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Why You Should Never Use a Screen Protector on a MacBook
It might seem tempting at first to put a screen protector on your shiny new MacBook. After all, many of us put screen protectors on our shiny new iPhones, in an effort to preserve these expensive displays. You would think the same philosophy applies to your MacBook’s screen, which likely costs more than your iPhone…
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How to Know When It’s Time to Upgrade Your Laptop
Laptops have sure come a long way. The first computer that can be considered a true laptop was the Osborne 1, released in 1981. It weighed a spritely 11 kg, had a 5-inch screen, and cost $US1,800 ($2,499) — about $US5,567.29 ($7,729) in today’s money. It was an instant hit, but its sales collapsed as…
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How to Unlock the Hidden High Power Mode on Your 16″ M1 Max MacBook Pro
Got yourself a maxed-out 16″ MacBook Pro with Apple’s latest and greatest M1 Max processor? You should know that there’s a hidden “High Power Mode” on your laptop that you can enable when you’re tackling resource-intensive tasks like 4K or 8K video editing. Here’s what the 16″ MacBook Pro’s High Power Mode does, and how…
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How to Fix Sticky Keys and Double Presses on Your MacBook Keyboard
You press a key on your MacBook and nothing happens. You press another key and it enters that letter twice. A third key feel like it’s sticking. You’re not alone, as this is a common problem with a particular kind of Apple keyboard. If you have friends who bought a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro…