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The new Model F Keyboard is the best Mac keyboard I’ve tried [Review] ★★★★☆

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Straight-down shot of the Model F on a desk.★★★★☆
It’s a dramatic and radical keyboard that feels right at home with a Mac.
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I’ve been on a quest to discover the perfect Mac keyboard. I’m looking for a compact keyboard with modern Mac styling — and the best key switches money can buy.

That’s when I discovered Model F Labs, whose keyboards are truly one-of-a-kind. They offer plenty of normal designs — but I ordered one in silver with blank unprinted keys. Keep reading to find out why I ordered what I did, why I love it and why I’ll be keeping it on my desk.

6 reasons a touchscreen MacBook makes sense

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A MacBook Pro with the text
A touchscreen is a logical addition to a MacBook. Here's why.
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You may have felt a seismic shift recently. The origin was Apple Park in Cupertino, where Tim Cook and Co. decided to start work on a touchscreen MacBook Pro. This is something the company has been adamantly against for many years, going back to a scathing comment from the late Steve Jobs.

But the computing world has changed enormously since Jobs mocked touchscreen laptops. Today, there are plenty of reasons for Apple to make one.

Prep for your cybersecurity exams with this immersive training bundle

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Prep for your cybersecurity exams with this immersive training bundle.
Score these certification guides and build up your cybersecurity skills.
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If you’ve been reading the tech news anytime in the past decade, you know that no one — not even Apple — is safe from cybercrime. But there’s a bright side to all this hacking, especially if you work in IT: The job market for cybersecurity experts is as robust as it’s ever been.

And if you’re not currently in that growing corner of the tech sector, it might be easier to train yourself than you think.

Yes, touchscreen Macs really might be a thing [The CultCast]

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A woman points to her MacBook screen.
Steve Jobs said it would never happen, but we've heard that one before.
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This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Deep down inside, you know you want to give your Mac the finger. Apple might make that happen in the (somewhat) near future, according to the latest rumor. That’s right — Apple reportedly is “seriously considering” making a touchscreen MacBook. That’s enough to get us chattering!

Also on The CultCast:

  • Apple’s headset inches closer to (mixed) reality. But where are you going to put that waist-mounted battery pack if you don’t wear a belt?!? This is chaos!
  • Lots of geeky talk on the future of Apple screens, and why microLED will make a big difference.
  • What Apple products to expect this year, and when we think we’ll see them.

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Illustrated’s puzzle pieces tell beautiful stories

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Illustrated’s puzzle pieces tell beautiful stories
Illustrated is a puzzle game that immerses players in beautiful illustrations and the stories behind them.
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Illustrated is a new puzzle game — literally. Players put together jigsaw puzzle pieces to assemble beautiful illustrations.

Putting puzzles together is a meditative process for many, and the new game embraces that, with each containing a quote or other wisdom. It’s now available on Apple Arcade for iPhone, Mac and more.

Beats Studio Buds for $60? Yes, please.

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The deal is only on the black ones. But black goes with everything, right?
The deal is only on the black ones. But black goes with everything, right?
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Need great wireless earbuds but don’t want to spend much? Woot, owned by Amazon, is currently selling refurbished Beats Studio Buds for the uncommonly low price of $59.99.

That’s $90 off the list price of $150. And it’s less than typical sale prices, like the $99.95 Amazon is charging right for the buds right now.

Enter to win spectacular iPad Pro accessory bundle from Pitaka [Cult of Mac giveaway]

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All you need to keep your devices juiced up all day
All you need to keep your devices juiced up all day
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The Cult of Mac giveaway this week is a corker. We teamed up with Pitaka for one lucky winner to get the chance to win an iPad Pro accessory bundle worth $190.

This giveaway includes a Pitaka MagEZ iPad Pro case along with a MagEZ wireless charging stand. If you’re an iPad Pro owner, don’t miss your shot at winning this bundle, whether you’re on the go with your iPad in tow, or working from the comfort of your own home.

Limited time: Get almost half off Airbox and Airbox Go chargers

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The Momax AirBox features a 10,000mAH power bank to keep your gadgets charged on the go.
The Momax AirBox features a 10,000mAH power bank to keep your gadgets charged on the go.
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If you need a compact and handy way to both store and charge your Apple gadgets on the move, you can’t go wrong with Momax Airbox and Airbox Go. And during the company’s special 7-day deal for Cult of Mac readers, you can get more than 40% off each of the nifty products. That’s a savings of up to $84!

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Read more about Airbox and Airbox Go below, and find out how to get a great deal on these excellent Apple accessories this week.

$99 AirPods Lite and next-gen AirPods Max could launch in 2024

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AirPods Lite could add key new feature: Affordability
Apple could launch a cheaper AirPods next year.
Graphic: Apple/Cult of Mac

Apple could start shipping the second-generation AirPods Max and the AirPods Lite in the second half of 2024 at the earliest or the first half of 2025.

Announced in late 2020, the $549 AirPods Max has not received any refresh since their launch in late 2020.

Developer craves more pixels in ultra-wide display [Setups]

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Text renders more clearly on the MacBook Pro's Liquid Retina display than on the ultra-wide monitor.
Text renders more clearly on the MacBook Pro's Liquid Retina XDR display than on the ultra-wide monitor.
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With modern computer displays, you can have brilliant colors, tons of screen real estate and even a cool curve in the screen. But will you be happy reading text on it? That’s not necessarily a sure thing.

In today’s featured MacBook Pro-based computer setup, a developer finds she likes her 34-inch curved ultra-wide display, but not in every possible way. She craves more pixels, having been “ruined” by her MacBook Pro’s crisp display.