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Apple’s Creator Studio bundles six pro apps in a shockingly affordable subscription

Apple Creator Studio bundles six powerful creative apps for just $12.99 a month, and it might be Apple's best value subscription to date.
Running LinkNotch app on the Mac.

I found an app that turns the worst of MacBook’s design into a browsing relief

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Featured Chrome extension could be copying your AI chats

Running Loook app on Mac

I found a Mac app to take care of my health, and it’s a godsend for all desk warriors

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Santa isn’t the only one watching: Save 50% on Webroot cybersecurity

Edge Light on MacBook Air.

macOS 26.2 puts a light trick on Macs, and it surprised me in total darkness

Loopty app switcher for Mac

I found a Mac tool that you’ll love as a sleeker dock with extra tricks

Home page of Vector app for Mac.

I wish Apple made this Mac tool, it’s better than Spotlight and you should try it

AirPods Pro on a trackpad.

I used AirPods for navigation on my Mac and it was an effortless bliss 

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Apple’s eagerly-awaited low-cost MacBook appears ready for early 2026

- SideTab on MacBook Air, running in the sidebar

I put a sidebar on my Mac for focused work, and it also fixed a huge Safari gap

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Edge Light in macOS 26 Tahoe is Apple’s trick for making your dark-room calls watchable

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Windows 11 finally lets you use Passkeys through your own password manager

Windows 11 just opened up its passkey system to third-party managers like 1Password and Bitwarden. The update lets you create and use passkeys directly through these apps using Windows Hello, ending Microsoft’s lock-in and giving users and IT admins more freedom to go passwordless.
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Discord gives parents an overview of teen chats, calls, and spending habits

What’s happened? Discord has rolled out another Family Center update, giving parents/guardians new ways to stay in the loop while protecting teen autonomy. The update adds more activity insights for guardians, optional report notifications for teens, and new parental controls over DMs and content filters designed for transparency and dialogue. This is important because: Rather […]
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Lovable adds safe browsing engine to protect you from scammy vibecoded websites

AI website-builder Lovable is teaming up with cybersecurity firm Guardio to scan and block malicious content as websites are being generated. Every site built on Lovable will now run through Guardio’s Safe Browsing engine in real time to catch scams, phishing pages, and impersonation attempts before they go live.
M4 MacBook Air

Apple’s first affordable MacBook could arrive as soon as next year, and I’m excited

Apple is reportedly developing a budget-friendly MacBook to rival Chromebooks, expected in 2026, priced around $600–$900.
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Waymo robotaxis are heading to these three cities

Riders will be able to book trips just like they do with any other ridesharing service.
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Generative AI is hallucinating again, this time in federal court filings

AI tools are generating legal filings with fake citations, forcing judges to issue fines and prompting calls for stronger oversight of AI use in professional settings.
Microsoft Teams

Beware of fake Microsoft Teams ads spreading ransomware

Hackers are placing sponsored search ads for Microsoft Teams that lead to malicious clones of the installer, infecting users’ machines with ransomware like Rhysida’s OysterLoader.
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Apple is readying a long-overdue display upgrade for MacBook Air

Apple plans OLED screens for the MacBook Air by 2028, delivering richer colors, deeper contrast, and improved HDR, bringing the notebook closer to iPhone-level visuals.
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MacPaw’s Moonlock app promises clutter-free security for your Mac

Moonlock, the latest app from CleanMyMac creator MacPaw, offers Mac users a sleek new defense system with real-time protection, network monitoring, and a built-in VPN, all designed to keep your Macbook safe without the usual software clutter.
A MacBook on a table using Google Sheets.

How to copy and paste on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook

Here's how to copy and paste in just a few quick steps, whether you have a Windows or macOS machine, prefer using a keyboard, or would rather just use a mouse.
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What is Microsoft Teams? The Slack rival does things other collaborative tools can’t

If you're looking for a new online collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams is one of many options. Here's why it might be the best meetings tool for your workplace.
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Apple macOS: everything you need to know about the major Windows rival

Apple's operating system has cultivated a reputation for being more user-friendly and bestowing a functional charm upon Apple's Mac computers.
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Apple’s $5,000 external display poised for first major update in six years

Apple’s $4,999 Pro Display XDR may finally get a major upgrade, including a webcam and smart features like Center Stage.
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The new M5 MacBook Pro offers a serious performance boost at no extra cost

Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip brings major performance gains, better battery life, and AI-focused enhancements.
A police officer investigating an empty Waymo car.

Cops pulled over an empty robotaxi for a violation. What happened next?

Regulators are still trying to catch up with the technology.
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As a Windows fan, here’s why macOS 26 Tahoe is tempting me

Even as a Windows loyalist, macOS 26 Tahoe has me reconsidering.
Google app experience on Windows.

Google brings the Spotlight fun to Windows PCs with extra goodies

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Maybe, but you can realistically experience the Spotlight fun on Windows PCs now, thanks to Google.
Pose Nudge app running on a Mac.

A free Mac app is using AI to fix my back, and it can help you too

Pose Nudge is an open-source app that keeps an eye on your posture and sends an alert when it detects a bad neck or shoulder position.
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Dear Netflix and Disney+: why I’m ditching you for DVDs until my bank balance recovers

In a world of price hikes, internet outages and suspect editing, we ask if swapping streaming for old-school DVDs might be a savvy move
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Atlanta’s robotaxi fans spark a quirky Uber trend

Waymo's robotaxis have been in the city for the last couple of months. And something's happening ...
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Every macOS version in order: from the first public beta to macOS Tahoe

Apple’s Mac operating system has undergone many sizeable changes over the years. Here’s every version in order, from the first edition in 2000 to the present.
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macOS 26 Tahoe: everything you need to know

macOS Tahoe is the latest iteration of Apple's Mac software. But behind the sheen of its glassy design, you will find new tricks that will leave you impressed.

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