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Microsoft on Tuesday announced a new product called “Windows 365 Link,” which is essentially a desktop PC similar in size to launched a few weeks ago. However, while the Mac mini is a full computer, Microsoft’s alternative runs exclusively in the cloud. more…

pCloud is a Switzerland-based cloud storage company with a security specialty. It offers lifetime options for its storage plans, and in an early Black Friday special it’s bundling cloud storage with client-side encryption and a truly encrypted password manager at a heavy discount. more…

Graykey, a forensics tool used by law enforcement officials to break into locked iPhones, has limited access to iOS 18 and iOS 18.0.1, 404 Media recently learned. The site secured documents that describe Graykey’s functionality in-depth, giving us a look at what the device is capable of. Graykey parent company Magnet Forensics does not share

As we reported on Monday, Apple has published a new support document confirming that iCloud backup will stop working on iPhones and iPads running iOS 8 or older versions of the operating system. Now we’ve also learned that there will be restrictions on syncing Safari bookmarks as well. more…

Instagram parent company Meta today said that it is testing a new tool that’s designed to allow users to reset their content recommendations for “a fresh start.” Using the reset tool removes prior data that’s used to power Explore, Reels, and Feed recommendations. Recommendations will start to personalize over time, providing content recommendations based on

Philips Hue bulbs are one of the easiest ways to give your existing light fixtures smart home capabilities, including through Apple’s HomeKit platform. The problem with Philips Hue bulbs, however, is that whenever a wall light switch is flipped off, the smart lights become unresponsive. The is a simple yet ingenious way to solve this

Google today revamped its Switch to Android app for the iPhone and iPad, introducing a streamlined interface, a new icon, and changing the name to Android Switch as part of a rebranding effort to lure new ‌iPhone‌ users. The app is designed to make it easy for ‌iPhone‌ users to swap over to an Android-based

Apple’s free butterfly keyboard service program for select MacBooks models ended late last week, nearly six and a half years after it launched. With the program now over, it is no longer guaranteed that customers with affected MacBook keyboards will be able to receive a free repair from Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider.

Apple One offers a lot of value, providing services for TV, games, music, and more. But there’s a key Apple service missing from the bundle that could really use its help: Books. more…

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