Zoom announced new features aimed at helping business communications and remote workers. The app has been optimized for the 2021 MacBook Pro.
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MacBook Pro Notch Menu Bar Issues Surface
The first notch menu bar problems have already surfaced with the MacBook Pro. App menu items and system status icons pull a disappearing act.
Is the New MacBook Pro as “Pro” As It Could Be?
The new MacBook Pro is certainly a welcome upgrade. However, with some components already outdated, is it as “pro” as it could be?
Plugable Launches New Universal Docking Station
If you split work hours between home and office, plugging in everything cuts into productivity. This universal docking station cures that.
WaterField Designs Reveals Sexy Attaché for 2021 MacBook Pros
WaterField Designs announced a carrying case for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros called Tech Folio Brief.
New MacBook Pro And AirPods 3 Available in Stores
The new MacBook Pros containing the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips are available online and in Apple retail stores, as are AirPods 3.
Battery Buddy Makes Charging Your MacBook More Fun
Let’s face it, the default battery indicator on MacBooks is pretty boring. If you want to liven it up a bit, consider the terminally cute (and free) app Battery Buddy by Neil Sardesai. This indicator shows your MacBook’s battery charge using cute smiley faces. Fully charged, the indicator smiles at you, but he grows less happy and more sad as your battery drains. When you plug in, your little battery buddy gets a charging icon next to him.
It Costs Another US$20 to Get Fast Charging For The New 14-Inch MacBook Pro
Apple has mentioned faster charging when launching a variety of devices recently, including the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, However, as iMore pointed out, getting the feature will cost a little bit extra on top of the standard configuration.
Thankfully, the 96W power adapter is available as a $20 upgrade when you are configuring your 14-inch MacBook Pro, but it still seems odd that Apple would bother with the 67W power adapter at all since it doesn’t provide the full experience that its new laptop is capable of. The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros feature the new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, Apple’s latest pro-level chips that take the M1 to new heights. The new laptops feature a mini-LED display, MagSafe charging, a new keyboard with function keys, and the return of many ports.
Rewatch The 'Unleashed' Apple Event Unveiling New MacBook Pro Models
Between a new Apple Music subscription tier, new AirPods, and new MacBook Pro models, there was a lot to take in at the ‘Unleased’ Apple Event. You can watch it all back on YouTube or on the company’s events page.
Combat MacBook Pro Notch Envy With This App
One feature of the new MacBook Pros, unveiled at the ‘Unleashed’ event on Monday, that caused a bit of stir was…a notch! For those of us living a notchless existence, help is at hand. The developer behind Hourly and Solitainment, Chris Jones, aka imadethis, has a new product that adds the feature to your older device.