Apple’s Silicon Macs wish list: 5 new features business pros need

These are the features Apple should finally include in its new Mac hardware, which might be announced during the company’s “One More Thing” event on Nov. 10.

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In a last-minute invitation, Apple has scheduled an event for Nov. 10, 2020. Pro users are most interested in the possibility of Apple unveiling the new Mac hardware that was announced during WWDC’20; the Macs are expected to be the first devices utilizing Apple’s custom silicon-on-a-chip (SoC). It’s also expected that Apple will make macOS Big Sur available to the masses.

It is rumored that Apple will have

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MagSafe Duo Wireless Charger Price in India Revealed, Listed as ‘Coming Soon’ on Apple Store

iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max pre-orders are live, and with it, Apple has also listed prices of the MagSafe Duo wireless charger, leather sleeves, and leather cases for the new iPhone 12 range on Apple Store. The MagSafe Duo wireless charger was announced during the iPhone 12 launch event, but its pricing and availability was not known back then. Now, the pricing of the MagSafe Duo wireless charger has been listed on Apple Store, but its availability is still not known.

The MagSafe Duo wireless charger is priced at Rs. 13,900 in India and $129 in the

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What software developers should know about 2021: Low-code, AI code testing, COVID-19’s lasting effect and the skills needed to stay on top

Forrester made 5 predictions for software development in 2021. Bill Detwiler talks with software industry veteran VP and principal analyst Jeffrey Hammond, the report’s lead author, about what developers and IT leaders should expect in 2021.

Software development is in a state of change.
Low-code

and no-code platforms are shifting some of the dev process to non-programmers.
AI

is changing how we test the software we do write. And the COVID-19 pandemic has forced dev teams to rethink how they work, when everyone’s remote.

Forrester just released five 2021 predictions for software development and we had a chance to talk

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4 ways to make Google Meet more engaging

Get four quick Google Meet tips in this tutorial: Learn how and why to choose a custom background, draw your ideas, manage Q&A, and poll participants.

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Most people who use Google Meet now have access to two very visual features: Custom backgrounds and Jamboards. Choose a blurred background to preserve a bit of privacy, or select a custom background image to highlight a personal picture, reinforce a brand, feature a fun photo, or convey your mood. For people who like to sketch ideas, Jamboard provides a collaborative board, or series of boards, where one or more

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Making work more like a video game: Gamification technology helps managers and staff

Gamification tech is a growing trend that can help businesses use employee strengths in a unique way. Learn how it works and what benefits it can provide.

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Gamification technology is an immersive experience that seeks to use the fun elements of video gaming in business settings for better productivity, employee achievement, and motivation. It can serve across many fields in an array of diverse mechanisms.

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For instance, as a loyal devotee of the game Red Dead Redemption 2, I was thrilled to learn that some organizations actually hold online meetings in that

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