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Retake your iPhone! 12 power tips for longer iPad battery life. Steve Jobs changed the path of the PC forever. Hate the new Mail app? Here’s how to change it back. What’s new in Word 2024.

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25 years ago, Steve Jobs changed the path of the PC forever • We’re still living in the era ushered in at Macworld 2000, defying even Steve’s expectations.

Apple shares a secret MacBook tip that power users will love • M-series MacBooks running macOS Sequoia now let you open the laptop or plug it in without it turning on. Here’s how.

2-year-old chip? 5-year-old design? Here’s why the Mac Pro still reigns supreme • The Mac Pro isn’t as upgradable as it once was, but it’s still a sleeper pick for pro users.

Abracadabra! Apple is working on a new Magic Mouse with proper charging • Don’t expect it till 2026, though.

Where can I find Apple Intelligence on my Mac? • Looking for Apple Intelligence features on your Mac? Here’s how to get Apple’s AI features, including ChatGPT and Image Playground, on your Mac.

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Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

Hate the new Mail app on your iPhone? Here’s how to change it back • There’s an easy way to go back to the old view.

Apple is forcing me to turn to Google because Siri won’t do this one simple thing • Please, Apple—all I want to do is add time to a running timer.

Why the Apple Watch needs a reboot • Apple presents its smartwatch as a product that is still in its infancy. This may be true from the company’s perspective, but the perception on the market is different.

Apple lays out its plans for Fitness+ in 2025 • Apple will bring new workouts and meditations to its fitness streaming service this year, including progressive strength training and pickleball.

It’s ‘safe’ to wear Apple Watch bands, Apple assures in response to lawsuit • A class-action lawsuit in the U.S. states that Apple Watch bands have harmful chemicals.

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RETAKE YOUR iPHONE! • NEVER BEFORE HAS A SINGLE MAJOR iOS RELEASE REQUIRED SO MUCH WORK FROM ITS USERS. HERE’S HOW TO GET IT ALL DONE.

TRY THESE 12 POWER TIPS FOR LONGER iPAD BATTERY LIFE • YOU CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE THE BATTERY LIFE OF YOUR iPAD WITH OUR TIPS AND TRICKS.

Microsoft Word for Mac: What’s new in Word 2024? • Just how good is Microsoft Word on the Mac? Here’s what it offers and how much it costs as a subscription or on a lifetime license.

Microsoft Excel for Mac: What’s new in Excel 2024? • Just how good is Microsoft Excel on the Mac? Here’s what it offers and how much it costs as a subscription or on a lifetime license.

Microsoft PowerPoint: What’s new in PowerPoint 2024? • Just how good is Microsoft PowerPoint on the Mac? Here’s what it offers and how much it costs as a subscription or on a lifetime license.

Wondershare Recoverit: Excellent Mac data recovery package • With the usual modules that you might see in this kind of suite, Wondershare’s Recoverit did a good job of recovering data, and at an OK price.

How to set a dedicated iPhone for FaceTime calls on an Apple TV • Setting up an Apple TV as a dedicated calling workstation? Apple has you covered in tvOS 18.

Apple’s next-gen CarPlay project appears to have stalled • But Apple is still working on getting it up and running.

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