Thanks to our sponsor Eversign, 9to5Mac readers can get free Premium access to the service for 3 months (Reg. $30) for a limited time.

Eversign is a full-fledged platform for secure eSignatures, allowing you to create, manage and send out documents like contracts, NDAs, agreements and much more with integrated tools for the recipient to sign right on their Mac, iPhone or iPad.

Most recently, Eversign has also launched a Chrome plug-in to allow Mac users to sign documents directly from within Gmail. Here’s how it works:

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Thanks to our sponsor August Home, we’ve got an exclusive deal saving you big on an August Smart Lock Pro + August Connect Wi-Fi bridge and August’s physical Smart Keypad accessory. Get the entire bundle now for $279 (Reg. $358). 

Get August Smart Lock Pro + August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge & Smart Keypad $79 off for $279 (Reg. $358). 

Head below for our video walkthrough with August’s Smart Lock Pro and the recently released native Apple Watch app and HomePod support now available for the HomeKit-enabled lock.

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Thanks to our sponsor pCloud, 9to5Mac readers can get an exclusive 50% off the company’s 2TB storage plan with upgraded client-side encryption:

Get 2TB storage + pCloud Crypto for $72/year (Reg. $143.76) or start a free trial with up to 20GB.

pCloud has quickly become a popular option for cloud storage among iOS and Mac users, offering up to 20GB for free and options for up to 2TB at low monthly, yearly and lifetime rates with no limits on file sizes or upload and download speeds. The optional Crypto service adds an additional layer of client-side encryption that has made the secure Swiss cloud storage company attractive to many users.

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Hyper, makers of the the original HyperDrive (the most crowdfunded USB-C hub on Kickstarter and Indiegogo), just announced five new USB-C hub options for MacBook users. The new products provide a few new and updated configurations on Hyper’s previous models compatible with Apple’s USB-C MacBooks and MacBook Pros.

The new hubs include the HyperDrive NET 6-in-2 USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro, the HyperDrive SLIM 8-in-1 USB-C Hub, new 6-in-1 and 3-in-1 options, and its latest combo HyperDrive Wireless Charger USB HUb.

Head below for a hands-on look and more info:

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Thanks to our WWDC 2018 coverage sponsor Setapp, you can now get the company’s subscription Mac app service with 119 apps worth $3400 for just $9.99/month (7-day Free Trial).

Mac app subscription service Setapp, often referred to as the “Netflix of Mac apps”, has now passed 20,000 paid users, up from the 15,000 it announced earlier this year. It has also added over 10 new apps and developers. The $9.99 per month service now provides access to a curated selection of 119 native Mac apps from over 100 developers. Here’s how it works…

It has also added over 10 new apps and developers with the $9.99 per month service now providing access to a curated selection of 119 native Mac apps from over 100 developers for a monthly price. Here’s how it works…

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Update: Congrats to our winner Daniel Woo!!

Thanks to our sponsor August Home, over the next month we’ll be giving readers a chance to win Apple’s latest 64GB (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 and August’s Smart Lock Pro + Connect Wi-Fi Bridge. Head below for a chance to take home this bundle valued at over 1,000 USD. 

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ZUGU CASE, maker of Amazon’s highest rated case for iPad, has now officially confirmed support for Apple’s latest 9.7-inch iPad released just last month.

The Prodigy Case– also available for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and iPad Pro 10.5– has become one of the most popular iPad cases on Amazon for a reason, with over 90% 5 star ratings it has quickly become a favorite among iPad users because of its very functional magnetic kickstand, while also being rugged and lightweight.

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Vectornator Pro has quickly made a name for itself among vector graphic design software for iOS devices, and recently the developers made the Pro version of the software available entirely for FREE on the App Store.

Vectornator offers an incredible amount of value, especially now that it’s available at no cost and still has all of the great pro features the company used to charge for. That includes Adobe Creative Cloud integration to seamlessly hop from Illustrator CC to Vectornator and back again. Check out our hands-on video with Vectornator Pro below:

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Thanks to our sponsor DearMob, we’re giving away Apple’s newly introduced 9.7-inch iPad along with an Apple Pencil just as the device adds support (a total value of $460+ USD). Head below to enter.

And for a limited time, 9to5 readers can get DearMob iPhone Manager’s latest version for free, normally $59.95. DearMob iPhone Manager is the world’s 1st iOS manager to transfer iPhone and iPad data to your Mac with U.S. Military grade encryption. It helps you to secure your vital data such as photos, video, contacts, files, etc. and protect your privacy from leaks. You can download and use the app for FREE for one Mac with full features now.

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Sometimes Apple’s built-in PDF editing tools, such as Preview, just don’t cut it. That’s where a tool like PDFelement and its Pro version fill the gap for advanced PDF editing tasks on your Mac. The app makes PDF editing and creation as easy as using an app like Microsoft Word, and it lets you do a whole lot that you won’t get with your Mac’s stock apps. In the video below, we take a hands-on look at some of the features in PDFelement to show you a more efficient way to get all of your PDF editing done in one convenient program.

Thanks to our sponsor Wondershare, for a limited time 9to5Mac readers get 50% off PDFelement.

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To celebrate the launch of our new HomeKit Weekly series, we’ve teamed up with FIBARO to give away a HomeKit bundle to turn your house into a Siri-controlled smart home. HomeKit Weekly is a new series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks, and everything to do with Apple’s smart home framework.

Our giveaway bundle includes The Button, the company’s new HomeKit-compatible micro-sized hardware switch that goes up for preorder in the US this week. Check out FIBARO’s newest HomeKit line up and the four products we’ve packaged (a total value of $250+ USD) to give you the ultimate HomeKit experience below:

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Thanks to Setapp for sponsoring our live coverage of Apple’s Education event today. Get a 100+ high-quality Mac apps for thousands off retail with Setapp’s 50% off Education pricing. 

Setapp’s subscription service for Mac apps, often described as the Netflix of Mac applications, offers an incredible value for students and teachers with over 100 apps at 50% off the normal monthly price. Normally costing thousands of dollars as standalone products, Setapp’s Edu pricing gives students access to all of the apps for just $7.50/month.

At only $90 per year for students, Setapp’s subscription model for apps makes a lot of sense when compared to the upfront cost of the standalone products. It gives classrooms, including teachers, students and other education staff a great collection of utilities and apps, many of which might be useful on occasion but not otherwise justifiable as a purchase on their own And with free updates included for all of the apps as part of the subscription, it ensures students will have the latest versions without having to worry about paid upgrades and compatibility down the road.

Check out some of the included apps below:

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Thanks to our sponsor Caseco. Check out its new line of iPhone X cases and accessories available today. 

Caseco has launched its updated line of cases and selection of tempered/flexible glass screen protectors for iPhone X (along with other iPhone models) available to order now and 30% off at checkout with promo code 9to5Mac30off. The cases arrive alongside the company’s selection of products to accompany the iPhone including its car mounts, cases, and MFi chargers and Lightning cables.

Head below for a hands-on look at the some of the best priced deals on Caseco’s selection of accessories and cases:

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The Crave Plus is a portable charger with an iPhone-like design that packs in an impressive 10,000 mAh battery to charge your iPhone and other devices up to 3 times. Thanks to our sponsor Crave, 9to5 readers can get an exclusive 40% off for a limited time.

Get Crave Plus for 40% off with promo code 9to5Mac $47.99 (Reg. $79.99)

But it’s not just the size of an iPhone. The designed-in-America Crave Plus also takes a lot of design cues from Apple’s phones with its aluminum finish and rounded corners. That makes it a perfect companion to slide in your pocket next to your iPhone 7, 8, or X. With our 40% off discount, you can get the Crave Plus for its lowest price ever, $47.99.

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Update: Congrats to our winner Patricia Howard!

This month we’re teaming up with Caseco to give away Apple’s newest device, the HomePod, to one lucky 9to5Mac reader. Thanks to our sponsor Caseco, we’ll be throwing two $500 gift cards, one for the HomePod giveaway winner and another as a secondary prize. Head below for details on how to enter. 

9to5 readers can also get 30% off Caseco accessories including its iPhone cases, chargers, Lightning cables, car mounts and more, all month long with promo code “9to5Mac30off“:

Get 30% off Caseco cases & accessories with promo code “9to5Mac30off” (Expires 3/31)

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When we cover dozens of stories each year about Mac related security issues and malware discovered in the wild, it’s hard to imagine that the misconception that “Macs don’t get viruses” still exists. Although there is some truth to it. Macs are much more resilient to what are commonly classified as “viruses” and in general malware is much more rare for Mac users versus Windows. But that doesn’t mean Mac users don’t need to protect themselves from malware threats. And it’s not just malware, there are a long list of other threats that Mac users should be aware of and protecting themselves against.

The security experts at long-time Mac software developer Malwarebytes are often the source of security stories we cover throughout the year on 9to5Mac. We’ve come to trust its team for the many discoveries and coverage of malware and security related issues for Mac users. That’s why it’s easy to give a recommendation on the Malwarebytes software as a go-to option for protecting your Mac. Here’s how it works:

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