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How to clean and organize your Mac
This guide provides techniques and app recommendations for cleaning and organizing a Mac to improve its performance and appearance. It covers physical cleaning of the screen and body, organizing the hard drive using macOS storage tools and third-party apps, and tidying the desktop and Finder with features like tags and menu bar organizers. The article also suggests tools for better window and tab management.
15 Celebrities Who’ve Shared Beautiful Adoption Journeys
This article highlights the adoption journeys of 15 celebrities, including Steve Jobs, Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, and Simone Biles. These public figures share their experiences with international adoption, fostering, and welcoming children into their families, emphasizing that love and commitment define parenthood. Their stories aim to normalize adoption and inspire others to consider creating families through these profound means.
Engadget Podcast: Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is astounding
The Engadget Podcast discusses Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo, highlighting its user experience and comparing it to Windows PCs. The hosts also cover the M4 iPad Air and M5 MacBook Pro models. Additionally, the episode touches on the state of electric vehicles and a lawsuit against Grammarly.
Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China
Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in mainland China from 30 percent to 25 percent for standard in-app purchases, effective March 15. Developers in its Small Business or Mini Apps programs will see fees drop from 15 to 12 percent. This move follows discussions with Chinese regulators and comes amid an investigation into Apple's developer fees.
The Morning After: Our verdict on Apple’s $600 Macbook Neo
Apple's new $600 MacBook Neo offers a capable screen, keyboard, and trackpad with strong build quality, despite using an A-series processor and limited RAM. While not a gaming machine, it handles everyday tasks well, making it suitable for students and desk workers. The article also touches on Microsoft's Project Helix dev consoles, AMD's new chips, and Meta's acquisition of Moltbook.
MacBook Air M5 review: Same but faster
The latest MacBook Air, powered by the M5 chip, offers a performance upgrade over previous models without significant design changes. While the price has increased to $1,099, it remains a top choice for most users due to its strong performance, excellent build quality, and impressive battery life, even handling demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077.
Apple says F1 streaming already exceeds everyone's expectations
Apple's exclusive US streaming deal for Formula 1 is exceeding expectations after the first race, according to Apple VP Eddy Cue. Viewership for the Australian Grand Prix on Apple TV was reportedly up year-over-year and surpassed previous records set by ESPN. Apple is investing heavily in advanced technology for the broadcasts, including Multiview and 4K Dolby Vision.
New benchmarks show the iPhone chip in the cut-price Apple MacBook Neo beating every single x86 PC processor for…
New benchmarks indicate that Apple's A18 Pro chip, found in the budget Apple MacBook Neo, surpasses all current x86 PC processors in single-core performance according to Cinebench 2024 tests. This performance advantage extends to iPhones, though sustained performance may be limited by thermal constraints.
iPhone Fold rumors: Everything we know right now, including the leaked design, upgrades, price and more
Rumors suggest Apple is targeting a fall 2026 launch for its foldable iPhone, tentatively named the iPhone Fold, potentially alongside the iPhone 18 lineup. The device is expected to feature a book-style design with a 7.7-inch internal display and a 5.5-inch external display, utilizing Samsung Display's crease-less OLED technology and a Liquidmetal hinge. It is anticipated to cost between $2,000 and $2,500 and may include an under-display camera and Touch ID integrated into the power button.
Asus CFO Nick Wu thinks Apple's MacBook Neo is 'certainly a shock to the entire market'
Asus CFO Nick Wu expressed surprise at Apple's launch of the affordable MacBook Neo, calling it a 'shock to the entire market' given Apple's premium pricing history. Wu believes PC vendors, including Microsoft, Intel, and AMD, are taking this seriously and discussing competitive strategies. He also noted that the software ecosystem differences between Apple and Intel/AMD factions may limit immediate switching incentives for consumers.
PS5 Players Could Get Compensation as Sony Slammed for Monopolistic Practices in UK Court
Sony is facing a £2 billion class-action lawsuit in the UK accusing the company of monopolistic practices related to digital game sales on the PlayStation 5. The lawsuit argues that Sony's closed ecosystem unfairly limits consumer choice and could result in compensation for up to 12.2 million UK players if Sony loses. The company defends its model by citing security risks of open storefronts and its low hardware profit margins.
15 Heartwarming Celebrity Adoption Stories You Should Know
This article highlights 15 heartwarming adoption stories from well-known celebrities, including Steve Jobs, Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, and Simone Biles. These individuals share their journeys of growing their families through adoption, emphasizing love, compassion, and commitment as the defining elements of parenthood. The stories showcase diverse paths to family building, from international adoption to fostering, and underscore the profound impact adoption has on both parents and children.
15 LGBTQ+ Celebrities Who Transformed Entertainment
This article highlights 15 LGBTQ+ celebrities who have significantly impacted entertainment through their visibility, advocacy, and authenticity. Individuals like Janelle Monáe, Elliot Page, and Sir Ian McKellen are recognized for challenging norms, promoting inclusivity, and inspiring others within the industry and beyond.
MacBook Neo review: Apple puts every $600 Windows PC to shame
The Apple MacBook Neo is a $599 laptop that offers a premium user experience, outperforming similarly priced Windows PCs in screen quality, trackpad usability, and overall performance. Despite compromises like 8GB of RAM and an A18 Pro chip, it handles basic productivity tasks and light gaming through cloud streaming effectively, making it a strong contender for budget-conscious users and those switching from Windows.
£2 billion PlayStation lawsuit over unfair store pricing goes to trial
A £2 billion lawsuit against Sony Interactive Entertainment over alleged unfair pricing on the PlayStation Store has gone to trial in the UK. Consumer champion Alex Neill is spearheading the case, accusing Sony of breaching competition law and abusing a monopoly on digital game sales since 2016. If successful, Sony could be ordered to pay £2 billion in damages to affected customers.
This shady Amazon listing for a 1.1 TB laptop actually uses the cloud for 1 TB and it's only included for a year
A third-party Amazon seller is listing an HP laptop with misleading storage specifications, advertising 1.1 TB when it includes only 128 GB of internal storage and 1 TB of cloud storage for one year. The listing also includes a Microsoft Office subscription and wireless earphones for $500, but this practice highlights potential false advertising tactics used by some sellers.
The Morning After: The new iPad Air M4 is Apple's best overall tablet
Apple has released the M4-powered iPad Air, its third iteration in less than two years, featuring the same chip found in the 2024 iPad Pro. Despite improvements, the display remains unchanged from previous models, and the device still lacks Face ID. The article also touches on other tech news including Qualcomm's new AI-focused Arduino board and a potential delay for Apple's smart home display.
AI Yi-Yi!
Apple's potential smart home device, a rival to Google's Nest Hub, may face delays due to ongoing issues with its Siri overhaul. Meanwhile, NVIDIA's blog highlights how Artificial Intelligence is projected to drive significant revenue, cost reductions, and productivity boosts across various industries by 2026.
Fortnite readies a return to Android as lawsuit settles as Epic pins leaks on a contract worker
Fortnite is set to return to Android devices following a settlement between Epic Games and Google, which will allow third-party payment processors. This resolution is part of a broader legal battle concerning app store payment practices. Separately, Epic Games is suing a former contract worker, Hayden Cohen, for allegedly leaking confidential information about upcoming Fortnite collaborations and events.
Apple reportedly delays its planned smart display launch to fall
Apple is reportedly delaying the launch of its smart home display until fall 2026 due to ongoing AI development for Siri. While the hardware is finished, the company is prioritizing the integration of its Apple Intelligence package into Siri, which is also expected to debut with the iPhone 18 Pro in September. The smart display, internally codenamed J490, has been rumored since 2022.