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How-To: Prepare your iPhone, iPad or Mac for iOS 9 + OS X El Capitan public betas

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Up until recently, unfinished “beta” versions of iOS and OS X were only officially available to registered Apple developers, enabling companies to make their apps compatible before the operating systems were publicly released. But to increase openness and expand its pool of beta testers, Apple decided to offer “public betas” of both iOS and OS X to interested users, starting with iOS 8.4 and OS X Yosemite. Very soon, both iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan will become available as public betas under the Apple Beta Software Program, which you can sign up for here.

Should you install these new and unstable betas on your iPad, iPhone, or Mac? What can you really expect after doing so? Below, I’ll provide you with some guidance so you can make an informed decision to participate in the public betas, or hold off…


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9to5Toys Last Call: Logitech Harmony Keyboard $70, Onkyo Wi-Fi A/V Receiver $185, DODOcase Apple Watch Stand Giveaway, more

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Last Call Updates:

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Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard for Apple TV, PlayStation & the rest of your living room $70 shipped (Orig. $150)

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Daily Deals: Onkyo 5.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver $185, Lexar High-Performance MicroSDXC $73, more

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Crucial M500 960GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $290 + $4 shipping (Reg. $340+)

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Pay what you want Mobile-First Developer’s Bundle ($1,740 value, currently $6)

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$50 iTunes gift card for $40 shipped: save 20% on apps, music, movies and more

Restaurant and apparel gift cards 20% off: JCPenney, T.G.I. Friday’s, Legal Seafood, Steak n’ Shake, Jiffy Lube, more

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Father’s Day: Tommy Hilfiger, Nordstrom, more up to 50% off, DEWALT tools & gift cards from 20% off, more

More new gear from today:

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Sony Bluetooth speakers: SRSX3 in white $80 (Reg. $128), SRSX5 in black $95 (Reg. $150)

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Games/Apps: Captain Toad Treasure Tracker $33 Prime shipped, Slayin for iOS goes FREE, more freebies

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Apple-Certified MFi iPhone 6 2,500mAh Battery Case: $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $45

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Apple begins selling iPad mini 3 on its refurbished online store

New products & more:

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June Oven has better specs than MacBook & was designed by former Apple engineers

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Sonder keyboard’s E-ink display keys bring a fully customizable setup to your Mac

9to5Toys Last Call: Learn to make apps for $6, refurb iPad mini 3, iPhone 6 battery case $25, more

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Last Call Updates:

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Pay what you want Mobile-First Developer’s Bundle ($1,740 value, currently $6)

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Apple begins selling iPad mini 3 on its refurbished online store

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Apple-Certified MFi iPhone 6 2,500mAh Battery Case: $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $45)

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$50 iTunes gift card for $40 shipped: save 20% on apps, music, movies and more

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$100 off Apple’s new Macbooks (+Airs/Pros and iMacs) w/.edu email address at Best Buy – Retina 5K iMac for $1,700 w/ .edu or $1,800 without (Reg. $2,000).

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in Silver or Space Gray: $485 shipped (Reg. $599)

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Father’s Day: Tommy Hilfiger, Nordstrom, more up to 50% off, DEWALT tools & gift cards from 20% off, more

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Review: Mohu Channels tries to bring your TV services together, Leaf antenna goes on sale

More new gear from today:

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Brother Wireless Multifunction Laser Printers from $85 shipped

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 Headphones: Harman SOHOi on-ears $150, Sennheiser HD439 over-ears $40, JBL S500 over-ears $68more

More deals still alive:

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Canon refurbished cameras w/ 1-yr warranty: T5i DSLR w/ 18-55mm Lens Kit $450, PowerShot SX510 HS $130, more

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Pencil by FiftyThree Stylus up to 20% off: Graphite $40 (Reg. $50), Gold/Walnut $50 (Reg. $60)

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2Do task management app for iOS/Apple Watch goes free (Reg. $15)

The ad-free version of Trivia Crack goes free (Reg. $3)

New products & more:

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Gibson’s new Trainer Bluetooth headphones designed by Usain Bolt are available for pre-order today

9to5Toys Last Call: $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40, Retina 5K iMac $1,700 w/ .edu, iPad Air 2 64GB $485, more

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$50 iTunes gift card for $40 shipped: save 20% on apps, music, movies and more

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$100 off Apple’s new Macbooks (+Airs/Pros and iMacs) w/.edu email address at Best Buy – Retina 5K iMac for $1,700 w/ .edu or $1,800 without (Reg. $2,000).

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iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in Silver or Space Gray: $485 shipped (Reg. $599)

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Father’s Day: Tommy Hilfiger, Nordstrom, more up to 50% off, DEWALT tools & gift cards from 20% off, more

Gibson’s new Trainer Bluetooth headphones designed by Usain Bolt are available for pre-order today

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Review: Mohu Channels tries to bring your TV services together, Leaf antenna goes on sale

More new gear from today:

Canon refurbished cameras w/ 1-yr warranty: T5i DSLR w/ 18-55mm Lens Kit $450, PowerShot SX510 HS $130, more

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Pencil by FiftyThree Stylus up to 20% off: Graphite $40 (Reg. $50), Gold/Walnut $50 (Reg. $60)

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2Do task management app for iOS/Apple Watch goes free (Reg. $15)

The ad-free version of Trivia Crack goes free (Reg. $3)

New products & more:

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The Smart AC Control from tado° lets your iPhone control your existing air conditione

9to5Toys Last Call: 32GB Wi-Fi Flash Drive $30, iPhone 6/Plus cases from $2, 480GB Pro SSD $200, more

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Last Call Updates:

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Add 32GB to your iPhone or iPad wirelessly for $30 (Orig. $60) or via Lightning for $50 (Orig. $80)

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Verus iPhone 6/Plus and 5/s cases in multiple styles and colors starting at $2 shipped

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SanDisk Extreme Pro 480GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $200 shipped (Reg. $230+), more

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EC Technology 22,400mAh Ultra High Capacity Power Bank $29 Prime shipped (Reg. $39)

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Bose updates its best-sounding Soundlink Mini II portable Bluetooth speaker with (almost) everything we asked for

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2Do task management app for iOS and Apple Watch goes free for the first time (Reg. $15)

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Apple’s all-new 12-inch MacBook is available to ship today, Gold model included + small discounts and potential tax advantages

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Amazon Gold Box – up to 68% off iconic actors/directors collections: Clint Eastwood 22-Disc Blu-ray set $47, more

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The Smart AC Control from tado° lets your iPhone control your existing air conditioner

More deals still alive:

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iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in all colors: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)

iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 16GB $300 shipped (Reg. $399)

New products & more:

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Here Active Listening Earbuds let you control the volume of the world

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Microdia plans a microSD card with 512GB of storage space, release in July

9to5Toys Last Call: Bose Soundlink Mini II release, 5-ft MFi Lightning cable $5, 2Do for iOS goes free, more

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Bose updates its best-sounding Soundlink Mini II portable Bluetooth speaker with (almost) everything we asked for

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MFi Lightning Cables: Spigen 5-ft $5 shipped (Reg. $20), 3-Pack of 3.3-ft Poweradd $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $23), more

VicTsing iPhone 6 MFi 3100Ah Battery Case $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $37)

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2Do task management app for iOS and Apple Watch goes free for the first time (Reg. $15)

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Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in all colors: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)

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Apple’s all-new 12-inch MacBook is available to ship today, Gold model included + small discounts and potential tax advantages

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: top picks, exclusive discounts and a $482 giveaway

More new gear from today:

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Klipsch Quintet 5-Channel Home Theater System: $160 shipped (orig. $550)

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V-MODA’s popular Crossfade LP2 Limited Edition Over-Ear Headphones are on sale for $100 shipped (Reg. $140+)

More deals still alive:

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Get ready for a workout w/ this Mpow Armband for iPhone 6 or 5/s: $7 Shipped (Reg. $12)

New products & more:

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Logitech’s new Anywhere 2 wireless mouse follows the design of the popular Master MX

9to5Toys Last Call: New Gold MacBook in-stock, iPhone 6 armband $7, Sony Bluetooth/NFC speaker $50, more

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Save 20% on GoPro’s HERO4 Black Action Camera: $399 shipped (Reg. $500)

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Get ready for a workout w/ this Mpow Armband for iPhone 6 or 5/s: $7 Shipped (Reg. $12)

Sony SRSX3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker w/ hands-free calling (refurb) $50 shipped (Orig. $150)

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Amazon now ships some smaller items for free even if you don’t have a Prime membership

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The Summer Mac Essentials Bundle: Unibox, Noiseless, Hider 2, Jump Desktop and more for $19.99 ($204 value)

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: top picks, exclusive discounts and a $482 giveaway

More new gear from today:

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Games/Apps: DmC Devil May Cry, XCOM, Remember Me $4 ea, Slingshot Racing & Alpha Omega go free, more

More deals still alive:

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Keep tabs on anything with Tile Bluetooth item tracker: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)

New products & more:

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Game Boy turns into a giant, Raspberry Pi-powered console that can play NES/SNES games

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Grovemade’s new desk accessory wraps your Apple Magic Trackpad in a handcrafted tray

9to5Toys Last Call: Logitech Anywhere Mouse $28, 6,000mAh Power Bank $11, Tile tracker $20, more

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Last Call Updates:

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Daily Deals: Logitech MX Wireless Laser Mouse $28, Bluetooth headphones or earbuds $20, more

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USB Power banks: Lumsing 6,000mAh $11 Prime shipped, Omaker 15,600mAh $20 Prime shipped

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Keep tabs on anything with Tile Bluetooth item tracker: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)

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Grovemade’s new desk accessory wraps your Apple Magic Trackpad in a handcrafted tray

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The Summer Mac Essentials Bundle: Unibox, Noiseless, Hider 2, Jump Desktop and more for $19.99 ($204 value)

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iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 16GB $300 (Reg. $399), iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 64GB $330 (Orig. $729)

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: top picks, exclusive discounts and a $482 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Xbox One bundle/controller & refreshed Playstation 4 consoles leak ahead of E3

More deals still alive:

Headphones: Jabra Move Bluetooth on-ears $70 Shipped (Reg. $100), more

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Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch (latest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,100 shipped (Reg. $1,299)

New products & more:Family product shot of SanDisk Extereme Portable SSDs

SanDisk details new portable USB C solid-state drives for MacBook and high capacity flash drives

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GoPro’s new HERO+ LCD brings a touch display to its entry-level action camera

9to5Toys Last Call: iPad mini 2 WiFi+LTE 64GB $330, Retina MacBook Pro $1,100, Mac app bundle $20, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 16GB $300 (Reg. $399), iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 64GB $330 (Orig. $729)


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Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch (latest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,100 shipped (Reg. $1,299)

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The Summer Mac Essentials Bundle: Unibox, Noiseless, Hider 2, Jump Desktop and more for $19.99 ($204 value)

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Amazon Gold Box – up to 50% off Logitech iPad gear: Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard $37 (Reg. $50), more

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GoPro’s new HERO+ LCD brings a touch display to its entry-level action camera

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SanDisk details new portable USB C solid-state drives for MacBook and high capacity flash drives

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: top picks, exclusive discounts and a $482 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Kindle for Kids Bundle: Kindle e-reader + kid friendly cover + 2yr. warranty $99 shipped ($140 value)

More deals still alive:

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30 discounted iTunes movie bundles: Jurassic Park $20, Godfather & Lord of the Rings Trilogy $15 ea, more

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PlayStation Plus free games for Junes: Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes, more

Xbox Live free games for June: Massive Chalice, Just Cause 2, Thief, more

New products & more:

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Splatoon for Wii U inks the scene with colorful gameplay and an exclusive bundle

9to5Toys Last Call: 11″ MacBook Air (newest version) $800, 4x 16GB Flash Drives $16, Splatoon for Wii U, much more

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Last Call Updates:

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Daily Deals: 13″ 256GB Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch $1,300, 11″ MacBook Air $800, Dual USB Car Chargers from $6, more

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4-pack of 16GB PNY Attaché USB 2.0 Flash Drives $16 shipped (Reg. $28)

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$75 Staples Gift Card for $60 w/ email delivery (20% off)

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App Store Free App of the Week: Hyper Square puzzle game ($2 value)

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30 discounted iTunes movie bundles: Jurassic Park $20, Godfather & Lord of the Rings Trilogy $15 ea, more

More new gear from today:

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Games/Apps: Xbox One Assassin’s Creed Unity Bundle $300 (Reg. $350), Stunt Star goes free, Machine World $1, freebies, more

More deals still alive:

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iPad Air 2 64GB Wi-Fi in all colors for the same price as 16GB: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)

iPad mini 3 for the same price as the second gen model: $300 shipped (Reg. $399)

New products & more:

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Bluelounge’s new extension cord brings style and USB power

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Amazon Prime adds free same day delivery in select markets across the United States

9to5Toys Last Call: ChugPlug MacBook battery add-on $68, iPad Air 2 64GB $500, travel router $15, more

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Last Call Updates:

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Lenmar’s ChugPlug gets you 4 hours of MacBook battery life: $68 shipped (Reg. $130)

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iPad Air 2 64GB Wi-Fi in all colors for the same price as 16GB: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)

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TP-LINK 150Mbps wireless N portable travel router $15 shipped (Orig. $30)

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30 discounted iTunes movie bundles: Jurassic Park $20, Godfather & Lord of the Rings Trilogy $15 ea, more

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Giveaway: Intrepid’s Journeyman messenger bag worth $379 is great for work or play

More new gear from today:

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Amazon Prime adds free same day delivery in select markets across the United States

More deals still alive:

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WD upgrades its popular My Passport Ultra portable HD, last gen 2TB on sale for $80

New products & more:

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SanDisk’s new SSDs offer improved performance at a “cost-effective” price

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Neato’s next gen robotic vacuums might be its quietest and best looking yet

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9to5Toys Last Call: discounted iTunes movie bundles, Logitech Bluetooth speaker $60, WD 2TB HDD $80, more

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Last Call Updates:

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30 discounted iTunes movie bundles: Jurassic Park $20, Godfather & Lord of the Rings Trilogy $15 ea, more

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Logitech UE BOOM wireless Bluetooth speakers: MINI $60 (Orig. $100), full-size $129 (Orig. $200)

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WD upgrades its popular My Passport Ultra portable HD, last gen 2TB on sale for $80

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Giveaway: Intrepid’s Journeyman messenger bag worth $379 is great for work or play

More new gear from today:

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Daily Deals: OtterBox iPhone 6 commuter wallet case $21, Tethys universal waterproof pouch $4, more

More deals still alive:

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AirPlay content from your iOS devices to your Mac w/ Airserver: $10 (Orig. $15)

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Get a minimum of $175 towards a PlayStation 4 with an eligible PS3 or Xbox 360 trade

New products & more:

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OXBOARD blends a skateboard and Segway for a unique rechargeable transportation option

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The new Yeair quadcopter can go as fast as your car for 60 minutes without landing

9to5Toys Last Call: iPad mini 2 128GB w/ LTE $370, Samsung 500GB SSD $150, Bluetooth speaker $11, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

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iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver for $370 shipped (Orig. $829)

iPad mini 3 for the same price as the second gen model: $300 shipped (Reg. $399)

Apple now selling refurbished iPad Air 2 models on its online store

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Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive: $150 shipped (Reg. $180+)

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Two rugged, highly-rated Bluetooth speakers from Lumsing: $11 Prime Shipped (Reg. $24+)

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ZAGG 50% off sitewide sale: iPad Air 2 Backlit Keyboard Case $50, InvisibleShield, more

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Anker Ultra-Slim Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPad, Apple TV, Android, PC more: $13 Prime shipped

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Apple-Certified MFi Lightning Cables: 10-ft $7, 3-ft $6, and more deals for braided and aluminum options

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Giveaway: Intrepid’s Journeyman messenger bag worth $379 is great for work or play

More new gear from today:

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Home: Philips Men’s grooming products/shavers from $23, waterproof/floating LED flashlight $5 (Reg. $10), more

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Games/Apps: amiibo figures 3 for $30, Sleep Cycle alarm clock $2 (Reg. $5), Bonza Word Puzzle goes free, more

More deals still alive:

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30% off accessories from T-Mobile: Logitech Megaboom speaker $216, Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 6 $76, more

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NBA Jam for iOS goes free for a limited time thanks to IGN

1Password secure password manager app for Mac drops down even further to $28 (Reg. $50)

App Store Amazing Apps & Games for $1 ea: Living Earth, Cut the Rope 2, Alto’s Adventure, TMNT Rooftop Run, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Magnetized abstract puzzle game ($3 value)

Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day is now available for free (Reg. $2)

New products & more:

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Amazon’s purported Handmade store is about to rain on Etsy’s parade

9to5Toys Lunch Break: iPad Air 2 16GB $400, ZAGG 50% off sitewide, Mac/iOS Bluetooth keyboard $13, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi in all colors: 16GB $400 (Reg. $499), 128GB $590 (Reg. $699)

iPad mini 3 for the same price as the second gen model: $300 shipped (Reg. $399)

Apple now selling refurbished iPad Air 2 models on its online store

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ZAGG 50% off sitewide sale: iPad Air 2 Backlit Keyboard Case $50, InvisibleShield, more

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Anker Ultra-Slim Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPad, Apple TV, Android, PC more: $13 Prime shipped

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Apple-Certified MFi Lightning Cables: 10-ft $7, 3-ft $6, and more deals for braided and aluminum options

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$100 iTunes gift card for $80 w/ email delivery from PayPal (20% savings)

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Giveaway: Intrepid’s Journeyman messenger bag worth $379 is great for work or play

More new gear from today:

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30% off accessories from T-Mobile: Logitech Megaboom speaker $216, Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 6 $76, more

More deals still alive:

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Apple’s high-end 5K iMac w/ 1TB Fusion Drive drops to $2,100 or $2,050 for anyone w/ .edu email (Reg. $2,299)

Refurbished 5K iMac pricing down to lowest ever

Apple has reduced pricing on many of its refurbished 15” MacBook Pro w/ Retina display models

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Memorial Day Fashion: Save an extra 30% at Ralph Lauren, up to 50% off at Banana Republic, J.Crew, Lucky, many more

Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale up to 40% off Burberry, Lacoste, Under Armour, more

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1Password secure password manager app for Mac drops down even further to $28 (Reg. $50)

App Store Amazing Apps & Games for $1 ea: Living Earth, Cut the Rope 2, Alto’s Adventure, TMNT Rooftop Run, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Magnetized abstract puzzle game ($3 value)

NBA Jam for iOS goes free for a limited time thanks to IGN

Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day is now available for free (Reg. $2)

New products & more:

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This origami style kayak unfolds and has you in the water in 10 minutes

9to5Toys Last Call: high-end 5K iMac $2,100 or $2,050 w/ .edu, iPhone car mount $7, $1 app deals, more

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Last Call Updates:

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Apple’s high-end 5K iMac w/ 1TB Fusion Drive drops to $2,100 or $2,050 for anyone w/ .edu email (Reg. $2,299)

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Anker Car Mounts for iPhone and Android starting at $7 Prime shipped

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App Store Amazing Apps & Games for $1 ea: Living Earth, Cut the Rope 2, Alto’s Adventure, TMNT Rooftop Run, more

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1Password secure password manager app for Mac drops down even further to $28 (Reg. $50)

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App Store Free App of the Week: Magnetized abstract puzzle game ($3 value)

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$100 iTunes gift card for $80 w/ email delivery from PayPal (20% savings)

More new gear from today:

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Daily Deals: ViewSonic HD home theater projector $500, magnetic iPhone air vent mounts from $6, more

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Memorial Day Fashion: Save an extra 30% at Ralph Lauren, up to 50% off at Banana Republic, J.Crew, Lucky, many more

Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale up to 40% off Burberry, Lacoste, Under Armour, more

More deals still alive:

apple-imac-5k-retina

Refurbished 5K iMac pricing down to lowest ever

Apple is now selling various refurbished iPad Air 2 models on its online store

Apple has reduced pricing on many of its refurbished 15” MacBook Pro w/ Retina display models

New products & more:

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Retro Freak plays original game cartridges from 11 throwback consoles

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Phree stylus works on nearly any surface & doubles as a headset for phone calls

9to5Toys Last Call: 1Password for Mac $35, Samsung Soundbar w/ sub $200, gift cards up to 20% off, more

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Last Call Updates:

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1Password secure password manager app for Mac drops to $35 (Reg. $50)

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Home Theater Speakers: Samsung 2.1-ch. Soundbar $200 (Orig. $400), Harmon Kardon 5.1-ch. $199 (Orig. $599)

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Gift cards up to 20% off: Staples, Sears, GILT, Cold Stone Creamery, iTunes, more

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Apple drops refurbished 5K iMac pricing down to lowest ever in light of today’s announcement

Apple is now selling various refurbished iPad Air 2 models on its online store

Apple has reduced pricing on many of its refurbished 15” MacBook Pro w/ Retina display models

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$100 iTunes gift card for $80 w/ email delivery from PayPal (20% savings)

More new gear from today:

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iClever Bluetooth 4.0 Hands-Free Car Kit + Dual USB Car Charger $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)

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Portable Bluetooth Speakers: Urge Soundbrick $19 (Reg. $30), Aukey Muse $20 (Reg. $36), more

More deals still alive:

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DODOcase handcrafted iPad and iPhone cases 40% off: iPad mini slim case $20, iPhone 6 wallet sleeve $25, more

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Spigen iPhone 6/Plus cases from $4 Prime shipped: Clear, Aluminum, Wallet style, more

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Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale up to 40% off Burberry, Lacoste, Under Armour, more

New products & more:

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Arduboy is a fully programmable, classic gaming console the size of a credit card

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Hitachi’s new wireless speakers bests SONOS on price and overall features

9to5Toys Last Call: Spigen iPhone 6 cases from $4, Apple refurb iPad Air 2, LifeProof iPad Case $40, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

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Spigen iPhone 6/Plus cases from $4 Prime shipped: Clear, Aluminum, Wallet style, more

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Apple is now selling various refurbished iPad Air 2 models on its online store

Daily Deals: LifeProof Nüüd iPad 2/3/4 Case in White/Grey $40, Toshiba 1TB Portable HDD $50, more

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Apple drops refurbished 5K iMac pricing down to lowest ever in light of today’s announcement


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$100 iTunes gift card for $80 w/ email delivery from PayPal (20% savings)

More new gear from today:

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Roku discounts each of its streaming media players by $10, new Roku 3 w/ voice search down to $90 shipped

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Now any Xbox One can receive over-the-air HD channels with this new bundle from Microsoft

  • New! Games/Apps: Living Earth, Ninja Turtles Rooftop Run & Duet Game $1 ea, more
  • New! 4-Port 48W/9.6A Smart USB Car Charger $9 (Reg. $13), more
  • New! NETGEAR Essentials Edition 500 Mbps Powerline Starter Kit $30 (Orig. $45)

More deals still alive:

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DODOcase handcrafted iPad and iPhone cases 50% off: iPad mini slim case $20, iPhone 6 wallet sleeve $25, more

New products & more:

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LINKA will keep your bike secure and unlock it when you walk up with your iPhone

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 Apogee’s new aluminum USB headphone amp and portable DAC is now available

9to5Toys Last Call: DODOcase 50% off, 5K iMac refurb lowest price, iPhone 6 Plus (unlocked) $660, more

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Last Call Updates:

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DODOcase handcrafted iPad and iPhone cases 50% off: iPad mini slim case $20, iPhone 6 wallet sleeve $25, more

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Apple drops refurbished 5K iMac pricing down to lowest ever in light of today’s announcement

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eBay 10% off tech orders of $200+: Apple iPhone 6 Plus 16GB $660 (Reg. $749), more

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$100 iTunes gift card for $80 w/ email delivery from PayPal (20% savings)

More new gear from today:

OtterBox iPhone 6/Plus Defender Series case in black from $25 shipped (Orig. up to $60), more

OtterBox iPhone 6 Symmetry Series Case $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $40), more

  • New! Daily Deals: Dell 28-inch Ultra HD 4K Monitor $299, more
  • New! M-Audio 61-key Oxygen Series bus-powered MIDI keyboard $123 shipped (Reg. $200)
  • New! Games/Apps: Far Cry 4 Kyrat Edition $71, Watch Dogs, Evolve, Destiny (pre-owned) from $10, more

More deals still alive:

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The best-selling GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $400)

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Two SONOS PLAY:1 Wireless Powered Speakers: $349 ($398 value)

New products & more:

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A one man Swedish design studio made a retro style arcade cabinet that looks like it belongs in an art museum

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Narrative’s Clip 2 wearable camera for iOS and Android is available for pre-order today

9to5Toys Last Call: $100 iTunes Gift Card for $80, Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD $90, Brother Laser Printer $50, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

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$100 iTunes gift card for $80 w/ email delivery from PayPal (20% savings)

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iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB for the same price as 16GB model: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)

iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in Silver: $499 shipped (Orig. $929)

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Samsung Solid State Drives: 850 EVO 250GB $90 (Reg. $100+), 850 Pro 512GB $239 (Reg. $300)

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Daily Deals: Mono Laser Printer $50, Logitech K400 Wireless Keyboard $17more

More new gear from today:

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Lumsing Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $16 (Reg. $24), 4-port 4.2A USB wall charger $9 (Reg. $13)

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The best-selling GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $400)

More deals still alive:

OtterBox iPhone 6 Symmetry Series Case $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $40), more

New products & more:

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BrakePack smart backpack keeps bicyclists safe on the road

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The Nuimo Smart Home Interface aims to take control of your SONOS, lighting and other IoT devices

9to5Toys Lunch Break: iPad mini 2 128GB w/ LTE $370, iMac 5K $2,250 (or less), Powerbeats 2 $165, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Apple iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in Silver: $499 shipped (Orig. $929)

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Best Buy 2-Day Sale: Apple 27″ 5K iMac $2,250 or $2,200 w/ .edu (Reg. $2,499), more

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Beats wireless headphones: Powerbeats 2 in-ears $165 (Reg. $200), Studio 2.0 over-ears $305 (Reg. $399), more

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Amazon Gold Box: 50+% off travel tech – portable 1TB HD: $50 w/WiFi: $100, TP-Link router: $13, Bluetooth speakers: $18, more


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13-inch MacBook Air:

1.6GHz/4GB/128GB $830 (Reg. $999)
1.6GHz/4GB/256GB $1,000 (Reg. $1,199)

11-inch MacBook Air:

1.6Ghz /4GB/128GB $750 (Reg. $899)

More new gear from today:

 

OtterBox iPhone 6 Symmetry Series Case in black $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $40), more

More deals still alive:

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Apple iPhone 6/Plus no-contract refurbished phones from $425 shipped

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Apple-Certified iPhone 5/5S 2400mAh charging case with kickstand (5 colors): $15 Prime shipped

New products & more:

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The Nuimo Smart Home Interface aims to take control of your SONOS, lighting and other IoT devices

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Just throw the Lily Camera drone in the air and it will automatically record

How-To: Benchmark your Mac with these three free downloads

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Over the course of writing guides to boosting Mac and hard drive speeds, I’ve discussed the incredible performance improvements Macs can get from simple upgrades — adding RAM, choosing a fast solid state drive (SSD) as an internal or external drive, and even running a simple disk optimizer tool. But there’s a common question that comes up when considering upgrades: how can you tell in advance how big of an improvement you’ll actually see?

The answer: benchmarking tools. Many apps help you measure the speed of various components of your Mac, and with a little help, you can estimate the performance jumps you’ll see after an upgrade. Below, I’ll introduce three of the best free Mac benchmarking tools, and explain how they work…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: 13″ 256GB Retina MacBoook Pro $1,300, Crucial 2.5-inch 512GB SSD $171, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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13-inch Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,300 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

13-inch MacBook Air:

1.6GHz/4GB/128GB $830 (Reg. $999)
1.6GHz/4GB/256GB $1,000 (Reg. $1,199)

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Gold Box Gaming: Crucial 512GB SSD: $171 or 256GB $90, Trendnet AC router: $20, Dell 24″ display: $200, much more

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Apple iPhone 6/Plus no-contract refurbished phones from $425 shipped

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Apple-Certified iPhone 5/5S 2400mAh charging case with kickstand (5 colors): $15 Prime shipped

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Small States: Feltmark’s Wald lighting combines simplicity and function, multiple giveaway winners

More new gear from today:

iPhone 6/Plus cases (multiple colors & styles): rooCASE from $12 (Reg. $25), Verus slim/wallet from $2 (Reg. $22)

ArmorSuit iPhone 6/Plus Screen Protectors for $0.95 Prime shipped (Reg. $6.95)

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Audio-Technica AT2020USB Condenser USB Microphone $80 shipped (Reg. $99)

More deals still alive:

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Yamaha RX-V377 5.1-Channel 4K A/V Receiver w/ USB $172 shipped (Orig. $300)

 

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Portable Bluetooth Speakers: Logitech UE BOOM $129 (Reg. $199), Mpow MBOX $38 (Reg. $50)

New products & more:

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Just throw the Lily Camera drone in the air and it will automatically record

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Sony’s new LED Lightbulb has a built-in Bluetooth speaker with iPhone controls

9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone 5/5s MFi Battery Case $15, iPad Air 2 from $400, Logitech UE BOOM $129, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

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Apple-Certified iPhone 5/5S 2400mAh charging case with kickstand (5 colors): $15 Prime shipped

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Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 16GB in all colors: $400 (Reg. $499), 128GB: $590 (Reg. $699)

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Portable Bluetooth Speakers: Logitech UE BOOM $129 (Reg. $199), Mpow MBOX $38 (Reg. $50)

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Apple 13-inch MacBook Air:

1.6GHz/4GB/128GB $830 (Reg. $999)
1.6GHz/4GB/256GB $1,000 (Reg. $1,199)

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ArmorSuit iPhone 6/Plus Screen Protectors w/ lifetime replacements for $0.95 Prime shipped (Reg. $6.95)

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American Express offers cardholders $5 credit for eligible iTunes purchases

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Small States: Feltmark’s Wald lighting combines simplicity and function, multiple giveaway winners

More new gear from today

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones + FiiO E6 Portable Headphone Amp $69 shipped ($97 value), more

More deals still alive:

Protective cases for iPhone 6/Plus, Galaxy S6, and Note 4 as low as $2 Prime shipped

Poweradd 3-in-1 Dual-Port USB car charger + 3.3′ Lightning cable & micro USB $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)

New products & more:

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Sony’s new LED Lightbulb has a built-in Bluetooth speaker with iPhone controls

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Ubisoft has now officially unveiled the brand new Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate

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