This DIY wireless home security system can be your first life of defense for...
The surprise isn’t that over 60 percent of Americans use a home security system. No, the surprise is that nearly 6.5 million property crimes in the U.S. in 2020 – about once every 4.9 seconds – almost...
View ArticleBest MagSafe portable battery packs and power banks for iPhone 12 and 13
Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apple’s MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter solution for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 users. Phone...
View ArticleHow to upscale an image or increase its resolution
A photo you want to upload or print for some purpose might be considered too “low resolution” to meet the needs of a site, printing, or online photo service. What options do you have? You can change...
View ArticleHow to reset an iPhone or iPad
If your iPhone or iPad is misbehaving and initial solutions are not working, a full reset may be necessary. Taking your device back to how it was out of the box can often help resolve issues like...
View ArticleM2 MacBook Air vs M1: Spending $200 has never made more sense
There’s a new MacBook Air on the way that’s been completely revised, not just on the inside, but for the first time in years, also the outside. The 2022 MacBook Air has a better chip, bigger display...
View ArticleThe Apple Watch Series 8 may be able to alert you to a major illness
After the Apple Watch Series 7 failed to bring any unique health or fitness advancements, a new rumor suggests this year’s watch could bring a new game-changing sensor that detects fevers. The news...
View ArticleAfter a long wait, the AirPods Pro 2 might not be much of an upgrade
If you are holding out for a new pair of AirPods Pro expected to arrive this fall, you might have to lower your expectations. While we had been hoping for an array of new features and a new design,...
View ArticleThese earbuds not only power themselves, but your phone too. And they’re just...
Everyone loves their earbuds, even more when they come with their own charging case. Pretty standard these days, but to take advantage of limited everyday carry space, how about an earbud charging...
View ArticlePrime Day 2022: The best early MacBook deals you can buy right now
You know what’s better than getting a hot new Apple MacBook? Getting a great deal on a hot new Apple MacBook. And wouldn’t you know it, the best time of the year to get good shopping deals is coming...
View ArticleClario Antivirus 1.5 for Mac review
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsReasonably pricedComprehensive and user-friendly security in a single packageStep-by-step setup and help easily availableConsSoftware can sometimes be slow when openOur...
View ArticleWhy the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro is still integral to Apple’s lineup
At various points during the past several years, Apple has been rated the most valuable corporation in the world. And it’s pretty safe to assume that the company didn’t get to that point without being...
View ArticleThe iPhone 14 isn’t even here and it’s already doomed
Long-time readers of the Macalope’s work will know that a favorite Apple doom scenario of his is the dreaded iPhone production cuts. The traditional appearance of these cuts is around December when...
View ArticleBest Mac antivirus software 2022: Security software compared
Macs may be a far less tempting target for malware and viruses, but they’re not immune from attack. Even if you don’t care about adware or being used as means to infect users on other platforms, it’s...
View ArticleA larger 50mm Apple Watch may be coming this fall
If the 45mm Apple Watch Series 7, is still a little too small for your wrist, you may be in luck: A new report claims that Apple is gearing up to launch an even bigger option with the Series 8 this...
View ArticleBest USB-C hubs and adapters for Mac 2022
USB-C is a newish standard of USB that allows transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, as opposed to the current 5Gbps rate available with the older USB-A, while it also offers faster charging times. It’s no...
View ArticleBest iMac deals this month
An iMac is no small investment, which is why it is wise to spend some time making sure you’re getting the iMac that’s right for you at the best price. That’s where we come in – the team here at...
View ArticleThe best Mac mini deals this month
The Mac mini is a great choice because it’s the cheapest Mac you can get and yet it’s also one of the more powerful Macs. If you want a new Mac mini you don’t even have to pay full price – we’ve...
View ArticlePrime Day 2022: The best early AirPods deals you can buy right now
If you’ve been holding off on a pair of AirPods, it’s never been a better time to buy. Amazon Prime Day will be held Tuesday-Wednesday, July 12-13, and it’s sure to have tons of great deals on AirPods...
View ArticleGoogle rushes to patch critical zero-day exploit in Chrome for Mac
The latest update for the Chrome browser on the Mac is an important one: According to Google, it includes a critical security fix for an exploit that exists in the wild. Version 102.0.5005.148 for...
View ArticleiOS 15.6 beta 5 is now available
The release of iOS 16 is just a couple of weeks away, but Apple still has plans for iOS 15. Just days after iOS 15.5 arrived, Apple started iOS 15.6 iPadOS 15.6 beta testing. It was first made...
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