6 incredibly useful apps are hiding in your Mac — here’s how to use them
These six useful apps for Mac can help you get your work done faster. And best of all, you already have them on your computer. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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AirPods Pro 3 dip to $199.99 during Amazon's January sale
Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal matches the lowest price to date on Apple's latest earbuds, with fast delivery for Prime members.Save $50 on AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon today.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99 at Amazon, beating Black Friday pricing by $20 and providing shoppers with a $50 discount off retail.Buy AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The New York Times profiles Apple’s expected next CEO
It has long been an open secret that John Ternus is a leading candidate to succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO, following more than fourteen years at the helm. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has reinforced that expectation through years of reporting on Apple’s succession planning. Today, The New York Times adds to that narrative with a detailed profile of Ternus that positions him as a front-runner while also outlining several alternative internal succession paths. more…

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Apple shuts down AliveCor antitrust claims after earlier Apple Watch patent win
AliveCor’s latest attempt to revive its Apple Watch antitrust case fell short this week, with a federal appeals court handing Apple another win. Today’s development follows the company’s earlier win in the International Trade Commission patent case last spring. more…

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Deals: AirPods Pro 3 back at holiday lows, M5 iPad Pro $150 off, black/natural Milanese Loop, and more
Joining the ongoing $100 price drops on Apple Watch Series 11, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3. You’ll now find Apple’s latest and greatest in-ear listening experience sitting within $1 of the best Amazon price we have tracked to date, Black Friday and the holidays included. We also have Apple’s most affordable 13-inch M5 iPad Pro hitting Amazon lows at $150 off alongside some solid price drops on its latest black and natural Milanese Loops as well as the black Trail Loop, and more waiting down below.  more…

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Today in Apple history: HP’s iPod comes out of the blue
On January 8, 2004, the iPod+HP, a Hewlett-Packard-branded iPod, showed up at the Consumer Electronics Show looking ... blue! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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iOS 26 still struggles to gain traction with iPhone users
iOS 26 is turning out to be a dud — adoption among iPhone users trails way behind what's typical months after an Apple OS release. Here's why. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Disney+ announces vertical video is coming to the app soon
Disney+ will soon be home not just to the Disney, Hulu, and ESPN content libraries—vertical video is being added too. Here are the details from Disney’s announcement. more…

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Future AirPods may gain finer and faster gesture recognition
New research shows that Apple is looking to improve gestures on AirPods by dropping the separate detection circuitry of AirPods, and instead using the RF antenna to sense the gesture.In the future, the antenna may be used to sense a user's touch — image credit: AppleIn the surprisingly long history of AirPods — the first known patent for them was back in 2011 — there have been many plans for gesture control. Some have yet to appear, such as camera-based systems.Now in a newly-revealed patent application called "Gesture Detection Based on Antenna Impedance Measurements," Apple has detailed another gesture approach entirely. Where the current AirPods have a touch surface, it's a separate system from the rest of the earbud and Apple doesn't think that's good enough. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhone Fold might be more like an iPad than an iPhone
The latest iPhone Fold leaks provoke interesting questions around whether the device will feel more like an iPhone or an iPad. more…

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We love our favorite 3-in-1 charging station even more that it’s $70 off right now
Macworld If you love how tidy your desk looks and you wish it would look the same when you’re charging all your gear, then we have a great solution for you. This gorgeous Anker Prime 3-in-1 charging station is 30 percent off at Amazon, bringing the price down to $161. We loved this Anker charger when we reviewed it, giving it a near-perfect 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, appreciating its elegant design, the smart display, and the fact that it comes with a 65W wall charger and cable. There are two MagSafe “branches” for your iPhone and Apple Watch. The left one delivers 25W ultra-fast wireless charging, while the right one can hit 15W charging, which means your Apple Watch will get up to 50 percent charge in less than 20 minutes. Plus there’s the large charging pad at the bottom where you can place your AirPods. The built-in 1.65-inch HD display gives you access to a ton of real-time data on power output and device temperature, and you can swipe between various modes. For instance, “Ice Mode” maximizes cooling, while “Boost Mode” increases charging speed. The Sleep Mode is perfect for overnight charging, as it dims the display and quiets the cooling system. So clean up your desk and take advantage of this 30 percent discount for this 3-in-1 Anker Prime MagSafe charger over at Amazon. Buy now at Amazon

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iPhone 4 is having a TikTok revival, here's how to use yours safely
TikTok is full of people using an old iPhone 4 to take trendy, grainy photos, but most are blissfully unaware of the danger they're putting themselves in.The iPhone 4 is iconic, and it's making a comeback thanks to TikTokJust months after Apple released the iPhone 17 lineup with its best-ever cameras in tow, people are going old-school. TikTok trends have been responsible for some strange things, but using an iPhone 4 because it's bad at taking photos is a whole new level.The new trend centers around a fondness for photos that offer a vintage camera look. And it appears the iPhone 4's grain-filled photos now fall into that category. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple TV series ‘The Studio’ leads as the most-nominated series for the 32nd Annual Actor Awards
Apple TV this week was recognized with 12 nominations for the 32nd Annual Actors Awards, including five total nods for “The Studio,” starring… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Roborock unveils app updates, CES 2026 robot vacuum & mop lineup to automate home care
Roborock is at CES 2026 with a new lineup and AI-powered app that emphasizes its core mission of ensuring users don't need to worry about keeping their home clean, inside and out, so that they can focus on their family.Roborock presents The Greatest meeting the Greatest at CES 2026 - Image credit: RoborockRoborock's theme for CES 2026 is "The Greatest Meeting the Greatest," which is built on the idea that the best cleaning technology built by human-centered craft to give users more freedom. Reduce the time spent cleaning and focus on what's most important — time with friends and family.Learn more from Roborock at CES Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI for-profit conversion can go to trial, U.S. judge says
Billionaire visionary Elon Musk is allowed a jury trial on his allegations that ChatGPT maker OpenAI violated its founding mission… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple TV unveils the return of one of its best-reviewed shows
Apple TV has a stacked lineup of returning shows coming soon, including the just-unveiled season 2 of Drops of God, one of the streamer’s best reviewed shows ever. more…

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Apple TV unveils trailer for cult hit series ‘Drops of God’ season two
A new season of the globe-trotting wine odyssey “Drops of God” is about to be served. On Thursday, Apple TV debuted the riveting trailer… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Your Mac and iPad just got a secret Wi-Fi boost–here’s how to start using it
Macworld Those who own a Mac or iPad and would like to improve their device’s Wi-Fi speed are in luck. Apple has released free software updates for numerous models in both product lines that offer exactly this. iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 were rolled out midway through December, but this feature wasn’t noticed at the time. Only now has it been spotted that they contain an improvement to Wi-Fi performance. As spotted by MacRumors and confirmed by updated tech specs in an Apple support document, iPads and Macs equipped with Wi-Fi 6E are now capable of a maximum channel bandwidth of 160MHz when connected to 5GHz Wi-Fi. That’s double the previous limit of 80MHz, and matches what was already offered on 6GHz networks (which are far less common, and require newer router hardware). In other words, you can now get the smooth streaming, speedy file transfers, and other benefits of 6GHz’s higher bandwidth limit, without the difficulties of actually connecting to 6GHz. Fortunately, plenty of iPads and Macs support Wi-Fi 6E. The iPad Pro M2 and later, the iPad Air M2 and later, and the iPad mini A17 Pro all do so. As do the MacBook Pro M2 (Pro/Max) and later, the MacBook Air M3 and later, the iMac M3 and later, the Mac mini M2 and later, and the Mac Studio M2 (Max/Ultra) and later. Owners of a standard iPad miss out, as do Mac Pro users, though anyone using one probably has it hooked up to an Ethernet cable anyway. iPhone 16 and 17 models already support this higher bandwidth, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro. Not to mention that the software updates contain other new features and tweaks that are worth having. macOS Tahoe 26.2, for example, adds a new ‘Edge Light’ for improved video calls and brings new AI features to the Mac Studio. iPadOS 26.2, meanwhile, is packed with critical security updates, including a pair of zero-day WebKit flaws. To update iPadOS on your iPad, open the Settings app and go to General > Software Update. The system will tell you if any new updates are available; if there are, simply follow the instructions to install them. On Mac, open System Settings and go to General > Software Update.

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Best laptop stands for Apple MacBook Pro and MacBook Air
Macworld Apple’s MacBooks are great, but—as with all laptops—using one isn’t that great for your back or neck. Continual bowing of the head to see a screen can lead to a stiff neck and what doctors scarily call spinal stenosis, which can compress blood vessels and displace nerves—cutting off blood supply to the brain. That’s not a good thing. Your screen should be at a comfortable height that doesn’t make you bend your neck down to see it. Try to make sure your eyes are in line with the screen while sitting with a straight back. This also helps when making video calls, so the other people aren’t staring up your nostrils. Using a laptop stand also makes using a separate keyboard and mouse much easier. See our roundups of the best Mac keyboards and best Mac mouse. And, after use, you can hide away your keyboard under the raised stand on certain models. Some stands raise the laptop to eye level, and others—known as “vertical” or “closed” stands—just keep the MacBook closed for minimal desk disruption if you have connected external displays to increase your screen size—learn how to set up a second screen for a Mac. The eye-level, open laptop stands are more ergonomic, raising the MacBook screen so that you are not straining your neck muscles, shoulders and back. It should also reduce screen glare, which means less eye strain and fewer headaches. On such a stand, the MacBook’s webcam will also be at a more natural level with your head, meaning less video calls with people looking up your nose or down on your head. Buy a vertical/closed laptop stand to keep your desk tidy and free up space for other stuff—be that a charger for your iPhone, backup hard disk, or a cup of coffee. Both types of stand should also raise the laptop, raising it off the desk and keeping it cooler. If a laptop gets too hot, its performance is likely to suffer. A laptop stand also works nicely with a MacBook docking station, which can multiply the number of ports and slots available to you and allow for multiple larger displays. Some stands even have their own integrated USB-C hub, which is a very clever addition. We’ve rounded up the best laptop stands for MacBook that we can find, each with its own special features. Most mimic the clean metal lines of the MacBook range, while others think differently. Twelve South Curve Flex – Most stylish flexible MacBook stand Pros Stylish Multiple height and tilt settings Portable Cons Expensive Price When Reviewed: $79.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $79.99 View Deal Twelve South $79.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Many laptop stands are rigid and offers little flexibility. The Cuve Flex, from premium accessory maker Twelve South, remedies this limitation with both height and tilt adjustability. It can elevate your MacBook screen and camera up to 22 inches (56cm) so it can be close to eye level and aligned with an external screen if you have one. This flexibility is better for your neck, back and eyes. You can angle the MacBook’s keyboard from 0 to 45 degrees. The Curve Flex is not just flexible; it’s portable, too. It weighs 28oz (795g), folds flat and comes with a padded neoprene travel sleeve. While it costs more than the original fixed-position Curve and even cheaper Curve SE (reviewed below), and indeed many of the MacBook stands tested here, the flexibility and portability justify the extra expense. The Curve Flex is available in matte black or white. Twelve South also has a companion stand for the external display you might connect to your MacBook. The Curve Riser will put your second screen at a similar height to the laptop, and includes a handy shelf for a docking station or other device. Plugable Portable Foldable Laptop Stand – Best portable MacBook stand Pros Portable (fits in laptop bag) Foldable Four angle settings Cons Doesn’t raise MacBook Expensive outside of the U.S. Price When Reviewed: $29.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $29.95 View Deal $29.95 View Deal $29.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Plugable’s Foldable Laptop Stand is more portable than most, being collapsible and lightweight (12.6oz, 356g). You can simply fold it up, and pack it in your bag or suitcase for travel like a slim notebook. It folds into a neat 9 x 4.35 x 0.6-inch (23 x 11 x 1.5cm) package. It doesn’t raise the MacBook like other laptop stands do, but it does bring the screen closer to eye level than sitting flat on the desk. There are four viewing angle: 25°, 30°, 45° and a steep 60 degrees. It will work with any laptop 12in-17in, and with some hidden tabs will also support an iPad. The base feels secure on your desk and will fit an average airplane seat tray or in a tight gap by the window (and power point) of your favorite café. Lululook 360 Rotating Foldable Laptop Stand – Rotating laptop stand Pros Rotates 360 degrees Multiple height settings Foldable and portable Cons Will topple if tilted too much Price When Reviewed: $89.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $65.99 View Deal Lululook $89.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Ideal for shared laptops in meeting or other group environments, a rotating laptop stand offers a 360° rotatable axis on the base, so you can flexibly swing the laptop round to show the screen or share the camera. This laptop stand also boasts a handy mechanical arm that can raise the screen by 10 inches. The spin is smooth and has a reassuring clicking noise as you spin it. It’s great for meetings where you can quickly turn the screen to your colleagues or even hand over control in presentations. It will take up to a 17-inch laptop, but don’t tilt it too much or it will topple backwards. The UGreen Swivel Laptop Stand feels more sturdy but we prefer the looks of the Lululook rotating stand. Made of lightweight aluminum alloy, the well-built stand is foldable so can be carried around in a laptop bag when you are between offices. It features a cut-out base to help dissipate heat to cool the MacBook. Rain Design mBar pro+ – Best minimalist MacBook stand Pros Minimalist design Lightweight Foldable Price When Reviewed: $64.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $57.90 View Deal $58.41 View Deal $64.39 View Deal Rain Design $64.90 View Deal $67.46 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The mBar Pro+ is the top-end thin aluminum minimalist laptop stand from Rain Design. It raises the MacBook nearly 5 inches from the desk and provides a comfortable, sturdy typing angle. It folds up to 9.6 x 6.3 inches (24 x 16cm) and only 0.5 inches (1.2cm) thick. At 0.45lb (205g) it’s portable, and perfect for taking to the local café or WeWork. Also in the range is the basic mBar stand ($25), which raises a MacBook about 3 inches. Although it doesn’t fold up, it weighs just 3.5oz (100g). The mBar Pro ($55) is similar but folds. All are available in MacBook-matching Silve, Space Gray or black. Aulumu G07 POP-UP Laptop Kickstand – Best simple portable MacBook stand Pros Minimalist design Super lightweight Foldable Price When Reviewed: $25.98 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $25.98 View Deal Aulumo $25.98 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket This portable pop-up leg stand for laptops includes a built-in spring that means it can be activated with a click and folded back just as easily. Its beauty isn’t just the convenience and ergonomic benefits but the fact that once attached the mini zinc alloy legs (1.4oz or 40g each in weight) stay in place as you travel around. With a smooth round edge and non-abrasive polyurethane surface, the legs stick parallel to the underside of the MacBook and shouldn’t scratch or dent the surface. Anti-slip rubber pads are also included. Urmust Laptop Notebook Stand Holder – Best laptop stand for small desks Pros Multiple height settings Foldable Color options Cons Plain Price When Reviewed: $34.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $27.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal $50.79 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Working from home and remote learning is forcing a lot of to work in small, tight spaces. And, in safer times, that coffee shop is convenient, but not designed for healthy laptop use. The adjustable, aluminum-alloy Urmust Laptop Notebook Stand Holder raises the laptop to a more ergonomic height–up to 10 inches for the screen—leaves the little desk space you have for you to spread out papers and books, and maybe room for that cup of coffee. It also tilts between 0-90°. There’s anti-slip rubber on the feet, so shouldn’t scratch your surface, while remaining stable while in use. It can hold 4kg and up to 15.6in laptops. Super narrow, it works well in small spaces. Plus, it’s lightweight and foldable, so can be stored away out of sight when not required–or carried around with you. It’s even available in seven colors, from Silver, Black, Rose Gold and Grey, to Red, Blue and Blueish Grey. Twelve South Curve SE – Best fixed MacBook stand Pros Stylish Decent height Great price Cons Only one height setting Price When Reviewed: $19.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $19.99 View Deal Twelve South $19.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Elevating your screen to an ergonomic height is important for relieving neck strain on your muscles and vertebrae. A quality laptop stand will do just that for you. One of our favorites is the Curve from premium Mac accessory maker Twelve South. A recent addition to the Curve family—see also the Curve Flex reviewed above—is the slightly cheaper Curve SE, which is exactly the same as the original fixed Curve but you need to assemble the three pieces yourself. Don’t worry, it’s super easy to snap the pieces together, and actually makes the stand easier to transport. For ultimate portability, though, the more adjustable Curve Flex folds down to a handy package. The Curve SE and original Curve stands are not as flexible as their adjustable sibling, the Curve Flex, although they do raise your MacBook 6.5 inches off your desk so you can sit up straight and look directly at your screen—and so feel less tension in your neck and shoulders. They also keep your laptop cool with air flowing underneath it. The metal design features non-slip silicone grips on the bottom and arms. Both Curve and Curve SE look fantastic, just like your MacBook. While the pre-assembled Curve is available in Apple-friendly matte black and white, the Curve SE is in Silver only. An alternative fixed laptop stand, the $49 Rain Design mStand is another sturdy option, below, and is available in a wide range of colors: Black, Gold, Midnight, Silver, Space Gray and Starlight. There’s even a rotating version, the $59 Rain Design mStand 360. Rain Design MOFT Z Sit-Stand Laptop Desk Pros Height adjustable Foldable and flexible Stylish Price When Reviewed: $69.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $59.99 View Deal Moft $69.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Measuring 11-x-9.4 inches (28-x-24cm), this multi-angle laptop stand lies flat at around the same size as a small MacBook, so can be easily stored out of sight or even carried between meetings. It weighs 34oz (960g) so isn’t lightweight but is certainly transportable. Made of polyurethane leather and stiff fiberglass, it can be folded up into four different sitting viewing angles—25, 35, 45 and 60 degrees—and creates a small 10-inch laptop table in Standing Mode where it creates a sturdy Z-shaped structure.. It can hold up to 22lbs (10kg). Depending on the country you are buying in, it is available in up to four colors: Black, Gray, Blue and Orange. Twelve South HiRise Pro for MacBook – Best MacBook stand for wireless iPhone charging Pros Height adjustable Housing for Apple MagSafe Charger Stylish Cons No tilt Price When Reviewed: $79.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $79.95 View Deal $79.95 View Deal $79.99 View Deal Twelve South $79.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Twelve South makes a range of quality laptop stands for MacBooks. It’s one of the few third-party manufacturers that feature on Apple’s own Accessories store, and there are several of its MacBook stands in this roundup. The HiRise Pro is height-adjustable—raising the screen 2.5 to 6 inches—and also features a hidden cut-out chamber that can invisibly host Apple’s MagSafe Charger (not included, and an extra $39/£39) at the stand’s base so you can wirelessly charge (at up to 15W) an iPhone (12, 13, 14 or 15), 25W on the iPhone 16, or your AirPods (at 5W) if in a wireless charging case. This will keep your desk space at a maximum while always having your iPhone within reach. The stand is height adjustable, although it doesn’t reach the heights of some of the MacBook stand tested here. There’s a screw at the back that you adjust to the best height for your setup. It is compatible with all sizes of Apple’s MacBooks, up to 16 inches. An alternative is the Alogic Elite Power Laptop Stand with Wireless Charger, which we have reviewed. This can raise the laptop 8 inches and has a Qi wireless charging pad at its base. While you don’t need to supply your own MagSafe Charger, the stand’s pad isn’t magnetic so you have to be very precise in positioning your phone. It also maxes out at 7.5W rather than MagSafe’s 15W charging power. Rain Design iLevel – Simple-to-adjust laptop stand Pros Height adjustable Stylish design Cons Chunky Price When Reviewed: $64.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $58.40 View Deal $58.41 View Deal $59.88 View Deal $64.65 View Deal Rain Design $64.90 View Deal $67.37 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The iLevel laptop stand from Rain Design looks a bit chunky but features a neat sliding knob that you can use to very accurately and simply adjust the screen height and angle to your preferred position. Made from anodized aluminum, the iLevel2 raises the back of a MacBook between 6.5 and 8.5 inches above the desk. While we never found raising an adjustable stand very difficult, it couldn’t be simpler than with this sturdy stand, which is available in Silver, Space Gray and Black.. Hyperdrive 7-in-1 USB-C Hub Laptop Stand – Best portable MacBook stand with built-in USB-C hub Pros Built-in USB-C hub integrated cable Portable Foldable Cons USB-C not Thunderbolt Price When Reviewed: $99.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Hyper $99.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket This clever USB-C hub is a laptop stand that also includes a range of ports to expand those on the connected MacBook. It features a 5Gbps USB-C port, two 5Gbps USB-A ports, both SD and microSD card slots and an HDMI port for attaching an external display, which will also help you achieve a better ergonomic position. You can add memory sticks or other external storage devices, or a wired mouse or keyboard if you fancy. The connection is USB-C rather than Thunderbolt so doesn’t offer the full bandwidth but it is still compatible with modern MacBooks. Some rival hub/stand combos don’t include the built-in cable so you need to use another of your laptop’s Thunderbolt ports to keep it charged, but the Hyperdrive stand connects to your MacBook (13-16in) using its own integrated USB-C cable, leaving the separate USB-C port on the hub free for other devices or more likely a USB-C PD wall charger. It can support up to 100W MacBook charging power. It’s lightweight (308g or 11oz) and collapsible and can be used in five ergonomic positions. The base features a silicon layer of cushioning to keep your MacBook securely in position. Two USB-A 3.0 ports (5Gbps) HDMI – 4K at 30Hz UHS-I SD and microSD card slots for adding affordable, portable storage Twelve South BookArc Flex – Stylish closed MacBook stand Pros Minimal & stylish Closed design White, black or chrome options Cons Laptop must be closed Price When Reviewed: $39.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $29.99 View Deal Twelve South $39.99 View Deal $49.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket A closed laptop stand will save you space on your desktop and let you focus on your external display or displays.. Twelve South, maker of some of our favorite MacBook stands, offers the minimalist metal BookArc Flex, a stylish closed MacBook stand. BookArc Flex holds your MacBook vertically for a MacBook mini desktop setup. Cleverly, the MacBook’s own weight draws the stand’s supporting arcs together to gently cradle the Mac. It will automatically adjust to any size MacBook—even the 16-in Pro—up to 1-inch thick without the additional inserts that some closed stands require. There are three finishes: matte black and matte white, and a premium chrome edition with a mirrored finish. PWR+ Ergonomic Laptop Stand – Most adjustable laptop stand Pros Multiple height settings Stable USB fans Cons Bulky Price When Reviewed: $44.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $39.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The PWR+ Ergonomic Laptop Stand is like a small Transformer, which can morph into just about any shape you need from a laptop stand. It has varying heights (much higher than most of the laptop stands reviewed here), and can be angled as you please as a traditional stand or have its surface flat to be used as a table. It even has two USB-powered fans in its tabletop, which will keep your laptop cooler and more efficient. It’s versatile enough to be used as a standing tray in bed if you fancy—handy when you fancy stretching out in your “home office”. It’s not heavy, but it is bulkier than some other collapsable stands. It can easily be folded up to store, however. Anker 675 USB-C 12-in-1 Docking Station and Monitor Stand Pros Stylish Stand/Hub combo Raises monitor height Fast USB ports Wireless phone charging Cons Stand not height adjustable Price When Reviewed: $249.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $249.99 View Deal Anker $249.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket This stand can take a laptop of any size or a large external display. It comes with a row of fast ports and even a wireless charging pad on top. It would probably best suit a desktop setup of a MacBook in a closed stand connected to this stand’s able hub via USB-C to one of the laptop’s Thunderbolt port. Then you can place the external display on the stand—so it’s more a monitor stand that works with a MacBook, than a laptop stand on its own. Read our full Anker 675 USB-C 12-in-1 Docking Station and Monitor Stand review Satechi Dual Laptop Stand – Best closed dual laptop/tablet stand Pros Holds both laptop and tablet Cons Laptop must be closed Price When Reviewed: $39.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $39.99 View Deal $39.99 View Deal Satechi $39.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket This 2-in-1 stand is great to keep your desk tidy when you sport both MacBook and iPad. The Satechi Dual Vertical Stand can cradle up two laptops, two tablets, or two smartphones vertically at the same time. It’s a closed design so works well with a dock allowing for an external display for the laptop. While sleek, the stand is sturdy with a weight-balancing base and frame built from stress-resistant aluminum.  An internal silicon mat has protective grip beds to protect electronics from unwanted scratches, and non-slip pads keep your devices upright and protected. Bestand Aluminum Cooling Stand – Best stand for cooling laptop Pros Decent height setting Cooling holes Cons Only one height setting Price When Reviewed: $39.98 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $38.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket If you need a stand that keeps the MacBook open with screen showing, the Bestand Aluminum Cooling Stand looks the part in either Silver or Gray to match your Apple laptop. It lifts your MacBook to eye level, which should be better for your posture, back and neck. There are three strip-shaped holes to the pad that the MacBook sits on, which should offer some degree of cooling compared to stands without such basic ventilation. Another hole at the back allows for cable management and can be used as a handle, too. There are optional extras that allow you to add your iPhone to the stand. Rain Design mTower – Minimal closed stand Pros Minimal Closed design Cons Laptop must be closed Price When Reviewed: $44.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $43.90 View Deal $44.91 View Deal Raindesign $49.90 View Deal $67.71 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The mTower from Rain Design is a simple, minimal vertical (closed) stand that saves you desk space and elevates the MacBook’s vent to keep your laptop cool. Its anodised aluminum body–that allows the MacBook to “float” above it–neatly matches the design and color of the Space Gray and Silver MacBooks. It raises the laptop 88mm (3.5in) off the desk, and fits the 12in MacBook, 13in/14in/15in/16in MacBook Pro and 11in and 13in MacBook Air. It includes a number of inserts to make sure your MacBook fits snuggly. It’s for use in setups where you have a second or third screen as the screen remains closed. Twelve South BookArc – Most elegant closed laptop stand Pros Stylish Great price Cons Laptop must be closed Price When Reviewed: $19.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Twelve South $19.99 View Deal $26.99 View Deal $59.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The BookArc, from Twelve South, is a simple, elegant stand that lifts your closed Apple laptop off your desk, and supports the MacBook in closed-display mode for a less cluttered desk when paired with one or two external displays. It has been designed to match the design aesthetic of Apple’s laptops, and works with the MacBook, MacBook Air (2018-2022) and MacBook Pro (2016-2022) including 13in, 14in, 15in and 16in models. An insert is included with the BookArc so that each laptop fits perfectly.  OMoton Vertical Laptop Stand – Simple closed stand Pros Adjustable widths Cons Laptop must be closed Plain Price When Reviewed: $26.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $24.99 View Deal $26.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The OMoton Vertical Laptop Stand is a simple, small-footprint design, but with a clever underside. Flip the aluminum stand over and you’ll find four adjustable screws (it comes with a tool to turn them) so you can determine its width to fit your laptop–from 14mm to 40mm. Really skinny laptops will still feel some wobble, but you wouldn’t want it gripped too tight anyway. It’s reassuringly heavy at 600g. The inner (and bottom) features anti-slip silicone, which should also stop any scratching of the laptop shell. The OMoton stand is available in Black, Gray, and silver. It measures 150mm x 97mm x 47mm. There’s also a double version, if you want to keep your tablet nearby. You might also consider one of our best monitor stands for PC or Mac, which can also raise your laptop. Satechi even has a special iMac stand that really looks the part.

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This Google Chrome feature is why I’m never going back to Safari
Macworld The browser is one of the most-used apps on the Mac, and for a lot of users like me, it’s a key productivity tool. A majority of what I do for work involves web-based apps and tools, all accessed through my browser. As I write this article, for example, I’m using a browser that’s connected to the content management system for Macworld. I also have a number of windows open to resources, references, and numerous sources for the stories I need to write. I’ve been using Google Chrome for the past couple of years. I switched from Safari because I got tired of the memory management issues that Apple never seems to fix. A month ago, Google introduced a new feature that I absolutely love–I may never go back to Safari on my Mac. Two different websites appear in one tab. That’s the beauty of Google Chrome Split View.Foundry That Chrome feature is called Split View. It lets you see two websites within a single tab. It sounds simple, and it is, but it’s made work so much more manageable. For example, I can have our CMS with an article I’m working on on one side, and a company’s website that I’m using for fact-checking on the other. In the past, I either had separate tabs that I clicked between, or two different browser windows opened and carefully placed side by side. The new Split View means I don’t have to worry about managing those tabs and windows anymore. When using Split View, just move your pointer to the website you want to use, and it’s immediately active. The tab itself is split, so if you decide to close one of the sites, all you have to do is click on the appropriate “x” within the tab. If you press Command+W, the site that you are using will close, and the other will stay open. If you’re using Chrome and want to give it a try, first, you have to have the latest version of Chrome. You can do this in Chrome; go to Chrome > Settings > About Chrome, and you can update the app. After that, there are two ways to use Split View. How to use Split View One tab open. When you have a single tab open, and you want to split it and open a second website. Control-click the tab and select Add Tab to New Split View. The window will be split into two. To open the website you want in the new space, click it and then enter a URL in the box or select a bookmark. Foundry Multiple tabs open while on active tab. If you have multiple tabs open, you can Control-click on the tab of the site you are currently on, select Add Tab to New Split View and in the second pane, a list of the other tabs that are open appears. Select the one you want, and it will load. Foundry Multiple tabs open on inactive tab. If you have multiple tabs open and Control-click on an inactive tab, you’ll find an option for New Split View with Current Tab. When you select this, the tab that is active combines with the inactive tab you are clicking on. Foundry

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