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How to factory reset a MacBook Pro, and when to do it
LeoMC said:Why should one waste time, logging out from accounts when the wipe makes sure that happens too?It's not logging out of the account. It is de-registering the computer. You can have up to 5 computers registered to your iTunes account. A computer stays registered, even if you wipe it clean. The easiest way to de-register is from the registered computer. That's not possible if you no longer have the computer.The other alternative is to de-register all your computers, but Apple severely limits are often this can be done.Thus, the best course of action is to de-register a computer before you wipe it clean.
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B&H Payboo Credit Card FAQ: here's how the no sales tax discount works
The Terms and Conditions from the underlying bank explains that for "promotional purchases" interest is charged from the purchase date, even if you pay each statement in full at the end of the month. The interest rate is 29.9% per year (about 2.5% per month).
Does B&H explicitly state whether these "loyalty reward" purchases count as "promotional purchases", or can they be paid in full at the end of the month with no interest charged?
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Here's why your AirPods battery life is getting worse, and what you can do about it
I went to the Genius Bar a couple of months ago complaining of poor battery performance. I told him I thought it was time to replace the batteries. The Genius spent some time researching AirPods in his system. He told me my only option was a service replacement at $69/each to replace the buds. I asked if there was a lower price for just a battery swap, and was told "no," $138 to swap the ear pieces ($69/each) or $159 to buy new AirPods at retail.
For the $21 extra I ended up paying $159 and bought a new set.
I am very annoyed that the Genius was unable to provide accurate information. However, even at $49/each, I find it an appalling price to pay for new batteries. That's over 60% of the cost of a new unit for an expected, and normal, maintenance issue. Replacing all three batteries at $49 each is over 90% of the cost of a new unit.
Apple really should be better at disclosing that these are intended to be disposable units with an approximately 2 year service life. I suspect most buyers think they are buying something that lasts longer and can be serviced.
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Apple's AirPower charging mat may not be cancelled after all
A number of local Apple stores are out of stock on AirPods, with delivery not expected until the end of the month.
I wonder if we are about to see an update to an AirPod battery case that supports wireless charging?
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Apple should keep Lightning for now, but USB-A has to die
With USB-C, I still need to carry around a rat's nest of cables. I need charging cables, USB-3 cables, Thunderbolt-3 cables, video cables, etc. I have short cables for when I need full speed, and longer, slower, cables for when I need distance. The big difference with USB-C, is that even though the cables are different, they all have the same connector on them and they all look the same!
In the old days, if the connectors fit, the cable probably was the right one. With USB-C, even though the connectors fit, the cable isn't necessarily going to work.
USB-C is a big step backwards in usability, and human interface. At the very least, the cables should tell the computer what their capabilities are, so the computer can let you know when you try to use the wrong cable (or at least help you identify what kind of cable you have)!
