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Thursday October 17, 2024. 09:01 PM
When pressed to compare the new X40Q wireless charger for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods to the X55 model he had previously reviewed, Adam Engst found the X40Q offers a different design aesthetic and slightly improved specs but is largely similar. You won’t go wrong...
Tuesday October 15, 2024. 10:04 PM
Apple has introduced its seventh-generation iPad mini with an A17 Pro chip, Apple Pencil Pro compatibility, increased storage, and improved connectivity, all while maintaining its size and price.
Monday October 14, 2024. 08:43 PM
If you want more from the Finder, check out FileUtils. It offers options for immediate and secure deletion of files, support for more compression formats, more powerful batch renaming, file checksums, and more path formats.
Saturday October 12, 2024. 12:27 AM
On the Chit Chat Across the Pond podcast, Adam Engst and Allison Sheridan explore whether there’s any point in limiting an iPhone’s maximum charge level to 80%.Read original article
Despite all the news surrounding California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill aimed at preventing AI disasters, it’s more telling to look at the 18 AI bills he has already signed into law.Read original article
Friday October 11, 2024. 09:42 PM
Want to let someone use an app on your iPhone or iPad without sharing your passcode? Try the Guided Access feature that’s hidden deep within iOS and iPadOS. It prevents users from straying into other apps and keeps your notifications private.
Adds support for macOS 15 Sequoia's Writing Tools in Windows apps like Microsoft Word. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update for subscribers, macOS 10.14.6+)
Restores QuickLook and thumbnail previews for Mellel files when running macOS 15 Sequoia. ($69.99 new, free update, 97.5 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Thursday October 10, 2024. 08:45 PM
The ability to communicate while outside cellular coverage using Messages via satellite is so useful that Adam Engst recommends everyone with an iPhone 14 or later upgrade to iOS 18 for disaster preparedness—especially if you’re in Hurricane Alley.
Monday October 7, 2024. 11:47 PM
If you’re having trouble opening Word and Excel files after upgrading to macOS 15 Sequoia and the latest version of Microsoft Office, reassociating the documents with their apps will fix it.
If you’re having trouble opening Word and Excel files after upgrading to macOS 15 Sequoia and the latest version of Microsoft Office, reassociating the documents with their apps will fix it.
A pair of Harvard students have developed smart glasses equipped with facial recognition technology that can automatically identify individuals. While this may sound appealing to some, the potential for misuse is concerning, and comprehensive privacy regulation might be our...
Saturday October 5, 2024. 12:35 AM
Although the iPhone 16 Pro’s new Ultra Wide camera enables 48-megapixel macro photos, taking them requires more manual steps, and Adam Engst’s testing shows that the 12-megapixel macro images are often better anyway.
Password manager adds support for signing into the app via QR code. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Friday October 4, 2024. 11:46 PM
Apple has released updates for its five most prominent platforms, fixing a bug that caused Messages to crash when replying to a conversation with a shared Apple Watch face, along with other high-profile bugs on specific devices.
Monday September 30, 2024. 10:15 PM
In a talk at King's College London, Stephen Fry explores the promise and threat of artificial intelligence, concluding that the core danger is greed and suggesting that our best hope may lie in regulating and controlling AI like money.Read original article
Friday September 27, 2024. 11:39 PM
Frustrated by having to reveal his backend Gmail address, Adam Engst figures out how to configure Mail on the iPhone to use a Gmail alias.
Brings bug fixes and improvements to the drive cloning and backup utility. ($49.99 new, free update, 24.2 MB, macOS 13+)
Maintenance release for the recently upgraded audio control utility. ($39 new, free update, 41.8 MB, macOS 14.5+)
Adds AI-generated summaries of your workday. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 26.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
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