws.” He also called for “a single store that works with all […]

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While your iPhone doesn’t have a built-in microSD card reader, adding a plug-in memory card reader is easy.

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By Unique Michael Like you, I’m constantly trying to find new ways to use my Apple devices. That usually means trying new apps, but it’s not always clear which apps are worth installing and which are a waste of time and money. Instead of trying apps haphazardly, there’s an option that’s been called the “Spotify […]

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Amazon introduced a native macOS app for its Amazon Prime Video service Monday, offering another option for Mac owners who previously relied on a browser to watch. They can get the app in the App Store. The new Mac app provides access to all Amazon Prime streaming content. Prime Video subscribers can use the app […]

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Beloved Disney and Pixar characters will put aside the caring and sharing and try to beat the stuffing out of each other in Disney Melee Mania, a game that’ll launch soon on Apple Arcade. Mickey in particular looks like he’s taken that “mania” part to the max and is ready to devour someone’s liver. Maybe […]

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AirPods are arguably one of Apple’s most popular products. Over the last five years, the wireless earbuds have become so common that it’s hard to go anywhere without seeing someone wearing them. And now, with the third-generation AirPods, Apple has improved them in almost every way. That makes the latest AirPods one of the best, […]

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The HyperDrive 4K Multi-Display Docking Station for 13”-16” MacBook has room for 15 ports, including a trio of HDMI ports that support 4K 60Hz. There’s also Gigabit Ethernet, a trio of USB-A ports, a trio of USB-C ports, memory card readers and more. Rather than sitting beside or behind the laptop, Hyper’s latest dock props […]

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Tripp Lite, known for its power strips and surge protectors, released its new Thunderbolt 4 hub, the MTB4-Hub3-01. Capable of 8K video support, it can run two 4K displays in addition to other devices and power your computer. The new hub turns one Thunderbolt 3/4 port into three Thunderbolt ports and one USB-A port. The […]

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We see a lot of dual- and multi-display workstations here at Setups Central, but we can’t recall seeing a “dual-display laptop” or a “laptop monitor stack.” Those are terms we made up for a second portable display mounted under a laptop’s screen and on top of its keyboard, as in today’s featured setup. This post […]

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On November 15, 1990, Cupertino won a patent for its iconic Apple Extended Keyboard II, arguably the best Apple keyboard in history.

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With full-blown winter right around the corner, you might find yourself daydreaming about warmer weather and white sand beaches — or even considering a longer stay in a different city in a new country. You can chat up the locals with ease with this Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages). It’s one of the […]

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Apple’s strict requirements for digital ID cards in the iPhone’s Wallet app ask states to provide customer support and contribute to costs, according to a new report. Cupertino wants states to maintain the systems needed to distribute digital IDs, hire project managers to respond to Apple inquiries, and market the feature themselves — all at the […]

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Apple will pay out $30 million to settle an employee dispute after it forced workers to stay behind to have their bags after their shifts had ended. It finally marks an end to the lawsuit that was first filed eight years ago. The lawsuit was dismissed by one California judge back in 2015. But after […]

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Whether you want to embark on an exciting new career as an app developer, or build your own apps to make some serious cash on the App Store, you can learn the skills you need with this great online course. And right now, you can grab the Complete Mobile and App Development Bundle — one […]

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On November 14, 2006, Apple said it was teaming up with six airlines to make in-flight iPods an option for flyers' entertainment.

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It’s a simple fact: Always having a charging cable on hand makes everyday life better. So always having one that can keep three of your Apple devices charged at the same time? That’s an instant life upgrade. This 3-in-1 Apple Watch and Lightning Charger Cable is available in a choice of colors in our Pre-Black […]

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