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Elevate your iPhone charging with Forté MagSafe stand [Review] ★★★★☆

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Twelve South Forté review★★★★☆
MagSafe makes this fast, affordable charger extremely convenient.
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The Twelve South Forté turns Apple’s MagSafe iPhone charging puck into a stand. So rather than your handset lying flat on a table, it’s held up so you can more easily see the display. And the elevated charging mat swivels so you can pick your viewing angle for watching video or making FaceTime calls.

I put the Forté to use in my home office. Here’s what it’s like to use in real life.

Mount iPhone or iPad on this sturdy magnetic hoop stand [Review] ★★★★☆

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SwitchEasy's MagEasy Flipmount is a sturdy stand for iPads, iPhones and other devices.★★★★☆
SwitchEasy's MagEasy Flipmount is a sturdy stand for iPads, iPhones and other devices.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

A computer setup benefits from stands, which raise up your devices for hands-free use while easing problems like neck strain. That’s a big selling point of the SwitchEasy MagEasy Flipmount Magnetic Hoop Stand. It’s not a charger, but it mounts MagSafe iPhones nicely, and it includes a hoop that magnetizes any other device, like an iPad.

SwitchEasy sent me one to check out. You can read my thoughts below.

Handy mount turns iPhone into MacBook webcam and more [Review] ★★★☆☆

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This is how the device is supposed to affix to the top of a device like a 14-inch MacBook Pro, but it wasn't very stable on mine.★★★☆☆
This is how the device is supposed to affix to the top of a device like a 14-inch MacBook Pro, but it wasn't very stable on mine.
Photo: SwitchEasy

SwitchEasy’s MagEasy MagLink Magnetic iPhone Mount for MacBooks provides a handy way to stick your iPhone on your MacBook to use the handset, via Continuity Camera, as a webcam. Recent iPhones have superior optics and solid microphones. Not only that, but the mount can serve as an iPhone stand or a grip for other uses, too.

While the clever little mount’s stability worried me at times, it works and it won’t break the bank at $29.99.

Last chance: Get 20% off flexible stand that mounts MagSafe iPhone anywhere

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Need to stick your iPhone in an unusual place? No problem.
Need to stick your iPhone in an unusual place? No problem.
Photo: SwitchEasy

Some iPhone MagSafe stands are ideal for use at your desk or on your bedside table. Others are car mounts. But what if one mount could go almost anywhere and let you view your handset at any angle? That’s the SwitchEasy Orbit Universal Magnetic Stand.

And all the better, you can get 20% off the portable and flexible stand in the Cult of Mac Store — a savings of $8. However, the sale ends tonight (January 26).

Last chance: Nab any SwitchEasy iPhone 14 case for 20% off

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What's classier than marble?
What's classier than marble?
Photo: SwitchEasy

The SwitchEasy Flash Sale on all iPhone 14 cases in the Cult of Mac Store ends tonight! That means you’ve got less than 14 hours to save 20% off any of 10 different cases to protect and dress up your fabulous Apple handset.

The cases cover the bases from tough and functional to highly decorative. There are regular cases as well as MagSafe options. Check out some highlights below. And 20% off saves you about $6 on many of the cases.

Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs introduces original MacBook Pro

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The original MacBook Pro brought innovative features (and stirred up a bit of controversy).
The original MacBook Pro brought innovative features (and stirred up a bit of controversy).
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January 10: Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs introduces the MacBook Pro January 10, 2006: Steve Jobs unveils the original 15-inch MacBook Pro, Apple’s thinnest, fastest and lightest laptop yet.

Building on the previous PowerBook G4 laptop, the new laptop adds dual-core Intel processors for the first time. The MacBook Pro immediately makes waves in the tech community. And did we mention its awesome MagSafe connector?

Nab the best deals on iPhone 11, 12 and 13 cases in this flash sale

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Find a new case for your (moderately) old iPhone in the SwitchEasy Flash Sale.
Find a new case for your (moderately) old iPhone in the SwitchEasy Flash Sale.

If you’re among the millions of people who didn’t upgrade to iPhone 14, here’s your reward. If you have an iPhone 11, 12 or 13 series handset, you can now get 40% off all SwitchEasy cases for those lineups in the Cult of Mac Store.

So, if your iPhone 11, 12 or 13 case is getting old and worn — or if you just want a fresh look — don’t miss the SwitchEasy Flash Sale. We’ve extended this end-of-season sale for a limited time. Dress up your old iPhone for the new year!

Take $17 off this compact 4-in-1 MagSafe charging stand

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The charging stand is convenient on your desk or your nightstand.
The charging stand is convenient on your desk or your nightstand.
Photo: SwitchEasy

Even if you’re not worrying about giving gifts that must arrive by a certain deadline, mid-to-late December is a great time to take advantage of holidays sales. And right now you can get a great deal on a handy SwitchEasy 4-in-1 MagPower Charging Stand that’ll keep your gadgets going.

Through December 26 you can get it for 20% the regular price in the Cult of Mac Store. That’s a savings of $17.