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Macworld

2024 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Apple. The Apple Vision Pro started shipping today, and it’s not just a new product, it’s a whole new computing platform for the company. So, what else could happen that would solidify 2024 as a landmark year for Apple? It’s AI, based on comments from Apple CEO Tim Cook during Thursday’s first-quarter financial statement call.

In his opening statements, Cook said that Apple “will continue to invest in…technologies that will shape the future. Читать дальше...

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At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• Robust virus and malware scanning and removal
• Clean interface, easy to customize scanning, targets, and trusted files
• Simple approach and an excellent free option to expensive software suites

Cons

• Minor UI quirks, non-resizable windows
• One malware infection was missed during the scan

Our Verdict

The free version of Intego’s antiviral software is simple and effective and even comes with tech support. Читать дальше...

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At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• Modular design
• Removable power bank

Cons

• Slow USB charging speeds

Our Verdict

With its modular design, the MagEZ Slider 2 stands out clearly from the competitors. It has a removable power bank and can charge an iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch at the same time.

Pitaka takes a modular approach with its MagEZ Slider 2 charging station. It is a MagSafe-compatible charging station... Читать дальше...

Macworld

Apple goes to great lengths to avoid calling the Apple Vision Pro a virtual reality headset. Or augmented reality, or mixed reality, or any other “Reality” thing. We wrote a bit about what all these terms mean last year and they all apply to Apple Vision Pro, but it’s also different than other headsets.

Instead, the Vision Pro is usually referred to as a spatial computer and the act of using one as spatial computing. Is this verbiage a cynical marketing ploy to justify... Читать дальше...

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Secure your favorite Microsoft Office apps, access them from different devices, and lock in heightened security with one tool: Microsoft 365. For a limited time, a personal plan (1 user) is only $44.99 (reg. $69), and a family plan (up to 6 users) is only $74.99 (reg. $99). 

To start, you’ll get access to Microsoft Office’s top-rated productivity apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Teams. You’ll also get Outlook, a helpful platform for families... Читать дальше...

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The macOS interface for working with printers, scanners, and–yes–fax machines has always been a little quirky. Apple built the printing component on top of the open-source CUPS protocol. (CUPS once stood for Common UNIX Printing System and now is just…CUPS.) As with many server components, Apple put a friendly layer on top of CUPS. And it mostly works.

When it doesn’t, you can peel back the layer and look at what ticks underneath. This is useful for setting options... Читать дальше...

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Valentine’s Day might seem a little dreary this year if you’re stuck at a job you don’t necessarily love. Fortunately, there’s an AI-powered tool that can make finding a job you love more streamlined.

Say goodbye to writing a new resume for every job application with AI Resume Builder. This all-in-one package makes it easy to perfect your resume so you’ll make a lasting impression on a future employer, and it’s now under $30 for a limited time.

No more guesswork or wasted time ... Читать дальше...

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After a somewhat disappointing string of quarterly releases, Apple reported a 2 percent year-over-year revenue gain in the first fiscal quarter of 2024 on the back of $119.6 billion in revenue. And that’s with one fewer week than last year’s quarter—so all around a strong performance.

The gains were due to strong iPhone sales, which posted a 6 percent increase, and Services, which posted a 14 percent gain for a record $23 billion in sales. Apple bumped the price of Apple TV+ to $9.99 during the quarter... Читать дальше...