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Life, Lifestyle

5 Reasons to Wait for the 2020 MacBook Pro

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Should you wait for the 2020 MacBook Pro? This is a question that runs across one’s mind each and every day, especially if you love a MacBook. As of now, there’s the 13-inch 2020 MacBook but the real wait is for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. One also needs to consider the ARM-based MacBook Pro that is likely being worked on. 

Right now, you can buy the MacBook Pro 16 for up to $300 off at Amazon, B&H Photo and Best Buy. The 2020 MacBook Pro 13 is available at Apple, Amazon and B&H Photo. For other MacBook lovers, the 2020 MacBook Air is the best option as of now. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons to wait for the 2020 MacBook Pro.

Wait for Better Processors

If you are looking for a MacBook Pro that processes the videos fast and compresses and decompresses files superbly, you need to wait for the 2020 MacBook Pro. The high end 2020 MacBook Pro comes with a 10th Generation Intel Core i processor. 

If you are a MacBook lover looking for more power, then you should wait for the 2020 MacBook Pro that is still to come. While the average day’s work may feel the same as the current models, the 2020 MacBook Pro processes videos faster and does a better job of compressing and decompressing files quickly. 

The graphics card that comes with these processors is upping the game with a 50% boost in the graphics performance. If you want to switch to the new MacBook Pro, you can find the latest updates on https://setapp.com/lifestyle/new-macbook-pro-2020-release-date-and-features. As a fan, it’s understandable that you need the latest info without a wait and this is where the Setapp.com site comes in to help you.

Wait for an ARM MacBook Pro 13

Apple had previously announced to change over to Apple Silicon and custom ARM-based processors. The news doing the rounds is that Apple will release a 2020 MacBook Pro 13.3 with ARM processor in Q4. This is set to see the performance going up by 50-100% in comparison to the currently available models. 

That is quite a number and it will definitely make the battery last longer. If you are a MacBook lover looking for more power in a small package, you should consider waiting for the MacBook Pro 13 with an ARM processor.

The wait for 5G

If you are an Internet professional that needs an always-on Internet connection, you should wait to see if Apple adds 5G support to the MacBook Pro. A report claims that Apple is planning for 5G support to the MacBook Pro. Apple is reported to be using some different materials for the antennas to enhance the overall performance and speed. The update will enable you to connect directly to 5G from your MacBook without the aid of a hotspot. If this is a feature you’re waiting on, ensure you check out more information on what 5g is before making the purchase for this reason.

Apple is also reported to be working on 5G for the 2020 iPhone. iPhone fans plan to update their iPhone, but a MacBook next year can get faster and that will be a game-changer in a true sense. If this works out, Apple is expected to charge a premium for the feature and carry to charge for monthly access.

Wait for the MacBook Pro 16

If you are a lover of big displays, then you should consider waiting for the 16-inches MacBook Pro. Apple announced that it would launch the MacBook 16 this year. This is a larger model that will replace the 15-inch completely. The real chances as of now indicate that another Intel-based MacBook Pro 16 will be released this year and then there’s, of course, the macOS Big Spur. 

Apple has talked about the special event this year on October 13th, which is where we could see a new MacBook Pro. This is, however, a gamble, so if you are not patient enough, you should consider picking a new model when you find a deal at Amazon, Best Buy or B&H Photo.

Wait for better storage options

The new MacBook 2020 is expected to have a larger storage capacity compared to the other MacBooks. The new model is expected to have 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD storage, which is larger. If you are looking for a laptop that has more storage capacity for easily storing your files, then you should consider waiting for the new MacBook Pro. 

This model will allow your apps to run with ease and more quickly. The 256GB SSD will allow you to access your information quickly as it has an access speed of 35 to 100 microseconds. This is nearly 100 times faster.

Conclusion

The new 2020 MacBook Pro is one to wait for since it will have new and improved features that may make you fall in love with the MacBook series. For sure, you will see the value of what you have bought. It’s worth it to wait for the new MacBook Pro as it will have awesome features.

Author Bio:
James Dorian is a technical copywriter. He is a tech geek who knows a lot about modern apps that will make your work more productive. James reads tons of online blogs on technology, business, and ways to become a real pro in our modern world of innovations.

Life, Parenting

Are We Dumb Parents With Smart-Phones?

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If you’re a parent reading this, chances are you’re just as guilty as I am for staring at our smartphone with our kids around.

A recent post from Time.com shared the results of a study recording the behavior of 55 adult-child groupings at a fast food restaurant and captured how often the adult used their smartphone.

Don’t Text While Parenting — It Will Make You Cranky

A new study from Boston Medical Center reveals that parents who get absorbed by email, games or other apps have more negative interactions with their children, making them feel like they’re competing for attention with their parents’ gadgets

First off, any adult is not that smart for subjecting their kids and themselves to fast food, but that’s just how I feel. Poor nutrition aside, the interactions captured between the parent-child groups showed how damaging smartphone use can be when with your kids.

Before this was published, my wife and I had already stopped all technology use at the dinner table, but we are far from innocent when it comes to using our phones as Avery runs around our feet wanting attention. And she deserves it, poor girl, nothing is more important than giving her our love!

Since reading the article, we have become more aware of our use when Avery is around, but I know we’re still not perfect. Just look at my Instagram or aother social media accounts and it’s easy to see I have my phone practically shoved in her face A LOT! Sorry, Avery, please forgive me.

Maybe it’s different if you’re using your smartphone with your kid, but I know simply setting the tech aside and just playing is always the better option. Does this mean I’m going to stop capturing pics and videos of her? Nope, but scrolling through Facebook or Instagram feeds will be limited when our sweet girl is begging attention from now on. I mean, just look at that sweet face!

Get off your phone swing kettlebells with me!
Get off your phone swing kettlebells with me!

Are you guilty of using your phone or other device and not paying attention to your kids?

Do you have certain rules or guidelines on when/where you can use your tech devices?

Life, Parenting

What Was It Like Before Baby Monitors?

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Sunday night, the night before my Memorial Day 10k, we ran into a little problem, the baby monitor broke! Well, kinda, the video worked but there was no sound.

The thought never crossed my mind on what we’d do sans baby monitor, but here we were with mounting anxiety over not being able to hear our baby. Actually, that’s not true, we spend a lot of the night in our living room and can hear Avery’s wails just fine without a device, but it still got to us. Plus, I was planning on going to bed a little earlier to get a good rest before waking up to run.

That night, we slept slightly longer on the couch than usual, and finally migrated to bed where I am sure we were both wondering if Avery was crying or not. Thankfully G-Ma was staying the night and her room is right next to Avery’s, so that helped comfort us a little.

Avery never woke up crying that night (or maybe we did and we didn’t hear), but we felt it urgently necessary to find a replacement. A lot of times, when something breaks, we try to figure out some way of being able to return the faulty product in exchange for a new one. Since we bought our monitor online and didn’t know of any stores that carried it, that option was out the window.

The next day, when we arrived home from the race, I thought I’d tinker around with the device to see if I could “fix” it. My tinkering entailed lightly hitting it and blowing into the speaker holes as if they were an Original NES Nintendo cartridge. Going Mom joked that you know you’re an 80’s baby when you do this, and it’s true!

source: http://blog.logitech.com/2013/10/08/six-gaming-myths-every-gamer-should-know/

 

Did you know that blowing into the cartridge was actually part of the problem? Apparently every time we did blew, some of our saliva would coat the game which made it hard for the system to read. There, learned something new today…unless you already “knew” that.

Back to the monitor, blowing into it and hitting didn’t work, obviously, so I did the next best thing; try pressing all of the buttons. Lo and behold, this actually fixed the freakin’ thing!

Backtrack to Sunday morning, when the monitor still worked, Kelley and I were laying in bed listening to Avery blow raspberries in her crib. C’mon, I know other parents do this, right? Kelley was about to get up to feed her, but we thought we’d have a little fun and talk to her through the monitor. Cheap entertainment at it’s best!

Avery Confused_Monitor

That stare is kind of creepy, in a cute sort of way. Well, we had our fun and went about our day, but I guess that button stuck for whatever reason. I’m actually surprised we didn’t wake her while talking that night when we thought it was just broken.

So, after pressing the button to speak to your baby again, it reset and all was well in the world again! Phew, I was worried we were going to have to come up with a really good story to tell the store if we tried to return it.

While we were slowly going crazy when the monitor was still “broken”, my mom (G-Ma) mentioned how all she had for me was audio. She’d have to peak into the nursery any time she wanted to actually see me; crazy, huh?

Being able to hear your baby rustling around but unsure if they are just readjusting themselves or fully awake would drive me nuts! And what about before there were any monitors, how did parents do it?

Okay, I know monitors aren’t necessary, but I sure do feel spoiled after considering how little our parents and grandparents had when raising us. Now we can watch our babies through video on the internet and be on the other side of the world!

It was nice having our monitor with sound and video again, and I hope to never have to experience a time without the monitor when we’re home. Ha, I just realized we actually do this when we spend the night at G-Ma’s house! But that’s only a day, and we can still hear Avery from anywhere in the house, so I’m not counting then!

Have you ever been without a baby monitor or do you even use one?

If you do use one, any stories of a time when you couldn’t?