Tim Cook is one of the highest-profile CEOs in the world, currently in his tenth year running what’s currently the most valuable public company in the United States. But Cook is far from the biggest earner when it comes to executive compensation.

According to a ranking by the Wall Street Journal, Cook ranked 171st among S&P 500 CEOs in 2020s, taking into account both pay and compensation packages. While Cook’s take-home was a more-than-adequate $14,769,259 for the year, that’s still considerably under the $211 million raked in by Chad Richison of Paycom, the no. 1 entry on the list.

Two new, larger versions of the Linedock multi-port USB-C docking station make room for additional capabilities. The Linedock 16” and 15” sit under a MacBook where they take up minimal space but add ten ports, up to 2TB of storage and a 99.9Wh battery.

The new versions can be ordered now and ship later this summer.

Summer is nearly here. Are you ready for the heat? Consider the EvaSmart 2: Smart Personal Air Conditioner, which is not simply a cooling device. This personal all-in-one evaporative air cooler also works as a humidifier and air purifier, providing climate control absolutely anywhere you go.

Currently on sale for just $179 (regularly $269), this popular mobile AC unit will be available for just $161 for a limited time thanks to a price drop.

Ahead of next week’s WWDC 2021, Apple is highlighting the young developers who have won its Swift Student Challenge. The annual contest exists to reward up-and-coming coders who are on Apple’s radar. They typically win some great Apple swag for their troubles.

This year, for its second virtual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple handed out prizes to 350 next generation Swift coders from 35 countries and regions. They had to submit an original Swift playground in order to win a spot. Apple seizes upon this year’s competition to show off the diversity of the people who entered.

Want a bargain iPhone that packs some of Apple’s best features? Look no further than a refurbished iPhone XR. You get an edge-to-edge display, Face ID, stereo speakers, and more — and all for less than $320. This sale ends today, so claim yours before it’s too late.

The European Union is reportedly working on a mobile digital wallet that could support far more types of identification documents than Apple’s Wallet app. While Wallet can store your credit and debit cards, along with passes and tickets, the EU’s digital wallet will allow EU members to store their driver’s license, access various private and public services, and more.

As first noted by the Financial Times, the app will centralize access to a whole lot of information using a single online ID. Up until now, EU member states have had their own digital IDs. However, these have not all been compatible with one another and adoption has been low. Now the EU is looking at creating one unified solution.

What do you do when you drop your iPhone 12 Pro in a canal and can’t find it? Simple: You take advantage of one of its neat new features to fish it out of the murky depths.

That’s what Twitter user and developer Frederik Riedel recently did — crafting a fishing rod with magnet that allowed him to latch on to the MagSafe charging magnets on the back of the device. Impressively, it worked. As did the iPhone continue to do.

A new eBay listing from a seller in China, known for selling genuine Apple prototypes in the past, is selling what appear to be unreleased-but-authentic AirTag accessories. These include pink and surf blue versions of the AirTag Loop, joining the electric orange, sunflower, deep navy, and white color options Apple already sells.

It also sells the California poppy leather loop, another accessory that appeared in promotional images, but has yet to be released by Apple. At time of writing, the surf blue and California poppy options are out of stock. However, the pink is still available. It’s not clear whether the others will be restocked.

If there’s one editing toolkit that all digital creators have at hand, it’s Adobe Creative Cloud. Trusted by professional artists, designers and programmers, virtually every industry thrives on one or more aspects of the Adobe’s software suite.

Learning Photoshop is a must for aspiring photographers, but it’s also useful for PR professionals looking to assemble a press kit or brochure on their own. Journalists wield Adobe Premiere in newsrooms, but so do amateur filmmakers looking to complete their first feature-length film.

Basically, anyone working in the digital creative world needs to learn all of Adobe CC. And, for a limited time, you can — with the 2021 Complete All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Course Bundle. And it’s priced at just $20 for Memorial Day.

Intel struck a blow against Apple by pointing out how weak Mac gaming is. The chip-maker held a presentation at Computex 2021, during which it said Windows laptops offer a “better gaming experience than 100% of Mac laptops.”

This will likely damage any remaining relationship the Intel has with Apple. But this was already in tatters as macOS transitions to Apple’s M-series processors and away from Intel ones.

Update:  iOS 15 was unveiled at WWDC 2021 and there was no mention of interactive widgets. Maybe in 2022…

It’s high time iPhone Home screen widgets grew up. They were one of the best additions to iOS last year, but they are still too limited. Fortunately, iOS 15 will reportedly make widgets much more interactive.

There are a few other changes expected in the new iPhone system software update, but none are as important as this one.

It’s Christmas in May, June and July. Many people are taking delivery on the colorful new M1 iMacs. Others are jealously awaiting delivery while drooling over photographic evidence on social media of others’ recent shipments.

And computer setups everywhere are being refreshed with the dazzling new all-in-one machines (see Cult of Mac’s M1 iMac review roundup). Redditor 17parkc is just one example, sporting a brand-spanking-new blue iMac. They even posted a video showing off the upgrade.

As the years go by, your computer storage will only get bogged down with more photos, more work documents and more assorted files that you’ll want to keep stored forever. And if you have space-stealing projects like edited videos or audio files, forget it. No computer will ever have enough space for all your saved files.

That’s why lifetime cloud storage is becoming a smart buy. It allows you to purchase terabytes of storage for a one-time price, so you’ll never have to worry about running out of space again. If you’re in the market for A.I.-based cloud storage, look no further than Degoo Premium. And this Memorial Day, you can get a lifetime subscription to Degoo Premium with 15TB of storage for just $129.99. That’s an astonishing savings off the retail value of $4,320.

What is the No. 1 instrument in most U.S. music schools? The answer may not surprise you: It’s a classic, alluring and highly versatile instrument that can make a variety of sounds. As of 2019, “The piano/keyboard is the most requested instrument to play by young musicians at least in the U.S.,” according to the Los Angeles Music Teachers website.

If you missed your chance to learn piano in school, don’t worry. There’s a new way to learn to play, and it makes the instrument more accessible than ever. Typically retailing for $299, and usually offered by us at a 50% discount at $149.99, our lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons will drop down to just $113 for a limited time this Memorial Day weekend.

Mac concept-makers are really strutting their stuff lately. This week we saw two eye-catching concepts that ring true. Get a glimpse of what the next-gen Mac Pro and MacBook Pro might look like in this week’s top stories.

And don’t miss our interview with one of the concept artists, who tells what he uses to make his realistic images.

You’ll find those stories and more in this week’s free issue of Cult of Mac Magazine. Read it on iOS or hit the links below for browser fun. If you want slightly less fanciful stuff, we’ve also got the latest Apple news, reviews and how-tos to keep you busy this long Memorial Day weekend.

With the school year drawing to a close and summer almost upon us, parents everywhere will be looking for ways to keep their kids occupied. Like it or not, some of that will revolve around technology. That isn’t a bad thing; there are many new options that will make kids and adults both happy. Outdoor movie nights are one example the whole family will enjoy. Another could be letting children use their imagination to create and print their own toys.

The Toybox 3D Printer Bundle will do just that, and for less money right now during our Memorial Day sale. It typically retails for $469, but you can pick up this awesome gift for just $299.99 with our limited-time price drop.

Too many books, too little time.

It’s true: There are more books that exist in the world than one person could possibly read in a lifetime. That being said, there’s still time to read titles that personally interest you. If you’ve got a busy schedule, though, it can be challenging to find time to read new books or thumb through classics. But there is a way to digest novel ideas in very little time.

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Implementing use of a password manager like Dashlane for you and your employees, whether they work remotely or onsite, is among the easiest and most effective ways to protect your business’s reputation, explains J.D. Sherman, CEO of Dashlane. Its web and mobile app simplifies password management for people and businesses.

Designer and concept artist Antonio De Rosa came out with a drop-dead gorgeous rendering of a 16-inch MacBook Pro with an MX1 chip earlier this week that Cult of Mac reported on as a look at something possibly close to the real thing, based on recent leaks and rumors.

A substantially modified 16-inch MBP could be announced as soon as the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on June 7.

As for the designer of the speculative Apple concept, we decided to chat him up, much like we did recently with another render-master we know.

A proposed HomePod speaker with a built-in screen, and another device combining HomePod, FaceTime camera, and Apple TV, remain in “early development” at Apple, a Bloomberg report Friday states.

The report, which also includes details of Apple’s AirPods roadmap, describes the pair of devices as being part of Apple’s “broader home, audio and accessories strategy.” Unfortunately, there’s no word on when either might arrive.

The coronavirus pandemic might be winding down in the United States, but it’s still wreaking havoc in other parts of the world. And that includes hammering Apple’s supply chain.

For aspiring authors, the hardest part can simply be getting started. When developing a longer piece, it can feel incredibly intimidating to organize your thoughts and even simply continue writing.

Scrivener 3 for Mac is an award-winning writing app that assists with the crucial project management you need to complete longer pieces. It offers tools to help you keep writing and compose your content exactly the way you envision it. And it’s available now for just $29.99, which is 38% off its list price.

However, the deal ends on June 1, so you’ll definitely want to take advantage of this sale while you can.

Apple’s next-gen AirPods Pro will feature updated motion sensors for fitness tracking and arrive in 2022, according to a Bloomberg report Friday.

This would be in keeping with Apple’s increasing focus on the fitness and wellness field, both with Apple Watch and its Fitness+ subscription service. AirPods Pro made their debut in October 2019, and have not been updated since.

The Mosquito Coast, the Apple TV+ show about a family of environmentalist fugitives, soldiers on into the unknown this week. Less and less about father Allie Fox feels like a certainty. And his family continues to be put to the test while they search for freedom.

Some things are about to change permanently, though. And they’ll happen so fast you won’t have time to think about them until next week’s final episode of the season.

Save on stellar accessories in Logitech’s big Memorial Day sale. You can get up to 56% off mice, keyboards, webcams and more, with prices starting at a mere $7.99. Start shopping before the sale ends!