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Apple’s spring 2026 lineup looks to have something for everyone • The early 2026 release lineup may include the iPhone 17e, new iPad and iPad Air, MacBook Pros, and an external Mac monitor.

How a MacBook with an iPhone chip can help redefine Apple’s budget line • Apple’s low-end laptop needs to be more iPhone SE and less iPhone 16e.

25 years later, Apple’s most infamous Mac can teach some valuable lessons • The Power Mac G4 Cube was ahead of its time and riddled with errors—but it’s still one of Apple’s greatest risks.

50 years ago, a single keystroke changed Apple and the computing world forever • In 1975, Steve Wozniak invented a technology that ignited the personal computing revolution.

Why I’m switching from the MacBook Air to the Pro—but not until next year • The M6 MacBook Pro is looking like the biggest MacBook Pro upgrade in years.

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Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

9 uses for your iPhone’s USB-C port other than fast charging • With the iPhone 16e, Apple has now switched every iPhone from Lightning to USB-C. Here’s how to get the most out of it.

Why I’m skipping the iPhone 17: Five reasons you should wait too • Forget the overhauled camera bump—much bigger changes are coming next year.

Check this list to see if your favorite app will be Sherlocked in iOS 26 • It wouldn’t be WWDC if Apple didn’t “borrow” features from its users’ most beloved apps.

How a single Apple Watch alert changed my life • I have a new outlook on health and Fitness+ thanks to my Apple Watch’s monitoring.

I tested every Apple Watch feature for battery drain. The usual advice is wrong • We turned off each Apple Watch feature to see how much it affected battery life, and we were surprised by the results.

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10 HIDDEN APPLE WATCH FEATURES YOU’VE PROBABLY NEVER USED–BUT SHOULD • YOUR SMARTWATCH ISN’T JUST A FITNESS TRACKER—IT’S A MINI COMPUTER WITH LOADS OF SMART FEATURES.

MASTER THE MACOS FINDER WITH THESE 10 ESSENTIAL TIPS, TRICKS, AND TWEAKS • YOU CAN TWEAK THE FINDER SO IT BETTER SUITS THE WAY YOU DO THINGS, AND THERE ARE A FEW TASKS YOU CAN DO WITHIN THE FINDER INSTEAD OF IN AN APP.

The 11 security settings that protect your Mac from malware • While virus outbreaks on Macs are very rare, you could still be targeted. Here’s what you should do to stay safe.

If you still use Time Capsule to back up your Mac, the clock is ticking on support • Apple says macOS 27 will no longer support AirPort or Time Capsule backups.

Here’s proof that a 256GB SSD is too small for a Mac in 2025 • When System Data takes up a huge chunk, there may not be room for much else.

Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock: Super speeds with speedy storage • This Thunderbolt 5 dock includes a built-in SSD.

Synology DiskStation DS925+ : Versatile NAS drive for small businesses and home workers • This fast, reliable network drive is a great option for smaller businesses and home offices.

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