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Users say macOS Tahoe made their M1 iMacs “Unusable”
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Users say macOS Tahoe made their M1 iMacs “Unusable”

Rajat Saini · October 21, 2025

macOS Tahoe is frustrating M1 iMac users with severe lag, Dock freezes, and iPhone app clutter, prompting many to consider downgrading.

Mac users deserve a Cloud Time Machine, not just iCloud Sync
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Mac users deserve a Cloud Time Machine, not just iCloud Sync

Rajat Saini · October 21, 2025

Apple still hasn’t added cloud-based backup for Time Machine, leaving Mac users reliant on local drives while competitors like Backblaze prove it’s possible.

Microsoft’s Office 365 Icons looks like a Liquid Glass Makeover
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Microsoft’s Office 365 Icons looks like a Liquid Glass Makeover

Rajat Saini · October 21, 2025

Microsoft’s Office 365 apps now feature glossy, Liquid Glass-style icons that match iOS 26’s layered look, with PowerPoint drawing the most attention.

The Budget Battle Stations Mac Gamers Didn’t See Coming
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The Budget Battle Stations Mac Gamers Didn’t See Coming

Nick deCourville · October 21, 2025

Gone are the days of Macs being incapable of gaming, and it’s even possible to snag a budget battle station capable for gamers. Here’s how.

Apple Polishing Cloth is compatible with the new M5 iPad Pro and M5 MacBook Pro
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Apple Polishing Cloth is compatible with the new M5 iPad Pro and M5 MacBook Pro

Rajat Saini · October 21, 2025

Apple confirms its $19 Polishing Cloth works flawlessly with the new M5 iPad Pro and M5 MacBook Pro, continuing unmatched device compatibility.

iOS 26.1 Beta 4 changes: what’s added, what’s fixed
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iOS 26.1 Beta 4 changes: what’s added, what’s fixed

Rajat Saini · October 21, 2025

iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds new settings for Lock Screen camera, haptics, and visual tweaks while refining Apple Intelligence and overall performance.

iOS 26.1 beta 4 gives users a choice: ‘Clear’ or ‘Tinted’ Liquid Glass
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iOS 26.1 beta 4 gives users a choice: 'Clear' or 'Tinted' Liquid Glass

Rajat Saini · October 21, 2025

iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds a new Liquid Glass setting, letting you choose between clear and tinted designs for improved visibility and contrast.

iPadOS 26.1 beta 4 now available: Here is what’s new
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iPadOS 26.1 beta 4 now available: Here is what's new

Rajat Saini · October 21, 2025

Apple released iPadOS 26.1 beta 4 for developers and public testers, adding a Liquid Glass transparency toggle, Slide Over tweaks, and stability improvements.

watchOS 26.1 public and developer beta 4 now available
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watchOS 26.1 public and developer beta 4 now available

Rajat Saini · October 20, 2025

Apple releases watchOS 26.1 developer and public beta 4 with new stability updates, bug fixes, and performance improvements for Apple Watch users.

macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta 4 now available to developers
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macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta 4 now available to developers

Rajat Saini · October 20, 2025

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta 4 for developers with a new Liquid Glass transparency toggle, refined icons, and ongoing AI groundwork.

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