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Chargeasap Flash Pro Plus Review: The Ultimate Apple Power Bank?
Is this the ultimate portable charger for all your Apple devices?
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Mac gems: PeakHour
This menu bar utility taps router statistics and monitors Internet lag in addition to reporting Mac-based network activity.
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Anker MagGo 633 Magnetic Wireless Charger review
MagSafe wireless charger for iPhone and AirPods, portable power bank and adjustable stand
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Logitech MX Keys Mini review
The MX Keys Mini costs about the same as Apple's Magic Keyboard without Touch ID, but you might prefer the way Logitech's keyboard feels.
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Newdery Battery Case for iPhone 13 and 13 Pro review
Wirelessly charged protective battery case for iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro
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Front and Center review
A tiny utility cuts through the constant friction some users experience with window layering in the modern macOS Finder.
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Razer Phone Cooler Chroma review
Every now and then a product comes along that is so ill-conceived it boggles the mind.
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MacUpdater review
The simple app rests on top of a constantly updated database that lets it inform you of the newest versions of everything you use.
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Kaleidoscope review
A professionally priced utility for finding differences between plain text, rich text, and images.
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OWC Mercury Pro U.2 Dual Thunderbolt 3 enclosure review
This Thunderbolt 3 enclosure can handle two U.2 (2.5- or 3.5-inch) SSDs, or up to eight M.2 NVMe SSDs using OWC's Shuttle caddies.
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LaunchBar review
LaunchBar puts apps, music, calculations, search, Google results, clipboards, and much of the Finder into a single versatile bar.
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iMac G4 review: Bold system avoids the sophomore slump
The iMac G4 is nothing short of a triumph.
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Apple Watch Series 3 vs SE: Should anyone buy the Apple Watch 3?
Series 3 or SE? We compare the two most affordable Apple Watch models to find out if it's worth spending more to get the SE.
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Mac Gems: PCalc
It’s somewhere between nostalgia, a simulation, a vital tool for calculation, and tomfoolery.
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Ivacy VPN for Mac review
Ivacy is an extremely affordable VPN that’s great for unblocking content, but several key features aren’t available on the Mac.
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Apple Music Voice Plan first listen: Equal parts fun and frustration
Apple's new hands-free Music plan is only as good as Siri.
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Keyboard Maestro review
If you find yourself doing the same things over and over on your Mac's keyboard, you owe it to yourself to try Keyboard Maestro.
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Universal Audio Volt 276 Studio Pack review
A studio/podcast pack for budding podcasters that can shave loads of time off your productions.
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FastScripts review
FastScripts provides quick access to AppleScripts, enhancing their use and availability.
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G-Drive ArmorATD hard drive review
When you don't need SSD performance, the SanDisk Professional G-Drive USB Hard Drive offers style, toughness, and affordable capacity.
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iPad (9th generation) review
Another year of modest improvements, but at this price there's no competition.
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Cursor Pro review: Enhance your Mac's cursor with a halo
The lowly cursor often goes unnoticed. Cursor Pro helps it stand out in presentations and videoconferences and keeps you from hunting and squinting.
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MacKeeper review: A convenient security suite saddled with a shady past
A suite of tools that aims to clean, protect, and enhance your Mac’s performance.
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USB Overdrive review: A quick fix for your Mac's mouse troubles
For over two decades, USB Overdrive has filled in the gaps for input devices on a Mac.
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Sabrent XTRM-Q 16TB external SSD review: A sexy-sounding misfire on the Mac
Sabrent's XTRM-Q Thunderbolt 3 drive sports two 8TB NVMe SSDs that can be combined (striped) for speed, or mirrored for redundancy. But it's over-priced at $3300, uses software RAID, and performance on the Mac slowed under load
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BetterTouchTool review
Your mouse, trackpad, Touch Bar, keyboard, and more can be enhanced with actions far beyond those Apple included.
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MacBook Pro (Intel) vs MacBook Pro (M1 Pro/Max)
Eager to upgrade your old 16in MacBook Pro for a new one? Here is the comparison that will help you make the decision.
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14in MacBook Pro with M1 Pro review: Just what we wanted
This new MacBook Pro is expensive, but you get a lot of computer and performance for the money. We can learn to live with a notch.
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Airfoil review
Solo or to multiples, Airfoil lets you point your Mac’s audio output where you want to nearly any connected or networked device.
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Beats Fit Pro review: Better than AirPods Pro
You get all the features of AirPods Pro with better fit, sound, and battery life. And they cost less, too.
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Chipolo One Spot review
A compact Find My network tracker manages to hit all the high spots as an alternative to Apple’s AirTag.
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Keychron Q1 review: Heavy-duty key customization for Mac pros
You can get a pre-assembled Keychron Q1 or mix-and-match keyswitches and keycaps. Whichever choices you make, powerful open-source software puts control in your hands.
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Amphetamine review
From simple choices to complex triggers, you can ensure your Mac is awake for important tasks.
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StarTech USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter review: Add displays to M1 Macs and Intel models
Plug in a USB 3 adapter to an HDMI monitor output and install a driver, and you suddenly have an extra display beyond system specs.
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AirPods (3rd gen) review
With better sound, fit, and features, the third-gen AirPods are the upgrade you've been waiting for.
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SanDisk G-Drive SSD (USB) review: Run cool, run rugged, run fast
This 10Gbps USB SSD is a looker with exceptional performance and an IP67 rating. It's also relatively affordable.
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Best Mac portable SSDs
The best solid-state drives can supplement your Mac’s internal storage. Here are our picks for the best SSDs.
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AirPods 3 (2021) review: Great-sounding, long-lasting
Improved battery life and water resistance, support for Spatial Audio and Find My… Apple's new AirPods have lots of pluses.
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iPhone 13 mini review
The iPhone 13 mini is the last of a dying breed. Can it compete in a big-phone world?
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SpamSieve 2.9 review
Spam will never go away and the decades-old SpamSieve remains an important line of defense.
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Apple Watch Series 7 review
Maybe it's time for Apple to consider updating its Watch every other year?
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iPhone 13 mini (2021) review: Last of a dying breed
The iPhone 13 mini is about as good as small phones get. But can it punch above its weight in a big-phone world?
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14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro) review
If this were just about the processor, the new MacBook Pro would be a big story. But there's a lot more to this laptop from the inside and out.
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Default Folder X review
No Mac utility will save you more time and frustration in overcoming major macOS navigation omissions.
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14in MacBook Pro vs 16in MacBook Pro (2021)
There are two new MacBook Pro with a choice of M1 Pro or M1 Max. How are they different and which offers the best value for money?
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AirPods 3 (2021) vs AirPods 2 (2019)
Apple's new AirPods 3 cost £50/$50 more than the second-gen models. Are the upgrades worth it?
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