When it comes to backups, software is only part of the equation. There are many good tools on the market, but having a dependable hard drive on the receiving end as important, too. Purchasing the “best” hard drive is all about what you need out of it. So we have two suggestions: Our favorite external […] »

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Due to news of a dishonest use of customer privacy, we can no longer recommend AccuWeather as the best general weather app for iOS. »

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Fantastical 2.5 brings 3D Touch and iOS 9 support. »

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Instapaper 7 brings support for many iOS 9 features, including iPad multitasking. »

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iOS 9 is available today, and we've covered nine of our favorite new features of the new version. »

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The update adds polish to vaults, Touch ID, and more. »

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The new version of the best RSS client for OS X can be previewed now. »

The latest version of Tweetbot brings an updated design to match OS X’s new aesthetic, while retaining the powerful options many Twitter users crave. »

Today, The Omni Group has released a big version of their iOS app, that adds a dark color palette, the ability to swipe on a task to flag it, and responsive push syncing. »

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App Camp for Girls is an amazing program that teaches girls how to design interfaces, develop apps, and learn about the software industry, all while being mentored by some of the most inspiring women in the business. Quiz Compendium is an app built by campers. It comes with 15 personality quizzes like “Which Plant Are […] »

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The OS X Yosemite Public Beta is available, but you might want to second-guess your decision to install it. »

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Change the priority of your network connections on your Mac. »

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Pair your Apple remotes to particular devices to avoid accidentally controlling the wrong device. »

Bring back the pre-Mavericks power button behavior with a quick Terminal command. »

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Stephen shows us how to use Dictation and Speech on OS X. »

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Apple's Maps application allows users to look up directions or location data on their Mac and send it to their iOS devices via iCloud. »

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The Apple TV is one of our favorite Apple products. For $99, it adds Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube and more to your TV, not to mention services like Flickr, iCloud photos and (of course) the magic of AirPlay. My biggest complaint about the Apple TV, however, is the remote. While the 4-way directional pad is […] »

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