Four years ago, when I received the original CalDigit TS3 Plus dock, I called it the best Thunderbolt dock available for Mac users. Since its release, many docks have come and gone, but the TS3 Plus remained one of my favorite Thunderbolt accessories.

Recently CalDigit released the successor to the TS3 Plus, simply named TS4. Is a worthy follow-up to the TS3 Plus? As you’ll see in my hands-on, the TS4 is a refined and more capable dock than its predecessor.

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Apple will hold its first event on March 8. Called “Peek Performance,” the company will likely unveil a third-generation iPhone SE, a new iPad Air with Center Stage support, and some new Macs. One of them could be a more powerful Mac mini. Read on as we round up everything we know about this upcoming product.

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Apple IDs have come in a lot of forms over the years. From iTools, .Mac, MobileMe, iTunes Accounts, iCloud, and now managed options – they’ve become an important part of the Apple hardware experience. Managed Apple IDs are the newest part of the Apple ID family, and they are going to be a strong building block for the future of using Apple hardware in the workplace. In recent years, User Enrollment has extended the functionality of Managed Apple IDs.

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Zac has a closer relationship with the Apple Watch once more thanks to a new purchase. Plus, Mark Gurman shares some rumors about what’s in store for the Apple Watch hardware and software this year. And we preview Apple’s March 8 event where we will ‘peek performance’.

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Russia has been suffering severe sanctions from other governments since it invaded Ukraine last week. Unfortunately, the situation for those living under Russian territory is about to get worse, as the local government has been censoring the internet. As a result, VPN apps are now among the most downloaded apps in the Russian App Store.

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UFC 272 is set for Saturday, March 5 at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas. Follow along for how to watch UFC Covington vs Masvidal on iPhone, Apple TV, web, and more.

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The Notes app is a frequently underused tool on iPhone. It’s a free product developed by Apple that comes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Thanks to iCloud, you can seamlessly work on notes across your Apple devices.

While meant for iPhone, many of these tips can be used on the Notes app for iPad and Mac. 

(Hint: it’s even better on iPad)

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Apple has made it simpler to support the citizens of Ukraine. There is now a banner at the top of its website with a donation button that directs you to the Music or iTunes app. You can even donate in the App Store or Apple News app through the banners there. 

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At Apple’s virtual shareholder meeting today, investors approved some of the usual agenda items like the executive compensation plan and reelecting the board. However, the meeting also brought a unique scenario with shareholders voting against Apple’s wishes.

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Jamf, the standard in Apple Enterprise Management (AEM), announced today its new bring-your-own-device (BYOD) offering. Jamf is a popular tool that assists schools and businesses in managing its use of Apple devices. Centered on privacy, this will help organizations manage and secure personal devices that employees bring to work. 

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As Apple gets closer to its deadline for completing the transition from Intel Macs to Apple Silicon, the company is expected to introduce even more computers with its own chips this year. 9to5Mac has learned from sources that in addition to the rumored new Mac mini and Mac Pro, Apple has been developing a brand new “Mac Studio” computer.

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Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals kick off with an Apple AirPods 3 discount via Woot for $145. That’s alongside up to $150 off the latest 11-inch M1 iPad Pros and Apple’s new iPad mini 6 starting from $459. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple has given no sign that it is working on a new version of the Pro Display XDR, which was introduced in 2019. However, rumors suggest that there are new external displays from Apple under development. 9to5Mac has now heard from sources familiar with the matter that the company has been working on a new “Apple Studio Display” with higher resolution than the Pro Display XDR.

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Ready to ditch your cabin fever? The FOX Weather app has released a brand new refresh for spring. The popular iOS weather app brings 24/7 coverage to users across the U.S – this update brings new features and improves some of the existing ones, too. 

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