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Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: Your hot takes on the 24-inch iMac, AirTag, and more
You’ve been on social media telling us why you didn’t but any of Apple’s new products. We talk about your comments and respond with a few of our own on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
News
iFixit proves that Apple could have added a keyring hole to the AirTag
IFixit's examination of the AirTag tracker shows that there's just enough room for Apple to have added a keyring hole.
How-To
How to set up Apple’s AirTag
Apple’s AirTag tracking device is used to help you find valuable items. It's really easy to set up. Here’s how to set up an AirTag.
News
AirTag: Everything you need to know about Apple’s tracking device
Apple has its own Bluetooth and UWB item trackers. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
News
Find My tracker wars heat up as Chipolo takes jab at Apple's AirTag
Chipolo takes a swipe at Apple's AirTag in a new teaser for its upcoming One Spot tracker, highlighting the ability to attach it to a keyring without an extra accessory.
News
How to preorder Apple's new AirTag trackers
Apple's new AirTags are available for preorder right now at Apple.com.
News
AirTag reviews roundup: They work well but scratch easily
Some early reviewsers have gotten a chance to use Apple AirTags this week and the first impressions are strong.
News
Fitbit's new Luxe tracker is a stylish hybrid of the Sense and the Charge 4
Fitbit has launched a new tracker called the Luxe that blends fashion and fitness tracking into a stylish package.
Reviews
OWC Thunderbolt Hub review: Finally a simple way to add more Thunderbolt ports to a MacBook
The OWC Thunderbolt Hub allows a single port to have the advantages of Thunderbolt multiplied by three—plus one USB 3.2 Type A port.
Mac 911
Save Mac storage space by cleaning out abandoned log files
Log files are important for troubleshooting, but many apps are not good at cleaning out old ones that aren’t useful anymore. Here’s how you can see what’s gong on with log files on your Mac.
Mac 911
How to fix your mysterious Mac storage problem
Snapshots are a powerful way for backup software to provide a quick point in time to walk back to when you don’t necessarily need to restore the entire volume. But they take up a lot of storage space.
News
Apple opens up its Find My network to third-party devices—no AirTag needed
Apple has announced a massive expansion of the Find My app, with a crowd-sourced network that can now track third-party devices, too.
How-To
How to build an Apple smart home
HomeKit is Apple’s way of bringing together your smart home products in a unified and secure fashion.
Mac 911
A Fusion Mac’s speed getting you down? Give it a boost with an external SSD
You’ll see a significant speed boost if you switch from a hard drive or Fusion drive startup volume to an SSD on your Mac. Here are instructions on how to set it up.
News
Fitbit rolls out higher-priced Ace 3 kids tracker with longer battery life
Fitbit has updated its Ace kids tracker with more faces and longer battery life.
DealPost
Check out these 10 top-rated chargers
No matter your charging needs, here are 10 cables and chargers for you to choose from.
News
Apple AirTags will reportedly cost $39 each
Apple’s long-rumored tracking device could finally ship sometime this year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Feature
Buyer beware: 'MagSafe compatible' is not the same as 'Made for MagSafe'
Anybody can throw a ring of magnets on a charger, but real MagSafe is more than that.
Stay Foolish
What Apple’s patents say about the company’s VR and AR ambitions
While patents are only marginally more reliable than tea leaves, there’s still a lot to be learned from them about where Apple is putting its time, money, and attention these days.
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