This fall, Apple will release macOS Sierra, a major update to the Mac operating system. This FAQ will answer some of the general questions you may have to help you learn what it’s all about and whether you should install it on your Mac. We’ll up…
Lees meerIf you believe the reviewers on Amazon, you may not find a better sounding pair of earbuds at this price point, which at the current 52% discount is just $14. The ErgoFit earbuds from Panasonic are designed to fit comfortably and securely in your…
Lees meerRegular readers of this column will recall that earlier this year, I had three credit-card numbers stolen across a few months. This has led me to express joy and wonder at the growth of Apple Pay in the real world and for in-app physical purchas…
Lees meeriPhone 7 cases are here!Sure, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus don’t ship until September 16, but you can get a protective case for your soon-to-be new phone right now. And you’ll need a new case—the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have the same dimensions as the…
Lees meerLonger tweets are finally here.On Monday, Twitter began letting its users post photos, videos, GIFs, polls, and quotes of other tweets without counting against the 140-character limit. Now that these media attachments won’t reduce the character c…
Lees meerFrom starting fires, to fishing, to making a sustainable shelter, be more prepared for whatever the world throws your way with a tactical bracelet like this one from Aegis Gears. The band, adjustable between 6 and 9 inches, is made from 12 feet …
Lees meerAccording to Emerson, makers of this UP500W Sensi Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat, their customers save up to 33% in energy costs every year using programmed heating and cooling schedules. The Sensi thermostat makes it easy to remotely control and …
Lees meerAny trip creates a web of details that can be difficult to sort through. Google, whose main purpose is making sense of disparate bits of information, wants to bring its organizational talents to your next vacation.The company released Google Trip…
Lees meerRumor has it that next year’s iPhone will have an OLED display, but the iPhone 7’s LCD display is more impressive than anyone expected. The iPhone 7’s screen looks exactly the same as the 6 and 6s—it’s the same size and has the same resolution. …
Lees meerEcho Dot is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play & control music (either on its own, or through a connected speaker/receiver), control smart home devices, provide information, read the news, set alarms, and more. If you’r…
Lees meeriOS’s Settings app is the quiet MVP of Apple’s mobile operating system: It’s the place you go to when you need to get something done, and get it done your way. So whenever you update iOS on your iPhone or iPad, it pays to peruse the settings to …
Lees meerCongratulations to Quartz’s Dave Gershgorn, who found a way to criticize Apple that works in every situation.“Apple is punching down” (Tip o’ the antlers to Philip Speicher.)If your eyes happen to roll up as you read that title — and, really, why…
Lees meerApple headlines for the week ending Sep. 16, 2016iOS 10 became official last Tuesday. Figure out if you should upgrade now, later, or never. And iPhone 7 shipments started to arrive on Friday. If you’re still waiting for your iPhone, you can check o…
Lees meerWell, you did it. You pulled the trigger on a shiny (or matte) new iPhone 7 or 7 Plus. Nice! Before you head out to take a squillion 12-megapixel photos to fill up the super-sized storage, there are a few housekeeping details you should tend to …
Lees meerConstantly hassled by incoming calls on your iPhone that promise riches for filling out a survey, claim the IRS will arrest you if you don’t wire a payment (to Costa Rica), or say they’re calling from your “credit-card company” without mentionin…
Lees meerPreliminary data from U.S. sales of Apple’s newest iPhones suggested that the larger 7 Plus was outselling the smaller 7, which would be a first, a market research firm said today. Of the iPhone 7 online preorders tracked by Slice Intelligence d…
Lees meerBest Deals of the Week, September 12th - September 16th - Deal AlertCheck out this roundup of the best deals on gadgets, gear and other cool stuff we have found this week, the week of September 12th. All items are highly rated, and dramatically disc…
Lees meerApple’s latest round of iPhones have received some criticism as being merely an incremental upgrade, but that hasn’t stopped the iPhone 7 Plus from completely selling out before it hit store shelves. If you weren’t able to grab the iPhone 7 Plus…
Lees meerIf you think using your smartphone to turn on your lights is cool, you’ll flip when you can do that (and more) with just your voice. In fact, when I reviewed the Amazon Echo last year, I predicted a lot of people would buy more than one Echo so …
Lees meerAmazon Prime members get a special 50% discount on this folding keyboard from Microsoft. It pairs with any combination of 2 iPads, iPhones, Android, Windows tablets, and Windows Phones. Features a water repellent keyset and fabric to protect aga…
Lees meerTen forwardThis week’s roundup includes a batch of apps that have been revamped to take advantage of new features in iOS 10. Read on!Adobe Photoshop LightroomThe in-app camera in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free, iPhone only) now supports the DNG for…
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