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Even when used as a monitor for your Mac , an LG or Samsung smart TV will periodically capture what's on screen and send it to company servers. Here's how to stop that terrible behavior. Smart TVs can double as silent spies Smart TVs from LG and Samsung are increasingly being used as monitors for Mac and PC, given that they are generally cheaper than an OLED display. The trade-off that you get fo…

The TP-Link Deco line offers Wi-Fi 7 at a reasonable price, and the BE68 is a tri-band unit with 10Gbps Ethernet, wired backhaul, and a 6 GHz band for more advanced users. TP-Link Deco BE14000 review My home networking setup has evolved twice in 2025, first to move away from an aging Linksys setup, then a second time to test a more powerful tri-band system. While the first upgrade was a night and…

Apple's AirPods 5 have replaceable batteries in the earbuds, but the charging case remains inaccessible even with the best tools available. Here's how iFixit fared in its latest teardown. AirPods 5 are more repairable, barely The AirPods line has always been a thorn in Apple's side, at least when it comes to environmental responsibility. These earbuds and charging case have always been irreparabl…

Apple will let customers set up their iPhone Duo pre-order starting October 12, four days before orders open on October 16. You can "Get Ready" to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12. Apple's first foldable iPhone , known as the iPhone Duo, debuted on September 9, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the latter two are already available for purchase, those looking to …

Parents are getting guidance on how to establish healthy digital habits for their children and their iPhones and iPads, thanks to a partnership between Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Parents can use the AAP-Apple guide to set boundaries for child computer use - Image Credit: Apple Back during the WWDC keynote in June, Apple said it will release expanded parental controls in partner…

Apple Creator Studio's latest updates add selection tools to Pixelmator Pro for iPad, new editing options for iPhone 18 Pro video, and changes across its productivity apps. Apple Creator Studio update adds video, photo, iWork tools It's time to update Apple Creator Studio. The latest release touches nearly every app in the collection, from video and image editing to presentations and spreadsheets…

The latest update to Final Cut Camera for iOS can take advantage of the iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture system, giving video professionals more control over the shot. Final Cut Camera in the iOS App Store Final Cut Camera is a companion app for Final Cut Pro for iPad , enabling users to capture live multi-camera projects with a collection of iPhones , as well as for more conventional filming purp…

Amazon is looking to clear out current M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro inventory ahead of Q4, with deals knocking up to $600 off. Save up to $600 on MacBook Pros at Amazon - Image credit: Apple Kicking off the sale is a $500 markdown on the 14-inch M5 Pro spec with an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU. This model, which is discounted to $2,699 in your choice of Space Black or Silver, also has 24GB of mem…

New CEO John Ternus plans for Apple to speed up product development, with the aim to bring out more products throughout the year instead of a few well-worn events. Apple CEO John Ternus Barely a month in the seat, Apple CEO John Ternus is preparing to make big changes to the way the company works. Leaning on his engineering background, he wants Apple to be the same way, working to develop new pro…

New Apple CEO John Ternus is reportedly planning layoffs ranging from small-scale ones in large teams, but also cancelling projects. John Ternus at the "Ted Lasso" launch - image credit: Reuters Apple has recently laid off some staff from Apple Vision Pro development, but a new report says that employees across the company are expecting more serious numbers of redundancies to come. According to B…

Since the iPhone 18 Pro went on sale, police in Hong Kong have dealt with over 1,500 cases of buyers using suspicious credit cards. They think Apple can stop it. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max. Hong Kong criminals have been involved in international theft before, and the Apple's progress in China at least initially faced bribery and fraud . Now according to local news site The Standard , fraudsters ar…

Only Apple knows what it expected for yields, but manufacturers are claiming that the iPhone Duo is difficult to manufacture at scale, with its folding screen and hinge complicating production. iPhone Duo production struggles as assembly yields suffer Assembly yields for the iPhone Duo remain low, while component delays have shortened the time available to refine production. Apple now faces a fam…

Get nostalgic and take a stroll down the iOS memory lane by emulating the iPod touch 2G on your Mac , all thanks to Light Touch. Here's how to do it. Light Touch for macOS While learning and experiencing earlier versions of Apple's operating systems is best done using old hardware that runs it, sometimes that's hard to do. Unless you're an avid collector and preserver of Apple's hardware, you may…

Apple has doubled down on its claims that removing ICEblock and similar apps from the App Store was necessary for safety, though chiefly because it was never going to admit to bowing to government pressure. ICEBlock in the App Store, pre-removal In July 2025, the Department of Justice publicly threatened the developer of ICEblock, an app that let users say when Immigration and Enforcement Officer…

There are some interesting choices to make, if you're looking at buying a 2026 Mac Studio. There is one clear choice for Mac-centric workflows, and one for a AI powerhouse. Mac Studio review: On the desk Despite the drama on the Internet about the Mac Studio, Apple has always had $5000+ computers to sell you. The 2026 Mac Studio lineup is not an exception, but rather an exemplar. There was the Ma…