Tori Branch

Tori Branch

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Hardware reviewer at Zone of Mac with nearly two decades of hands-on Apple experience dating back to the original Mac OS X. Guides include exact settings paths, firmware versions, and friction observations from extended daily testing.

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  Jan 29, 2026

Upgrade to the New Apple Home Architecture Before February 10

The deadline to upgrade your Apple Home setup to the new architecture is February 10, 2026. Here's exactly what you need to do before legacy support ends....

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  Jan 27, 2026

Build Powerful AI Shortcuts on Mac With Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence transforms Mac Shortcuts into an AI powerhouse. Build smarter automations that write, summarize, and transform text automatically....

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  Jan 26, 2026

Transform Your Apple TV Into a Voice-Controlled Smart Home Hub

Your Apple TV 4K does more than stream shows. Siri voice commands turn it into a full smart home command center that controls lights, locks, and scenes hands-free....

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  Jan 24, 2026

iPadOS 26 Background Tasks Transform Your iPad Into a Real Workstation

iPadOS 26 Background Tasks let you export videos and download files while using other apps, finally freeing creative pros from waiting....

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  Jan 23, 2026

Philips Hue Secure Finally Adds Apple Home Support in 2026

Philips Hue Secure cameras and doorbell finally work with Apple Home this quarter, bringing live video to your iPhone and Apple TV....

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  Jan 22, 2026

Revealed: Get Safari's SECRET 120Hz ProMotion Scrolling

Safari limits scrolling to 60fps by default. A single hidden setting unlocks buttery-smooth 120Hz ProMotion scrolling on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad....

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