To make the most out of your Mac, you can install a wide range of productivity apps like Microsoft Excel, which lets you organize and analyze data, track budgets and much more. But as powerful as Excel is, it’s only useful if you know how to use it. The 2022 Complete Microsoft Excel Expert Bundle […]

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Purported CAD renders of the Apple Watch Pro appeared online Monday, giving us a clear look at the rumored high-end wearable’s design. The renders show a new physical key on the left side of the watch. The rugged Apple Watch variant will be aimed at athletes and endurance sports. Apple Watch Pro’s beefy chassis may […]

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The iPhone 14 is expected this week, but you don’t have to wait until Wednesday – most of the details have leaked out already. We know about the new Plus version, the higher-res camera, the always-on display and much more. So why wait? Here’s all the leaked details on the 2022 iPhone. iPhone 14 specs […]

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On September 4, 1997, Steve Jobs signaled the end for the Newton MessagePad by telling executives not to bother moving into their new offices.

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Apple is reportedly working on at least three AR/VR headsets. The company will first launch the “Apple Reality Pro” headset, which would directly rival Meta’s upcoming Quest Pro headset. Apple developing three AR/VR headsets In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is actively working on three AR headsets. […]

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CAD renders supposedly of the AirPods Pro 2 charging case appeared online Friday, revealing some changes potentially coming to Apple’s noise-canceling earbuds. They show an opening for a lanyard attachment as well as speaker holes that could make misplaced AirPods Pro easier to locate. Apple might announce the second-gen AirPods Pro alongside the iPhone 14 […]

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Alleged CAD renders of the AirPods Pro 2’s charging case have appeared online, revealing some of the potential changes. They show an opening for the lanyard attachment and speaker holes. Apple could announce the second-gen AirPods Pro alongside the iPhone 14 at its ‘Far out’ September 7 event. Could the AirPods Pro 2’s charging case […]

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For many people, the internet has some role in almost every facet of their life. Bored? Stream something. Working? Do research online. Got kids? They probably need the internet, too, but it’s up to you to ensure they don’t see all of it. It’s a lot to handle, but it could be easier with a […]

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For many people, the internet has some role in almost every facet of their life. Bored? Stream something. Working? Do research online. Got kids? They probably need the internet, too, but it’s up to you to ensure they don’t see all of it. It’s a lot to handle, but it could be easier with a […]

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Verizon could soon become the first U.S. carrier to bundle an Apple One subscription for free with one of its plans. The network operator reportedly plans to announce the offer alongside the iPhone 14 series. Apple One subscription pricing starts at $14.95 per month in the United States for a single user. Verizon’s most expensive […]

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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Last-minute leaks indicate iPhone 14 Pro might not suffer the indignity of the “pillhole.” And that’s not the end of the revelations and guesswork prior to Apple’s Far Out event next Wednesday. Also on The CultCast: Soon, all your Apple devices will talk to satellites. Apple Watch Pro […]

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On September 3, 1982, Woz's first Us Festival, an $8 million music and technology event, kicked off in California.

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As streaming services proliferate and become more specialized, choosing a platform you enjoy can be tricky. Fortunately, that also means you may find a platform devoted to the exact type of content you enjoy most. And it might not even be a streaming service! This Labor Day, we’ve done some of the hunting for you. […]

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Five Days at Memorial looks back at the events of horrifying devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina in this week’s episode. The Apple TV+ show about the terrible deaths of patients left behind after a hospital’s evacuation finally turns its sights on the investigation and trial that followed. As investigators try to work through the impossible […]

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Baba Voss returns to civilization after a short-lived exile on this week’s episode of See, the Apple TV+ show about a world in the future where everyone on earth has gone blind. Our hero Baba Voss (played by Jason Momoa) is trying to raise the alarm about explosives — but no one wants to hear […]

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Want to squeeze even more functionality out of your Mac or iPhone? We gathered up three great productivity apps for macOS and iOS, and they’re all on sale for Labor Day. Plus, when you bundle two items (equalling $49 or greater), you could get 20% off with code YOURWAY20. And if you bundle three (totaling […]

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Apple TV+ hit dark comedy Bad Sisters takes us through Becka’s motive for a murder this week. In the devilishly good series about the murder of a selfish bastard, we flash back to witness the fourth sister’s experience with bad brother-in-law John Paul — and the dispiriting effect it had on all of Garveys. Meanwhile, […]

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Dreary Apple TV+ series Surface — about a woman who can’t remember her life, and the trouble her condition causes everyone around her — wraps up with a new set of twists and turns and an unrelated mystery. Despite trying to make it seem like Sophie has finally done something for herself, the particulars and […]

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Apple’s powerful yet portable M1 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro is discounted by a hefty $400 on Amazon. This is the lowest price the machine has been available for in the last month. Given the fantastic deal, it is unlikely to last for long. This post contains affiliate links. Cult of Mac may earn a commission […]

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Although Apple has yet to even admit it’s working on a self-driving electric vehicle, plenty of people want to buy a car from Cupertino. Almost a third of recent car buyers say they’d consider an Apple car. And that includes more than half of Tesla owners. It seems clear that if the Mac-maker can transform […]

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Withings introduced its newest and most-advanced smart scale along with the company’s first health subscription service Thursday, both integrated with Apple Health. The company said the Body Comp scale measures multiple biomarkers for a complete body assessment and the annual Health+ subscription service provides health analysis and tools to help users build healthful routines. The […]

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At long last, the third season of Apple TV+ family comedy Trying comes to a conclusion this week. Nikki and Jason must fight for their adopted kids in court — but first they’ve got a wedding to plan. Indeed, the whole gang comes together to help them plan their last-minute nuptials. The fate of their […]

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Bluetti will debut its latest power stations, including the game-changing EP600 Solar Power Station, at Berlin's IFA 2022 electronics show.

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When you look at a lot of computer setups showcased on social media, it’s not difficult to see that many of them are staged. They’re so well put together and photographed, you just can’t see normal slobs owning them. But sometimes the internet tricks you with a surprisingly slick photograph of a real person’s setup. […]

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On September 2, 1985, the tech rumor mill reported that Jobs was on the verge of setting up his own company to take on Apple.

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Screen legend Tom Hanks just launched a game for a range of Apple devices. Hanx101 Trivia has questions in categories from history to math, geography to food. It’s available now exclusively in the Apple Arcade subscription service. Put on your thinking cap to play Tom Hanks’ Hanx101 Trivia Tom Hanks is a very smart guy. He […]

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Got a big camping trip coming up? Or maybe you worry about power outages at home? EcoFlow launched its new Delta Portable Power Station Friday. The company said it fully charges in 1.3 hours, has a 10-year lifetime and powers 90% of devices and appliances. The new station serves as an upgrade of the Delta Portable […]

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Want a new hobby? If you’re ready to pick up some new skills, check out these hobbyist apps, which have been discounted during our Your Bundle, Your Way Sale, which ends on Labor Day. Plus, you can save even more during this sale. Just purchase two items, either from the below or from our Labor […]

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Samsung’s latest ad takes a dig at Apple for the lack of innovation reportedly coming in this year’s iPhones. Titled “Buckle Up,” and coming just days before Apple’s iPhone 14 event on September 7, the ad focuses on some key Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 4 features. Samsung mocks Apple for its lack […]

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Take a walk out to the cutting edge with Lenovo Glasses T1, which put a tiny OLED screen in front of each eye where they offer a “portable and private big screen experience.” Users can even connect the wearable to their Mac, or to an iPhone for use on the go. Lenovo touts the gaming […]

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Learning a new language is a lot like learning anything else: It’s not a one-and-done situation. You might be able to build up your vocabulary and work toward fluency using one language-learning app, but what if another one can help you in a different way? During our Labor Day Sale, you don’t have to choose […]

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USB connections are about to get a whole lot lot faster. USB4 Version 2.0 doubles the top speed of wired connections to 80 Gbps. Although Thunderbolt gets more attention, Apple builds USB4 into the USB-C ports of Macs, too. USB4 2.0 doubles the speed of wired data transfers It’s easy to be confused about the […]

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September 1, 2010: Apple’s new music-focused social network, Ping, ships as part of iTunes 10. Apple says the service will let users discover new music and more easily follow their favorite artists. Ping racks up 1 million signups in the first 48 hours. Nevertheless, Apple’s social network is doomed from the start. Ping: Apple launches music […]

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In the market for a new streaming device? The 2021 Apple TV 4K is once again down to its lowest price on Amazon, making it the perfect time to pick one up. Apple’s streaming box retails for $179, but you can get it for $119.99 after a massive 33% discount. This post contains affiliate links. […]

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Twitter is moving ahead with implementing an edit button, the social network’s most-requested feature. It could be available soon, though there are questions about whether editing will be reserved for those willing to pay for it. Twitter is finally getting an edit button Twitter is the only one of the big social-networking platforms that doesn’t […]

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Keysbuff's September Sale surfaces super deals on essential Microsoft software. Enter promo code COM at Keysbuff.com for max savings.

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A creep nearly ruined a Southwest Airlines flight to Cabo San Lucas by using Apple’s AirDrop file-sharing tech to send unsolicited nudes to fellow passengers. This is an excellent opportunity for a quick tutorial on how to turn off AirDrop so something like this never happens to you. Spending strangers nudes is much less funny […]

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Say you’re in the kitchen and you hear an alarm going off on the iPad in your bedroom. Rather than walking across the house to to deactivate it, you can use Siri on your iPhone or HomePod to shut off the alarm. This method also works with timers (and a variety of devices, too). Here’s […]

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When you install an app, do you have to bid another one farewell? Running out of room on your phone or computer is a pain, but you aren’t necessarily limited to the space on your hard drive. Good cloud storage that helps you organize your files and keeps them safe is an easy way of […]

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When Apple Watch got a larger screen last year with the Series 7 update, most commentators just yawned. Apparently screen size isn’t everything. It’s what you do with your watch that counts. So I was surprised to read recent rumors of an Apple Watch Pro with an even bigger screen. Supposedly, this larger model, with […]

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Those who just can’t wait until the September 7 Apple event can tide themselves over with a concept video of one of the hottest products expected to be on the agenda. The iPhone 14 Plus will allegedly have the same size screen as the Pro Max, but at a much lower price. Watch a video […]

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Older iPhone and iPad models that can’t be updated to iOS 15 got a patch on Wednesday to fix a security hole that might have been used by hackers. Devices dating back to 2013’s iPhone 5S can install iOS 12.5.6 to fix the problem. Newer models can install the recently released iOS 15.6.1 or iPadOS […]

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If you’re currently looking for a job, there’s a lot you need to get in place, from your video interview space to the tools you need to do the job. But perhaps the most useful document you need to prepare to attract recruiters and hiring managers is a resumé. Take a task off your list […]

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OtterBox released its Premium Pro Power lineup of chargers Wednesday, including wall chargers, car chargers and MagSafe charging stands. With the release, OtterBox steps further into the market for smaller charging accessories, including potent-but-compact gallium nitride (GaN) chargers. New OtterBox Premium Pro Power lineup includes wall chargers, car chargers and MagSafe charging stands OtterBox new […]

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Leaks about the “pill and hole” design of the iPhone 14 Pro models started months ago, but Apple still might have a surprise up its sleeve. A new report indicates that software will merge the two display cutouts into one. Note that this is not a hardware change – the screen between the two cutouts […]

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On August 31, 2004, Apple launched the iMac G5, its all-in-one white plastic computer that looked like the world's biggest iPod.

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Sometimes Mac users delete or lose important pictures. If you’re in that situation, here's how to recover permanently deleted photos on Mac.

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Sometimes Mac users delete or lose important pictures. If you’re in that situation, here's how to recover permanently deleted photos on Mac.

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