Macworld Who else is frustrated by every single subscription service raising their fees? Because Microsoft 365 just joined the club after holding out for 12 years. We’re outraged, canceling our subscription and getting a Microsoft Office lifetime license instead. ...   Mac Central

Macworld A report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claims that Apple is shuttering one of its more advanced projects: a set of Augmented Reality glasses that connect to other Apple devices. It’s an inside-baseball look at some of the product decisions that happen at Apple, but while often rumored, these AR glasses have never been officially announced. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple M-series MacBooks turn on automatically when you open the laptop or plug in the power adapter. It sort of makes sense, right? If you’re opening your MacBook, you’re probably going to use it, so it should turn on. (As for plugging it in, I’m unsure what the thinking is by Apple to have the MacBook automatically turn on. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We love the Apple’s Studio Display, but it’s way too expensive. But, if you want a great alternative that won’t cost you nearly as much. The Alogic Clarity 4K monitor is 20% off, so you can get it for $800 right now. This is a 27-inch IPS monitor with a solid 4K resolution that looks gorgeous. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Anyone who owned one of the first few generations of Apple Watch has probably long forgotten about them by now, but here’s a reason to think of them again—Apple might owe you some money. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Most people live a life where they’re entering several passwords into applications and websites each day to get their work done. We’ve all forgotten a password from time to time, and in most cases forgetting the password isn’t too traumatic because we can request a reset via email or another way. ...   Mac Central

Macworld We know it’s Friday, but we have one more thing for your to-do list: Update your Apple devices. Apple on Monday released a slew of updates for devices new and old, and even if you’re not getting any new features, there are tons of security patches waiting to make your systems safer. In all, Apple shipped nine OS updates and one update to GarageBand. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 3-in-1 charging Fast 15W for iPhone Very fast charging times for the iPhone Solid stand Includes wall charger Cons iPhone stand is not adjustable Our Verdict Already boasting fast 15W Qi2, the ESR 3-in-1 Apple device charger speeds up wireless charging by cooling the iPhone at the same time. ...   Mac Central

Macworld There are two main reasons for using a VPN. The first is to circumvent geoblocking when watching films or TV shows, or accessing cheaper services abroad. The second, and perhaps more serious, is to achieve stronger data security. As far as the second group of users is concerned, VPNs are vital tools for surfing the web with peace of mind. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s upgraded Passwords app in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 may be motivation for you to consolidate passwords you’re managing elsewhere. If you ever use Chrome or have a Google account, it’s very likely you have password management set up alongside your Google Account. Fortunately, it’s easy to migrate them into Apple’s system. ...   Mac Central

Macworld When a new year rolls around, that typically means you’re feeling inspired to learn a new skill or two. Whether you want to cook like Bobby Flay or switch careers, studying with EDU Unlimited by StackSkills might just get you there. StackSkills is your one-way ticket to lifetime access to over 1,000 courses on almost any topic you might be interested in. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple’s all-important holiday quarter was something of a mixed bag. For one, Apple posted what it called it’s “best quarter ever” with revenue of $124.3 billion, up 4 percent year over year. However, the iPhone stumbled a bit as sales in China took a tumble. iPhone sales were down slightly to just over $69 billion and came in under estimates of $71 billion. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Over time, your Mac probably accumulates a lot of cruft. There are applications you no longer use, duplicate and outdated data, a desktop full of icons when you only use four…you know what I mean. With so many people working from home these days, the problem has only gotten worse. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple can be pretty stingy about discounts, but this amazing MacBook Air M2 is $200 off right now, which means you can get it for $799, an amazing price point. Since this is a MacBook Air, it’s super light at 2.7 pounds and thin, so it will be easy to carry with you anywhere you go. The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display delivers vivid colors and 500 nits of brightness. ...   Mac Central

Macworld You might be happy just using Apple’s free Pages, Numbers and Keynote apps on your Mac, but there are times when only the Microsoft Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, will do. Perhaps you need to collaborate with people using the Office apps and have had enough of converting your Pages documents so that they can edit them in Word. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Most tech buzzwords turn out to be short-lived fads. But cloud computing, an industry obsession long before AI and spatial computing grabbed the limelight, has quietly fulfilled its early promise to a degree that is becoming a problem for Apple’s bottom line. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Whether you’re a veteran Mac user or a macOS Sequoia newbie, you’ve probably heard that Macs never need to be restarted. It’s a belief that goes back to the time when PC and Macs were represented by different actors and let me tell you: It’s a myth. Now, some of you reading this will roll your eyes and say, “Well, of course. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Back in 2020, Apple introduced the $99 HomePod mini for those seeking a miniature, more affordable edition of its smart speaker. While I absolutely adore the pair I’ve connected to my Apple TV for audio output, certain annoyances sometimes downgrade the overall experience. ...   Mac Central

Macworld If you’ve discovered that weird appointments and reminders are appearing in your iPhone’s Calendar app, you may be afraid that you have an iPhone Calendar virus, or that your iPhone Calendar has been hacked. What’s more likely is that you have been subscribed to a third-party calendar, which is generating annoying spam appointments. ...   Mac Central

Macworld It seems obvious: when you open a file in an app through the File > Open menu item, you would like to have the same location chosen when you choose File > Save for a new file or File > Save As (Option key may be required) to save the document under a new name. Clicking the current folder name displays recent folders. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple released an update to iOS, so what should you expect? We take a look at what’s in iOS 18.3, plus talk about the latest Apple news, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!  This is episode 919 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple AirTags solved the problem of your lost keys, but what about your lost wallet? With this SmartCard, you can track your wallet as easily as your Apple devices — just slide the card in and open the Find My app to pinpoint its location instantly. Right now, you can grab a 3-pack of SmartCards for only $79.97 (regularly $119). ...   Mac Central

Macworld Since last year, Android users with Windows 11 computers have been able to preview a new feature that lets them see their phone directly next to the Start menu, where they can easily access texts, calls, and send files. You could sort of do these things with iPhones as well, but not from the Start menu. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Apple on Wednesday announced that MLS Season Pass signups for the upcoming 2025 season are now open. With MLS Season Pass, subscribers can watch every Major League Soccer match with no blackouts, and get access to in-depth coverage and analysis, expansive programming, exclusive content, and more. ...   Mac Central

Macworld This amazing Anker power bank is perfectly capable of charging your phone or laptop on the go. Even better, it’s 40% off, so you can get one for $90 from Amazon. The Anker 737 power bank is a 24,000mAh behemoth that can take your phone from 0 to 100 percent at least four times over and your laptop once. ...   Mac Central

Macworld Buy an iPhone 16 case now! If you’ve just bought a new iPhone 16, you may be wondering whether it’s necessary to pick up a case as well. After all, Apple frequently talks about the robust design of its phones and their ability to withstand drops and scratches. What’s more, it seems a shame to hide such an attractive piece of kit inside a protective covering. ...   Mac Central

Macworld As Apple’s spring event nears ever closer, we’re starting to get a strong idea of what to expect from the 4th-gen iPhone SE. After a surprising rumor claimed the new phone would have a Dynamic Island, a new report from a reliable pundit appears to largely confirm the original theory that there will be a notch at the top of the new phone’s screen. ...   Mac Central

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Friendly user interface, easily customizable inclusion and exclusion options for copying Handy scheduler app functions well and the program works to offer more control over snapshot archives than Time Machine Excellent, fully-featured 30-day demo lets you truly put the program through its paces Cons Lacks some polish, and full disk access could ...   Mac Central

Macworld We thought we had learned all there is to know about iOS 18,3 when it arrived earlier this week, but apparently there’s one more feature Apple didn’t tell us about. As reported by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple has been working with SpaceX and T-Mobile US to bring support for the Starlink network in iOS 18.3, and customers can test it right now. ...   Mac Central

Macworld The best time for Apple to truly embrace smart-home tech was five or 10 years ago. The second best time, of course, is now. The good news is that, according to reports from reliable sources, Apple seems to have finally embraced the home as an area of growth, and a bunch of new Apple-designed home products are on the way. ...   Mac Central

AudioThing has released SX1000, a faithful emulation of the JEN SX1000, a vintage Italian synth released in 1978. One of the earliest affordable analog synthesizers, the original SX1000 was designed... Read More   KVR Audio

Sound Magic has released updates for Neo Vocal and Morin Khuur. Changes in Neo Vocal v1.1: Add Apple Silicon Native Support for all 3 plugins. Add Surround Edition for Volume... Read More   KVR Audio

Applied Acoustics Systems has announced the upcoming release of Multiphonics CV?3, a modular rack for creating and playing synthesizers. It can also be used to assemble effects and process... Read More   KVR Audio

Alex Antonov has announced the release of 8 String Guitar, an electric guitar sample library for the full version of Kontakt. Details: Powerful growling 8 string baritone sound.... Read More   KVR Audio

4drX has updated VirtualKeyboard to version 1.9.0. This update is free for all licensed users of VirtualKeyboard. New features: AAX support (as an Instrument or a MIDI effect).... Read More   KVR Audio

RV Audio Design has released Disseptor, a multiband distortion plugin with integrated pre-distortion EQ and phase control. The plugin offers five EQ points that introduce phase shifts or delays... Read More   KVR Audio

All Fuse Audio Labs plugins have been updated to v2.7, which includes important bug fixes and feature additions: Add Direct2D accelerated GUI rendering in Windows. Add low CPU preview... Read More   KVR Audio

Two Notes Audio Engineering has updated Genome to v1.7.0, featuring a pair of Premium TSM-Ai Amplifiers and an all-new stock drive Pedal Component that's free for new and existing Genome License... Read More   KVR Audio

Orchestral Tools has released Svara, a new collection of authentic Indian instruments for film scoring. Svara is designed to capture the unique sonic palette of Bollywood films, with a focus... Read More   KVR Audio

Rast Sound has released Lumo, a transparent loudness enhancer employing multi-stage psychoacoustic logic to adaptively shape amplitude while preserving dynamic range. The effect offers optional... Read More   KVR Audio

Sketch Audio has released Fuzz Droid and Galaxy Brain, two new plugins for macOS and iOS. Fuzz Droid is a distortion effect based on the CP3 modular mixer. Its sharp, asymmetric... Read More   KVR Audio

The Crow Hill Company has released Tina Guo - Storm Cello, a new virtual instrument featuring the electric cello of the renowned cellist Tina Guo. The instrument includes multi-samples, articulations,... Read More   KVR Audio

Light Reft has introduced Monolit, a MIDI controller designed for both DAW and hardware integration. The device features customizable presets, multiple banks of sliders and buttons, and various... Read More   KVR Audio

Auburn Sounds has released a free maintenance update for all its plug-ins: Added CLAP format support. Auburn OS with a new preset browser. Faster UI loading and resizing. Annual fixes.... Read More   KVR Audio

Produce RnB through True Soul Vibes has announced the release of Vibe VST, a dual-engine ROMpler designed for effortless sound layering and streamlined workflow. With a minimal, user-friendly... Read More   KVR Audio

Algoriffix has released a critical update of its free voice-to-MIDI product, Pitch Perfekt. The new version addresses a resampling issue that became apparent in the spectrum analyzer and could... Read More   KVR Audio

HoRNet Plugins has announced the release of BalancEQ, an innovative equalizer designed to automatically analyze and correct spectral balance in audio signals. Unlike traditional equalizers, BalancEQ... Read More   KVR Audio

Quagliardi Pro Audio has released a free early access / beta version of BoomBlender, a compressor plugin for macOS and Windows in VST3, AU and AAX plugin formats. It will be available globally... Read More   KVR Audio

Sample Logic has announced the release of Waterharp Xpressions for Kontakt with an introductory price of $89 (regularly $129): With over 1,000 meticulously crafted Waterharp instruments... Read More   KVR Audio