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#1427: MacBook Pro thermal throttling and data recovery, Wireless Sensor Tags, Wyze Cam Pan security camera, Apple News

We need your help—please follow TidBITS in Apple News so its algorithm will be more likely to recommend our articles to new readers. The new MacBook Pro figured prominently in the headlines last week, with Apple releasing an update to address performance problems caused by thermal throttling and the discovery that these Macs lack a data recovery port on the logic board. We also focus on smart home topics, with Josh Centers reviewing the Wyze Cam Pan rotating security camera and Adam Engst examining the Wireless Sensor Tag system, which monitors temperature, motion, moisture, light, and more. Notable Mac app releases this week include Airfoil 5.8, KeyCue 9.0, BusyCal 3.3.10 and BusyContacts 1.2.15, Quicken 2018 5.7.2, and Moneydance 2017.8.

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Please Follow TidBITS in Apple News!

It’s possible to read TidBITS in Apple News, but until about 10 days ago, almost no one did. After Adam Engst had a call with Apple’s Publisher Relations team, traffic has increased, but we need your help to get Apple News to recommend TidBITS to new readers.

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Wireless Sensor Tags Protect Against Freezer Failure

If you’ve ever worried about losing food due to a freezer breaking or a refrigerator door being left open, the Wireless Sensor Tags system could save your bacon by monitoring temperatures and reporting significant changes on your iPhone. Other available features include motion detection, moisture monitoring, light sensing, and even locating lost items.

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