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How to Change the Battery Settings on Your Mac Notebook
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How to Change the Battery Settings on Your Mac Notebook

Nick deCourville · December 19, 2022

The ability to change and tweak Battery settings on your Mac notebook can save you energy while also extending the life of your battery.

A ‘Set and Forget’ Investment and Negative Zero COVID
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A 'Set and Forget' Investment and Negative Zero COVID

Ken_Ray · December 19, 2022

Evercore’s still way positive on Apple, negative zero-COVID in China and fighting union with “union.” That’s today’s Observation Deck.

New Monitors Planned, Including Pro Display XDR, Using Apple Silicon
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New Monitors Planned, Including Pro Display XDR, Using Apple Silicon

Jeff Butts · December 19, 2022

On top of new Mac and MacBook models, it appears Apple could be working on a new Pro Display XDR and other displays with Apple Silicon.

Apple Scraps M2 Extreme, New Mac Pro to Retain Expandable RAM, Storage
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Apple Scraps M2 Extreme, New Mac Pro to Retain Expandable RAM, Storage

Arnold Zafra · December 19, 2022

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple has scrapped its M2 Extreme Chip, but the new Mac Pro will retain expandable RAM and storage.

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Negative Zero COVID - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-19

Ken_Ray · December 19, 2022 · Add Comment

The closed loop at Foxconn’s iPhone City plant in Zhengzhou is open. Most of the plant’s COVID restrictions have been lifted as China pulls a big “never mind” on its zero-COVID policies. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – Will Smith, AirDrop, and Continuity are in for Mailbag Monday.

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On Apple Watch Ultra in China, Apple TV+ and Butterfly Keyboards
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On Apple Watch Ultra in China, Apple TV+ and Butterfly Keyboards

Ken_Ray · December 16, 2022

Ultra growth for Apple Watch in China, settlement emails are out for the Butterfly effect, and a couple of Apple TV+ stories.

How to Stop Apple TV Notifications on Your iPhone
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How to Stop Apple TV Notifications on Your iPhone

Nick deCourville · December 16, 2022

Using your iPhone as a keyboard with your Apple TV can bring about a lot of notifications, here’s how to stop Apple TV notifications.

Physical Security Key Support Arrives in iOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 Beta
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Physical Security Key Support Arrives in iOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 Beta

Jeff Butts · December 16, 2022

With the first beta versions of iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2, Apple is introducing its new Security Key support for testing.

Turn Off Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications
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Turn Off Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications

Arnold Zafra · December 16, 2022

Follow the simple steps to stop your Apple Watch and Apple TV from sending keyboard notifications when typing text.

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Disappointing and Delightful Tech – TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-16

Disappointing and Delightful Tech - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-16

Ken_Ray · December 16, 2022 · Add Comment

An OfCom study on smart speaker use prompts TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken to talk tech that disappoints and tech that delights.

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