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Credit: Sharaf Maksumov/Shutterstock Apple on Tuesday (Nov. 27) pushed out an update (opens in new tab) to iCloud for Windows that sidestepped a problem that caused the software to stop syncing for those had it installed and not allowing it to be installed for those who didn’t. To get it to work properly, make sure your iCloud is updated to version 7.8.1. Apple didn’t say what it needed to tweak in the iCloud coding to make it work, but according to user reports, everything is working as it should be now....

So while the bigger iPad Air’s got the advantage of the Smart Keyboard, the iPad mini does beat it in a few categories that you might not expect, considering their similar specs. Which iPad lasts the longest? Which packs the brightest screen? Here’s how Apple’s two newest tablets stack up. iPad mini vs. iPad Air Specs Design The iPad mini and iPad Air look so similar that they remind me of small- and medium-size versions of the same shirt....

Tech site MySmartPrice found Eurasian Economic Commission (ECC) documents that could very well be for five upcoming iPads. Apple reportedly filed two certifications with Russia’s EEC certification agency that list the model numbers A2068, A2198, A2230, A2197, and A2228. While the papers don’t offer many details about these unnamed devices, they do say that the models will ship with iPadOS 13, which all but confirms that these are, in fact, new iPads....

Last year, the company invited the press to Brooklyn, NY for a 91-minute event focusing on Macs and iPads. Based on existing reports, we expect this event would bring Tim Cook out to NY to reveal another MacBook, more details about a highly anticipated Apple desktop and some updated tablets. On top of that, there’s a whole stack of potential announcements that we’d like to see Apple finally make. Here’s what you should look out for from Apple next month....

MacBook Pro M1X CPU leak — time to forget the MacBook Air?Best cheap MacBook deals of February 2021Find out the best free alternatives to Photoshop As seen on Patently Apple, Apple updated its trademark in Europe, adding the terms “rental of software”, meaning it could offer Final Cut Pro as a software as a service (SAAS) via a cloud subscription (similar to Adobe Creative Cloud) rather than a one-off that offers complete access to its features....

A Seattle woman who was allegedly buried alive by her estranged husband was able to use her Apple Watch to call for help, saving her life. According to reports, the woman was able to use her Apple Watch to call 911 and send out an emergency notification when her abusive husband left her alone for a few moments in the middle of the violent attack. Apple powered escape In an NBC News report, the Washington state woman was allegedly beaten and buried after attempting to discuss finances and an impending divorce with the soon-to-be ex-husband when the attack began....

Apple Watch Series 6 deals Whether you’re in the Apple ecosystem or not, the Apple Watch Series 6 is one of the best smartwatches to buy. It’s water-resistant up to 50 meters, has a 40mm aluminum case, always-on OLED touchscreen, 64-bit dual-core S6 processor, and built-in GPS. Connectivity features include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, 5GHz Wi-Fi, and a U1 Ultra Wideband location chip. The Apple Watch Series 6 is the only Apple Watch with blood oxygen level measuring for fitness and general health tracking....

The laptop features a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS LCD, 2.8GHz Core i7-7700HQ quad-core processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB SSD with 1TB HDD, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 4GB graphics card. The entry-level GPU will let you play top games at medium to high settings. The laptop has a slim, 0.94-inch profile, which is complimented by its sleek design. The anti-ghosting keyboard offers 1.8mm of travel distance and is also backlit for late-night gaming sessions....

Asus’ NovaGo TP370QL is one of the first two Windows 10 laptops to come with a Qualcomm chip inside. This $599, 13-inch convertible lasts more than 12 hours on a charge and, provided you have a working SIM with data, will keep you online no matter where you go. However, the system’s sluggish performance and inability to run many popular apps mean it will be no more than a secondary PC for users with modest needs....

Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro W700G3T price and configuration options The base model of the ProArt StudioBook Pro runs for $1,999 and drops to an Intel Core i7-9750H CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Unfortunately, there’s no 4K model. I tested the maxed-out version of the ProArt StudioBook Pro, which costs a meaty $2,999 and comes with an Intel Xeon E-2276M processor, an Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000 with 6GB of VRAM, 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD....

The laptop has a 17.3-inch, FHD display with FreeSync 2.0 to prevent tearing. Besides the AMD CPU and GPU, it can be configured with up to 32GB of DD4 RAM, up to 512GB of SSD storage and a 1TB, 5,400-rpm HDD. MORE: Best Asus Laptops - Asus Laptop Reviews The design isn’t vastly new, with the Strix “eye logo” surrounded by two stripes on the back, with a red backlit keyboard....

For roughly $2,000, the Zephyrus G15 offers a gorgeous chassis packed with a pretty 15.6-inch, 1440p display, a punchy keyboard, solid audio, 8-plus hours of battery life, and stellar performance from its AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS CPU. However, this rig gets absurdly hot and all for nothing — its Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU had a disappointing showing against other premium gaming laptops in its category. Overall, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 is a solid gaming laptop....

Both the Scar and the Hero have “desktop-style” keyboards with key caps that are curved more like a standalone keyboard. To avoid getting your gun jammed while an enemy is coming right at you, the keyboard has N key rollover. The keys offer snappy feedback and fairly deep travel – an Asus rep said it’s 1.8mm deep – but they don’t have mechanical switches like you’ll find on the highest-end gaming laptops....

Right now, you can get the Asus TUF F15 with RTX 3050 GPU for just $649 (opens in new tab) at Best Buy. That’s a massive $150 saving and one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for this Asus laptop. It’s certainly among the best gaming laptop deals you can buy today. Even when not on sale, the Asus TUF Gaming F15 offers plenty of power for a nice price....

Currently, Walmart offers the Asus ZenBook 14 AMD Ryzen Laptop for $599 (opens in new tab). That’s $200 off its normal price of $799 and its lowest price yet. By comparison, it undercuts Best Buy (opens in new tab)’s current price by $20. This is one of the best early Black Friday laptop deals you can get right now. Shop: Walmart’s entire sale (opens in new tab)More: Black Friday laptop deals 2021: Early sales, discounts to expect...

Four years after being officially revealed, this is the first time we’re seeing actual footage of the game. In the trailer, we see gorgeous diverse landscapes filled with exotic, dinosaur-like creatures. The Na’vi are painted in various colors and it’s clear from the trailer that you can ride and pilot animals to fight enemies or more quickly traverse the landscape. The game is built on the Snowdrop engine, first used in The Division....

So, what’s new? Does Back 4 Blood change the recipe for good or bad? And from the few hours I’ve played the game, how excited should you be for its October 12 launch? I’m a firm believer in the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mantra, and Turtle Rock, by standing by its past successes, is well on its way to making one of the best games of 2021....

Battlefield 2042: Release date, trailer, weapons, maps, specialists and moreDark Alliance hands-on review: If Dungeons & Dragons combat was funSee how to factory reset your Xbox One after a black screen of death Battlefield 2042 PC requirements According to the reported minimum and recommended requirements, you may not need the latest gaming laptop to run Battlefield 2042. The minimum requirements for Battlefield 2042 are an Intel Core i5 6600K or AMD FX-8350 CPU, 8GB of RAM, 4GB of video memory, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 560 GPU....

We find 2-in-1 Chromebooks offer the best value for K-12 and college students alike. Convertible laptops are great since you’re getting a flexible machine that you can take notes or easily read in tablet mode on your lap. Although these Chromebooks are a little pricier than your average budget Chromebook, the right Chromebook deal can net you big savings. Best Chromebooks for college students The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 is our number one pick for the best student Chromebook for good reason....