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Why Apple Could Kill Buttons on the iPhone
Apple’s rumored move to do away with buttons on future iPhone models could mean smaller devices, experts say.
Nearly Two Decades Later, Apple’s G4 Keyboard Is Still the Best
As much as I love Apple’s new M1 iMac I, despise its keyboard, but I may have finally found a perfect replacement with a nearly 20-year-old design.
I picked up a brand new iMac G4 keyboard on eBay for less than $30 the other day, and I couldn’t be happier. The keyboard that comes with the M1 iMac is tiny, sleek, and runs on Bluetooth, but it’s unusable with its small keys. The G4 keyboard, on the other hand, is massive and connects via USB, but it's perfect for people who need to type.
The G4
How AI Could Build Computer Chips Faster
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to build computer chips faster. Industry insiders say the effort is likely to lead to better chips at lower prices for users.
Why You Lose Track of Time in VR
Losing track of time in virtual reality is all too easy, and now scientists are finding out why.
Why Your Hard Drive Could Soon Be a Lot Bigger
Get ready for much bigger hard drives.
The Logitech Mx Master 3 is the Mouse Apple Should Have Made
I’m so delighted with the speed and incredibly slim design of Apple’s new iMac M1 that I rushed out to get the Logitech Mx Master 3 for Mac mouse in an attempt to find a pointing device that could keep up.
Why Video Backgrounds Aren’t Always a Great Idea
Video backgrounds are trending as a new addition to online meetings, but some experts say they are more of a distraction than a help.
The Multo Smart Kitchen Makes Me Look Like a Good Cook
My culinary skills aren’t getting better, but thanks to a new robot kitchen called Multo, the food I’m making is tastier than ever.
How to Make the Most Out of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon’s Prime Day starts June 21, and experts have tips on how to snag the best deals.
Why You Should Guard Your Phone Data During Repairs
The recent news of a student whose intimate photos were revealed after she sent her iPhone for repair is a reminder to users to lock down their data, experts say.
How AI Changes the Way We Care for Seniors
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is helping to keep track of seniors, but some experts express concern that computers could eventually replace human care.
How Virtual Reality Could Change Your Exercise Routine
A new wave of home exercise equipment could get your heart rate pumping harder by using virtual reality.
Why the M1 iMac Is the Mega Laptop of My Dreams
I’m writing this review on Apple's new M1 iMac, the fastest computer I’ve ever used.
Hands-on With the Apple Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro M1
The Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad transforms the new M1 iPad Pro into a roaring productivity machine, if you can stomach the hefty price tag.
Hands-on with Apple’s New 12.9-Inch M1 iPad Pro
Apple’s new M1 iPad Pro 12.9-inch is a sleek beast that further narrows the gap between laptop and tablet.
How AI May Soon Help Hackers Steal Your Information
Hackers could soon delve into your computer using artificial intelligence.
Why This Apple Watch Fan Wants the New Wear OS
Google’s Wear OS has burned me before, but I’m willing to take another chance thanks to the changes the company recently announced.
Why I Replaced the New iMac's Keyboard Almost Immediately
If you own a Mac, do yourself a favor—buy the Logitech MX Keys, and toss out your Apple keyboard.
Why Apple’s G3 iBook is Still Great
Apple has added a splash of color to its new iMac lineup, but the company’s dearly departed clamshell iBook G3 still wins as the most colorful and cheerful computer ever made.
I own a clamshell iBook, as it’s known, and it still runs as smoothly as ever, more than two decades after it was released. I use it regularly for writing and even after all this time, it’s a practical, albeit limited, computer.
The iBook was introduced in 1999, soon after the then newly released iMac. The iBook G3 has a
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