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Edge Light on MacBook Air.

macOS 26.2 puts a light trick on Macs, and it surprised me in total darkness

The latest build of macOS Tahoe (version 26.2) adds a cool Edge Light feature is that is perfect for video calls in the dark, and with a clever trick tagging along.
Loopty app switcher for Mac

I found a Mac tool that you’ll love as a sleeker dock with extra tricks

Home page of Vector app for Mac.

I wish Apple made this Mac tool, it’s better than Spotlight and you should try it

AirPods Pro on a trackpad.

I used AirPods for navigation on my Mac and it was an effortless bliss 

An opened Macbook Air M1 sitting on a table.

Apple’s eagerly-awaited low-cost MacBook appears ready for early 2026

- SideTab on MacBook Air, running in the sidebar

I put a sidebar on my Mac for focused work, and it also fixed a huge Safari gap

Facetime

Edge Light in macOS 26 Tahoe is Apple’s trick for making your dark-room calls watchable

windows-11-pc-passkey-third-party-password-manager-support

Windows 11 finally lets you use Passkeys through your own password manager

discord-parental-control-overview-teen-account

Discord gives parents an overview of teen chats, calls, and spending habits

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Lovable adds safe browsing engine to protect you from scammy vibecoded websites

M4 MacBook Air

Apple’s first affordable MacBook could arrive as soon as next year, and I’m excited

waymo takes its self driving cars to florida for testing in heavy rain

Waymo robotaxis are heading to these three cities

Generative AI

Generative AI is hallucinating again, this time in federal court filings

AI tools are generating legal filings with fake citations, forcing judges to issue fines and prompting calls for stronger oversight of AI use in professional settings.
Microsoft Teams

Beware of fake Microsoft Teams ads spreading ransomware

Hackers are placing sponsored search ads for Microsoft Teams that lead to malicious clones of the installer, infecting users’ machines with ransomware like Rhysida’s OysterLoader.
M4 MacBook Air

Apple is readying a long-overdue display upgrade for MacBook Air

Apple plans OLED screens for the MacBook Air by 2028, delivering richer colors, deeper contrast, and improved HDR, bringing the notebook closer to iPhone-level visuals.
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MacPaw’s Moonlock app promises clutter-free security for your Mac

Moonlock, the latest app from CleanMyMac creator MacPaw, offers Mac users a sleek new defense system with real-time protection, network monitoring, and a built-in VPN, all designed to keep your Macbook safe without the usual software clutter.
A MacBook on a table using Google Sheets.

How to copy and paste on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook

Here's how to copy and paste in just a few quick steps, whether you have a Windows or macOS machine, prefer using a keyboard, or would rather just use a mouse.
A man standing in a warehouse using a Surface Tablet to make a Teams video call

What is Microsoft Teams? The Slack rival does things other collaborative tools can’t

If you're looking for a new online collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams is one of many options. Here's why it might be the best meetings tool for your workplace.
M4 MacBook Air

Apple macOS: everything you need to know about the major Windows rival

Apple's operating system has cultivated a reputation for being more user-friendly and bestowing a functional charm upon Apple's Mac computers.
Apple Pro Display XDR front view showing display.

Apple’s $5,000 external display poised for first major update in six years

Apple’s $4,999 Pro Display XDR may finally get a major upgrade, including a webcam and smart features like Center Stage.
Picture of Apple's M5 MacBook in the form of the ruman numeral V.

The new M5 MacBook Pro offers a serious performance boost at no extra cost

Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip brings major performance gains, better battery life, and AI-focused enhancements.
A police officer investigating an empty Waymo car.

Cops pulled over an empty robotaxi for a violation. What happened next?

Regulators are still trying to catch up with the technology.
macOS Tahoe 26 public beta running on the M4 MacBook Air 15

As a Windows fan, here’s why macOS 26 Tahoe is tempting me

Even as a Windows loyalist, macOS 26 Tahoe has me reconsidering.
Google app experience on Windows.

Google brings the Spotlight fun to Windows PCs with extra goodies

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Maybe, but you can realistically experience the Spotlight fun on Windows PCs now, thanks to Google.
Pose Nudge app running on a Mac.

A free Mac app is using AI to fix my back, and it can help you too

Pose Nudge is an open-source app that keeps an eye on your posture and sends an alert when it detects a bad neck or shoulder position.
A collection of DVDs.

Dear Netflix and Disney+: why I’m ditching you for DVDs until my bank balance recovers

In a world of price hikes, internet outages and suspect editing, we ask if swapping streaming for old-school DVDs might be a savvy move
Waymo Jaguar I-Pace

Atlanta’s robotaxi fans spark a quirky Uber trend

Waymo's robotaxis have been in the city for the last couple of months. And something's happening ...
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Every macOS version in order: from the first public beta to macOS Tahoe

Apple’s Mac operating system has undergone many sizeable changes over the years. Here’s every version in order, from the first edition in 2000 to the present.
macOS Tahoe 26 public beta running on the M4 MacBook Air 15

macOS 26 Tahoe: everything you need to know

macOS Tahoe is the latest iteration of Apple's Mac software. But behind the sheen of its glassy design, you will find new tricks that will leave you impressed.
Saweetie helping to launch Waymo's new integrated Spotify feature.

Waymo’s robotaxis add better beats to the backseat

Waymo's robotaxis now offer a more personalized listening experience. But not for everyone ...
KLM Data breach

“Fraudsters” steal KLM customer data, here’s what they took and what to do about it

KLM had customers data taken by hackers through a third-party venfor system
Apple's suite of hardware products

You can now download iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe public betas on your iPhone, iPad and Mac

Plus, the watchOS 26 for Apple Watch and tvOS 26 for Apple TV public betas are also available.
Running SuperCorners app on a MacBook Air.

A macOS feature few people use just got even better

Remember the hidden macOS feature called Hot Corners? Well, this free, open-source app turns the corners and even the screen edges into an activity powerhouse.
The Intuit QuickBooks Online software on a laptop and smartphone.

Grow your small business with Intuit QuickBooks Online — 50% off all plans!

Intuit QuickBooks Online is a cloud-based software that will help you grow your small business. Sign up now while all plans are 90% off for three months, starting at $3.50 per month.

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