🍏 You Should Buy the Old Mac Mini — Why the Metaverse Isn't Taking Off (Yet)

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The New Mac Mini Is Amazing, Now Go and Buy the Old One

The M4 Mac Mini is smaller and faster, with a new cooling system, more ports, and the same $600 price tag as the outgoing model. It’s awesome. So why would you buy the old model instead? I'll tell you why.

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Why the Metaverse Isn't Taking Off (Yet)

Ever since sci-fi author Neal Stephenson coined the term “metaverse” in 1992, we technophiles have been eagerly waiting for the idea to come to fruition. Despite the hype, we're still far from what’s typically envisioned in words like "metaverse." Yet, as one of many VR pioneers myself, I believe we have some solid foundations to build upon.

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This Portable Speaker Offers the Power of Beats Pill at Half the Price

Portable speakers are perfect for camping and road trips, but only if they can hold up through the adventure. With a design and battery life similar to the Beats Pill, the Tribit XSound Plus 2 seemed promising, so I tested it to see if it delivered.

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5 Smart Doorbell Brands With Poor Privacy Records

Smart doorbells offer a sense of security, allowing you to see who's at your door from anywhere. But this convenience can come at a cost—your privacy. It's important to be aware that some brands have less-than-stellar track records when it comes to protecting your data.

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How I Fixed My AirPlay Speaker Not Playing Apple Music From a Mac

AirPlay is amazing when it works. I love streaming Apple Music to my HomePod and simultaneously using my MacBook Pro speakers for a fuller sound. Unfortunately, this feature breaks constantly.

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Can You Use the Quest 3's Mixed Reality in Everyday Life?

Performing semi-complex tasks with a clunky headset would be difficult on its own, but reality through the Meta Quest 3 isn't even close to my regular vision. However, are there any everyday tasks that would benefit from MR despite its visual impairment?

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Why My Next PC Could be a Mini PC and eGPU Combo

My computers have been shrinking for decades. From full towers to mid, from mITX to laptops, I like my computers to take up as little space as possible while still offering decent performance. Now, thanks to mini PC development, I have a new option for my next system.

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Do You Miss Headphone Jacks on Phones?

If you buy a new phone today, chances are it doesn't have a headphone jack. Apple removed the 3.5mm connector on the iPhone 7 in 2016, a decision that caused controversy at the time but eventually spread to other manufacturers. Now, if you want to use wired headphones, you need an adapter. Do you miss the headphone jack?

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