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iOS: How to Download Netflix Shows for Offline Binging
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iOS: How to Download Netflix Shows for Offline Binging

Andrew Orr · April 11, 2018

Not all content is available for download though.

There’s a New Tab for Content Caching in the Mac Activity Monitor
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There's a New Tab for Content Caching in the Mac Activity Monitor

Andrew Orr · April 11, 2018

This should give you a better idea of caching that you do, what data is being served vs. dropped, and give an overall picture of your caching network.

macOS High Sierra: How and Why to Set Up iCloud Content Caching (Update)
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macOS High Sierra: How and Why to Set Up iCloud Content Caching (Update)

Andrew Orr · April 11, 2018

Apple recommends that you set up content caching on a Mac that has a wired Ethernet connection. You can do it over Wi-Fi, but performance may be affected.

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New Web Authentication Tech, Apple Lands Foundation TV Series - TMO Daily Observations 2018-04-11

Jeff Gamet · April 11, 2018 · Add Comment

Kelly Guimont and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to look at a new Web API that could make passwords obsolete, plus they share their thoughts on Apple landing a deal for Asimov’s Foundation series for Apple Music.

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How to Increase Your iPhone's Memory from 16GB to 128GB

Jeff Gamet · April 11, 2018

Let’s say you want more storage in your iPhone. No problem, if you get the right flash memory chip, have the right gear to duplicate what’s on the original, and are confident with your soldering skills. Strange Parts did just that, and it worked! Check out their video to see the whole process.

Senator Kennedy: Facebook’s User Agreement Sucks
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Senator Kennedy: Facebook's User Agreement Sucks

Jeff Gamet · April 11, 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified at a Congressional hearing on April 10th about his company’s privacy policies and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) took him to task saying, “Facebook’s privacy policy sucks.”

How to Restore Notes from a Time Machine Backup
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How to Restore Notes from a Time Machine Backup

Jeff Butts · April 11, 2018

Lost some notes out of the Mac’s default Notes app? Never fear—as long as you have a backup! In today’s Quick Tip, we’ll go over how to recover your database from Time Machine, but there are a lot of caveats. A lot. Pay attention to the warnings before you get started!

A New Web API Aims to Kill Passwords. Will This Affect Apple?
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A New Web API Aims to Kill Passwords. Will This Affect Apple?

Andrew Orr · April 10, 2018

With the introduction of Touch ID and now Face ID, Apple already gives customers the ability to log into websites with a finger or face.

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Apple's iPhone 8 (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition Commercial, Music by Sofi Tukker

Bryan Chaffin · April 10, 2018

Apple has a spot out to promote the new iPhone 8 (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition. It’s very…red, with a soundtrack by Sofi Tukker, “That’s It (I’m Crazy).” This isn’t the kind of commercial likely to get a lot of TV airtime, but it’s racking up views on YouTube (224,000 and counting, after just a few hours).

Azio Retro Classic BT Keyboard Mac Review: Steampunk Sensibilities and a Thunderous Click
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Azio Retro Classic BT Keyboard Mac Review: Steampunk Sensibilities and a Thunderous Click

Bryan Chaffin · April 10, 2018

Here’s Bryan Chaffin’s three word review of the Azio Retro Classic BT keyboard: Loud, Glorious, Backlit.

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