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Apple AirTags can be used to track unsuspecting victims — here’s how to disable it The best Apple deals for April 2021 iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone 12 As detailed in an Intego security blog post (opens in new tab) (via MacRumors), McElhearn taped an AirTag to a card and mailed it with first-class postage. Using the Find My app on his iPhone and iPad, he saw the package at a local sorting station then on the move via truck delivery to a “highly automated mail processing centre” (the South Midlands Mail Centre)....

Best MacBook in 2021: Which Apple laptop is best?MacBook Pro 14 review: Practically perfectBest laptop deals in 2021 The report states that Apple was “testing this new chip on machines running macOS 12.3 (which should be released in the next week or two and run on the new Macs) and a future macOS 12.4, as well as macOS 13, which will be previewed in June at WWDC 2022.” As previously reported, a new entry-level MacBook Pro with M2 is widely expected to be shown off at the aptly named “Peek performance” event, taking place on Tuesday, March 8....

You may not have noticed, but Apple upgraded the MacBook Air in 2017. Specifically, the $999 13-inch notebook got a slightly speedier, 1.8-GHz Core i5 CPU, upgrading from a 1.6-GHz Core i5 processor. While we appreciate that the Air still has the best-feeling keyboard on a Mac and its USB 3.0 ports don’t send us shopping for dongles, this machine’s low-res display holds it back. However, if you’re looking for a relatively affordable Mac laptop, the Air is a solid choice....

Apple’s AirPods Max are among our top picks for best noise-cancelling headphones. They feature powerful H1 chips, nine microphones, 40mm drivers and tons of sensors. In our AirPods Max review, we praise the headphones’ gorgeous design, great sound quality and powerful active noise-cancelling. We gave the AirPods Max a high rating of 4.5 out of 5-stars, backed by our Editor’s Choice cosign. The AirPods Max feature Spatial Audio which provides an immersive listening experience....

Currently, has the 16-inchMacBook Pro (opens in new tab) with Core i9 CPU on sale for $2,499. That’s $350 off its $2,799 list price and the second-lowest price we’ve seen for this configuration. It’s also one of the best MacBook deals we’ve seen this month. MacBook Pro deal If your workload consists of editing, working with large files and demanding applications, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is one of the best laptops to buy....

As is always the case with patents, the act of filing it doesn’t indicate that Apple is going to produce the product, and this isn’t even the first Apple folding device patent we’ve seen. Still, it’s interesting to see what they are at least considering. Microsoft Surface Duo spotted in the wild — and we thought it was a tiny white purseMicrosoft reveals dual-screen interface plans on Windows 10X, AndroidNot sold on foldables?...

We recently reported that Apple reopened its retail stores in China as coronavirus concerns wanes in the region, but unfortunately, the ripple effects of the COVID-19 outbreak is devastating other parts of the world, including the United States. Apple moving iPad production out of China due to coronavirus outbreakBack in business! Apple to reopen all retail stores in ChinaApple listens to health experts, closes all retail stores in China amid coronavirus crisis...

That’s right, Level Scaling is coming to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and giving you the ability to choose between five options, from “off” to Nightmarish. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the best Xbox Series X games and best PS5 games availableSee our reviews of the Xbox Series X and PS5 Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Level Scaling Traditionally, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla features areas with set levels for the enemies....

The beautiful, midnight blue laptop weighs a slim 2.6 pounds. It’s been outfitted with a bright 13.3-inch 2560 x 1440 WQHD touch screen display. The LCD may not top the resolution of Apple’s Retina laptops, but it certainly beats many of today’s 1080p laptops. Powering Asus’ ultrabook is a 2.4GHz Core i7-5500U processor, which despite being two generations old, should still provide enough muscle for work and casual movie streaming....

The Zephyrus S GX502 and the Zephyrus M GU502 will be available sometime during Q2, while the Zephyrus G GA502 will launch on April 23 at Best Buy starting at $1,199. Asus ROG Zephyrus S/M/G Price and Specs: You can configure the Zephyrus S GX502 and the Zephyrus M GU502 with up to a Core i7-9750H processor, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. As for the GPU, the S GX502 caps out with a RTX 2070, while the M GU502 stops at RTX 2060....

Does the Chromebook Flip C436 justify the sticker shock? In short, yes. It has a sleek design, a vivid screen, fast performance and good battery life. But the Flip C436 isn’t perfect, and other premium competitors are narrowing the gap while cheaper Chromebooks deliver better value. Asus Chromebook Flip C436 price and configurations With a starting price of $799, the Chromebook Flip C436 is among the most expensive Chromebooks. The base model we reviewed comes with an Intel Core i3-10110U CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD....

Asus claims that this is the first gaming laptop with a 144Hz panel and 7 millisecond gray-to-gray response time (the time taken for a pixel to change from one color to another), which should provide some pretty smooth visuals. The 17.3-inch, 1080p display also has Nvidia’s G-Sync technology for eliminating screen tearing. Put succinctly: it looks incredible. Under very controlled conditions, Asus had it running footage from Forza Horizon 3, and it was incredibly smooth (especially when compared to the laptops next to it, with lesser panels)....

Best gaming laptops in 2021Best cheap gaming laptops in 2021 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 deal Asus manufacturers some of the industry’s best gaming laptops and the ROG Zephyrus G14 is tangible proof. This Zephyrus G14 packs a 14-inch 1080p LCD with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate, a speedy AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS CPU, 16GB of RAM, a whopping 1TB SSD, and an Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU. That’s more than enough oomph for casual players of the best PC games and everyday multitasking....

The S15’s appeal isn’t skin-deep, either. With good performance, solid battery life and excellent heat management, the VivoBook S15 is a very good laptop overall, and one of the best Asus laptops. In fact, I’d wholeheartedly recommended it if not for its dull display and obnoxious amount of bloatware. Still, the VivoBook is a compelling option unlike any other on the market. Asus VivoBook S15 price and configuration options There is a single configuration of the Asus VivoBook S15....

Right now, you can get the Asus ZenBook 13 (opens in new tab) for $799.99 from Newegg via the Laptop Mag coupon, “ZEN13OLED”. This laptop usually commands a $900 sticker price, so that’s $100 in savings. It’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this machine and one of the best laptop deals of the season. Shop: Newegg’s entire laptop sale (opens in new tab)More: Best laptop dealsBest Asus laptops...

As part of the sale, you can get the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo for $2,799 (opens in new tab). Traditionally priced at $3,659, that’s $861 off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this laptop. It’s one of the best laptop deals we’ve seen all season. Best gaming laptopsBest Asus laptops in 2020Shop: Newegg’s entire sale (opens in new tab) The Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is one of the best 4K laptops you can get – and the only with dual 4K panels....

My experiences with gaming on my cell phone started with Snake 2 on my Nokia 3310, then moved over to playing Tony Hawk on my Sony Ericsson T310, and thanks to one of my richer friends at school, Tomb Raider on the Nokia N-Gage. Over the past few years, we’ve seen an influx of creativity and quality flood the mobile gaming space — from cramming console-like experiences onto a phone screen, to truly ingenious, addictive experiences that’ll impel you to spend hours playing without regret....

For a limited time, you can get the Powerbeats 4 Wireless Earphones for $118.97 (opens in new tab) from Verizon. Normally priced at $149.99, that’s $31 off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for these earphones. You must add the Powerbeats 4 and two Verizon Cable Strap (6-Pack) (opens in new tab) accessories to your cart to get this deal. Verizon has the Powerbeats 4 available in three colors – black, white, and red....

We’ve compiled the best 13-inch laptops, but if you’re not sold on this screen size, check out our best laptops page or the best 15-inch laptops if you need more screen real estate. Students should see our best college laptops page, where they’ll find the best notebook for their respective fields of study. The HP Envy 13 is the best laptop for under $1,000 and one of the best 13-inch laptops on the market....

Prime Day is almost in full swing and we’re seeing some great deals on laptops. But your new laptop is only so useful out of the box. If you want to improve your productivity, the best thing to do is to buy a monitor and use your laptop as a secondary display. It doesn’t really matter what you’re doing — browsing websites, reading documents or watching videos — a monitor will give you a better overall experience....