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Apple to acquire digital magazine subscription service Texture
Remember magazines? While the web has certainly caused a downturn in so-called “dead tree media,” there are still hundreds of popular magazines on shelves. Today, Apple announced that it is acquiring Netflix-like monthly magazine subscription service Texture. The sum Apple is … Continue reading
Re-failing: The iPhone X fails and fails again
Common sense has disproved previous supply chain rumors about what a disappointment the iPhone X has been. So let us now move on to new supply chain rumors about what a disappointment the iPhone X has been. Writing for the … Continue reading
Best tax program 2018: TurboTax, TaxSlayer, H&R Block, TaxAct compared
Nothing is certain but death and taxes, as they say—and so we head once more into tax season by looking at four major online tax prep applications: H&R Block, TaxAct, TaxSlayer, and TurboTax. All of these web-based tax apps work … Continue reading
Springtime for Apple: New products we’re expecting
Hope springs eternal. Or, in the case of Apple, our hopes are eternal that spring will bring with it new products from Cupertino. Apple’s main events are in June and September, but there’s a bit of pleasing symmetry when the … Continue reading
Best Buy is selling an 8TB WD external hard drive for $40 off
Space is one of the great mysteries of our time. What will SpaceX find when it goes to Mars? Are black holes gateways to other universes? And how are you supposed to work with a lot of video files with … Continue reading
How to catch March Madness without paying for cable TV
Our cord-cutter’s guide will show you how you can watch every game in the tournament for free.
How to find a missing app in iOS 11
I’ve never been a huge fan of the SpringBoard organization method Apple has more or less had in place since the first iPhone. Once Apple allowed third-party applications and multiple screens, organization became an issue. When folders were added, it … Continue reading
Xiaomi 10,000mAh Mi Power Bank Pro review: A battery pack that lives up to its name
Not only is the Mi Power Bank Pro small enough to tote around everywhere, it’s capable of charging all the things.
Best VPN services: Reviews and buying advice for Mac users
With the internet abuzz with privacy concerns and the potential changes coming to net neutrality, you’ve likely heard about virtual private networks, better known as VPNs. When used correctly, a VPN can greatly strengthen your online privacy, assist in keeping your … Continue reading
CyberGhost VPN review: A speedy VPN provider that’s easy to use
First, let’s address the spooky stuff that pertains to paranoid types, journalists, and political activists. CyberGhost’s offices are located in Bucharest, Romania, a country not known for sharing online information with western intelligence concerns or law enforcement agencies. Don’t feel … Continue reading