• How to use Collaborative Playlists for Apple Music

    A promised but delayed feature, Collaborative Playlists finally arrived for Apple Music in late January. Here's how you and your friends can make the most of it. Originally promised alongside the debut of iOS 17, this Apple Music-centric feature didn't actually show up until iOS 17.3, but it allows friends and family who subscribe to Apple Music to create playlists where they all contribute. It's a great way to share your favorite music, and discover some great new artists and songs. ...

  • Hands-on: How to use SharePlay in CarPlay with Apple Music

    One of the big changes in iOS 17 for CarPlay users is the addition of SharePlay support for Apple Music. This feature allows anyone in the car to control and contribute to what’s playing via Apple Music, rather than just one person. I took SharePlay for Apple Music in iOS 17 for a recent drive. My takeaway? This is a very, very fun feature. more

  • Use This App to Back Up Your Apple Music Library and Restore Deleted Songs

    Hezel is an app that backs up your Apple Music library. You can restore deleted Apple Music playlists, songs, and music videos using this app.

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    My 4 favorite music players for MacOS (that aren't Apple Music)

    I'm an audiophile.Although I prefer my music to be heard via the glory that is vinyl, there are times when I need to be out of my office and in another room of my home. When those moments arise, I'm using my MacBook Pro and I am here to tell you that I don't care for Apple Music. Why? It's too basic. Even the advanced options are not even remotely advanced.Also: How to add music recognition to your MacOS Menu Bar - no Siri needed!So, when I'm with my MacBook and I want to listen to...

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    How Beyoncé Changed the Music Industry

    From the surprise drop to music being released on Fridays, here are all the ways that Beyoncé has influenced the music industry.

  • How to use Apple's services on enterprise networks

    Apple services use a variety of ports and connections that may not be immediately accessible when used on a corporate network. Here's how to access them on enterprise networks. 16-inch MacBook Pro Security is a big issue when using devices to connect to Apple Services - especially for enterprise networks. In enterprise, security is a top concern due to the fact that companies and organizations are constantly under external pressure from hackers, ransomware, denial of service (DoS),...

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    As a Captive, I Learned that Violence Is What Terrorists Use for Music

    In a personal essay, Theo Padnos views the Moscow attacks through his experience as a captive of ISIS and Al-Qaeda.

  • STUDY: Pop music ain't what it used to be -- officially

    Today’s lyrics are simpler than 40 years ago (Picture: Getty) If you’re forever thinking that music was better in your day, you may be right. New research has revealed that pop music lyrics really have been dumbed down over the last 40 years. The words in English-language tracks have become ‘simpler’ and ‘more repetitive’ since 1980, say scientists. Dr Eva Zangerle and her colleagues analysed the lyrics of 12,000 English-language rap, country, pop, R&B, and rock songs released...

  • Kremlin: Ukraine 'problem' cannot be solved without Russia

    Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed on Monday Ukraine's plans to hold a "peace summit" in Switzerland later this year, insisting that the Ukrainian "problem" cannot be

  • Tea industry contends with environmental and social problems

    Solutions lie in reducing the sector’s environmental footprint and building resilience against climate change effects in a rapidly warming world, say experts.

  • Using Your Apple TV Should Be Easy—This Remote Helps

    This remote control comes designed with a more standard button panel.

  • Parts pairing used by Apple has been outlawed by Oregon [U]

    The practice of parts pairing – which can prevent third-party repair shops from cannibalising broken devices for parts – has been outlawed by Oregon, taking effect for any product made after January 1, 2025. The legislature just passed the toughest right to repair law seen to date, and it now requires only the governor’s signature to pass into law. Update: Governor Tina Kotek has now signed, and the bill is now law. more