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How to use your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac

A dual monitor setup helps with multitasking, organization and overall efficiency, which is why so many people spend hundreds of dollars on a second monitor for their computer. That extra real estate can be used for video calls, browsing the web, sending emails or even drawing with your stylus. But if you own a Mac …

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Best MacOS Monterey features: AirPlay to Macs, FaceTime with anyone, group Safari tabs and more

Apple’s latest Mac operating system, MacOS Monterey, is full of new features that streamline the way your Mac works and let you work seamlessly across all your Apple devices. You can download MacOS Monterey now to test out some of its best features (like using FaceTime on Android and grouping tabs in Safari), so long as your Mac is compatible.  Some …

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Apple names its App Store award winners for 2021

Apple released its 2021 App Store award winners chosen by Apple’s global App Store editorial team on Thursday. The awards recognize 15 apps and games from around the world that exemplify exceptional quality, innovative technology, creative design and positive cultural impact. Apple CEO Tim Cook remarked that apps played a larger role in daily life this past year. “The developers …

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MacOS Monterey: Is your computer compatible with Apple’s new OS? Here’s how to find out

MacOS Monterey, Apple’s latest Mac operating system, arrived on Monday, Oct. 25. The software, also known as MacOS 12, is included on the new laptops announced at Apple’s event in October — both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro — and is compatible with a variety of earlier Mac models as well. The new OS was first unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June and includes …

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6 ways FaceTime can make long

This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple gave FaceTime a big overhaul this year with the release of iOS 15, making the video chat app even more useful. The biggest upgrade is the ability to use FaceTime on Android and Windows devices. You can also host virtual watch parties …

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MacOS Monterey was bricking some laptops. That’s been fixed

Installing a new operating system is an emotionally complicated process. On the other side of the update, the new OS promises new toys to play with and enhancements to older features. But there’s always the fear that something goes wrong. Maybe something’s a little buggy in the new operating system, maybe your system rejects the upgrade or maybe your whole …

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Apple’s $19 Polishing Cloth supports years of devices, is on back order

Apple’s Polishing Cloth made its debut in the Apple Store following the company’s October Unleashed event, where it joined Apple’s product lineup alongside substantially more expensive devices. The newly redesigned MacBook Pro and the third-generation AirPods may have been the biggest highlights of the show, with the former bringing back the HDMI connector, as well as offering MagSafe charging, a full SD …

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MacBook Pro M1 14

From a distance, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro looks a lot like the 13-inch MacBook Air or 13-inch MacBook Pro you might already be using. Look again and the differences pop out. It has a bigger screen (obviously), slimmer bezels and a new keyboard color scheme.  Get close enough to pick it up, and that’s when it hits you: This …

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MacOS Monterey release date: Apple launches its new OS today

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Apple’s MacOS operating system, and Apple celebrated with the release of MacOS Monterey on Monday, Oct. 25. Many Monterey features reflect how much technology has evolved in the past two decades, although we’re still waiting for some of the promised features in a future update. (Here’s how to download MacOS Monterey now.) Apple …

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MacBook Pro 2021 vs. MacBook Air 2020: New M1 chips complicate your laptop choice

Now playing: Watch this: MacBook Pro M1 Buying Guide: Everything to Know About… 15:50 With the two new MacBook Pro laptops, a 16-inch and a 14-inch model, introduced by Apple this month, the entire MacBook laptop line has shifted to Apple’s own M-series chips, and away from Intel. This shift means more options for new MacBook buyers to consider, as well as additional …

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