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• How to verify your Mac’s drive health using Disk Utility

  14-07-2021 23:45 via macworld.com
  
  It’s a good idea to check on the health of your Mac’s internal storage on a regular basis. You can do this using Disk Utility, an app that comes with every Mac. To run the check, you need to boot the Mac into Recovery Mode. On Intel-based Macs, restart your Mac and hold down Command-R on the keyboard. On M1 Macs, shut down the Mac, then press and hold down the power button as it boots.When your Mac is in Recovery Mode, it will display a window with the available recovery utiliti
  
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• Peacock is casting for a Pride and Prejudice-inspired dating show - CNET

  14-07-2021 23:31
  
  Find your very own Mr. Darcy.
  
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• iOS 15 and watchOS 8 beta 3 allow you to install system updates with less available storage

  14-07-2021 23:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Apple continues to work on iOS 15 and other updates ahead of the fall release, the company rolled out today the third beta versions of its latest software for developers. Interestingly, Apple claims that the updates will now require less available storage to install, which may solve a big problem for some users.more…
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• Hot space stuff: NASA growing chile peppers on the ISS - CNET

  14-07-2021 23:20
  
  The hardest part is waiting several months to eat them.
  
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• Users didn’t like the new Safari tab design in macOS Monterey, so Apple tweaked it

  14-07-2021 23:19 via macworld.com
  
  One of the features that Apple spotlights in the upcoming macOS Monterey upgrade is Safari’s new tab bar—it affects the overall user interface and how you use Safari. Aapparently, those who have been using the Monterey beta have let Apple know its not a welcome change. It looks like Apple has taken the criticism to heart, because in the latest Monterey beta, Safari’s UI is a lot more like the one we’re all familiar with.The big change has to do with the URL/sear
  
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• Drug overdose deaths hit all-time record number in 2020 - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:56
  
  Experts see the global pandemic as another catalyst for the already surging public health crisis.
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 12 MagSafe Battery Pack vs. alternatives from Anker and Mophie

  14-07-2021 22:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack is here with a clean design and seamless integration with iPhone 12 and iOS. But is it worth the $99 price tag? Follow along for a detailed comparison of the Apple MagSafe Battery vs. Mophie and Anker’s solid alternatives at half the price.more…
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• Thousands of Twitter likes call for Clippy's comeback in Microsoft 365 - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:43
  
  Microsoft's favorite office assistant could join 365 as an emoji.
  
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• NASA tracks down possible cause of Hubble Space Telescope glitch - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:39
  
  After over a month in safe mode, there's a new sense of hope for Hubble.
  
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• Best Apple MacBook deals: M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro at lowest prices yet - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:34
  
  You'll find the big discounts on Apple's latest MacBooks right now on Amazon.
  
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• Linksys expanding HomeKit support to its Velop AX4200 WiFi 6 system

  14-07-2021 22:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Linksys announced today that it is expanding HomeKit support to its Velop AX4200 WiFi 6 System, also known as the Linksys Atlas Pro 6 Tri-band. This brings a new set of security features to Velop Atlas Pro 6 users, including the ability to restrict HomeKit accessories from accessing your entire network.more…
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• Two VR games are now at the Harry Potter NYC Store, and here's how they work - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:20
  
  If you've got $34 and some free time in NYC, there's some virtual reality waiting for you.
  
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• UK government aims to decarbonize domestic transportation by 2050 - Roadshow

  14-07-2021 22:06
  
  A ban on gasoline- and diesel-powered heavy delivery vehicles is a cornerstone of the scheme to reach net zero carbon emissions.
  
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• Apple redesigns Safari tabs in macOS Monterey beta 3

  14-07-2021 22:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After widespread complaints, Apple has tweaked the design of Safari by making the tab bar more similar to the current tab bar in macOS…
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• Amazon's Kindle Vella lets you buy serialized stories 1 'episode' at a time - CNET

  14-07-2021 22:02
  
  Think "novella." The new reading feature in the Kindle app gives you short 600 to 5,000 word installments you can read on your mobile gadget.
  
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• Lego Volkswagen T2 Camper Van kit revealed - Roadshow

  14-07-2021 21:44
  
  This will be Lego's third major Creators Kit based on a classic VW of the 1960s and '70s.
  
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• Students' poop powers university building in South Korea - CNET

  14-07-2021 21:39
  
  When they do their business in the "BeeVi" toilet, volunteers earn digital currency.
  
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• PSA: You can revert the Safari redesign in macOS Monterey beta 3 — here’s how

  14-07-2021 21:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple released today new betas of its upcoming operating systems. With macOS Monterey beta 3, the company again redesigned the new Safari tab bar. If you don’t like how it looks, you can change back to the old way that was present in the first and second betas of macOS Monterey. more…
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• elago brings item finding to the Apple TV Siri Remote with new AirTags-compatible case

  14-07-2021 21:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Today, elago is launching its latest Apple accessory, this time looking to outfit your new Siri Remote for the Apple TV with item finding capabilities. Protecting the remote in a soft silicone material, it has an even more unique feature of letting you place one of Apple’s new AirTags inside for making lost remotes a thing of the past. Head below for all of the details on the new elago R5 Locator Case.more…
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• macOS Monterey beta 3 brings redesigned Safari tab interface to address complaints

  14-07-2021 21:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple brought major changes to Safari in both macOS Monterey and iOS 15 with the first two beta releases. Now with the third beta, Apple has taken a step back with the Safari design after hearing criticism from those testing the software. Here’s a look at the revised default tab bar, updated toolbar options, and more in Safari with macOS Monterey beta 3.more…
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• Evil's Mike Colter is Paul Giamatti in a leading man's body - CNET

  14-07-2021 21:01
  
  The actor behind Marvel's Luke Cage discusses season 2 of his Paramount Plus show Evil on CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast.
  
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• LG's rollable OLED TV is coming to the US for a whopping $100,000 - CNET

  14-07-2021 20:59
  
  Roll over, flat screen. Make room for what LG calls "the future of TV."
  
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• Don't expect to see Nicolas Cage as Joe Exotic the Tiger King any time soon - CNET

  14-07-2021 20:48
  
  Looks like no one's roaring to watch a show about the Tiger King these days. Amazon has shelved plans for an original series on the 2020 phenomenon.
  
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• The best California king mattresses of 2021 - CNET

  14-07-2021 20:47
  
  Get the scoop on how big a California king really is, and find out which brand has the best one for your needs.
  
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• iOS 15 Beta 3 is released: How to register and download it

  14-07-2021 20:47 via macworld.com
  
  Update 07/14/21: iOS 15 beta 3 has been released to developers. The public beta (the second available to public testers) should come in the next day or so.Every year, Apple releases major updates for its iPhone and iPad operating systems in the fall. For months before that, it releases beta test versions for developers and the public. They’re often incomplete and buggy, but it can be exciting to try out everything before it gets pushed out to a billion devices in the fall. We highly recomm
  
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• Apple finally releases $99 MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 family

  14-07-2021 20:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has finally released their $99 MagSafe Battery Pack for the iPhone 12 family, some 10 months after iPhone 12 began shipping…
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• Apple drops radical Safari tab changes in new MacOS Monterey beta - CNET

  14-07-2021 20:28
  
  A new beta version of MacOS restores the old way browser tabs work.
  
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• What’s new in iOS 15 beta 3? Safari changes, Music widgets redesign, more

  14-07-2021 20:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released iOS 15 beta 3 and iPadOS 15 beta 3 to developers today, bringing additional refinements and improvements to iPhone and iPad users. Read on as we round up everything new we’ve found so far, including changes to Safari, the music widgets, and more. more…
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• Twitter’s disappearing tweet story clone Fleets is disappearing next month

  14-07-2021 20:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Twitter announced today that it will be removing its implementation of stories dubbed “Fleets.” The feature was either loved or hated by Twitter users since its initial release last year.more…
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• Apple’s market value nears $2.5 trillion as analysts turn bullish on earnings

  14-07-2021 20:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple shares have rallied to fresh new highs, boosting the company’s market value to nearly $2.5 trillion, as a slew of bullish notes from…
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• iOS 15 beta 3 tweaks controversial Safari redesign with new address bar, reload button

  14-07-2021 20:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  One of the biggest changes coming with iOS 15 is the new Safari, which has been completely redesigned with a new tab experience and, for iPhone users, a new address bar as well. Although the update has been controversial due to its radical change, Apple is still trying to improve the interface.more…
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• NBA Finals 2021: How to watch, stream Suns vs. Bucks Game 4 tonight on ABC - CNET

  14-07-2021 20:00
  
  Fans can watch the game live on Sling TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu Plus Live TV or AT&T TV with no cable subscription required.
  
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• HomePod Software 15 beta 3 brings Lossless audio support [Update: Removed]

  14-07-2021 20:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Update: After Apple released today’s build 19J5304e of HomePod Software 15, it appears that the Lossless Audio quality toggle is gone. For a brief moment on the previous build, a few users were able to use the smart speaker with this higher-quality but it seems like Apple has removed it for now.
  Apple today released HomePod Software 15 beta 3 for the HomePod mini and HomePod, and it appears the update brings support for Lossless streaming in Apple Music. This comes as Apple promised suppo
  
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• Twitter is getting rid of disappearing fleets - CNET

  14-07-2021 19:51
  
  Fleets will no longer be available starting Aug. 3.
  
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• Apple seeds watchOS 8 beta 3 to developers

  14-07-2021 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple is finally releasing watchOS 8 beta 3 to all developers. After more than one month since WWDC 2021, when it was first previewed, Apple is now seeding another build for the upcoming Apple Watch operating system.more…
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• Apple releases iOS 15 beta 3 and iPadOS 15 beta 3 to developers

  14-07-2021 19:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple today is releasing iOS 15 beta 3 and iPadOS 15 beta 3 to developers. This comes after iOS 15 beta 2 was released two weeks ago and it brought a handful of changes to the iPhone and iPad, including a new Maps icon, SharePlay, and more.more…
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• Apple seeds macOS Monterey beta 3 to developers

  14-07-2021 19:04 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple has released the third beta of macOS Monterey to developers today. The release comes after beta 2 fixed a wide range of bugs and included new screensavers, wallpapers, and some other minor tweaks. We’ll be on the lookout to see if the anticipated Universal Control feature is live in the third beta.more…
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• 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI, R finally land in America to up the hot hatch ante - Roadshow

  14-07-2021 19:00
  
  VW's banner performance hatchbacks are back and ready to launch with fair prices to boot.
  
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• Facebook plans to give out $1B to creators through 2022 - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:58
  
  Mark Zuckerberg says new programs will reward creators for content they make on Facebook and Instagram.
  
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• Fish drop: Why Utah is dumping loads of fish out of an airplane - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:48
  
  Wildlife officials promise this is "quicker and less stressful for the fish."
  
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• Jeep Wrangler's Ford Bronco-fighting Xtreme Recon Package adds $4,000 to the cost - Roadshow

  14-07-2021 18:47
  
  This optional package specifically one-ups the Bronco's crawl ratio to make for a more capable off-road SUV.
  
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• AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support arrives on 2020 Toshiba and Insignia Fire TV smart TVs

  14-07-2021 18:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Owners of 2020 Toshiba 4K UD Fire TV and Insignia 4K Fire TV smart TV models will now be able to stream content from their Apple devices using AirPlay, and integrate the smart TV sets into their HomeKit home set up, which enables remote Siri voice control features.more…
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• Microsoft announces Apple Silicon-compatible browser-based Windows 365

  14-07-2021 18:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Windows 365 is naturally Apple Silicon-compatible, removing a concern for those who need to slum it with Windows on their superior Macs…
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• Best Apple iPad deals: Save $100 on a new M1 iPad Pro - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:24
  
  The latest iPad Pro models are discounted on Amazon.
  
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• The Mandalorian season 3: Everything we know about Star Wars show's Disney Plus future - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:20
  
  A Disney Plus special will go behind the scenes of the season 2 finale in August.
  
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• Windows 10 and 11 move to the cloud with Microsoft's Windows 365 Cloud PC - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:16
  
  Windows 365 takes the OS to the cloud for the hybrid work era, so businesses can stream the full Windows experience on personal or corporate devices.
  
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• Apple launches free creative “Today” sessions on YouTube

  14-07-2021 18:14 via macworld.com
  
  Apple on Wednesday announced that it is bringing its Today at Apple sessions to YouTube for all, starting with how to draw yourself as a Peanuts character.The 10-minute class features Mark Evestaff, showrunner of “The Snoopy Show” on Apple TV+, and storyboard artist Krista Porter. Viewers will need an iPad with the Pages app installed and an Apple Pencil or Pages installed in an iPhone to follow along with the class. Porter uses the crayon tool for the outlines and the “fill&rd
  
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• TikTok hits 3 billion downloads - CNET

  14-07-2021 18:12
  
  And becomes the first non-Facebook mobile app to break the record.
  
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• Facebook advertisers impacted by Apple’s strong privacy policies

  14-07-2021 18:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Those who value their privacy are impacting advertisers on Facebook, who are losing access to some of their most valuable targeting data and…
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• 5G: How is your iPhone experience with next-gen networking so far?

  14-07-2021 18:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  While Apple entered the 5G phone market after Samsung, the iPhone 12 line has been a major splash for 5G adoption. Competition between US carriers to win over iPhone customers with the best 5G experience is real, so we’re curious how the next generation of wireless service has been so far for readers.more…
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