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How to control your Mac with an iPhone or iPad

Ever left the house or office only to realize later that you forgot a file on your Mac? We’ve all done it. This is why I always have Screens VNC running on all my devices. With the help of a single app, you can access and control your Mac from iPad or iPhone, and even […]

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Even the U.S. government thinks you should recycle your old devices

Honestly, you know things are grave when the U.S. government thinks we’re behind on something. According to the Government Accountability Office, the United States has dismally low recycling rates for used TVs, computers and other devices. There’s no national infrastructure for a strong recycling program, so states are left to take on the problem themselves, leading […]

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Traveling shouldn’t mean losing access to your favorite movies [Deals]

Take your laptop overseas with you and you’ll likely find, as you crack it open to catch up with the TV show you’ve been binging on, that location restrictions are blocking your stream. That’s not how it should be, and with Getflix you can sidestep annoying and inconvenient location restrictions that come between us and […]

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Is Apple doing too much? Catch the discussion on The CultCast

This week: Neighbors complain of “motor noises” emanating from Apple’s secret auto labs; the strange error that’s bricking iPhones everywhere (and how to avoid it); and, has Apple lost their way? Some pundits argue Cupertino needs to shape up and start shipping better products. We discuss! Our thanks to FreshBooks for supporting this episode. FreshBooks […]

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Why new MacBooks will rock, why ‘Error 53’ sucks and how to make Siri Remote do more

Your next MacBook will get more than just a speed bump, with Intel’s powerful new Skylake chips bringing intense performance (and maybe better battery life) to the new laptops we’ll all be drooling over soon. Find out exactly how these new processors will make new MacBooks rock, plus what you need to know about iOS’ […]

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Apple will replace your faulty MacBook USB-C cable

If you’ve got one of those fancy new Macbooks with the USB-C charging cable, Apple is ready to replace it for you if it’s one of the defective ones. “A limited number of Apple USB-C charge cables that were included with MacBook computers through June 2015 may fail due to a design issue,” says the […]

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Soon, you can run Apple TV from your iPhone

An upcoming update to the iPhone’s Remote app will let it completely control your Apple TV. We’re looking forward to this because while we love the Siri Remote that comes with Apple’s latest streaming box, it has a few problems. First, it’s tiny, and we’ve discovered it wedged inside the absolute farthest and darkest corners […]

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How to represent your town with custom Snapchat geofilters

If you’re looking to show a little local pride in Snapchat, the company made it pretty easy to make and upload your own so that you (and anyone else who’s in that location) can swipe right and show off a custom geofilter. All you need is a graphics program like Illustrator, Photoshop, or (my favorite) […]

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Apple demands court ruling on mobile encryption

In a court letter today, Apple is insisting that the legal system make up its mind on mobile encryption. This is a bit of a surprise, and it’s hardly necessary anymore for the case at hand. The defendant has entered a guilty plea since the question of whether law enforcement could induce Apple to access […]

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iOS arcade shooter has a heart on for you this V-Day

Looking to play a fast-paced, arcade-inspired video game on your iPhone or iPad? Polyblast, like a modern mashup of retro arcade favorites Space Invaders, Missile Command and Tetris, has just gotten a Valentine’s Day update, making this simple yet addictive little shooter a fantastic choice for your day of love. If you love simple arcade-style […]

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