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Handy portable iPad stand is also a 6-port hub [Review]

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Satechi Aluminum Stand & Hub for iPad Pro review
The Satechi Aluminum Stand & Hub has what you need to make your iPad Pro or Air into a portable desktop.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

The Satechi Aluminum Stand & Hub turns your iPad into a useful desktop. Not only does it prop up your tablet, it includes six useful ports. And it goes almost anywhere, from a meeting room to a coffee shop.

I’ve used the tablet stand for weeks, including on a recent vacation. Here’s why I love it… despite a limitation or two.

New Fjorden camera grip gives your iPhone DSLR controls

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The Fjorden iPhone grip and MagSafe-compatible case turn your phone into a DSLR.
The Fjorden iPhone grip and MagSafe-compatible case turn your phone into a DSLR.
Photo: Fjorden

A Kickstarter campaign pushes a new iPhone camera grip and MagSafe case combo called the Fjorden. It promises to turn your iPhone into a DSLR camera — while still fitting in your pocket. Its physical camera controls might make a lot of photographers very happy.

Boost your brain with this scientifically backed app

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You'll think faster after using NeuroNation
Every day is brain day with NeuroNation's mental workouts.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

If you know a second language, then you know it requires maintenance and practice to be able to stay fluent. The moment you stop practicing, the language starts to fade, until you find yourself barely able to ask where the bathroom is.

That’s called language attrition, and it isn’t limited to language. If you want your brain to work faster, you need to train it and maintain it. There’s no better way to do that than NeuroNation Brain Training, an app designed to improve your cognitive abilities. And right now, you can get a one-year subscription on sale for $39.99. 

Newest iPad Air gets its biggest discounts yet — save up to $110

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Save on iPad Air
Now starting at just $499.99.
Photo: Apple

Want the newest iPad Air? Now’s a great time to bag yours on Amazon, where prices start at just $499.99 — the lowest price yet —for a 64GB model after a $99.01 discount.

Some 256GB models are down to as little as $639 after Amazon slashed $110 off. These are the biggest discounts we’ve seen so far.

Everything you need to know about the Pegasus spyware infecting smartphones

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Pegasus spyware FAQ
And how to tell if your iPhone is infected.
Photo: NSO Group/Cult of Mac

NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware is making headlines again after it was reported that a number of governments around the world have been using it to hack the smartphones of activists, politicians, journalists and other individuals.

A list of potential surveillance targets, which includes more than 50,000 phone numbers, was leaked and obtained by a number of news outlets over the weekend, reigniting concerns over government surveillance.

So, what exactly is Pegasus? And who might be a potential target of an attack? How can you tell if your iPhone already fell victim to the spyware? We rounded up everything you need to know about Pegasus.

Get all the cybersecurity training you can imagine with a platinum membership to Infosec4TC

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Get hundreds of hours of cybersecurity training, practice exams with this platinum membership
Infosec4TC will boost your career possibilities with lifetime access to cybersecurity training.
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A rewarding career in the cybersecurity field is within reach if you have the right knowledge and training to get your foot in the door. And once it’s there, the possibilities are endless. One of the best ways to get that knowledge is with a platinum membership to Infosec4TC, an online training program that puts you in control of how much and how fast you learn.

FCC leak suggests Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones coming soon

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The Bose QuietComfort 45s look like 35s on the outside, but audio and Bluetooth improvements are expected on the inside.
The Bose QuietComfort 45s look like 35s on the outside, but audio and Bluetooth improvements are expected on the inside.
Photo: FCC/Bose

A Federal Communications Commission certification reveals Bose may be about to roll out a long-awaited new version of its classic noise-canceling headphones. The company’s popular but long-in-the-tooth QuietComfort 35 and 35 II headphones appear to have a new sibling or, more likely, replacement: new Bose QuietComfort 45 over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation.

And the new headphones could arrive quite soon, bringing no telling what sort of upgrades to ANC, Bluetooth and audio quality.

How to easily erase all content and settings in macOS Monterey

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How to erase contents and settings in macOS Monterey
It's easier than ever to wipe your Mac clean.
Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac

macOS Monterey makes it easier than ever to remove all your precious data from your Mac when it’s time to sell it or make a fresh start. Its new Erase All Content & Settings feature wipes your machine without forcing to you to reinstall its operating system, just like on iPhone and iPad.

Here’s how to use it.

iOS 14.7 adds first taste of reverse wireless charging to iPhone 12

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iOS 14.7 will bring Apple Card tweaks, Apple battery pack support
iOS 14.7 brings some tweaks, but isn’t a major update.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

iPhone users can now download iOS 14.7. The update, released Monday, adds reverse wireless charging to the iPhone 12 series, albeit in a limited way. It also includes some promised improvements to the Apple Card, and allows users to manage timers on a HomePod.

In addition, Apple released watchOS 7.6.

Think vertical? Keep your Mac mini safely out of the way. [Setups]

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You can stand your Mac mini vertically or mount it behind the monitor or under the desk.
You can stand your Mac mini vertically or mount it behind the monitor or under the desk.
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Redditor mnsl0826 decided to save some space by standing up his M1 Mac mini vertically at the base of his monitor, rather than laying it flat. It worked for him, but posting about it on Reddit generated heaps of concern about whether you’re supposed to do that.

This top-rated VPN will give you safe browsing for a lifetime plus $30 store credit

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Get a lifetime of safe browsing with KeepSolid VPN
Protect yourself with this lifetime VPN and get an additional $30 store credit.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Whenever you use the internet, you leave a trail of information. That information makes you, your devices and your peace of mind vulnerable. When you browse without something keeping you safe, you open yourself up to malicious software and companies that store and sell your information.

However, using a virtual private network can keep your information safe and give you open access to the internet. And KeepSolid VPN is one of the best ones on the market. It gives you lifetime protection for five devices, and right now, it’s on sale for just $39. Plus, you’ll get a $30 store credit!

Affordable EarHooks ensure your AirPods never leave you

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AirPods Pro EarHooks
Get yours from just $10.99.
Photo: Elago

Breaking up is hard and painful, unless you’re an AirPod. They’re far from loyal, and they will leave you any time and anywhere. That’s why you need Elago’s awesome EarHooks.

EarHooks prevent an ugly breakup by ensuring AirPods and AirPods Pro always stay in your ear — whether you’re working out or squeezing onto a busy train. And you can get yours today from just $10.99.

Last chance! Win a MagSafe-compatible Perfect-Clear case from Speck [Cult of Mac giveaway]

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Presidio Perfect-Clear iPhone 12 case
Speck's most protective iPhone case yet.
Photo: Speck

You know that feeling of dread when you drop you iPhone for the hundredth time? As you slowly pick it up and pray that it’s not cracked, you remind yourself, “I need a better case.” Well, here’s your chance. This week’s giveaway is for a Speck Presidio Perfect-Clear Compatible with MagSafe case, worth $50. It’s Speck’s most protective clear case yet.

Show off your iPhone and keep it crack-free by entering this week’s giveaway. Enter and you could win one of four Presidio Perfect-Clear Compatible with MagSafe cases.

Play god. Drive safe. Flip birds. Search secret. [Awesome Apps of the Week]

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Apple Arcade delivers blasts from the past, but there's new stuff in the App Store this week as well.
Apple Arcade delivers updated blasts from the past, but there's totally new stuff in the App Store this week as well.
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Some classic iOS games got upgraded for their Apple Arcade debuts this week, but that’s just the start of this week’s roundup. A new iOS app gives you the chance to win prizes for not driving like a jerk. And a new Mac app lets you effortlessly declutter your presentations.

Plus, a couple of heavy-hitter apps got updates — one kind of serious from a privacy perspective, and one almost completely frivolous. Are you ready for your app upgrades?

Get unlimited lifetime access to this stock photo service for less than $30

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Get unlimited high quality stock photos for your business for life
With this incredibly priced sub, you get more than 400,000 royalty-free images from around the world.
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Whether they’re for your website, social media profiles, sales presentations or marketing materials, every business needs great images. That’s not just a nice-to-have, but a fact: 90% of all data processed by the brain is visual, making images more memorable than any text. And when it comes to online content, images have been shown to perform 4.4 times better than text-based content alone.

However … producing your own photoshoots can be extremely expensive. And getting the rights to use great photography can prove even more pricey. Thankfully, Scopio Stock Photography is changing the game when it comes to making great images affordable. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime subscription to the service, plus $30 store credit, for just $29.99. That’s a staggering 99% off the value of $3,480. And yes, that’s even one cent less than the store credit you’ll get back with this limited-time deal.

Why we want iPhone wireless charging in reverse [Cult of Mac Magazine 410]

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iPhone reverse wireless charging. We want more.
We want more!
Cover: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

The iPhone 12’s secret reverse wireless charging capability will work with Apple’s new MagSafe Battery Pack. That’s great and all, but Apple should let the iPhone charge other gear, too.

Think how cool it would be to top off your AirPods Pro simply by setting them atop your iPhone.

It’s a logical next step (and it might even be coming soon). Find out why we think Apple should go all in on iPhone reverse wireless charging in the cover story of this week’s free Cult of Mac Magazine. Read it in the app on your favorite iOS device, or get the links to the stories below.

Launch websites in seconds with this unlimited web hosting subscription, now less than $100 

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Get unlimited web hosting for life
Launching websites doesn't get any more affordable than this.
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Whether you run a business or have a personal website that cements your professional reputation and visibility, you need great web hosting to do it. The not-so-small obstacle to a professional website, though, is that web hosting can cost thousands of dollars a year. 

Thankfully, some revolutionary tech companies are changing the game when it comes to making web hosting accessible for everyone. Case in point: iBrave Cloud Web Hosting, which is offering a lifetime subscription on sale for an outrageously affordable $99.99. That’s a 93% discount off the regular price of $1,497.

Steady your MagSafe Charger with ElevationLab’s new MagBase

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ElevationLab's new MagBase makes it easy to grab your iPhone 12 off the charger with one hand.
ElevationLab's new MagBase makes it easy to grab your iPhone 12 off the charger with one hand.
Photo: ElevationLab

ElevationLab launched a deceptively simple accessory on Thursday called MagBase. It helps with one of the more frustrating aspects users find with the Apple MagSafe Charger. Using the base, you can easily pick up your iPhone 12 with one hand, still attached to the charger — or not.

Apple should go all in on iPhone 12’s reverse wireless charging

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Apple should go all in on iPhone 12’s reverse wireless charging
What if you could charge your AirPods just by putting them on your iPhone?
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

Turns out the iPhone 12 could do reverse wireless charging all along — Apple just didn’t talk about it until this week. And now that the cat’s out of the bag, Apple should embrace the capability and let iPhones wirelessly charge any other compatible device.