Mac|Life - 1 Jan 2026
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Logitech MX Master 4 for Mac
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Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF
ReMarkable Paper Pro Move
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The iPhone 17 Pro camera system
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
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Wokyis Retro Docking Station
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Get fit with Workout Buddy
iPad Pro 13-inch (2025)
Meet the new menu bar
Philips Hue Bridge Pro
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Final Cut Camera 2.0
Hitman: Absolution
Chants of Sennaar
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Power up your Mac with Alfred
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REQUIRES
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IT WILL TAKE
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Extend Alfred to tackle your own tasks
Master the new Games app
HOW TO Use the Games app
GENIUS TIP
YOU WILL LEARN
IT WILL TAKE
REQUIRES
HOW TO Use the Games app
GENIUS TIP
GENIUS TIP
Meet the new menu bar
HOW TO Change the menu bar’s appearance
YOU WILL LEARN
IT WILL TAKE
REQUIRES
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HOW TO Create additional Control Centers
Access apps from anywhere
Try the new–look Camera app
YOU WILL LEARN
IT WILL TAKE
REQUIRES
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Create a custom Lock Screen
GENIUS TIP
YOU WILL LEARN
REQUIRES
IT WILL TAKE
HOW TO Make your Lock Screen unique to you
Make your iPhone more accessible
HOW TO Get started with Accessibility
REQUIRES
YOU WILL LEARN
IT WILL TAKE
HOW TO Get started with Accessibility
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Sync up the settings to make life even easier
Get fit with Workout Buddy
REQUIRES
YOU WILL LEARN
IT WILL TAKE
HOW TO Set up and use Workout Buddy
GENIUS TIP
GENIUS TIP
The iPhone 17 Pro camera system
KEY FACT
YOU WILL LEARN
> SOUPED–UP SELFIES
KEY FACT
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Keep it cool, keep it quiet
> Clean Safari’s data
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> Set permissions for sharing
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Anker 341 USB–C Hub (7–in–1)
Common problem #3
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Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL
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iPad Pro 13–inch (2025)
THE BOTTOM LINE
Logitech MX Master 4 for Mac
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Satechi USB4 Slim NVMe Pro SSD Enclosure
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Hitman: Absolution
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Wokyis Retro Docking Station
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Final Cut Camera 2.0
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Cambridge Audio Melomania A100
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reMarkable Paper Pro Move
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Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF
THE BOTTOM LINE
Chants of Sennaar
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Philips Hue Bridge Pro
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