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iPad mini 6 users face charging problem after iPadOS 15.5 update

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iPad mini on table
Don't blame your power adapter if your iPad mini 6 is not charging.
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Select iPad mini 6 users are having trouble charging their device after installing the iPadOS 15.5 update. Apple is aware of the problem and investigating the cause behind the problem.

The problem seems to be related to software and is not a hardware one.

How to get ready to preorder the M2 MacBook Air

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How to get ready to preorder the M2 MacBook Air
Here's how to be ready to order the amazing M2 MacBook Air so you get one on launch day.
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The most exciting MacBook of 2022 goes up for preorder on Friday, and the M2 MacBook Air is likely to sell out quickly. You need do some early prep work if you want to get your hands on this beautifully redesigned notebook as soon as possible.

Here’s how to be completely ready to put in a preorder.

This is how you power a home-automation station [Setups]

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An M1 Max MacBook Pro and Raspberry Pi help make this a home-automation station.
An M1 Max MacBook Pro and Raspberry Pi help make this a home-automation station.
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Most of the time, when we talk about home automation, we’re talking about Apple’s HomeKit system. But today’s featured computer setup, which relies on a formidable M1 Max MacBook Pro and dual displays, goes another route.

The homeowner runs a Raspberry Pi with open-source software to achieve about 50 automations, including Siri integration.

Double your screen real estate anywhere you go with this great-looking portable monitor [Review] ★★★★

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KYY 15.6-inch 1080P USB-C Portable Monitor review★★★★
Be more productive on the go with this great-looking portable monitor
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Slip the KYY 15.6-inch 1080P USB-C Portable Monitor in the same bag as your notebook and you can always count on having more screen space to work.

M1 iPad users looking forward to external display support should also think about this screen. Or attach it to your Switch for more fun on the run.

I used KYY’s monitor for a couple of weeks. Here’s why I find it surprisingly good.

M2 MacBook Air preorders open on July 8

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13-inch MacBook Air with M2
You can get your hands on the M2 MacBook Air starting July 15.
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Apple’s svelte new M2 MacBook Air will be available for order starting July 8. It will then hit retail stores on July 15.

“Supercharged by the M2 chip,” Apple said in a press release Wednesday, “the all-new MacBook Air features even more performance and a new strikingly thin design, a larger 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a four-speaker sound system, up to 18 hours of battery life, and MagSafe charging.”

Don’t expect health monitoring in this year’s AirPods Pro

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When AirPods Pro 2 come out later in 2022, they might be the only 'Pro' model.
AirPods Pro 2 are unlikely to pack any health sensors.
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This year’s AirPods Pro refresh is unlikely to pack health features like heart rate or body temperature monitoring.

Apple is testing both features internally, which “could arrive one day.” But that day is not coming this year.

Stash all your files with this lifetime deal on terabytes of cloud storage

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Store your favorite iPhone pictures bad practically anything else in this 15, 25, 35, or 50TB cloud storage.
Access years of pictures from any Mac or iOS device with this cloud storage.
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People tend to become digital hoarders during their student years. By the time you graduate and move into your career, you may already have a considerable digital library you’ll only add to as you work. Consider a file backup plan like Degoo if you always want to have room for the files you accrue.

During Cult of Mac Deals’ 4th of July Sale, if you spend more than $100, you can get 20% off your purchase with code JULY20. And for a limited time, you can use that sitewide coupon to purchase 15TB, 25TB, 35TB and 50TB Degoo backup plans for $119.99, $159.99, $199.99 and $239.99, respectively.

M1 Max MacBook pairs nicely with 40-inch ultra-wide display [Setups]

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No scaling issues seen here.
No scaling issues seen here.
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Curved ultra-wide displays are all the rage lately, and it’s no wonder why. What a fantastic amount of real estate. But it can be worrisome buying one if you’re not sure how it will look with your Mac’s resolution and scaling options.

Today’s featured computer setup pairs a beast of a 16-inch M1 Max MacBook with a brilliant 40-inch LG 5K UltraWide curved display. Let’s look at how well it’s working and what some of the issues can be.

Top TweetDeck for Mac alternatives to ease power users’ pain

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TweetDeck for Mac alternatives worth trying out
These TweetDeck for Mac alternatives are worth checking out.
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With Twitter killing off TweetDeck for Mac today, users who didn’t plan ahead might be scrambling for options to manage their feeds.

While TweetDeck will continue to function on the web, many power users prefer a native Mac app. Luckily, you can find several worthy TweetDeck alternatives for Mac users that will help you get a handle on your Twitter obsession.