Microsoft announces new Mac mini-sized desktop PC, but it only works online

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a new product called “Windows 365 Link,” which is essentially a desktop PC similar in size to launched a few weeks ago. However, while the is a full computer, Microsoft’s alternative runs exclusively in the cloud.

The device was announced at , a conference focused on developers and IT professionals. From the outside, it kind of looks like the , at least in terms of size. It’s a small black box with a few ports on the back. However


pCloud offers lifetime cloud storage, client-side encryption, more in big Black Friday special

is a Switzerland-based cloud storage company with a security specialty. It offers lifetime options for its storage plans, and in an it’s bundling cloud storage with client-side encryption and a truly encrypted password manager at a heavy discount.

Among cloud storage providers, pCloud has built a base of more than 20 million users with its high focus on security and ease of use.

Every cloud storage plan includes 256-bit AES encryption for all files, plus TLS/SSL channel protection. pCloud runs


iCloud will no longer sync Safari bookmarks on some older versions of iOS

As we reported on Monday, Apple has published a new support document confirming that iCloud backup will stop working on iPhones and iPads running iOS 8 or older versions of the operating system. Now we’ve also learned that there will be restrictions on syncing Safari bookmarks as well.

According to another support article published on , devices running versions prior to iOS 11 will no longer sync Safari bookmarks via iCloud. Users with affected devices won’t lose their current bookmarks, but new bookmarks won’t sync with other devices


This accessory solves the biggest problem with Philips Hue smart bulbs [Save 20%]

Philips Hue bulbs are one of the easiest ways to give your existing light fixtures smart home capabilities, including through Apple’s HomeKit platform. The problem with Philips Hue bulbs, however, is that whenever a wall light switch is flipped off, the smart lights become unresponsive.

The is a simple yet ingenious way to solve this problem, and it should be at the top of every smart home fan’s holiday wish list.

Plus, they are currently on …

Update : Since I initially published this review, I

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Apple One is missing a key service that could really use some help

Apple One offers a lot of value, providing services for TV, games, music, and more. But there’s a key Apple service missing from the bundle that could really use its help: Books.

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PSA: iOS 17.7.2 brings security fixes to older iPhones and iPads

If your iPhone or iPad is too old to run iOS 18, or if you’ve simply held off updating by choice, Apple is still providing key security fixes for you. The latest arrive in today’s iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, which are available now.

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 17.7.2 today alongside similar security updates in iOS 18.1.1 .

The updates are available now and recommended for all users.


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Apple Developer app for iOS updated with dark and tinted icon, more

A week after updating App Store Connect for iOS with a new interface, Apple has now released an update for the Apple Developer app for iPhone and iPad. The new version brings support for the dark and tinted icon in iOS 18, as well as some other improvements.

According to the release notes, version 10.7 of the Apple Developer app for iOS introduces a new option that lets users choose between a grid and list view for videos in a topic or event. The update also adds an indicator to


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iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 patch security vulnerabilities that were actively exploited

Apple released iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with important security fixes. In an update to its security website, Apple has further and says that they may have been actively exploited in the wild.

Apple details that iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 patch two vulnerabilities affecting WebKit and JavaScriptCore. The company says that it is aware of “a report that this issue may have been


Here are my M4 Mac mini desk accessory essentials

If you’ve been following our , then you might have seen just how impressive the new baseline M4 Mac mini is. Its best feature, and what I like to call its superpower, is the price-to-performance ratio. There is just nothing else like it right now. But part of the reason it is priced at is because it literally brings nothing besides the computer and the power cable. So, of course, you will need some essential accessories to get you going. Here are my favorite

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