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How to Connect AirPods to a Windows Laptop
Read full article: at LifeHacker AirPods are often lumped into the larger Apple ecosystem, and for good reason: They’re easy to set up and connect to an Apple device, whether it’s an iPhone, iPad or Mac. However, you aren’t limited to using AirPods with Apple products. While only devices from Apple will support this near-instant…
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How to Clean Your AirPods Max Without Damaging Them
Read full article: at LifeHacker You need to wash your AirPods Max headphones. I know this because I recently needed to wash mine after an incident during which my coffee spilled in my bag and damaged many of my personal possessions. For obvious and personal reasons, I will not be discontinuing the practice of carrying…
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How to Update Your AirPods
Read full article: at LifeHacker Apple often issues firmware updates for its entire AirPods line, including AirPods Pro, AirPods 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Max. However, the company doesn’t make it clear how to actually update your AirPods, nor do they share what each firmware update does. So here’s how to do it, whatever model…
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How to Disable the Malfunctioning ‘AirPods Left Behind’ Notification
Read full article: at LifeHacker Has this ever happened to you? You’re out and about, minding your own business, when suddenly your iPhone hits you with an “AirPods Left Behind” message. You panic, wondering where you could’ve dropped your expensive earbuds—until you realize they never left your pocket. What gives, iPhone? Read more… Read full…
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How to Use Your AirPods’ Hidden ‘Reset’ Feature When They Refuse to Cooperate
Read full article: at LifeHacker When most of the tech in your life is acting up—whether it be your computer, phone, game console, what have you—simply turning the device off and on again works wonders. Tech likes a reset! However, not all of our stuff has an on/off switch. AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones, for…
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How to Get Notified When You Leave Your AirPods Pro Behind
Read full article: at LifeHacker AirPods Pro are way too easy to leave behind. Yes, you can track your lost AirPods Pro from the Find My app, but now you can help stop the problem before it happens: Your iPhone can notify you when you leave your AirPods Pro behind. Read more… Read full article:…
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How to Choose Between the AirPods 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Pro
Read full article: at LifeHacker Apple’s AirPods lineup has gotten confusing. The distinction was simpler before, when you could pick the AirPods Pro if you wanted an in-ear fit with active noise cancellation, or the regular AirPods if you could live without that. The third-generation AirPods has been launched though, making it a little harder…
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What's the Point of AirPods Pro's Transparency Mode? And How to Customize It
Read full article: at LifeHacker Transparency mode is one of the Apple AirPods Pro’s best features. Using a mix of internal and external microphones, it allows you to listen to music through you earbuds without totally shutting out the world around you. But not all ears are created equal, and some people might want to…
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How to Make Sure Your AirPods Pro Are Actually Fully Charged
Read full article: at LifeHacker Ever wondered why your AirPods Pro’s battery level almost always hovers around 80 percent? This is because Apple automatically enables a feature that reduces battery aging—and as a consequence, slows down the charging speed significantly once your AirPods Pro’s battery is 80 percent charged. If you’re in a hurry to……
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How to Install Beta Firmware on Your AirPods Pro (and Why You Should)
Read full article: at LifeHacker In the wake of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, AirPods Pro have joined the ranks of Apple devices getting beta updates. Apple will now release regular beta updates for AirPods Pro that can be installed by anyone using an Apple Developer account. Read more… Read full article: at LifeHacker