If you could do anything with the MacBook Pro Touch Bar, what tools would you create?

Thanks to a little help from BetterTouchTool by Andreas Hegenberg, you can do a whole lot more with the Touch Bar on the 2016 MacBook Pro than you could imagine. Certainly more than anything Apple expected developers to be allowed to do.

One MacBook Pro owner and Reddit enthusiast used BetterTouchTool to create a Reddit interface that allows you to access subReddit subscriptions and RSS feeds. It’s basically a quick link to specific Safari pages but organized through Reddit’s channels.

That’s the great thing about BetterTouchTool. You can do practically everything with it. You can quick link to a variety of subReddits, open a new Note with just a tap, and switch between Slack chat rooms. It’s simple to download and set up and has dozens of useful pre-made templates.

If you want to create your own Reddit Touch Bar interface, you can download and install BetterTouchTool and follow the template st…

How do fix charging problems with your IPhone? Try cleaning the Lightning in 30-pin Dock connector port!

There are a number of reasons why your iPhone might be having issues with charging. We’ve got a comprehensive guide to how to troubleshoot charging problems. You might have a bad cable or need to restore your software. You might even need to replace your charging port. Sometimes, though, the only problem with your charging port is that it is hella dirty.

My experience: My significant other was having trouble getting his iPhone to charge properly. It would charge or uncharge randomly, and sometimes not at all. After determining that the issue was not a faulty cable. We went straight for the cleaning supplies.

His port was really packed with pocket lint. It had gathered dirt and debris over time, and he would push it against the back of the port every time he plugged in his charging cable. Eventually, there was a small wall of dirt that kept the charging cable from properly engag…

What are Collections and how the heck do they work?

Instagram:

Starting this week, you can save posts into private collections.

Last year in December, Instagram introduced a feature that allowed users to save posts so they could view them at a later time.

This tool was great if you were one of those people who constantly screenshotted everything they wanted to remember, or tagged yourself in the comments in order to get the notification to remind you to go back and view the post, and nearly 46 per cent of Instagrammers have saved at least one post since this feature rolled out.

Today, Instagram announced something called Collections, a feature that lets users sort any IG post they’ve bookmarked into different categories for easy viewing & organizing!

How does it work?

After you save an Instagram photo or video that you’d like to revisit, you get a prompt that asks you if you want to add it to a previously made Collection, or if you want to create a new Collection a…

The Apple Store at Union Square in San Francisco will host a conversation between Apple Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson, and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. The conversation will cover different aspects of Apple’s environmental work.

From Apple:

Former U.S. Vice President and Climate Reality Chairman Al Gore and Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson will discuss climate optimism. They’ll share their insight on Earth Day initiatives, Apple’s ongoing commitment to the environment, and ways you can make an impact through positive actions.

You can sign up now to reserve your spot for the event, which will take place on Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. PT.

In addition to championing environmental causes and education, former Vice President Gore has had a long association with Apple, having served on the company’s Board of Directors since early 2003. For her part, Jackson, formerly the Admin…

Our friends at Thrifter are back again, this time saving you nearly 50% on a pair of Beats Solo3 Bluetooth headphones.

Update: Amazon has just dropped the price of the Powerbeats3 down to $130. If you don’t want on-ear headphones, check them out now!

If you’ve been looking to pick up a pair of Beats Solo3 headphones with Apple’s W1 chip but weren’t sold on the price, you won’t want to miss this deal. Right now Walmart is offering the headphones for $159.99, and Amazon has them for the same. These headphones normally run close to $300, but this limited-time sale offers you nearly 50% off, so you won’t want to miss out.

With Apple’s W1 chip, pairing these headphones to your iPhone is extremely easy, and being on-ear headphones they should sit comfortably for hours of usage. Walmart also offers free 2-day shipping on the headphones, so not only can you have them quickly but you won’t pay a fortune to do so. This price is $10 higher than previous deals we’ve seen on these headphones, …

What are the best gadgets and gizmos to ease anxiety and fight off stress?

Anxious from long, tedious days at the office? Stressed a bit more than you normally are? Find yourself looking for a way to simply… Relax? Unwind? Chill the eff out?

If you’re someone who has a hard time de-stressing and mellowing out at work or at your home office, it can be difficult to find something that actually works to take away your tension & anxiety. Luckily for you, there are quite a number of gadgets and gizmos out there that you can plug in, play with, or squeeze to reduce your stress level!

Fidget Cube
Thinking Putty
InnoGear Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser
Fidgetty Spinner
Moon Ball
Silicone Sponge

Fidget Cube

If you’re looking to de-stress at your desk with something that can fit in the palm of your hand, and if you’re someone who fidgets and fumbles with knick-knacks to distract yourself, then the Fidget Cube might be your perfect stress reducing desktop gadget!

Amand…

Don’t try to install a Nintendo Switch emulator.

In much the same way some people will opt to play Nintendo Switch games on a computer instead of the console if it saves a little cash, there exists some people willing to disguise malware as Switch emulation software if it makes them a little cash. That’s right, if you see something claiming to be a Nintendo Switch emulator you should really think twice before installing it. Switch emulators aren’t a real thing, and installing that software is a really great way to turn your computer into a malware farm.

Scammers are taking advantage of a video floating around showing off Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in 4K as evidence of Switch emulation, but that’s not the case. What you see in that video is an unfinished version of the Wii U port for Breath of the Wild running on a PC. It is currently possible to do this yourself, but the game isn’t 100% polished and may break in some areas. More importantly, it’s not the Switch version of …

Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, shoes, batteries, headphones, waterbottles — here’s everything you need to stay healthy for your summer fitness and fun!

Summer is coming. For many of us, the ice has cracked, the snow has fled, and the parks are once again open for some serious fun. But with great weather comes great responsibility. The sun burns, the bugs bite, the heat parches, and the kilometers blister. None of those are deal-breakers, though, provided you prepare.

Whether you’re amping up your Apple Watch workouts, playing Pokémon Go, or simply enjoying the world around you, here’s what you need to beat the summer heat.

The best sunscreen

Like Superman, we’re powered by the rays of our strong yellow sun. But what makes us stronger can also burn us. That’s why really good sun screen is an absolute must for anyone spending any time outside this summer.

According to The Sweethome’s Shannon Palus, this is what you need:

[If] you’re outside, you should be app…