How-To Geek - Mac

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:30:15 GMT

As someone who uses a MacBook Pro all day, every day; I didn’t realize how much use I’d get out of a cheap used Mac mini. As I build up my smart home ecosystem, I’ve taken to using Apple’s “tiny PC” as a local hub.

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Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:30:16 GMT

Apple is introducing a bold new look to all of its operating systems this fall. But this isn’t the first time the company has introduced drastic changes that have reshaped the way its software looks and feels. In fact, the company has a bit of a thing for it.

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Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:15:16 GMT

Home Assistant is a free and open-source smart home ecosystem with near-limitless potential. Unlike proprietary systems from Apple, Google, and Amazon, Home Assistant lets you build more complex automations and use unique combinations of devices to do so much more.

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Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:00:16 GMT

The EZQuest UltraSlim 70W GaN II Dual USB-C PD Wall Charger is a mouthful of a product name but an extremely powerful and efficient piece of tech. It’s small enough to live just about anywhere, and its GaN II tech ensures your devices are optimally charged and well-protected when connected.

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Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:30:16 GMT

When it's working, Spotlight is one of the easiest ways to open apps on your Mac. Press Command+Space, start typing the name of the app you want to open, and press Enter once you see the full name of the app appear, and your app will launch.

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Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:00:18 GMT

Smart home ecosystems such as Alexa and Apple Home are great for simple smart home control and basic smart home automations. But if you want more powerful control and the ability to integrate with almost any smart home device you can think of, Home Assistant is one of your best options.

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Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:18 GMT

The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station is an impressive Thunderbolt 5 dock, with dual display support, a whopping 14 ports, and impressive charging capabilities. It’s a fantastic desktop hub for any high-end laptop, but the bleeding-edge tech comes at a high price.

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Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:00:16 GMT

There are certain things that I just refuse to do from my Mac—either at a desk or on the go. While I love my MacBook Pro, and use it daily for working, some tasks are just better done from mobile.

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Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:00:16 GMT

I love my M4 Mac Mini, but the machine has some annoying snags. Zero USB-A ports and the lack of an SD card reader are two major drawbacks, and the less we talk about Apple’s ludicrously high storage tax, the better. Luckily, I remedied said issues with these handy accessories.

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Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:00:16 GMT

The M4 Mac Mini’s design has caught your eye, but you don’t want to switch to macOS? Worry not; I’ve got five Windows-based M4 Mac Mini look-alikes for you to peruse, ranging from inexpensive mini PCs for light work to high-end options that can match or even surpass the Apple M4 chip.

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