Apple @ Work Podcast: Native apps with a cloud backing
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Visual Studio Pro 2026 is only $43 with this coupon code
Macworld TL;DR: Use code MARCH15 to get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $42.49 through March 29 (MSRP $499.99). Macs are fantastic machines for development, but if you build software that has to run everywhere—Windows, Linux, cloud containers, enterprise environments—you’ve probably crossed paths with Visual Studio at some point. A new version just dropped with deeper AI integration, improved performance, and more powerful collaboration tools. What’s new in Visual Studio 2026? Visual Studio Professional 2026 is a 64-bit development environment, designed to handle massive codebases and complex projects without slowing you down. You can build everything from mobile apps to web platforms and containerized cloud services. Some highlights include: AI-assisted coding with IntelliCode: suggests code based on patterns in your project, helping you write faster and reduce repetitive boilerplate. Cross-platform development tools: build and debug .NET or C++ apps targeting Windows, Linux, and containers, making it useful for mixed-device teams. Live Share collaboration: jump into real-time coding sessions without teammates needing to clone repos or install dependencies. CodeLens insights: see commit history, tests, and authors directly in your editor so you understand your codebase faster. Get Visual Studio Pro 2026 for $42.49 with code MARCH15 (MSRP $499.99). Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026See Deal Want to see more deals? Visit our shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply. StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Work smarter: Connect your Mac to an extra monitor
Macworld The more screen space you have the more efficiently you work apparently. So why not connect a second (or even a fifth) display to your Mac? In this article we help you identify which adapter you need to plug your Mac into an extra, external screen (or even more than one), and how to get everything set up. While it’s generally easy to set up an additional screen, there are a few issues that might cause your display not to be detected by your Mac, so we will also offer solutions for these problems below. It is also possible to use an iPad as a second screen. This may suit you if you don’t already own an external screen, but note that you do need a supported Mac and iPad. We look at how to use your iPad as a screen for your Mac in a separate article, along with which iPads and Macs support the feature. Apple has added the ability to use one keyboard and mouse with two Macs, or a Mac and iPad, which could suit your new way of working. To find out more see: How to use the same mouse and keyboard with two Macs. Another thing to bear in mind if you are hoping to add two external displays to your Mac is that while some Macs can support up to five additional displays, the plain (non-Pro or Max) M1 or M2 Macs and MacBook Neo support only one additional display—although there is a workaround, read: How to connect two or more external displays to Apple M1, M2 and Neo Macs. You may also be interested in how to use an old iMac as a second display. How to connect an external monitor to a Mac This is one of those things that should be easy, but because over the years Apple has changed the ports on Macs it can be difficult to know what connectors you actually need in order to connect a monitor to your Mac. That’s even before you have studied the ports on the back or the display to work out what connector is required there. Luckily once you know what wire you need to connect your MacBook to your monitor it should be plain sailing. The steps are relatively simple, but as you will see the first step is the hardest! Identify which Apple adapter and cable you need to connect the Mac and the monitor by following the guidance in the Which Port section below. Plug it in. Open System Preferences > Displays. Click the Arrangement tab.  Do not select the Mirror Displays tickbox (unless you want the second screen to show the same content as your original screen). Drag the illustrated displays into the arrangement you require. A white menu bar will be shown at the top of one of the screens. Drag this white bar to the screen you wish to be dominant. If you want to mirror the display on both (or multiple) displays go to System Preferences > Displays > Arrangement and choose Mirror Displays. You can also select ‘Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available’ and you will see a status menu in the menu bar making it easier to turn this off and on again. The options are a little different if you are attaching a desktop Mac, like a Mac mini, to a monitor as it doesn’t have its own display. If you are adding a second monitor to a Mac mini you will see something like this: As with the options for connecting a monitor to a MacBook, if you connect more than one monitor to a Mac mini you will notice the white block at the top of one of the displays. You can click on this and drag it onto the display you wish to be the main display. You can also adjust the position of each display to reflect how they are positioned on your desk, so that when you drag your mouse from one screen to the other you know where it will appear. If you have an Apple TV, or any TV that supports AirPlay, you can also use AirPlay to send a second screen output to your TV screen. Here’s how to do that: How to view your Mac screen on a TV. If you are using your Mac with an external screen and want to close the lid on your MacBook read: How to use MacBook with lid closed, stop closed Mac sleeping. Now that I’ve arranged the displays this way, I can move my mouse pointer to the second monitor just by moving it up. The transition is instant. Which port has my Mac got? As we said above, the hardest part of connecting a display to your Mac is working out what cable you need to plug into your Mac and the monitor. The cable you require depends on the model of Mac and the type of monitor. Apple has implemented quite a few different port types over the years, and your Mac desktop or MacBook might feature any of the following: HDMI, USB-C, Thunderbolt 2, 3, 4 or 5, or Mini Display. We’ll help you identify which port you have below. HDMI All today’s MacBook Pro models ship with an HDMI video port that is dedicated to connecting to external displays or projectors, starting with the 14in and 16in MacBook Pro introduced in 2021. The Mac mini and Mac Studio also host an HDMI port. HDMI ports are often found on TVs, making those Macs a popular choice for those setting up a media centre PC. Macs with an HDMI port include: Mac mini 14in MacBook Pro 16in MacBook Pro Mac Studio You’ll also find HDMI port on some older Mac mini models and the MacBook Pro from mid 2012 to 2015. Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5 / USB4 / USB-C USB-C is the charging and data port found on most modern devices. It’s a small, elongated oval shape with rounded, symmetrical ends. It’s more capable than the older rectangular USB-A port with a cable that must be inserted one-way only—and always the other way than you first try it. USB-C is reversible so the cable can go in either way up, which is much more convenient. Thunderbolt versions 3, 4 and 5 are a supercharged version of USB-C, with a bandwidth of between 40Gbps (Thunderbolt 3 and 4) to 80Gbps (Thunderbolt 5) compared to USB-C’s 5GBps to 10GBps. Each is backwards compatible with USB-C and looks and acts in the same way, so with them you will be able to use any USB C-equipped monitor, or a Thunderbolt monitor, with your Mac. You’ll be able to use a USB-C data cable to connect your Mac to your monitor, but it must support DisplayPort Alternate Mode (DP Alt Mode), meaning simple USB-C charging cables might not suffice for connecting to a monitor. The minimum recommended data speed is 5Gbps (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 1), though a 10Gbps (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2) or 40Gbps/80Gbps (USB4/Thunderbolt 3/4/5) cable is better for higher resolutions, faster refresh rates, and data transfer. For suitable monitor/data USB-C cables consult our reviews of the best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables. The older Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections (found on some Macs from 2011 to early 2016) are a different shape entirely and less capable than later Thunderbolt or plain USB-C. We’ll go into more detail on those older varieties later. Macs with a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port include: 13in MacBook Pro (from 2020) MacBook Air (from 2020) 24in iMac (from 2021) Mac mini M1 (from 2020) You’ll also find Thunderbolt 3 on Macs from around the end of 2016 and onwards. As with Thunderbolt 3 , Thunderbolt 4 shares the same port as USB-C (and USB4, which we discuss next). The port looks identical to the Thunderbolt 3 port (above) and is completely backwards compatible. Apple The big benefit of Thunderbolt 4 is it supports two 4K displays or one 8K display from a single cable connection. Macs with a Thunderbolt 4 port include: 14in MacBook Pro (from 2021) 16in MacBook Pro (from 2021) Mac Studio (from 2022) There isn’t a huge difference between USB4 and Thunderbolt 4, and all Thunderbolt 4 devices support USB4. While Thunderbolt 4 always has a full 40Gbps bandwidth, USB4 starts at 20Gbps, but can also reach 40Gbps. A USB4 port supports only one display, while Thunderbolt 4 can support two 4K displays. Learn about Thunderbolt 5, 4 and USB4. Mac mini M1 (from 2020) MacBook Air (from 2020) 13in MacBook Pro (from 2020) 14in MacBook Pro (from 2021) 16in MacBook Pro (from 2021) 24in iMac (from 2021) Mac Studio (from 2022) Most up to date is Thunderbolt 5, which is backwards compatible all the way back to plain USB-C. The two external displays from one cable limit remains except for Macs boasting an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip, which can support three or four displays respectively over one cable. Alongside the four USB-A ports, this 2015-era iMac has two Thunderbolt 2 ports that look nothing like modern-day Thunderbolt 3, 4 or 5 ports.Simon Jary Thunderbolt 1 or 2 Thunderbolt first appeared on Macs in around 2011, then in 2013 Apple introduced Thunderbolt 2. The Thunderbolt port looks the same as Mini DisplayPort (below) and is backwards-compatible with that port. If you see a Thunderbolt symbol besides what looks like a Mini DisplayPort, your Mac has a Thunderbolt port. If your Mac is from 2011 to around 2016, chances are it offers Thunderbolt 1 or 2 rather than Mini DisplayPort, although the two are compatible. Mini DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort was announced by Apple towards the end of 2008. With an adapter the Mini DisplayPort can drive displays that feature VGA, DVI or HDMI interfaces. For more information about ports, here’s a rundown of some of Apple’s different port types. Which port does my display have? Now that you’ve identified which port your Mac has, you need to check the port on your display, we run through all the options below. You also need to confirm one more thing: Is the port male or female? You need to check whether the connection on the back of your display has “female” ( a port) or “male” (a connector) endpoints. The NEC MyltiSync E243WMI we used had a female connection, for example, so we needed to make sure that the adaptor we bought had male endpoints. HDMI HDMI 2.1 brings support for resolutions up to 8k and higher. It supports up to 32 channels of audio from version 2.0. HDMI is the most common connector you’ll find on the back of a TV. Want to use an 8K monitor? Read How to connect an 8K display to your Mac. As we noted above, some Macs ship with an HDMI port—in which case you just need an HDMI-to-HDMI cable to connect your display to your Mac. If your Mac doesn’t have an HDMI port then you just need an adapter or adapter cable: for example, a USB-C-to-HDMI cable or an adapter; see our reviews of the best USB-C adapters for Mac. DisplayPort DisplayPort brings support for resolutions up to 16K and higher (DisplayPort 2.1 and later), although the Mac is limited to 8K at this time. It supports up to 32 channels of audio from version 1.4. DisplayPort was designed to replace older standards like VGA and DVI (see below) and support high resolutions. It is regarded as superior to HDMI for gaming and multi-monitor setups as it offers higher bandwidth and refresh rates, plus daisy-chaining. No Macs ship with DisplayPort port, so you’ll need to get a USB-C-to-DisplayPort cable to connect the display to your Mac, or an adapter. Foundry Thunderbolt, USB-C or USB4 Modern monitors are likely to feature USB-C ports rather than Thunderbolt ports, although Thunderbolt is faster and can take more power. USB-equipped displays are likely to be cheaper than Thunderbolt options, too. Thunderbolt is closely related to DisplayPort (see above) as it tunnels DisplayPort signals alongside data and power over a single cable, allowing a Thunderbolt port to natively drive a DP monitor while also managing data/power. Because Thunderbolt and USB-C ports are identical, if your Mac has one, you will be able to use a USB-C cable to connect the monitor to your Mac but make sure it supports at least 5Gbps of data—many USB-C cables are just for charging and wimp out at just 480Mbps data transfer. Find the best USB-C data/monitor cable in our roundup. Thunderbolt 1 or 2 If you purchased the Apple Thunderbolt display, which was discontinued in 2016, then your monitor has a Thunderbolt 2 port, as seen above. VGA A VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector requires a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. VGA connectors transmit analog signals. A few Macs had a VGA connector, but none this century. You can buy a USB-C to VGA connector if your monitor is old enough to require one. Old CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) monitors were VGA but there are still some flat displays that use VGA—they just convert the VGA connector’s analog signal back to digital. This conversion from digital to analog and back again can cause degradation of video quality. VGA will carry HD video but only analogue audio. DVI DVI (Digital Visual Interface) offers a higher-quality signal than VGA because it’s a digital signal. You will see a marked difference when looking at HD video as compared to VGA. A DVI connector has the potential for 24 pins, depending on whether it’s DVI-A, DVI-D or DVI-I, there are different connectors with a different number of pins in use. There is also a long pin which may be surrounded by four other pins (which are required for audio in older models). Mini DisplayPort If you still have one of Apple’s LED Cinema Displays, introduced back in 1999 and replaced in 2011 by the Thunderbolt display, your display has a Mini DisplayPort connection, as seen above. Best cable, adapter or dongle for connecting a Mac to a monitor Now that you have established which port your Mac and display have, you will need to find a cable to connect your Mac to the monitor. This cable doesn’t need to be from Apple, but it will need to have the right connections and be capable of at least 5Gbps data transfer. Another thing that may be important to you is the length of the cable. It’s no good trying to hook up your Mac to a monitor if the cable or adapter is too short. Remember you will need enough cable to go from the back of the display to the port on the Mac.  Read our recommendations of the best cables and adaptors for connecting a display to your Mac. If the number of ports on your Mac is limited, and if you want to connect an additional two 4K displays to your Mac, you will benefit from using either a docking station or hub that will give you more ports, such as USB, Ethernet and card readers. We have a number of recommendations in the best docking stations for MacBooks. Of course a cable doesn’t have to cost that much. If you don’t want to buy a dock, you need to work with the ports you have available. Depending on what port you have on your Mac and your display, we recommend the following: HDMI to HDMI display As we noted above, some Macs ship with an HDMI port in which case you can use an HDMI cable to connect an HDMI display to your Mac, such as this Anker HDMI-to-HDMI cable USB-C/Thunderbolt to USB-C display You can buy Apple’s own USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 cable if you have a Thunderbolt 3-compatible monitor. It’s £39 in the UK Apple Store and $39 in the US Apple Store. Or you can save some money and buy the Cable Matters 20Gbps USB C-to-USB C Monitor Cable that is all you should need to connect a Mac to a USB-C monitor. USB-C/Thunderbolt to HDMI display Among other things, the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter ($69/£69) lets you connect a Thunderbolt-equipped Mac to an HDMI display. You will still need a separate HDMI-to-HDMI cable (such as this one from Anker) to do so. See our list of USB-C adapters for more options. If you have a standard HDMI-compatible monitor, the Six-foot USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 to HDMI cable from Uni is an affordable solution. USB-C to VGA display Apple’s USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter lets you connect to a VGA display or projector. This is an analogue connection so it will not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) content. This would include the streaming HD movies. The USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter is available for $69 on the Apple US store or £69 on the Apple UK store. This is a cheaper USB-C to VGA connector option. USB-C to DVI display Apple doesn’t sell one, but you’ll be able to find a USB-C to DVI adapter on Amazon, such as this Benfei USB-C to DVI cable ($11.85 Amazon or £12.99 on Amazon UK). USB-C to Mini DisplayPort display Apple doesn’t make a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter, so you won’t be able to connect a 2016 or later MacBook Pro to the old Apple Cinema Display, or any other monitor that uses a Mini Display Port. This JSaux USB-C to MiniDP Adapter is an affordable solution. Mini DisplayPort to HDMI display Apple does not manufacture a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, so try the Belkin 4K Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter. Thunderbolt (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter Apple’s Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter can be used to connect to a Thunderbolt display to a new Mac. It costs$49 from the Apple US Store or £49 from the Apple UK Store. How to connect a second or third monitor to a Mac The simplest way of adding a second or third monitor to a Mac is to use a hub or docking station. Depending on its number of video or Thunderbolt/USB-C ports you should be able to easily add one or two displays via a single connection to the dock or hub. See our reviews of the best USB-C hubs for Mac and best Mac docking stations. Most Macs are limited to a maximum of two external monitors via a dock; the exceptions are three with a MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip or four with an M5 Max chip. Below we list each Mac’s support for external displays without a dock. Neo: One external display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz. Use a DisplayLink dock for more than one monitor on the MacBook Neo. M1/M2: One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz. Use a DisplayLink dock for more than one monitor on these MacBooks. M3: Supports up to two external displays over a single Thunderbolt port, one with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz and one at 5K/60Hz when the MacBook lid is closed. Use a DisplayLink dock for more than one monitor on these MacBooks (with MacBook lid open) or more than two monitors. M4: Supports up to two external displays over a single Thunderbolt port, one with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz and one at 5K/60Hz. Use a DisplayLink dock for more than two monitors on these MacBooks. M5: Supports up to two external displays over a single Thunderbolt port, one with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz and one at 6K/60Hz. Use a DisplayLink dock for more than two monitors on these MacBooks. M1/M2/M3/M4 Pro: Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, or one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI. Or one external display supported at 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display at 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI. Use a DisplayLink dock for more than two monitors on these MacBooks. M1/M2/M3/M4 Max: Up to four external displays: Up to three external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI. Up to three external displays: Up to two external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI. M5 Pro: Supports up to three external displays over a single Thunderbolt port. Up to three displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 144Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI. Or one external display supported at 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60Hz, 5K (5120 x 2880) at 120Hz, or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 240Hz, plus a second display up to a native resolution of 5K (5120 x 2880) at 120Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 200Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI. M5 Max: Supports up to four external displays over a single Thunderbolt port. Up to four displays up to a native resolution of 6K (6144 x 3456) at 60Hz or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 144Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI. Two displays up to a native resolution of 8K (7680 x 4320) at 60Hz, 5K (5120 x 2880) at 120Hz, or 4K (3840 x 2160) at 240Hz over Thunderbolt or HDMI. Troubleshooting problems with a second display There are a number of issues you may experience with your display setup. Here we address some of them. Let us know of any further solutions or problems. Mac not detecting the monitor When you connect your display and your Mac the display should automatically be detected. But what should you do if it isn’t? If your Mac isn’t working with your monitor there are a few things to try:  Check the cable—make sure it is properly connected. Make sure the monitor is plugged in. Make sure your software is up to date. If the above don’t work, try these steps: Connect your monitor and Mac and open System Preferences > Displays. Press the Alt/Option key: This should make the Detect Displays button appear. Click on Detect Displays: This should cause your Mac to see the external monitor. Still not having any luck? There is one other reason that could stop your Mac working with an external display: In the past Apple has made changes to macOS that have stopped some third-party adapters working with extra displays. External display is not working with a Mini DisplayPort adapter If your adapter is not made by Apple, that might just be the issue here. Prior to macOS Sierra it was possible to use a third-party Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter with a Mac, but when Sierra launched in 2016 Mac users who were reliant on that setup found their monitors stopped working with their Mac. The only solution if this is the case is to purchase an Apple adapter like one of those listed above. If you have an Apple adapter and your external display isn’t working, try the following: Disconnect your adapter for a few seconds. Reconnect it and see if the issue persists. Disconnect the adapter again and power off the monitor. If it’s still not working, connect the cable again and power off the display. If when you turn the display back on it’s still not working, click on the Apple logo and choose Sleep. Wait a few minutes and then move your mouse or tap your keyboard to wake your Mac. If that doesn’t work, restart the computer. Try adjusting the display’s brightness or contrast just in case it’s turned down. Go to System Preferences > Display and try selecting a different resolution. If that still doesn’t work, try restarting your Mac in safe mode and then reset the display resolution to defaults. Another option is to reset the Mac’s NVRAM and SMC. DVI adapter doesn’t fit in the connection There are a few possible reasons why the Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter might not be compatible with your monitor. There is more than one kind of DVI adapter and the likelihood is the one you have is different to the adapter you are using. For example, you may require space for four analog ports around the flat blade. If your problem is that you have two female or two male connections then the solution is to buy a male-to-female adapter. Cable too small between the two devices? You should be able to hook up your adapter to the screen via a third-party cable. Just make sure it has the correct port type. iPad won’t work as second display Thought you’d use an iPad as a second display with your Mac having installed macOS Catalina and found it doesn’t work? This is most likely because your iPad or Mac don’t support the Sidecar feature. iPads that work with Sidecar include: 12.9-inch iPad Pro11-inch iPad Pro10.5-inch iPad Pro9.7-inch iPad ProiPad (6th generation or later)iPad (5th generation or later)iPad mini (5th generation or later)iPad mini 4 or lateriPad Air (3rd generation or later)iPad Air 2 or later Macs that work with Sidecar include: MacBook Pro (2016 or later)MacBook (2016 or later)MacBook Air (2018 or later)iMac (2016 or later, as well as iMac 5K, 27-inch, late 2015)iMac ProMac mini (2018 or later)Mac Pro (2019 or later) We have more information about using an iPad as a second screen for your Mac here. Plus, we run through What Universal Control is and how Universal Control works separately. If you are wanting to use a second display with your Mac and not have your Mac’s screen on read: How to turn a Mac’s screen off.

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Apple retires a legendary iPhone
The iPhone 5 joins Apple’s obsolete products list. It was a landmark device that introduced the Lightning port and a new design. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple’s new AI model recreates 3D objects with realistic lighting effects from a single image
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Mimestream 1.9.15
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LittleBITS: Why You Got Multiple Copies Last Week
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AirPods Max 2 Gain H2 Chip and AirPods Pro Features
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Protect all your devices from hackers, trackers and other online creeps
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Severance season 3 gets timing update, new characters teased
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New iPhone game controller brings Hall effect precision
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Mimms Museum to celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary with immersive exhibition
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 dips below $500 in substantial deal
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iPhone 5 reaches the end of the line as Apple declares it obsolete
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Apple adds two iPhone models to its ‘obsolete products’ list
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Apple acquires MotionVFX
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Apple Launches AirPods Max 2 With Better ANC, Live Translation
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MacBook Neo can be modded to run faster, but you probably shouldn't
A thermal pad modification can boost sustained clock speeds in the MacBook Neo under heavy loads, but it's not something that most people should attempt.MacBook NeoEvery modern processor slows down when heat builds up, so better cooling can extend higher clock speeds. A post on the r/MacbookNeo subreddit says the MacBook Neo's A18 Pro chip previously dropped to about 2.3 GHz under load but held around 3.3 GHz after the change.Two stacked thermal pads are positioned between the processor's heat spreader and the bottom case. During testing, the user reported about 5.2 watts of CPU power. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Sonos finally returns to hardware with Jennifer Tuohy on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we examine the new Sonos smart speaker launch and suggestions for seasonal device management with guest Jennifer Pattison Tuohy.Smart Home Insider PodcastJennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge sits in on the podcast for the first time in 2026. She's been a journalist for over three decades and covers all kinds of smart home tech.We start the episode in one of Jennifer's areas of expertise, Amazon Alexa+. A new report from Wired suggests that Amazon's new AI-powered assistant is struggling. Some of our staffers agree. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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MacBook Air adding touchscreen isn’t yet planned, says report
Later this year, the M6 MacBook Pro is widely rumored to be the first Mac that supports touch. But a new report indicates touchscreens may not be in Apple’s plans for the MacBook Air or MacBook Neo. more…

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AirPods Pro 3 are $40 off right now
Macworld AirPods Pro 3 View Deal There’s no reason to wait around to get yourself some new earbuds because the AirPods Pro 3 are down to $210 right now, a $40 discount at Amazon, and one of the best prices we’ve seen since all year. These earbuds are easily among our favorites, as we gave them a 4.5-star rating when we reviewed them, as well as our Editors’ Choice award. We loved how our favorite tracks sound with the buds in our ears and just how long the battery lasts, as well as the advanced active noise cancellation that effectively removes unwanted background sounds. The improved Transpacency mode will make it safer for you to use the earbuds when walking out at night, for instance. Another feature that will help when you’re working out is the integrated heart rate sensor that will give you info about your health without having to wear a smartwatch, smart ring, or other similar gadget. If you’re into traveling, the Live Translation feature will come in handy too. Plus you’ll get Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and a slew of other useful features. So grab the AirPods Pro 3 for $210 while Amazon still has the earbuds down to this price.

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Apple kicks off 50th anniversary celebrations with Alicia Keys performance at Apple Grand Central in New York City
On March 13th, Apple kicked off celebrations for its 50th anniversary with a special performance by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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MacBook Neo Arrives at $599 — Here’s How It Compares to the New M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
Apple has expanded its laptop lineup in a big way this week, introducing the all-new MacBook Neo just one day after refreshing the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro families with next-generation M5 chips. The Neo becomes Apple’s most affordable laptop ever, starting at $599 ($499 for education), and it marks a push to bring macOS to an even broader audience. MacBook Neo features a durable aluminum enclosure weighing just 2.7 pounds and comes in four colors: blush, indigo, silver, and citrus. It has soft rounded corners and a cohesive design that extends to the Magic Keyboard and matching wallpapers. The 13-inch Liquid Retina display offers a 2408-by-1506 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, support for 1 billion colors, and an anti-reflective coating. For a laptop at this price point, the display specs are especially impressive and should make everyday tasks like browsing, writing, and streaming feel premium. Under the hood, MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro chip — the same class of silicon found in Apple’s high-end iPhones — scaled for the Mac. The system includes a 5-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine, enabling strong everyday performance and fast on-device AI tasks. Apple claims it is up to 50 percent faster for common tasks like web browsing compared to a Core Ultra 5 PC and up to three times faster for AI workloads. The design is fanless, meaning it runs completely silent. Battery life is rated at up to 16 hours, making it a strong all-day machine for students and casual users. The Neo includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, dual beamforming microphones, and dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support. Connectivity is simple but sufficient: two USB-C ports (both capable of charging), a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 6. It runs macOS Tahoe with built-in Apple Intelligence features and tight iPhone integration through Continuity tools like Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and iPhone Mirroring. On the downside, the Neo only provides 8GB of RAM and 500 nits of display brightness. By contrast, the newly updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models are built around Apple’s next-generation M-series chips: Apple M5, Apple M5 Pro, and Apple M5 Max. These processors are significantly more powerful than A18 Pro, offering more CPU and GPU cores, greater memory bandwidth, and much stronger sustained performance. While the MacBook Air remains fanless like the Neo, it is designed for heavier multitasking and more demanding creative tasks. It also typically offers longer battery life and expanded external display support. The MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max go much further. With active cooling systems, they are built to handle prolonged high-performance workloads such as video editing, software development, 3D rendering, and advanced AI processing. The Pro lineup also features Apple’s Liquid Retina XDR displays with dramatically higher brightness, HDR support, and ProMotion 120Hz refresh rates. In addition, they offer a wider array of ports, including multiple Thunderbolt connections, HDMI, SD card slots, and MagSafe charging — features that professionals rely on daily. Ultimately, MacBook Neo is not meant to compete with the Air or Pro on raw power. Instead, it establishes a new entry point into the Mac ecosystem. For students, families, and first-time Mac buyers who primarily browse the web, stream media, write papers, and occasionally edit photos, Neo may be more than sufficient. Users who need more performance headroom or plan to grow into heavier creative workloads will still find the MacBook Air a better long-term investment. Professionals whose livelihoods depend on speed, graphics power, and advanced display technology will continue to gravitate toward the MacBook Pro lineup. With the introduction of MacBook Neo, Apple has created a clear three-tier structure: Neo for accessibility, Air for mainstream performance, and Pro for professional power. It’s a strategic move that broadens the Mac market while preserving meaningful differentiation across the lineup.

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Apple AirPods 4 on sale for $89, $40 off MSRP
Walmart has Apple AirPods 4 on sale on their online store right now for $40 off MSRP, only $89. Sale price for online orders only, in-store price may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - AirPods 4: $89, $40 off This is the lowest sale price available right now for Apple AirPods. Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.

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Take $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 models, prices start at $299
Walmart is offering a $100 online discount on Apple Watch Series 11 models right now. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available): - 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS: $299, save $100 - 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS: $329, save $100 - 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + 5G: $399, save $100 - 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + 5G: $429, save $100 These are the lowest sale prices available for Apple Watch Series 11 models. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.

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iPad minis on sale again starting at $399, $100 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon is offering $100 discounts (up to 20% off) on Apple's 8.3" WiFi iPad minis, each with free shipping. These are the lowest prices available for minis among the Apple retailers we track: - 8.3" 128GB WiFi iPad mini: $399, $100 off MSRP - 8.3" 256GB WiFi iPad mini: $499, $100 off MSRP - 8.3" 512GB WiFi iPad mini: $699, $100 off MSRP For the latest prices and sales, see our iPad mini Price Tracker, updated daily.

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M4 Mac mini on sale for $549, $50 off Apple’s MSRP
B&H Photo has the base M4 Mac mini with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage on sale for $50 off MSRP, only $549, including free 1-2 day shipping to most US addresses: - M4 Mac mini (16GB/256GB): $549, $59 off MSRP Their price is the lowest available for a new Mac mini. For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.

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AirPods Max headphones back on sale for $100 off MSRP
Amazon has AirPods Max with USB-C on sale for $449.99 in most colors. Shipping is free. Their price is $100 off Apple's MSRP, and it's the lowest price available for these AirPods among the retailers we track. Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.

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Take $100 off every M3-powered iPad Air at Target
Target has WiFi 11-inch M3 iPad Airs and 13-inch M3 iPad Airs on sale for $100 off MSRP on their online store. Prices start at $499.99. Sale prices for online orders only, in-store prices may vary. Order online and choose free shipping or free local store pickup (if available). For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPad Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Apple’s 14-inch M5 MacBook Pros are on sale for up to $150 off MSRP, prices start at $1449
Amazon is offering 14" M5 MacBook Pro discounts ranging up to $150 off Apple's standard MSRP, each including free shipping: - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Black): $1449, MSRP $1599 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/512GB/Silver): $1449, MSRP $1599 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Black): $1649, MSRP $1799 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (16GB/1TB/Silver): $1692, MSRP $1799 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Black): $1849, MSRP $1999 - 14" M5 MacBook Pro (24GB/1TB/Silver): $1875, MSRP $1999 These are the lowest prices available for new M5 MacBook Pros right now. For the latest sales and prices, keep an eye on our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Mac mini with M4 Pro CPU on sale for $1299, $100 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has M4 Pro Mac minis on sale for $100 off Apple's MSRP, only $1299. This model has 24GB of memory and 512GB of SSD storage. Shipping is free. Their price is the lowest currently available for this popular mini: - Mac mini M4 Pro (24GB/512GB): $1299, $100 off MSRP For the latest prices and sales, keep an eye on our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Sunday Sale: $150 off MacBook Airs, prices start at $849
Amazon has 13" and 15" M4 MacBook Airs on sale for $150 off Apple's MSRP right now. Be sure to select Amazon as the seller, rather than a third-party: - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $849.99, $150 off - 13" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1049.99, $150 off - 13" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB): $1249.99, $150 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/256GB): $1049.99, $150 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB): $1249.99, $150 off - 15" M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB/): $1449.99, $150 off These are the lowest M4 MacBook Air prices currently available at Apple retailers. For the latest sales & prices see our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker and 15" MacBook Air Price Tracker, both updated daily.

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13-inch M3 iPad Airs on sale for $120-$140 off Apple’s MSRP
Take $120-$140 off 13-inch M3 WiFi Gray iPad Airs at Amazon as part of their current sales. Shipping is free: - 13" 128GB WiFi M3 iPad Air: $679, $120 off MSRP - 13" 256GB WiFi M3 iPad Air: $779, $120 off MSRP - 13" 512GB WiFi M3 iPad Air: $979, $120 off MSRP - 13" 1TB WiFi M3 iPad Air: $1159, $140 off MSRP Be sure to order from Amazon itself rather than a third-party seller. These are the lowest prices currently available for new 13" M3-powered Gray iPad Airs. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our iPad Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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11-inch 256GB iPad Pro on sale for $799, $200 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has Apple's 256GB 11" M5 WiFi iPad Pro on sale for $200 off MSRP, only $799. Shipping is free: - 11" M5 iPad Pro 256GB WiFi: $799.99, $200 off This is the lowest price available for a new iPad Pro. For the latest sales and deals, see our 11-inch iPad Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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