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Monthly Archives: July 2013

The Real Reason for the MacBook Pro Delay is Thunderbolt 2
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The Real Reason for the MacBook Pro Delay is Thunderbolt 2

The mysterious absence of an update to the MacBook Pro line has left Apple fans scratching their heads. Some think the company is waiting on a custom chip from Intel, but we think the more likely culprit for the delay is a desire by Apple to integrate Thunderbolt 2 into the next generation of Macs.

How to Bypass or Disable the Office 2013 Start Screen

How to Bypass or Disable the Office 2013 Start Screen

Office 2013 applications feature start screens upon launch that let users easily choose a document template and access recently saved files. But some users prefer to start each app directly with a new blank document. Here are two ways to bypass or disable the Office 2013 start screens.

A Balance of Form & Function: NewerTech NuGuard KX for iPad mini
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A Balance of Form & Function: NewerTech NuGuard KX for iPad mini

There are many iPad mini cases that offer great protection, but at the expense of added bulk and weight. NewerTech offers a compromise with its thin, light, and still highly protective NuGuard KX for the iPad mini. Read on for our full review.

Thoughts On iOS 7 Beta 4: Two Key Improvements
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Thoughts On iOS 7 Beta 4: Two Key Improvements

iOS 7 Beta 4, released today, brings many changes and improvements. Instead of a boring list of every minor detail, we’ve identified the two most important improvements, including a change that we can’t believe Apple waited this long to address.

Apple SVP Bob Mansfield No Longer Listed On Company’s Website
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Apple SVP Bob Mansfield No Longer Listed On Company’s Website

Apple SVP Bob Mansfield has disappeared from the company’s Executive Leadership website. Although he announced his retirement last year, a lucrative offer from the company convinced him to stay through at least 2014, prompting concern about his unexplained removal from Apple’s website.

Pushing It To The Limit: 2013 MacBook Air Battery Life Tests
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Pushing It To The Limit: 2013 MacBook Air Battery Life Tests

Apple’s new 2013 MacBook Air leverages the Haswell platform to significantly improve battery life over previous generation models. We ran a series of tests to verify Apple’s impressive claims of 12-hour battery life, and compared the results to a 2011 MacBook Air. Just how good is the new MacBook Air battery life? Read on for the results.