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Mac 101: the best way to clean your MacBook’s screen [Video]

Avatar for Jeff Benjamin Jun 3 2020 - 6:13 pm PT
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Although I love using the 16-inch MacBook Pro as my primary workhorse, one of the most frustrating things about using an Apple laptop is how easily the display gets dirty. For years I used to struggle with cleaning my MacBook Pro display, but over the past few years I like to think I’ve finally perfected the screen-cleaning technique.

If you’re looking for the best way to clean your MacBook display, then look no further than this tutorial. In the end, I think you’ll agree, there’s simply no reason to tolerate using a MacBook with a dirty screen.

In this hands-on video walkthrough, I’ll show you my go-to method for keeping my MacBook Pro screen clean, and the products involved to make it happen.

Update: I updated this tutorial to remove the part about spraying cleaner directly on the display. Several commenters (rightly) called this out, and I adjusted the video and post accordingly. Thank you for your feedback.


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How to bulk delete Facebook posts

Facebook now lets you delete everything you’ve posted in bulk, here’s how it works

Avatar for Michael Potuck Jun 2 2020 - 12:00 pm PT
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Facebook has launched a new feature to let you see everything you’ve shared on the social media platform, search with filters like “date” or “people,” and bulk delete Facebook posts. This makes it easier to quickly remove unwanted content tied to your profile (although there’s still room for improvement). Read along below for how it all works.


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Adding Wireless CarPlay and Qi charging to a 2016-2020 tenth generation Honda Civic for ~$200

Avatar for Zac Hall May 18 2020 - 1:15 pm PT
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A few years ago I replaced my 2005 Honda Civic from high school with a 2017 model. The car itself felt twelve years newer in every way but one.

My old car stereo was replaced with an aftermarket Wireless CarPlay head unit. The tenth generation Honda Civic included standard CarPlay, and I wasn’t interested in replacing the stock entertainment system in a brand new car.

Three years later, it’s now possible to add both Wireless CarPlay and Qi charging for around $200 — all without replacing any hardware.


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iPhone how to change passcode, skip Face ID, more

iPhone: How to change passcode, skip Face ID to enter passcode, more

Avatar for Michael Potuck May 5 2020 - 3:30 pm PT
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With Apple’s iPhones that rely on Face ID for security, the pandemic has created a clunkier experience since masks create problems with facial recognition. Since most users have to enter their passcode every time they unlock their iPhones, follow along for how to change your passcode to a shorter one, skip right from Face ID to enter your passcode, and some other tips and tricks.


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How to mute background noise zoom Skype FaceTime video calls Mac iPhone iPad

How to mute background noise for audio and video calls on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Avatar for Michael Potuck Apr 30 2020 - 1:30 pm PT
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Now that video calls and conferences are becoming the norm for many and they’re happening from home in lots of cases, one of the challenges is finding a quiet spot to do them. Fortunately, there’s a great piece of software to save the day. Read along for how to mute background noise in Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, and pretty much any video or audio call on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with Krisp.


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