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Apple Watch Series 9 (2023) review: Same old Apple, always winning
The Series 9 barely feels any different from its predecessor, but it's still an excellent smartwatch.
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Podcast: The iPhone 15 Plus, reviewed
We take a close look at the iPhone 15 Plus. What do you sacrifice when you decide to go with this phone instead of a Pro Max? And are the sacrifices worth it? Tune in and find out!
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Mophie Magnetic Vent Mount review: Keep your iPhone safe and sturdy while driving
The Magnetic Vent Mount works with MagSafe-equipped iPhones to hold the iPhone in your car.
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Pro users should switch to a Mac Studio–and never look back
It could be time for Mac Pro users to move on to the Mac Studio–if it's not about the cards.
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Avast Premium Security for Mac review: Excellent, but should you buy?
Avast Premium Security offers a great suite of tools at a good price, but needs to better define its subscription tiers.
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iPhone 15 Pro review: Better, but not exciting
Apple's latest Pro model is better in all the predictable ways, making it good but not very innovative.
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Ugreen Nexode 100W 2-in-1 GaN Desktop Charger
This compact charging sttaion offers 100W USB-C to your MacBook and 15W MagSafe to an iPhone
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iPhone 15 Pro Max review: The best, boringest iPhone
Apple's latest may be improved in several useful ways, but feels uninspired.
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macOS Sonoma vs macOS Ventura
We compare the new features in macOS Sonoma with Ventura and answer the question: Should you update?
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Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe review
Small footprint, fast charger for all your mobile Apple devices
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Limink Al Alloy Portable Triple Monitor (LK14) review
Don't put up with one screen on your MacBook when you can snap on one either side.
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Anker Prime 67W Charger review
Compact 67W charger with fast speeds for your MacBook, iPhone, or iPad.
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iOS 16 vs iOS 17
We compare the new features in iOS 17 with what iOS 16 offered users and answer the question: Should you upgrade?
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Watch Series 9 vs Series 8: All the key differences
We offer guidance on which Apple Watch model is right for you.
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Hands on with iPhone 15
Macworld columnist Jason Snell attended the Wonderlust iPhone and Apple Watch event. Here are the first impressions of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9.
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BitMedic Pro Antivirus Review
BitMedic costs $10, which is refreshing amid all the subscription models, there are some good features, but quite a few places where it falls short.
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McAfee Total Protection review
McAfee’s Total Protection helps keep your Mac and iPhone free from unwanted software and intrusion attempts.
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Anker 737 MagGo Charger review
MagSafe charger for the iPhone can also charge an Apple Watch and AirPods case.
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Satechi Duo Wireless Charger Power Stand review
Stand relies on the slower Qi charging standard but can charge three devices at once.
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Satechi Dual Dock Stand review: More storage with less space
Add fast storage, USB and video ports with this zero-footprint laptop docking station
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Bitdefender's free Virus Scanner Review
If you'd prefer not to pay for an antivirus suite, Bitdefender's free virus scanner is a good basic option.
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Avast Free Antivirus and Avast One Essential for Mac review
Avast's free virus scanners offer excellent virus detection, but there is a major point of criticism.
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Trend Micro Antivirus review
Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac offers good protection at a fair price without a lot of frills.
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Beats Studio Pro review
Apple's Beats brand delivers a better overall experience at a fraction of the price.
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Alogic Clarity Pro Touch and Clarity Pro monitor review
Quality 27-inch 4K display adds touchscreen and retractable webcam.
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13-inch vs 15-inch MacBook Air: Which MacBook is better?
Want to know which MacBook Air to buy? Find out what is different and how the specs compare.
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Photoshop's Generative Fill AI tested on a Mac: Equal parts amazing and unreal
Photoshop's new Generative Fill feature explores the boundaries between real and fake.
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Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock review
Premium Thunderbolt 4 docking station with 19 top-end ports and an SSD enclosure
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MacBook Air M1 vs M2
The 2022 MacBook Air has a better chip, bigger display and new design, but is it worth spending more while the M1 version is still on sale?
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15-inch MacBook Air vs 14-inch MacBook Pro: More screen or more power?
Apple has upgraded the MacBook Air with a bigger screen, but is it enough to beat the 14-inch MacBook Pro?
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Affinity Photo review
The powerful image editing software does not require a subscription. But that is not its only advantage.
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Pixelmator Pro review: An affordable alternative for pro Photoshop users
Pixelmator Pro, now in version 3.3, is a professional image editor that is an affordable alternative to Photoshop. Our full review is updated for 2023.
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Beats Studio Buds + review: Better than AirPods (but not AirPods Pro)
The newest Beats earbuds have a better design than the AirPods Pro, but Apple's high-end buds are still the best choice for most Apple users.
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Mac mini vs Mac Studio: M2 Pro vs M2 Max?
The Mac mini M2 Pro might be a better fit than the Mac Studio unless you really need superior graphics and more memory.
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15-in M2 MacBook Air review
The 15-inch model is a great addition to the MacBook Air lineup, but we can't help but wonder what the M3 will bring.
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Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad hands-on
Real professional apps that welcome newcomers with attractive pricing and touch-first design.
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CopGain Dual Laptop Screen Extender review
Attach a second screen to your MacBook (with some limitations).
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Parallels Toolbox review
Parallels Toolbox offers than 50 tools that will help you achieve what you need to do on your Mac including video capture, focus, free memory, drive cleaner, clipboard history and more.
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Lasso review: Rassle control of your Mac's Finder windows
Quickly and efficiently size and reset window dimensions.
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The best Android phone for iPhone users
Whether you're considering a switch or just want an Android phone, Google's Pixel 7 Pro is the best choice.
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OWC miniStack STX review
Save money on buying expensive storage from Apple by investing in this Thunderbolt-rated hub and HD/SSD bay enclosure
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MacGPT is the next must-have tool for your menu bar
This simple utility puts the ChatGPT interface in the toolbar.
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ClamXAV review: Basic antivirus protection for an annual price
ClamXAV for Mac offers solid antivirus protection, but lacks advanced features.
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iPhone 14 Plus review
With a bigger-than-ever gap between standard and Pro and a $900/£949 price tag, the iPhone 14 Plus is in a tough place. Even in yellow.
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Plugable USB-C Quad HDMI Adapter review
If you have an M1 or M2 Mac and want to get around the two-display limitation, this Plugable adapter does the job.
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Keychron M3 Wireless Mouse review
The M3 Wireless Mouse is a lot more affordable than Apple's Magic Mouse and it has more to offer.
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