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M4 Pro Mac mini and 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4) reviews. How Apple’s M4 chips dispel fears about buying a new Mac. Is Apple’s AI bet going to pay off? Plugable USB-C Dual 4K Display Docking Station.

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How Apple’s M4 chips dispelled all my fears about buying a new Mac • The only question is, which one do you want?

The incredible M4 Macs create Apple’s biggest challenge yet • The recent M4 Mac release shows that a simple chip upgrade isn’t going to be enough to make users invest in a new Mac.

If you’re upset about the M4 Mac mini, you’re just using it wrong • The power button is a nonissue—unless you don’t understand anything about the Mac.

How small is the M4 Mac mini, really? This small • Just 5×5×2 inches makes for a particularly compact computer. Here’s how that looks in real life.

What you need to know about Thunderbolt 5 • The new standard first appears on Macs with the M4 Pro.

SANDISK G-RAID MIRROR: FAST, SAFE HARD DRIVE STORAGE AND LOTS OF IT

ANKER PRIME CHARGER (250W, SIX PORTS): COMPLETE CHARGING CONTROL

BASEUS 65W FREE2PULL POWER BANK: 20K LAPTOP BATTERY PACK WITH RETRACTABLE USB-C

Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

We’re about to find out if Apple’s big bet is going to pay off • The first stage of Apple Intelligence is upon us. But will it provide enough momentum for the next several stages?

If iMessage is so great, why is the Messages experience so terrible? • Apple’s main texting app has some great features, but the main messaging experience stiil falls short.

How to add your driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet • The number of states supporting digital IDs in Apple Wallet continues to grow. Here’s how to add yours.

I switched to a cellular Apple Watch just to confirm I don’t need one • I use my Apple Watch all day every day, but the cellular connection is unnecessary for me and possibly for you too.

Apple Vision Pro needs something bigger than a software update • It’s going to take a lot more than that to turn spatial computing into a major platform.

TWELVE SOUTH BUTTERFLY SE 2-IN-1 QI2 CHARGER: MINIMALIST BEAUTY

UGREEN NEXODE PRO 100W 3-PORT GAN FAST CHARGER: SMALL YET POWERFUL USB-C CHARGER

PITAKA MAGEZ CAR MOUNT PRO 2 QI2: CAR CHARGER WITH BUILT-IN NFC SHORTCUTS

M4 PRO MAC MINI REVIEW: REMARKABLY SMALL AND INCREDIBLY POWERFUL • IT’S EASY TO LOVE APPLE’S POWERFUL LITTLE DESKTOP COMPUTER, AS LONG AS YOU CAN AVOID BUYING MORE RAM OR STORAGE.

14-INCH MACBOOK PRO (M4) REVIEW: FROM ‘MEH’ TO MARVELOUS • APPLE’S UPGRADES TO THE BASE-MODEL MACBOOK PRO MAKE IT A DARN GOOD DEAL.

Plugable USB-C Dual 4K Display Docking Station (UD-6950PDH): A stylish and flexible docking station • Flexible DisplayLink dock brings dual-display support to M1, M2 and M3 Macs.

Plugable 15.6-inch USB-C Portable Display: Easy on the eyes (and arms) • Carry this lightweight, easy-to-use portable display with you wherever you go.

Google Drive: Why Google rules cloud storage • Despite having more rivals than ever, Google Drive remains king of cloud storage. Here’s why we use it so much.

Intego Washing Machine X9: Useful Mac cleaning utility • Intego’s Washing Machine app will give your Mac a cleaning and recover some space.

Your AirPods Pro 2 can now work as a hearing aid–here’s how • Even if you don’t have significant hearing loss, these features can make music and videos sound a lot better.

Apple’s next big thing may be a smart iPad that hangs on your wall • The device reportedly is built around Apple Intelligence and has a brand new UI.

Apple accused of misleading consumers over AirPods Pro ‘audio defect’ • Class-action lawsuit complains of “false and misleading advertising”...