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• Apple Silicon Macs with M1 chips: Worth the wait? (YouTube video) MacWorld (Friday, 13 November) - Apple announced its new and long-awaited Mac lineup at its “One More Thing” event on Tuesday. These new Macs, powered by the new M1 processor, are the first Macs released...
• How to create a bootable macOS Big Sur installer drive MacWorld (Friday, 13 November) - Apple has a new version of macOS. It’s called Big Sur, and it’s version 11.0. In this article I’ll go over how you can create a bootable macOS Big Sur installation...
• Apple TV+ originals: 'Fireball,' 'Doug Unplugs,' and 'Becoming You' are now available MacWorld (Friday, 13 November) - Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of...
• Apple Arcade: 'The Pathless' is now available MacWorld (Friday, 13 November) - Apple’s new Apple Arcade subscription-based gaming service is basically Apple’s way of helping customers sort through the chaff in the App Store, as the highly curated service features premium games...
• Did you just get your iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 12 Pro Max? Do these things first! MacWorld (Friday, 13 November) - Congratulations! You’re now the proud owner of a new iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max. You probably want to dive right into the phone the...
• MagSafe myths debunked: The truth about the iPhone 12’s new charging and accessory system MacWorld (Friday, 13 November) - MagSafe might be an old name to Apple veterans, but it has a whole new purpose. Apple slipped a brand new charging and modular accessory system into the iPhone 12,...
• Serena by Lutron Smart Wood Blinds review: Pretty enough, but also pretty expensive MacWorld (Friday, 13 November) - Wood blinds look more elegant than fabric shades, but their greater mass limits the onboard motor in this smart model to tilting the slats—you’ll need to raise and lower the...
• iOS 14.3: Apple releases first beta to devleopers MacWorld (Thursday, 12 November) - Apple’s big product release roadmap for the fall continues apace, with new iPhones, iPads, Macs with Apple silicon, and macOS Big Sur. But it hasn’t forgotten about iOS 14, which...
• macOS 11 Big Sur: Apple releases a major update for your Mac MacWorld (Thursday, 12 November) - The newest version of the Mac operating system, macOS Big Sur, is coming soon. Really soon. Big Sur is version 11, and it replaces macOS 10.15 Catalina.Big Sur is a major...
• macOS Big Sur: Guides, how-tos, tips, and everything you need to know about Apple's new Mac OS MacWorld (Thursday, 12 November) - The “10” era of the Mac operating system (Mac OS X and macOS 10) is now over. Apple decided to turn it up to (version) 11 and released macOS Big...
• Mac mini: New $699 and $899 Mac mini with Apple's M1 chip now available MacWorld (Thursday, 12 November) - The Mac mini is Apple’s smallest desktop Mac. It may not be as fast as Apple’s other desktop computers—the iMac and the Mac Pro—but it remains fast enough for general-purpose...
• Sonos jumps into paid CD-quality music streaming with Sonos Radio HD MacWorld (Thursday, 12 November) - Streaming 16-bit FLAC files for just $8 per month could make this a phenomenal deal, even if it’s not direct competition for Qobuz and Tidal....
• Apple's new M1 Macs: Our first impressions MacWorld (Thursday, 12 November) - Apple unveiled its new M1 Mac lineup. What are our first impressions of the new Macs? We talk about that and more in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.This is...
• I really really want to buy an M1 MacBook Pro. Here’s why I’m not yet MacWorld (Thursday, 12 November) - When Apple’s One more thing event kicked off on Tuesday, my Apple Card was ready. I’ve made no secret of my intention to hold off on buying a new Mac...
• iPhone 12 Pro Max review: Maximum display, maximum battery, maximum camera MacWorld (Thursday, 12 November) - The iPhone 12 Pro Max is big. Just slightly taller and wider than the iPhone 11 Pro Max (which was already more than a handful), it is most certainly not...
• AirPlay on Roku: This changes everything MacWorld (Thursday, 12 November) - Roku gets AirPlay support, and it changes everything....
• Apple’s new M1 MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: Are the differences as small as they seem? MacWorld (Wednesday, 11 November) - The first Mac laptops with Apple silicon are here and you can already pre-order them at Apple.com. But picking which model to buy isn’t nearly as easy as it was...
• First things first: Why the M1 starts at Apple’s low end MacWorld (Wednesday, 11 November) - The era of Macs running Apple silicon has begun. Or at least, it will begin next week with the arrival of the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini...
• Nest Thermostat review: An easy recommendation for budget shoppers MacWorld (Wednesday, 11 November) - Most of the features we love about the top-of-the-line Nest Learning Thermostat—at almost half the cost....
• MacBook Pro FAQ: New 13-inch models with Apple's M1 chip are now available MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - The MacBook Pro is Apple’s top-of-the-line laptop. It offers top-notch performance for demanding users who need processing power and are willing to spend top dollar for it. Learn more about the MacBook...
• Nanoleaf’s Thread-enabled A19 and LED Lightstrip debut in Apple stores MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - The new Nanoleaf lights can connect to the soon-to-arrive HomePod Mini, which acts as a Thread border router....
• Four missed opportunities in the new M1-based Macs MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - Apple’s got new Macs with its first-ever custom designed system-on-chip, the M1. We’re getting three new Macs with the chip—a MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini—all available for...
• Black Friday 2020: The best early tech deals at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Newegg, and more MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - As in previous years, Black Friday began early in 2020—no one's waiting until the day after Thanksgiving to kick off sales. Amazon got the ball rolling in October this year,...
• Apple unveils new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini with its M1 chip MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - The switch from Intel processors to Apple Silicon is now underway, and Apple on Tuesday during its “One more thing” event unveiled three Macs with Apple’s new M1 processor.The three...
• Apple makes bold claims about its M1 chip for Macs MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - Apple has unveiled its first Macs with Apple silicon, and they’re powered by an all new Mac-specific chip: the M1. It’s based on the same fundamental design of the A14...
• Apple's 'One more thing' Mac event: What just happened? MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - After the credits rolled on Apple’s short but sweet “One more thing” event Tuesday, we knew two things for sure: Apple isn’t hiding any more events in 2020 and the...
• Oops, they did it again: More App Store follies MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - Would you be surprised to learn that here in the 12 year of the App Store, the vagaries of the approval process have still not gotten ironed out?Probably not, but...
• How to tell if your USB-C cable is USB only or supports Thunderbolt 3 MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - USB-C introduced simplicity: a simple flat connector with rounded sides that has two correct orientations: the long side can be inserted into a compatible port without checking. It’s used universally...
• macOS Big Sur 11: What’s new in Safari 14 MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - With Safari in macOS Big Sur, Apple puts a priority on speed and privacy. In all, the changes make for a browsing experience that feels more personalized than ever. Here’s...
• macOS Big Sur: What’s new in the Messages app MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - Users who are fully invested in Apple’s ecosystem—you use Macs, iPhone, iPads, etc.—have noticed for a while that some apps that you can use on all platforms don’t always have...
• Shelly Plug US review: A European brand makes a splash in the States MacWorld (Tuesday, 10 November) - Though rough around the edges, this affordable smart plug includes some excellent features, such as energy monitoring....
• iPhone 13 rumors: Upgrades to Ultra Wide camera coming next year MacWorld (Monday, 9 November) - The iPhone 12 hasn’t been on the market very long, and there are already rumblings about the next iPhone. We’ll compile the most notable reports in this article, but remember...
• How to watch Apple’s November 10 ‘One more thing’ event MacWorld (Monday, 9 November) - On Tuesday, November 10, Apple will be holding its “One more thing” event, where the company will be revealing some new products. Speculation is that Apple will reveal new Mac...
• iPhone 12 Pro Max review roundup: Big and beautiful with the best smartphone camera ever MacWorld (Monday, 9 November) - If you were waiting for all of the reviews to land before deciding which iPhone 12 model to buy, you can finally get your wallet ready. Reviews are in for...
• Apple’s ‘One more thing’ event preview: New MacBooks with Apple silicon and more MacWorld (Monday, 9 November) - Apple’s third event of the fall promises to showcase the company’s biggest product shakeup this year. With the iPhone 12, Apple Watch Series 6, and iPad Air out of the way...
• What to do when iTunes prompts you to update when connecting an iPhone MacWorld (Wednesday, 28 October) - Apple generally tries to explain itself when it prompts you to download a file, install an update, or otherwise take an option. Readers have suggested the company has fallen down...
• iPhone 12 Pro review: The iPhone that’s future proof MacWorld (Wednesday, 28 October) - Every year Apple releases a new iPhone, and every year we note that it is faster and has a better camera, along with one or two other small feature changes....
• Peace by Hampton A19 LED Wi-Fi smart bulbs review: Powerful automation tools, but you can’t buy just one MacWorld (Wednesday, 28 October) - The new A19 color smart bulbs from Hampton Products are reasonably priced, but they only come in packs of four....
• Apple TV+ originals: Jon Stewart to return with a multi-year deal for a new current affairs series. MacWorld (Tuesday, 27 October) - Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of...
• Wyze Cam v3 review: Wyze adds color night vision and IP65-level protection to its $20 security camera MacWorld (Tuesday, 27 October) - A wider viewing angle, simultaneous two-way talk, and outdoor weatherproofing are among the other new features....
• Touch-enabled dashboard for smart devices coming to Amazon Fire tablets MacWorld (Tuesday, 27 October) - The new Device Dashboard will be accessible from the navigation bar of selected Fire tablets....
• Audio Design Desk review: Make impressive video soundtracks without breaking your budget MacWorld (Tuesday, 27 October) - Over decades working on low-budget movies, I’ve seen my fair share of producers who skimped on the post-production process. Novice filmmakers devote attention to what happens on set between “action”...
• Spooky Mac stories: Scare-mongering Apple’s chip transition MacWorld (Tuesday, 27 October) - It’s the scary season!No, not the election season. (But, yes, also the election season.) Halloween! In addition to Halloween coming up, it’s the season when Apple is on the verge...
• Leviton Decora Smart Zigbee dimmer (model DG6HD) review: An in-wall switch with an understated design MacWorld (Tuesday, 27 October) - Premium pricing makes this dimmer a bit of a tough sell....
• Focal Chora 806 bookshelf speaker review: A taste of high-end audio MacWorld (Tuesday, 27 October) - The Chora's beautiful build and styling is outmatched only by its sonic punch....
• Microsoft Office for iPad gets updates for trackpad and mouse support, start screens and Ribbon MacWorld (Monday, 26 October) - Microsoft of Monday announced that its Excel, Powerpoint, and Word apps for the iPad have new features to better take advantage of the platform. In a post on the Office...
• Intego Mac Premium Bundle X9 review: Good for Macs, waiting for multi-OS improvements MacWorld (Monday, 26 October) - UPDATE: This article was updated on October 21, 2020 to reflect the new capability to detect Windows malware.It’s not that common to find full-featured security suites for the Mac. Quite...
• Apple reportedly plans to launch new AirPods models, possible third HomePod speaker MacWorld (Monday, 26 October) - If you were disappointed with the lack of AirPods announcements at the iPhone 12 event, you might not have to wait much longer. A new report from Bloomberg says that Apple...
• How to manage the Bluetooth headphone connection dance among devices MacWorld (Monday, 26 October) - Bluetooth is a miraculous technology for audio when it works perfectly, letting you stream crisp, high-quality sound from a variety of devices you own. But most Bluetooth headphones have a...
• Hunter Douglas Duette PowerView smart shade review: Ultimate luxury, sophistication, and privacy MacWorld (Monday, 26 October) - This motorized smart shade protects your privacy without blocking any light or your view....

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