Mac sales declined nearly 10% last year as Lenovo, Dell and others gained ground
It’s not surprising that Mac sales dropped for Apple in 2016 as they experienced their first year over year sales decline since 2001. What is interesting, however, is that as Mac sales dropped roughly 10% and personal computers overall dropped 5.7% for the year, the top four leaders in the market all saw growth as Apple was pushed to number five.
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Logic Pros: Syncing sessions to GarageBand for iOS with iCloud in Logic Pro X 10.3
Last week Apple released Logic Pro X 10.3 with a ton of new features for pros and a refreshed user interface. In today’s Logic Pros, we give you the rundown on the update’s new iCloud syncing feature that lets you easily send your session to GarageBand for iOS.
With the new feature, you now have a one-tap method to send a reference of what you’re working on in Logic over to Garageband, allowing you to continue working on it outside of the studio anywhere you might have an iPhone or iPad. Any tracks and edits you make automatically get synced back to Logic for when you return to the studio.
Here’s how it works:
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Google Voice updated w/ redesigned web & iOS apps, promise of ‘regular’ updates
Apple releases watchOS 3.1.3 software update for Apple Watch
macOS 10.12.3 software update hits the Mac App Store
Apple releases tvOS 10.1.1 software update for Apple TV
Apple releases iOS 10.2.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Apple has officially released iOS 10.2.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 10.2.1 is likely a bug fix and performance improvement release. The initial beta was released on December 14 with a second beta issued before the holiday break. We’ll test the official version and highlight any changes discovered below.
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Do you prefer desktop Macs, laptop MacBooks, or both? [Poll]
Deciding between desktop Macs and laptop MacBooks can be challenging — you typically get more computer for your money with desktops, but notebooks aren’t anchored down to one location. Managing two Macs is getting easier with features like automatic software updates and iCloud Drive syncing Desktop and Documents folders across machines, but using one Mac is often easier to manage and more affordable.
My own setup has shifted over the years from laptop only to both desktop and laptop to desktop only. I’ve found that I’m most productive and comfortable when using a desktop with a large display and a dedicated mouse and keyboard, but I also benefit from being able to take my work out of the office.
Given the current Mac lineup and my own needs, I’m settling on a MacBook Pro with external display, mouse, and keyboard to balance portability and ergonomics. What’s your ideal setup? Desktops, laptops, or both?
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: iTunes Extras HD Movie Sale $5, 13-inch MacBook Pro 256GB $1,275, 27-inch 5K iMac (cert. refurb) $500 off, more
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Apple Mac App of the Year winner Affinity Photo now matching lowest price ever at $40 (20% off), more
Angry Birds Space for iPhone/iPad goes free for the first time in over a year (Reg. up to $3)
- The Apple Award-winning Smart Alarm Clock for iOS goes free for the very first time (Reg. $2)
The Best Nintendo Switch Accessories: Chargers, Console Stands, Backpacks and more
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