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Why developers choose the IPWhoIs.io geolocation API

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A good geolocation API can help help you serve users -- and your own bottom line -- better.
A good geolocation API can help help you serve users -- and your own bottom line -- better.
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If you want to give visitors to your website or app a personalized experience and also boost your bottom line, it pays to use a fast and versatile geolocation application programming interface (API) like IPWhoIs.io.

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We’ll get into the benefits of geolocation services via IPWhoIs.io below. And it even has a free version that suits many users, or a flexible choice of inexpensive plans.

How to finance a MacBook

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There's more than one way to finance a MacBook.
There's more than one way to finance a MacBook.
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Macs offer great value, but they aren’t necessarily cheap. After all, Apple’s most affordable laptop, the MacBook Air, currently starts at $999. If you need a capable computer that you can take anywhere, but you don’t have enough cash on hand to buy a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro outright, you have options.

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In the FAQ below on how to finance a MacBook, we lay out the options available to you, ranging from Apple Card Monthly Installments to buy now, pay later plans from companies like Klarna and Affirm.

Fix your posture with this redesigned, height-adjustable iPad stand

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The MagFlött Pro is a rare adjustable-height iPad stand.
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A popular magnetic iPad stand is about to be relaunched, better than ever.

The MagFlött Pro is one of the few iPad stands that is height-adjustable, making it versatile as well as ergonomic. It launched on Kickstarter on April 11, and you can get a whopping 26% discount by ordering now.

MacUpdater 3 makes software updates effortless

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MacUpdater lets you see apps needing updates at a glance. And it can update many of them with one click.
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If you’re tired of the hassle of manually updating your Mac apps, MacUpdater is just what you need. Regardless of how many apps you have or where you got them, MacUpdater is the easiest way to keep them up to date effortlessly — a must for optimal functionality and security.

You can even enjoy a 15% discount with the code CULTOFMACQ1, exclusive for Cult of Mac readers.

How to choose a desktop computer

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PCs come in all shapes, sizes and configurations, offering plenty of options for customization.
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At a time when mobility is so highly valued, desktop computers somewhat surprisingly have not decreased in popularity at all. If you are searching for the best desktop PCs check out, what features should you consider while looking for the best equipment?

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While most Cult of Mac readers probably have a soft spot in their hearts for Apple computers, in certain scenarios a Windows PC can make more sense (and might cost less). Read this buying guide for tips on choosing a desktop computer.

How to record gameplay on Mac

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When you want to record gameplay on a Mac, you've got options -- including EaseUS RecExperts.
When you want to record gameplay on a Mac, you've got options — including EaseUS RecExperts.
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If you’re a big fan of playing video games, chances are you might need to record your gameplay sooner or later. Luckily, recording gameplay on a Mac is easy. And posting your results online is a great way to flex your gaming skills or learn from mistakes.

In this post, you’ll find a step-by-step guide to recording games using a free game recorder for Mac.

Block-based themes for WordPress: Benefits, promise, and future?

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The block editor in Wordpress is a powerful addition to the publishing tool.
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WordPress is one of the most widely used content management systems on the market today. It powers 40% of the web. And WordPress, among other features, is much loved for its wide assortment of themes.

As of 2020, WordPress has 31,000+ themes available. (More than 10,000 of them are available for free!)

Recently “block-based themes” has become a common term. You can see it being casually thrown around in WordPress development circles.

Are you a developer who awkwardly gawks at others discussing block themes? Are you a business owner looking for advice about using block-based themes for your site? Do you just like learning new concepts and staying updated with tech information?

Either way, this is the guide for you.

Smart gadget keeps your devices from charging themselves to death

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Chargie sits between your iPhone and its charger to protect its battery's lifespan.
Chargie sits between your iPhone and its charger to protect the lifespan of its battery.
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We know, you hate it when you wake up in the morning and your phone is warm from last night’s charging session (especially in the summer). We also hate it when you miss calls or flights when your phone dies because the battery doesn’t hold up like it used to.

You can easily put an end to this mess with Chargie, brought to you by a guy who one autumn afternoon said, “That’s it!” after almost missing his flight home because of a dying phone battery. Ovidiu Sandru’s device now has over 25,000 customers worldwide and has been protecting phone batteries since May 2019.

Tenorshare 4DDiG: How to recover lost data from a T2-equipped Mac

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Tenorshare 4DDiG helps you recover lost data from a T2 Mac.
Tenorshare 4DDiG helps you recover lost data from a T2 Mac.
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With the launch of Apple’s T2 Security Chip in 2018, the custom silicon has increased the overall security of Macs. But as good and efficient as a T2-secured Mac is, it isn’t immune to data loss.

If you accidentally delete files, suffer a malware attack or botch formatting your hard drive, you can lose data on a Mac with a T2 Security Chip. Sometimes even a system crash can mangle your files.

But all is not lost. Below we’ll show you how to recover data and get your lost files back safely.

Lessons we can learn from World of Warcraft

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World of Warcraft imparts many powerful lessons, if you're wise enough to listen.
World of Warcraft imparts many powerful lessons, if you're wise enough to listen.
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Since its debut nearly two decades ago, World of Warcraft has claimed its place at the top of the gaming industry. This massively multiplayer online roleplaying game is probably the most successful video game ever created.

More than 100 million World of Warcraft accounts have been created since the game’s inception in 2004. Additionally, the game has grossed more than $9 billion, making it the highest-earning video game of all time. While its subscription numbers have fallen over the years, WoW offers plenty of lessons for developers and gamers.

One of the main reasons World of Warcraft remained popular all this time is because it equips players with skills and lessons that they can apply in real life. And it’s not only players who can learn from this game. Game developers, especially up-and-coming ones, can pick up a few notes on how to improve their creative output.

Let’s start with what game devs can learn from World of Warcraft.