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The Stream Deck is great for running macros on your Mac , but there are ways to do it significantly cheaper. Sometimes, all it takes is a spare keyboard or a secondary numpad. Epomaker EK21 works with Via for macros In the pursuit of productivity, users can turn to macros as a way to get things done on their Mac. By hitting specific keys or key combinations on their keyboard, using configuration …

You do have to be right-handed, but if you are, the Logitech MX Master 4 mouse for Mac beats even its predecessors, specifically because of its new Actions Ring. The main new feature is the Haptic Panel, the thumb button which launches Actions Ring I am such a die-hard trackpad user that I rarely try out a mouse and when I do, none of them have tempted me to switch — until now. I'm still not a fu…

A YouTuber has accidentally revealed at least some of what is coming in an impending Final Cut Pro 13 update. Changes include improved Pixelmator Pro round tripping and a new Natural Motion Blur tool. Final Cut Pro will soon get a major version update Final Cut Pro 12.4 was released on September 29 with the ability to add Cinematic mode effects captured with iPhone 18 Pro . Apple's next update co…

AppleCare coverage for the iPhone Duo will mean inexpensive repairs for Apple's first foldable, including $99 full inner display replacement or $19 "cover layer" swaps. iPhone Duo's cover layer will be easily replaced for just $19 with AppleCare Apple's iPhone Duo may be the most complex and expensive iPhone to date, but thankfully it appears to be inexpensive to repair. At least, that will be th…

It's easier to crack an iPhone after it's been unlocked once by the user after a reboot. A law enforcement tool vendor may have found a way to keep the device in that state. GrayKey maker claims to prevent iPhone inactivity boot Magnet Forensics claims its tools preserve iPhone data that Apple's security features would otherwise make harder to access. The tools could give police more time to extr…

Aging Chromebooks and mounting repair costs are a driving force behind one Texas school district switching to iPad and Apple's more economical over time MacBook Neo . MacBook Neo and iPads are set to replace Chromebooks in Texas schools Beaumont Independent School District's board approved a four-year, $11.19 million lease for 14,585 Apple devices. The district expects annual payments of about $2…

Apple has added another raft of movies to watch for free with an Apple TV subscription, while seemingly not yet removing all of the previous set. Getting the glass Apple TV logo ready for filming — image credit: AdAge Apple has famously not bought any broadcaster or streamer's library of titles, but from early on it has bought the occasional film. Now following one tranche of titles back in Augus…

Beyond the Home Hub, Apple's rumored home camera peripheral is rumored to just describe household activity without giving users or hackers video footage to watch. Apple is poised to enter the smart security camera market The device, code-named J450 , is designed to complement Apple's upcoming HomeHub. It would provide text updates about people and pets instead of letting users access a video feed…

Amazon's early October Prime Day deal drops Apple's 2TB 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip to $2,699. Save $500 on a 2TB 14-inch MacBook Pro - Image credit: Apple The upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro is $500 off today at Amazon, bringing the price of the premium configuration down to $2,699. This model has Apple's M5 Pro chip with an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, along with 24GB of unified memory…

Apple's forthcoming Home Hub is already expected to tailor its display and data to different users, but now it appears it will do so using AI facial recognition instead of Face ID . A mockup of Apple's long-rumored Home Hub. The long-expected Home Hub, or HomePod with a screen, is now expected to be launched on October 13, 2026 , and more details including colors are continuing to leak out in adv…

Sonnet's $199.99 Solo10G T5 adds 10Gb Ethernet to compatible Macs and M-series iPad Pros through a Thunderbolt 5 adapter that doesn't need a separate power supply or fan. Sonnet's $199.99 Solo10G T5 The adapter is aimed at users who move large files between their computer and network storage, including video editors working with shared projects. For MacBook users, it provides a fast wired connect…

Apple's long-expected MacBook Pro revision with the range's first OLED display and first touch-enabled screen was originally expected in the next few months, but is now likely to launch in the next few weeks. The current MacBook Pro While iPhone Duo pre-orders have not even started yet , and attention has turned to Apple's home products expected on October 13 , the MacBook Pro redesign is also ne…

Code leaks have revealed four colors for Apple's Home Hub ahead of its expected debut later this month. They aren't very surprising. Image credit: @itspdfu on X Apple appears to be sticking with familiar finishes for its rumored Home Hub. The device may come in silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and Rose Pink. The colors have been spotted byrecently prolific leaker pdfu on X. They initially appeared …

A federal judge didn't buy Oppo's OpenAI-like arguments about IP theft by an engineer that allegedly took Apple Watch trade secrets to Oppo. Oppo Watch X3 - image credit: Oppo. In August 2025 , Apple accused ex-employee Chen Shi of sharing confidential Apple Watch details with Chinese rival Oppo. According to Courthouse News , he is accused of having done so in order to secure a job with what US …

In a year with no base model and a new very high-end model, the iPhone 18 Pro has a lot to prove. After a few weeks testing it, pro and average users alike will find a lot to love. iPhone 18 Pro review: The black iPhone 18 Pro is a substantial upgrade For the fall 2026 event, Apple mixed things up. Instead of introducing a new base phone, a new iPhone Air , and two new Pros, Apple debuted the two…