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Apple made a small change to the Apple TV remote with tvOS 13 that is most welcome.
You can’t turn on the Apple TV by pressing the touchpad on the Apple TV remote anymore.
The change eliminates accidentally turning on your Apple TV when you don’t meant to.
No more accidentally turning on your Apple TV.

With the rollout of tvOS 13, besides adding new features software-wise, Apple also made one big change with the Apple TV remote. You can’t turn on your Apple TV by pressing on the remote touchpad anymore.

This is an unexpected and long overdue change to the Apple TV remote.

The touchpad Apple TV remote has been polarizin to say the least. On the one hand, it looks really sleek with its aluminum and glass finish that is reminiscent of the iPhone. On the other, it’s befuddling there’s no dedicated power button. All in the sake of minimalism goes Apple’s thinking.

Prior to tvOS 13, the ”power button” was pressing on any button that wasn’t the volume toggle inclu…

I love using my Nintendo Switch Lite. It’s super portable, and I can play my favorite games just about anywhere. However, since I do take it everywhere, there is the potential for me to misplace or damage my charging cable. If this has happened to you, or you’re only looking for an extra power cord to keep in a different room, you’ll want to make sure you purchase a replacement that works efficiently and safely with your handheld. Here are the best charging cables for Nintendo Switch Lite.

Power to you

Switch AC Power Supply

Staff pick

This is the Amazon Choice for replacement Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite chargers. It works efficiently and has a five-foot-long cord.

$15 at Amazon

For the road

PowerA Nintendo Switch Car Charger

If you’re the kind of person that prefers officially licensed gear, then this is the car charger to get; it’s made by PowerA and is the Amazon Choice.

$15 at Amazon

Charge more

YCCTEAM Switch Lite Car Charger

This car charger is pe…

Yet another update.

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Apple has patched a security issue with third-party keyboards.
The fix is available in iOS 13.1.1.
iOs 13.1.1 also introduces fixes for issues that impact battery drain and restoring from backup.
Earlier this week, Apple acknowledged a bug in iOS 13 that allowed third-party keyboards to gain full access to a device even without users permission. Now, thanks to iOS 13.1.1, that bug has been patched.

That’s good news for iOS 13 users who prefer to use a third-party keyboard such as Gboard.

Here’s what Apple previously said about the bug:

Third-party keyboard extensions in iOS can be designed to run entirely standalone, without access to external services, or they can request ”full access” to provide additional features through network access. Apple has discovered a bug in iOS 13 and iPadOS that can result in keyboard extensions being granted full access even if you haven’t approved this access.

Since iOS 13’s initial release on Septem…

After going many years without a refresh, Apple finally did the Mac mini some justice in 2018 with a big overhaul. The Mac mini received some new and mighty insides, support for modern connection standards like Thunderbolt 3/USB-C, and a higher price tag. However, it’s still a highly capable and powerful machine that’s slightly more affordable than the rest of the lineup, with a lot of room for customization in your setup. But what if you want to listen to audio in peace? We’ve rounded up some of the best headphones that you can get for your Mac mini!

Apple magic

Apple AirPods

Staff favorite

Apple’s AirPods are some of the best little gizmos around. They connect magically to supported iOS devices as well as any Mac running macOS Sierra or later. They connect via Bluetooth and automatically pause audio when you take one out of your ear. Plus, you can tap on them to do things like play/pause, skip forward or rewind, and more. They also have a microphone, so you can use it for vid…

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Apple has hired David Smoley for vice president role.
David Smoley was previously Chief Information Officer at drugmaker AstraZeneca.
He will now work under Apple CIO Mary Demby.
He’s working under Chief Information Officer Mary Demby.

Apple has filled out the position of vice president by hiring AstraZeneca Chief Financial Officer David Smoley. According to Bloomberg, he will work under Apple CIO Mary Demby taking up an information technology role.

Smoley had previously been at U.K. drugmaker AstraZeneca for six years but has moved on and started working at Apple this month.

Bloomberg notes that he joins Apple’s group of about 100 VPs across the company that work under the executive team. Smoley will work under Mary Demby, Apple’s Chief Financial Officer.

Oddly enough, even though Smoley has a background in pharmaceuticals, he won’t be involved with the health team….

Fitbit has been a leading giant in the fitness tracking industry for quite some time and offers a variety of products that track every part of your day. We believe that every step makes a big difference, and not every Fitbit is built the same. The Fitbit Versa 2 is the best overall because its Fitbit’s latest and greatest second-generation smartwatch and features a lighter, sleeker design than the Fitbit Versa 1, a faster processor, longer battery life (5+ days), and a microphone and Amazon Alexa built-in for convenient voice commands and speedy text replies. Smart, feature-heavy, and versatile, the Fitbit Versa 2 is the best of the best when it comes to the Fitbit family.

Best Overall: Fitbit Versa 2

The Fitbit Versa 2 is Fitbit’s second-generation hybrid smartwatch and fitness tracker. It has versatility and style with its numerous features and the option to trick it out with designer accessories and a customizable watch face. While customisation is excellent, the Versa 2 wins…

If you’re like me, you love the Nintendo Switch and the Switch Lite. They’re convenient, can go anywhere, and have plenty of awesome games for you to play. However, playing on these systems can become incredibly frustrating when your on-screen characters start moving around without you even touching your joysticks. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to fix controller drift. Check out our list of fixes below.

Products used in this guide

Cleansing blast: WD-40 Contact Cleaner Spray ($9 at Amazon)
Replacement stick: Veanic 3D Joystick ($11 at Amazon)
A new pair: Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons ($70 at Amazon)
Controller Drift Solutions

Why is it happening?
How to fix it with compressed air
How to perform a system update on your controllers
How to recalibrate your Joy-Cons and joysticks through software
DIY fix by replacing the analog stick
How to prevent it from happening
Nintendo warranties and official repairs
But why is this happening?

There are at least two main reasons w…

They’ll all be available on November 1.

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Apple on Friday released three new Apple TV+ trailers.
The trailers show off Helpsters, Ghostwriters, and Snoopy in Space.
Each show will be available on Apple TV+ beginning November 1.
Apple on Friday shared three new trailers for shows headed to Apple TV+, including Helpsters, Ghostwriter, and Snoopy in Space. Each new show has one thing in common: they’re catered to younger audiences.

We’ve seen glimpses of these shows already. Helpsters, created in partnership with Sesame Workshop, is about a team of monsters who love solving problems.

”Whether it’s planning a party, climbing a mountain, or mastering a magic trick, the Helpsters can figure anything out — because everything starts with a plan,” the description for Helpsters reads.

Ghostwriters is a live-action show that features a younger cast who find themselves helping ghosts who have ”unfinished business.”

Finally, Snoopy in Space follows Charlie…

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A real-world speed test between the iPhone 11 Pro Max and Galaxy Note 10+ revealed an unlikely winner.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max pulled ahead early on, but the Galaxy Note 10+ caught up and won the test at the end.
The reasons seems to be the disparity between RAM: 4GB vs. 12GB.
Apple’s best lost to Samsung’s best.

Since the release of the iPhone 11 Pro Max, people have naturally been comparing it to Samsung’s top of the line flagship, the Galaxy Note 10+. YouTube channel PhoneBuff joined the fray and pitted the two in a real-world speed test and Samsung’s flagship came out on top.

PhoneBuff’s speed test uses a machine to enact the same exact test on each device without human error. There are two parts: the first involves going through a slate of apps and the second part involves re-opening the apps and seeing which device does a better job at keeping them loaded.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max quickly took the lead by opening apps like Starbucks, Adobe Rush, Snapseed …

It’s a-me, Mario!

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Mario Kart Tour isn’t available in Belgium.
That’s because the game’s loot boxes don’t comply with Belgium Gambling Authority regulations.
The game is available for iOS and Android elsewhere around the world.
Mario Kart Tour recently launched on iOS and Android in several markets across the world, but Belgium wasn’t one of them. That’s because the game involves the use of loot boxes, which The Brussels Times reports do not comply with Belgium Gambling Authority regulations.

In the game, players can spend real money on loot boxes, which contain contents that are unknown to the player. This is associated with gambling, thus the game isn’t available to download in the country. According to a report, Nintendo could be missing out on a potential 11.5 million players.

Mario Kart Tour has been at the center of controversy since its launch, with players voicing their frustrations with the game’s microtransactions. In addition to loot boxes, Nintend…