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M4 Ultra Chip becomes super powerful with possibly 32-core CPU and 80-core GPU

Last fall, Apple added the M4 Pro and M4 Max Chip to, among others, the MacBook Pro and Mac Mini. Later this year we...

Switch off iCloud key ring and delete data

With the help of the iCloud key ring you can synchronize login details, credit cards and passwords with all your devices via iCloud. This...

Switchbot Wallet Finder Card: is an alternative to an airtag and deployable in your smart home

Have you ever lost your wallet or do you no longer know where you put it away? Then the Switchbot Wallet Finder Card may...

Weekly overview 6: Apple 5G modem for iPhone, thinnest iPhone ever in 2025 and more

In this weekly overview we list the most important Apple news for you and you will also find the most popular tips from the...

Overview of all macOS versions up to 2024 and which software you can install on your Mac

MacOS is the operating system specially developed for Apple's Mac computers, including MacBook, iMac and Mac Mini. The power of macOS is the user-friendly...

Manage and download your photos everywhere via the iCloud website

If you use iCloud photos you can not only view and manage your photos on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC, this is also...

First the smartphone, then the day

For many Dutch people the day starts with a look at their smartphone. A habit that seems to have become indispensable for many, while...

Set iPhone especially for work? 5 handy tips

Many people use the same phone for work as for private life, but that is not always handy. Just as life is split in...

Wiz Contact sensors for Safe Living

WIZ is the sister of Philips Hue and comes with new contact sensors that offer more options to secure your home. These smart contact...

5 Netflix View tips, suggestions and recommendations that are worth it

Watching a traditional TV is no longer what it has been and video streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Max or Apple...

Use private WiFi addresses for extra safety on your Mac, iPhone and iPad

Prevent you to be tracked on WiFi networks The moment your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Mac connects to a Wi-Fine network, the Mac address...

John Vanderaart Column Travel Romanticism

On pcactive.nl it is time again for the weekly column by John Vanderaart. Earlier he had all the troubles around his navigation system and...

The difference between search engines vs. Voice search: How do you optimize for both?

With the arrival of voice search such as Siri and Google Assistant, search behavior has changed. For example, people use speech -controlled searches, but...

Add pages to the control panel and use on iPhone or iPad

The control panel is a handy option where you have access to various controllers and shortcuts to apps. From the panel you can easily...

Robotic domestic help by remote control

This humanoid, partially autonomous robot is checked using VR glasses and haptic controllers. © Benno Unterforsthuber/ Devanthro ...

Pareto Security: Check your Mac for safety problems

The Mac and its operating system MacOS have the name to be safe against malware and viruses. However, due to its still growing popularity,...

Top 10 streaming films and series January 27 to February 2, 2025

If you feel like a nice film and/or series, look here for the top 10 most popular streaming series and films from the past...

How do you find information via a photo?

I often see things that I want to know more, such as a beautiful product or an unknown building. Sometimes I don't know how...

Rob about Tip: do not record passwords, payment details and card security codes

Every Wednesday Rob Coenraads writes on pcactive.nl in 'Rob about' an article that he experiences, encounters or interests. This time that is a good...

Volumes automatically unmocent in macOS Sequoia

A handy new function in macOS Sequoia makes it possible to automatically end a volume such as a .dmg to unmoune as soon as...

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