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Get the ultra-portable 12-inch MacBook for $400 off
The scrappy 12-inch MacBook is my favorite of the MacBooks, even though it only has a single USB-C port and it lacks the sheer power of the MacBook Pros. But it’s so darn portable. It’s so capable. And today on … Continue reading
Kit out and charge up your laptop with Anker’s 7-in-1 premium USB-C hub adapter for $20 off
If there’s one thing every computer needs, it’s more ports. Anker’s 7-in-1 Premium USB-C hub adapter adds convenience and more connections to your setup all in one place, and today you can snag one from Amazon for $50, down from … Continue reading
How to get out of iOS public beta program
Apple encourages people with the time and tolerance for mild risk to join its iOS and macOS public beta programs each summer after it announces updates the Worldwide Developer Conference. This year’s batch were remarkably stable and consistent, which offered … Continue reading
Google’s lost year in TV
Despite a new Chromecast and Android TV box, Google seems starved for ideas.
iDevices Thermostat review: This inexpensive smart thermostat works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, too
Whether your smart home uses an Amazon Echo, Google Home, or Apple HomePod, this budget-priced thermostat will fit right in.
6 improvements we’d like to see in the Apple Pencil 2
You might be excited about the new rumors dropping for the upcoming iPad Pro refresh, but I’m here salivating over the crumbs of info regarding the next Apple Pencil. To be frank, they’re not particularly filling: Monday’s report from 9to5Mac … Continue reading
Genius lyrics database announces partnership with Apple
Genius, the massive online song lyrics database, just announced a partnership with Apple. Starting today, visitors to the Genius website or users of its iOS app will see a small player at the bottom of the screen while viewing a … Continue reading
The 6TB WD My Book external drive just hit an all-time low of $110 at Newegg
Storing and backing up data safely and securely is the one thing all PC and Mac users can agree on, and we can never have enough space. And you guess it, today’s a great day to buy more. Newegg is … Continue reading
The real winners: You won’t believe who’s supposedly beating Apple
In all the hoopla over Apple’s new phones and the recently alleged data breaches reported by Bloomberg and refuted by many, it’s nice to know that we can figure out who the real winners are. Let The Macalope just look … Continue reading
It’s time to switch your Mac backups from Time Capsule to Time Machine volumes
The Apple Time Capsule seemed like a great idea when it was unveiled about a decade ago. It was a Time Machine network backup target that also embedded a Wi-Fi gateway and ethernet sharing. Perfection, even if it was a … Continue reading
