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Holiday 2024 MacBook Buyer's Guide -- Which Mac laptop you should buy?

Apple's late 2024 update to its Mac and MacBook ranges has brought M4 to the product line. Here's how to choose the best portable Mac for your budget for the 2024 holiday season.


MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

Apple's fall product updates covered many areas, but for the Mac product category, it meant an update to M4. Following the introduction of the chip in the iPad Pro lineup earlier in the year, the MacBook Pro now uses the speedy chip.

Even better, Apple didn't stop at just M4, as it brought out M4 Pro and M4 Max variants as well. These additions offer a lot more performance options, and in the case of the M4 Max, more performance than an M2 Ultra in some benchmarks.


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Power press: Fixes for Apple's oddly-placed Mac mini button

Apple's decision to place the power button of the M4 Mac mini underneath has been questioned by users. In some cases, they've come up with their own "solutions" to the problem.


Mac mini power button

The introduction of the M4 Mac mini was welcomed by critics, with the already small Mac made to be even smaller. Getting to that size meant there had to be a compromise, and that took the form of an awkward power button placement.

Rather than at the rear, the button is instead underneath the corner of the Mac mini's enclosure. It's in a position that you have to lift or tilt the Mac mini to access it, which can be awkward for people with larger digits.


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Apple's smart display with smart home AI focus predicted for March 2025

The pivot from Apple Car set the stage for bigger investments in the smart home, and the initial products from that shift could be launching as soon as March according to a new rumor.


Apple could release an iPad-like home hub with AI and smart home features

Apple has offered smart home options since 2014 with the launch of HomeKit. Beyond Siri integrations, HomePod, and few product category additions over the years, the company's investment in the area hasn't been as strong as some of its competitors.

That could change as soon as March with the launch of a new smart display that isn't an iPad, doesn't have an App Store, and is voice-first. This device would be a precursor to the rumored display with a robotic arm that's been rumored since Apple Car was abandoned.


Rumor Score: ???? Possible


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Bluetti's new Elite 200 portable power station provides 17 years of charging

Check out the latest from Bluetti with an exclusive discount on the Elite 200 V2 portable power station capable of generating reliable 2 kWh power for 17 years.


Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is rated for 17-years of use - Image credit: Bluetti

Bluetti is an innovator in the home battery backup space that's been pushing the limits of consumer backup power solutions. The company offers some of the best portable power station units that serve you everywhere from the campground to your home during a power outage.

Tuesday, Bluetti has unveiled the latest in its lineup — the Elite 200 V2. It is a 2 kWh portable power station that is rated for 6,000 life cycles, which equates to over 17 years.


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They got 'The Story'

Antemoro “coastal people” of Amosiala come to faith after learning about Christ through an OM team and volunteers from a neighbouring village.




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'It's theirs'

A village builds their own school - a big first for the area and a step in transforming the community.




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'Let the people of softball get together'

Softball ministry in Hungary shows hospitality, international influence by hosting the 2016 Danube Cup




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May 3 AM London FX Commentary: Eddie Tofpik

Eddie Tofpik, Adm Investor Services International Limited




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May 03 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 03 Livestock Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 03 Equities Commentary: Larry Shover

Larry Shover, Efficient Advisors




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May 03 Metals Commentary: Larry Shover

Larry Shover, Efficient Advisors




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May 03 Energy Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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May 03 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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May 03 Bonds Commentary: Todd Colvin

Todd Colvin, Ambrosino Brothers




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May 13 Grains Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 13 Livestock Commentary: Virginia McGathey

Virginia McGathey, www.VirginiaMcGathey.com




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May 13 Metals Commentary: Todd Colvin

Todd Colvin, Ambrosino Brothers




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May 13 Energy Commentary: Dan Deming

Dan Deming, KKM Financial




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May 13 FX Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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May 13 Equities Commentary: Bob Iaccino

Bob Iaccino, Path Trading Partners




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News24 Business | 'We will get shouted at, but we must do it': Mantashe seeks partners for SA's new oil company

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has urged investors to partner with SA's new petroleum company.




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News24 Business | DA's Dion George heads to COP29 with much on his shoulders

Minister of the DFFE Dion George is off to Azerbaijan with one of the onerous responsibilities of our time.




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News24 Business | SA's climate billions: Less than 25% of the funding has flowed so far

As the COP annual gathering rolls around again, only a quarter of the funding pledged for SA's just energy transition has found its way into the country




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A US Pastor's Life Transformed Through Short Term Missions!

Read about how a short term missions trip to a Muslim country changed a US pastor's life! Click to read more!




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'You have given me Jesus in my heart!'

While visiting some of Moldova’s remotest and least-reached villages, a River Adventure outreach team helps young people find hope in Jesus.




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'That somebody is me!'

During his time in OM’s International Intensive School of Missions in Panama, Colombian Juank Giovannetti discovers his calling.




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Building bridges to the immigrant 'islands' of Sweden

OM Sweden plans church-planting initiatives in three urban centres.




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43 years, 4 ships: One thing in common

Recently, more than 70 Scandinavians gathered to commemorate 40+ years of the OM Ships ministry.




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'Trillions of joys'

A disillusioned teen finds joy in the Lord and ministry far from home.




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St. Patrick's message still relevant

St. Patrick's Day celebrates the patron saint of Ireland known for bringing Christianity to Ireland. Hundreds of years later, OM Ireland brings the same message.




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Children encouraged to 'Pass the Parcel'

To present the true meaning of Christmas, OM Ireland’s creative arts team performs a multimedia production in schools, churches and community centres around Ireland.




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A passion she didn't know she had

When God directed Ellianna to Ireland instead of Austria, she discovered a new opportunity to meet refugees.




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All in God's plan

Slight miscommunication between OM workers in Israel leads to an unplanned chance to share the Gospel with a railway attendant.




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One woman's legacy

A tribute to OM Guatemala leader Pilar Castro, who died this January 2013




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First Lady's special visit

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala :: Guatemala's First Lady visits Logos Hope and thanks the crewmembers for sharing knowledge, help and hope to the nations.




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To the ends of the world - part 3

In April, Logos Hope crewmembers travelled to over 30 destinations around the world, involving themselves in presentations, church mobilisation, practical work and other projects.




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The 'bondservant' boys

In the 1980s, two babies were named after OM’s second ship. Both young men are now living out the ethos of the ministry, as servants of Christ.




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Rodney's rough but hopeful life

A story of one OM worker’s struggle, triumph and hope.




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'Like the 12 disciples'

The Discipleship course in Malawi challenges students to own their faith and apply it in their daily lives.




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Finding God's purpose in Pakistan

The road that moves the church where it's never been is usually not the easiest path. This is the story of OM’s work among the unreached people in Sindh province.




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Sport & discipleship - Igor's story

Sport creates a platform for evangelism and discipleship in Ukraine.




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Anya's story (stories from Ukrainian refugees)

A 17 year old high school student shares about how she fled from the war zone and came to stay at OM Odessa's centre.




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Odessa orphans: his heart's home

Long-term follower of Jesus, Nikolay, stepped out in faith to help orphans in Ukraine, and partners with OM in this ministry to children.




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Strengthening God's underground church

Moner, a third generation believer from Syria, worked as a Christian worker under the protection of a Muslim ambassador from Syria in communist Poland.




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Ministering among 'misfit toys'

OM worker discovers unlikely friendships among a group of 'misfit toys' in North Africa.




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Café hopping in North Africa

An OM writer spends a week in North Africa sipping café crème and learning about friendship evangelism.




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Companion Ministry brings Christ's mercy

OM attempts to bring Christ’s love to the darkest corners of Sham Shui Po, and to walk with those neglected by society.




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Not just ‘Friday' friends

Every Friday, OM Hong Kong meets Pakistani women and children in neighbourhood parks, in an effort to demonstrate the love of God.