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There’s no nice way to say it: File sharing to Windows Server on macOS is a half-baked solution at best. I am not sure if it’s how Apple implemented the protocol, but I’ve talked with countless IT professionals over the past year and everyone comes to the same conclusion: It’s the worst part of using a Mac at work. Disconnects plague macOS in the middle of transfers while Windows stays readily connected to the same server.

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The Apple Store has officially stopped selling the 5K LG UltraFine in the wake of the Apple Studio Display launch. It’s unclear if LG will stop manufacturing the model altogether, with the product also out of stock on LG’s own website, although it currently remains for the time being. The eBay aftermarket seems quite healthy, probably because people are offloading the display en masse now a first-party solution is available.

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Almost six years since its Thunderbolt display was discontinued, Apple has officially re-entered the consumer external display market with the all-new Studio Display. With a starting price of $1,599, let’s take an in-depth look at the Apple Studio Display vs LG UltraFine and Pro Display XDR.

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With the introduction of the new Mac Studio and Studio Display, Apple quietly discontinued the 27-inch iMac – which was still sold with an Intel processor. While the company told the press that the 27-inch iMac is gone for good, rumors were suggesting that Apple has a new “iMac Pro” in the works, but this may no longer be the case.

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Apple is among a handful of companies that have signed an open letter criticizing new anti-LGBTQ+ directives from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Coordinated by the Human Rights Campaign, the open letter is signed by companies including Apple, Google, IBM, and Meta. It was published as a full-page ad in Friday’s edition of The Dallas Morning News.

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Announced at the beginning of Tuesday’s event, MLB Friday Night Baseball is coming to Apple TV+. As part of the deal, there will be two new games weekly, totaling about 50 games each season. There will be a weekly doubleheader with live pre and postgame shows to fans in eight different countries.

For a limited time, Apple will let anyone watch Friday Night Baseball without a subscription.

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Just a few months after its most recent price increase, Hulu is looking for ways to make its live TV streaming service valuable for subscribers. The company announced today that it is now including unlimited cloud DVR storage for all subscribers starting on April 13…

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It’s Apple’s first event of the year. Benjamin and Zac break down all the announcements, including the brand new Mac Studio, Apple Studio Display, updates to iPhone SE and iPad Air, and the new MLB streaming initiative for Apple TV+

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When it comes to oil diffusers, some people think they’ll solve the world’s problems and others believe they are humidifiers that smell nice. I fall in the latter category, but we still have multiple products around our house. We’ve tried several HomeKit options in the past, and while they technically worked well the overall appearance of them left a bit to be desired. The new brings a much better-looking option to this category of products. Let’s dive into how it works.

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Telegram has updated its app on iOS bringing new features to more easily manage downloads, new t.me pages, a new attachment menu, and more. The cross-platform messaging service is a popular app due to its enhanced privacy and encryption features. This update offers new tools for users to make the most of their messaging experience.

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Back when the 6th-gen iPad mini launched last fall, it became the first of Apple’s tablets to offer a smart volume button orientation feature (shown above.) Now that it’s expanded the rest of the iPad lineup, follow along for how to change iPad volume buttons to match its orientation.

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Pre-orders for the iPhone SE 3 started this Friday. With Apple’s new entry-phone available to all customers next week, are you planning to get one? And if so, why?

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Heading into the weekend, all of the best Apple deals are now live with some pre-order iPad Air 5 discounts up for grabs. That’s alongside only the second M1 MacBook Air price cut of the year and these Nanoleaf Shapes Mini Triangles HomeKit lights at $80. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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