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Deck out your MacBook in Mujjo’s new vegan leather sleeve

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The sleeve is for your MacBook Pro, but you can carry a lot more in it.
The sleeve is for your MacBook Pro, but you can carry a lot more in it.
Photo: Mujjo

Mujjo is known for leather iPhone cases and wallets. It also makes sleeves and cases, and now it offers a new pair of vegan leather sleeves — one for a 14-inch MacBook Pro and one for a 16-inch MacBook Pro.

The elegant Envoy Laptop Sleeves, which look like they’d be equally at home in a lecture hall or a board room, are waterproof and offer room for the other stuff you need to carry around, too.

Mythic Quest crushes it at the brunch [Apple TV+ recap] ★★★★★

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Mythic Quest recap Apple TV+: Are you ready to laugh so hard your neighbors complain?★★★★★
Are you ready to laugh so hard your neighbors complain?
Photo: Apple TV+

TV+ ReviewIt’s girlboss brunch time on this week’s Mythic Quest, the Apple TV+ show about the overworked, undervalued and confused team of executives and developers who keep a gaming company afloat. Jo, Poppy and Rachel go to brunch together and make some discoveries about themselves and each other.

Meanwhile, Ian and Dana search for inspiration in the desert. David gets excited because a Mythic Quest movie might be in the works, even though everyone and everything is screaming at him that it’s a bad idea. Also, Brad might not be the changed man he appears to be.

Totallee slashes prices on iPhone cases and chargers for Black Friday

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The thin and lightweight iPhone case may be the next best thing to having no case.
The thin and lightweight iPhone case may be the next best thing to having no case.
Photo: Totallee

Totallee, known for its ultra-slim, lightweight and branding-free iPhone cases as well as charging accessories, is about to launch a big-time Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale.

Between November 21 and 28, products will go for half off their regular prices on Totallee’s website as well as Amazon and Walmart.

Ends today! Save a bundle on these iPhone screen and lens protectors.

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Save your handset's screen from damage with a high-quality screen protector.
Save your handset's screen from damage with a high-quality screen protector.
Photo: SwitchEasy

If you have an iPhone 11, 12 or 13, now’s your chance to get a little extra protection for its beautiful screen and advanced camera lenses. This week all SwitchEasy screen protectors and lens protectors are on sale in the Cult of Mac Store.

So go ahead and check out the 20% off deals on SwitchEasy iPhone screen and lens protectors in the SwitchEasy Flash Sale and give your favorite gadget the protection it deserves. Sales ends November 18.

Acapulco reverts to its unsatisfying sitcom roots this week [Apple TV+ recap] ☆☆☆

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Acapulco recap Apple TV+: Just when it seemed like the show was ready to break free of its sitcom bindings, a hopelessly frothy episode ensues.☆☆☆
Just when it seemed like Acapulco was ready to break free of its tedious sitcom bindings, a hopelessly frothy episode ensues.
Photo: Apple TV+

TV+ ReviewApple TV+ comedy Acapulco, about an old millionaire reminiscing about his early life as a wage slave at a popular resort in the ’80s, takes two trips down memory lane this week. Diane relives her glory days before Las Colinas, while Maximo remembers a moral dilemma that cost him and rewarded him in equal measure.

There’s a party at the resort, and all the ghosts of Diane’s past are invited in an unfortunately middling episode.

Coder suffers crippling doubts over just-upgraded display [Setups]

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It's not always clear right away if you chose the best display for you.
It's not always clear right away if you chose the best display for you.
Photo: [email protected]

A new external display for your computer setup is usually a joy to behold. It is, after all, what you look at most. And you probably just replaced your old one with a bigger, brighter and more beautiful new one. But sometimes buyer’s remorse creeps in. Is it actually the best screen for your needs that you can afford?

Today’s featured setup comes from a software coder who has started to have doubts about a substantial recent monitor purchase. Will he succumb to them? He’s keeping his eye on the return deadline and asking for advice.

Adorable Interrupting Chicken teaches kids about storytelling [Apple TV+ review] ★★★★☆

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Interrupting Chicken review Apple TV+: Interrupting Chicken puts a new spin on old fairy tales.★★★★☆
Interrupting Chicken puts a new spin on old fairy tales.
Image: Apple TV+

TV+ ReviewInterrupting Chicken, the new Apple TV+ children’s show about a family of chickens who get lost in the power of books and storytelling, is a winning combination of beautiful animation, good voice acting, and charming and warm-hearted stories.

Based on the Caldecott Medal-winning book series of the same name, written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein, it’s another solid entry in Apple’s growing catalog of kids shows.

Spirited will haunt you with the ghost of Christmas crap [Apple TV+ review] ☆☆☆☆

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Spirited review Apple TV+: There's plenty of singing and dancing in ☆☆☆☆
There's plenty of singing and dancing in Spirited, but do you really expect jokes in your musical comedies?
Photo: Apple TV+

TV+ Review Spirited, the Apple TV+ musical comedy remake of A Christmas Carol, is a depressingly literal, overly sarcastic and nightmarishly unfunny look at the lives of the people who work from beyond the grave to make Christmas cheer.

In the film, which hits the streaming service today, Will Ferrell plays a spirit who’s lost his mojo when he meets a man who’s more persuasive than he is. The laughs never start and the songs never stop in this gaudy waste of money and talent.

Get lifetime licenses for Microsoft Office on two Macs for just $60

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Save over $600 on two lifetime Microsoft Office licenses for Mac.
Don't miss this sweet deal on one of the world's most popular software suites.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Around 1.4 billion people use Microsoft Office daily to create and share documents, crunch numbers and more. Mac owners don’t need to miss out on the Office party — or even pay a lot for the popular software suite.

For a limited time, you can pick up a pair of lifetime licenses to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 for only $59.99 (regularly $698).

Protect iPhone 14 with Laut’s new cases, screen protectors and lens shields

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The Prestige Folio is an iPhone 14 case, wallet and stand.
The Prestige Folio is an iPhone 14 case, wallet and stand.
Photo: Laut

Accessories maker Laut just released a dozen new iPhone 14 cases, screen protectors and camera lens shields in the Cult of Mac Store. They cover a range of styles and applications. We highlight some below.

And Laut is just part of the picture. You can see the company’s new entries and other new iPhone 14 cases in the rapidly growing field of choices.

Mayo Clinic finds new way Apple Watch detects bum tickers

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AI and ECG readings from Apple Watch could be crucial to detecting heart problems.
AI and ECG readings from Apple Watch could be crucial to detecting heart problems.
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

The famed Mayo Clinic showed us a new way artificial intelligence (AI) and Apple Watch can help save patients’ lives, according to a new study.

Instead of relying only on expensive tests conducted in clinical settings, doctors may be able to turn to AI and Apple Watch electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings to help determine which patients have previously undetected heart pump problems that could lead to heart failure.

The Narwal Freo is the next step forward for vacuuming-mopping robots

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The New, Versatile Narwal Freo robo vac and mop is a game-changer.
Narwal Freo brings new advancements to robot vacuums.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

You’ve heard the outcry before — the robots are coming to take our jobs! But as it turns out, the joke is mainly on the robots. Most of us would be more than happy to give up some, or even all, of our responsibilities and let a dedicated computer brain pick up the slack for a while instead.

Fortunately for humanity, that’s become increasingly common, with robots doing those jobs amazingly well. For example, Narwal Robotics has been on the cutting edge of robot mop and vacuum technology for a while following the release of its well-received vacuum bot from last year, the Narwal T10. Now, the company has unveiled the next step in its bot-cleaning revolution with the brand-new Narwal Freo.

Get beloved Mac optimization app CleanMyMac X for just $25

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Get an early Black Friday price on this Mac optimization software.
Give your Mac a good cleaning with this optimization software that's already marked down for Black Friday.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

All those incomplete app downloads and files you never open aren’t doing your Mac’s local storage any favors. Declutter your digital space with CleanMyMac X, a Mac optimization tool that works like a digital detailing service.

We’re releasing early Black Friday price drops on popular gadgets and apps all month, and CleanMyMac X is high on the list. You can get a one-year CleanMyMac X subscription for just $24.99 — the best price on the web.

Every keyboard Apple ever made — ranked!

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Mac keyboards in a pile.
Clockwise, from top: Apple Extended Keyboard II, Macintosh Plus Keyboard, Apple Keyboard (G4), Apple Keyboard (Aluminum)
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

In the 40-odd years that the Mac has been on the market, very few people have actually used all of Apple’s keyboards. I haven’t either, but I’ve come close. Here is my review of every Apple keyboard I’ve got my hands on — ranked from worst to best.

This $65 work-from-home kit will give your setup a serious boost

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Give your WFH setup a productivity upgrade with this modular laptop accessory kit.
Upgrade your WFH gear by attaching your phone, wireless charger and conference lighting to your laptop.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Working from home may statistically make you more productive, but cobbling together a home office can take up a lot of space. If you want to improve your online conference lighting, keep your mobile devices charged and position your phone so it can serve as a second screen, consider the Edge Full Kit.

This modular work-from-home setup is available for just $64.99 (regularly $74).

Røde’s refreshed NT-USB+ mic is easy for all kinds of audio

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The Røde NT-USB+ on a desk. The NT-USB+ is a great professional microphone for your Mac out of the box.
The NT-USB+ is a great professional microphone for your Mac out of the box.
Photo: Røde

Røde’s new NT-USB+ microphone brings exciting new features to the company’s well-reviewed NT-USB from 2014.

Like its predecessor, the NT-USB+ is an all-in-one microphone for streaming, capturing vocals, playing instruments and recording podcasts. The refreshed version adds higher bit depth, a built-in low noise/high gain preamp and a high-powered headphone jack to the classic model. Plus, it connects over USB-C at both ends.

Soccer, anyone? Apple TV+ launches MLS Season Pass soon.

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Are you ready for some football? And by that we mean soccer, natch.
Are you ready for some football? And by that we mean soccer, natch.
Photo: Apple TV+

Apple TV+ and the top pro soccer league in the United States, Major League Soccer (MLS), said Wednesday the MLS Season Pass subscription service showing all matches with no blackouts launches February 1, 2023.

The launch, which includes features on multiple Apple services, kicks off a 10-year partnership between Apple and MLS.

Showcase your standing as an artist with a .art domain name for less than $10 a year

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Ditch .com and grab a .ART domain name.
A .art domain name could do wonders for your artistic business.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

If you want to be an artist, you need to know how to get your work in front of the right audience. For many artists, that starts with a .art web domain, offering instant identity and credibility to any creative individual looking to showcase their work.

Want a smart plug made for Matter? You can already nab Meross’ new one.

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Ready for a smart plug made for the Matter smart home standard?
Ready for a smart plug made for the Matter smart home standard?
Photo: Meross

Accessories maker Meross now allows you to order one of the first smart plugs designed for the new Matter smart home wireless networking standard.

And not only that. The plug, which the company said will ship on December 31, appears to be one of the first smart gadgets to sport the Matter logo.

And right now you can get it for 30% off in a launch discount.

MacBook Pro drives dynamic, well-mounted displays [Setups]

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A 34-inch ultra-wide display in landscape mode and a 24-inch monitor in portrait mode make a good combo.
A 34-inch ultra-wide display in landscape mode and a 24-inch monitor in portrait mode make a good combo.
Photo: [email protected]

Powerful MacBook Pro — check. Extremely capable USB dock — check. Dazzling displays properly mounted in different orientations — check. Two of the best input devices you can buy — check.

Today’s featured computer setup seems to have it all without going overboard, and it all rests easily on a solid standing desk from New Zealand.

And the user even recommends deals on truly stellar noise-canceling headphones. Read on for more and don’t miss the gear list at the bottom of the page.

Ugreen 3-in-1 MagSafe charger is perfect for the nightstand [Review] ★★★★☆

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Charge three devices at once.★★★★☆
Ugreen's MFi-certified charger tops off three devices at once.
Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac

There’s something especially convenient about having a multi-device charging station on your nightstand. Or you could place at the edge of your desk or on a table by the front door. It’s a place you can charge your iPhone, AirPods charging case and Apple Watch all at once if need be.

Ugreen sent me its version to test out, the 3-in-1 MagSafe Wireless Charging Station. It’s a good charger for most people — especially because it’s MFi-certified for MagSafe. That means you get a full 15 watts for MagSafe iPhones and 5W apiece for an AirPods charging case and Apple Watch.

But the device isn’t without minor drawbacks.

New Elgato Stream Deck+ jacks up control with LCD touch strip and 4 dials

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Elgato just further opened up your workflow-tweaking opportunities.
Elgato just further opened up your workflow-tweaking opportunities.
Photo: Elgato

Corsair Gaming subsidiary Elgato unveiled the latest version of its popular Stream Deck streaming and workflow controller Wednesday, dubbing it Stream Deck+.

It retains eight of the familiar customizable LCD keys that other versions have. But it adds a touch strip, which is a screen, and four “infinite dials” to help you tweak and adjust tasks in your workflow. A common use of this type of tool is controlling video streaming production.

Here’s your last chance to get lifetime access to Babbel for just $199

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Last chance to get a lifetime subscription to Babbel for an incredible price.
Take as long as you want to learn 14 languages with this affordable Babbel lifetime subscription.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Knowing multiple languages is more than just a valuable, marketable skill. Research shows mastering another language brings noticeable benefits for your working memory.

The problem is that learning a new language as an adult is tough. However, it’s easier when your language lessons are catered to your skill level, learning style and schedule. That’s exactly what you get when you grab a lifetime subscription to the highly rated Babbel language app

Through November 30, we’re dropping the price for a lifetime Babbel subscription down to just $199.

Wrap up your holiday shopping under one roof with a Costco membership

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Get your holiday shopping done at Costco with a One-Year Gold Star Membership and a $30 Digital Shop Card.
See how much of your holiday shopping you can get done at Costco with a one-year membership and a $30 Digital Costco Shop Card.
Photo: Cult of Mac Deals

Shopping on a budget is tough, and it doesn’t get easier when you’re planning to feed a fleet of holiday guests flying into town soon. Friends and family are on their way, and it’s time to find out how you will fill your table with tasty treats without breaking the bank.

With a Costco Gold Star Membership, you can find shelves of enticing ingredients and premade delectables to serve your guests. And for a limited time, you can get a one-year Costco Gold Star Membership for $60 — and it comes with a complimentary $30 Digital Costco Shop Card.