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  • Logitech MX Keys Review: Smart choice for multi-device users

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    I've had the MX Keys for a little over a year. The keyboard is well made and pretty sturdy. Typing is good. But....

    If you are buying this because of the backlighting, don't. It's very frustrating to use. The keycaps font is a translucent material to let the light through and not white, so in dimly lit environments, you really can't see the keys without the backlighting. The proximity sensor to turn on the backlight does not work reliably in low light. Frequently have to wave my hands over the keys to get the backlighting to turn on and then it turns off automatically after about 5-10 seconds and repeat. See the issue. Yes you can leave it plugged in, but doesn't that defeat the purpose of a bluethooth connected device. When plugged in the backlight stays on for a few minutes.

    There is no way to control the backlighting duration in the Logi Options+ software. If you search the logitech support forum for the MX you will see quite a few posts where people are asking for control of the backlighting. These posts go back two or more years. Nothing has been done.

    So do your research before dropping $100+ on this keyboard.
    watto_cobradewme

  • Review: Zens Dual + Watch wireless Qi charger is great, but still no AirPower

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    bluefire1 said:
    Good review and a question: Charging the iPhone is limited to 7.5 watts, and the 29 watt charger is approved by Apple for use. I’ve heard that using the rapid charger will shorten the iPhone’s battery life. Is there any truth to that?
    This is true for any Lithium-Ion battery. With high charge rates there is a slight degradation of the battery. This happens slowly over time. Same happens when they are completely drained to past their nominal voltage or always left @ 100%. 80/20 is where they like to stay. Though Apple sets what voltage 0 and 100% is.
    patchythepirate

  • Apple opens repair program for iPhone 11 touchscreen issues

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    stephen714 said:
    Is the screen on the iPhone 11 the same or similar?  It seems I’ve been waiting forever for a new iPhone to buy that doesn’t have problems. Then my iPhone 7+ starts with the battery problem today. It was fine until I put it into power saving mode and when I turned that off I started getting serious problem messages about the battery. I keep the phone plugged in most of the time and had a new battery put in when Apple got caught slowing down phones due to battery issues.  This is really too long to wait for a new phone. 

    Leaving your phone plugged in and charged at 100% for long periods is not helping your situation. Li-on chemistry does not like that. Running your battery down to less than 20% and back up to 100% all the time dramatically reduces its capacity over time as does fast charging. That battery replacement deal ended December 2018, two years ago.
    Not sure when you had yours replaced, but if charging like that, it could be time for another new battery. Not Apple's fault, that's just they way ALL Li-on batteries work.

    If you plan on keeping a phone for longer than two years which I did with my iPhone 7+, went from that to an 11 Pro max with the original battery, try to follow the 80% - 20% charge cycle. While not practical to do that all the time, it will extend the life of your battery.
    twokatmewmuthuk_vanalingamelijahg

  • How to pay your Apple Card bill

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    Received my Apple Card invite and was accepted this past Friday. As others have mentioned the whole process was very simple and it only took about two minutes to submit the request and get accepted. Received a decent credit limit. Today I wanted to setup my payment info. I had hoped this would be as simple, by just linking my payment to a debit card also stored in my wallet. After chatting with an Apple Card Rep, that is not possible at this time. You have to enter your Bank's routing and account number. Think Apple would have thought of that. I can understand not being able to pay the balance on the AppleCard with another credit card, but this is a debit card linked to my checking account.
    watto_cobraSoundJudgment

  • DxOMark says iPhone 13 Pro has a great camera with 'outstanding video'

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    Funny thing is that their own application DXO Photolab doesn't even fully support iPhones. Every time there is an update there's usually a thread on their support site with everyone asking about iPhone support.

    watto_cobra