If you’re an iOS user who hasn’t been snapping up all the latest discounts on iTunes gift cards, you’ve been sorely missing out on some serious savings. As you likely know, the iTunes store is one of the largest digital retailers in the world, offering everything from the latest music releases to new movies and tons of audiobooks, but what you might not have known is that iTunes gift cards are just as valid to use on Apple’s App Store as they are on iTunes. That means you can use them towards the purchase of apps and games for your phone or Mac too, and they even work on in-app purchases!

These gift cards also work to pay for subscriptions that you’ve signed up for through iTunes, whether that be Hulu, HBO Now, Apple Music, or another great service. Now, it’s pretty tough to find a consistent discount on any of those services mentioned, but if you were picking up a discounted iTunes gift card every few weeks, you could keep your iTunes account filled with credit at a discount to make …

This is the first price hike for UK subscribers since 2017.

What you need to know

Netflix is increasing prices for the first time in two years.
The standard plan now costs £8.99, and the premium plan is going up to £11.99.
The basic plan is unchanged at £5.99.
Netflix is hiking its prices in the UK for the first time in two years. The basic plan — which lets viewers stream on a single device in standard definition — is being unchanged at £5.99 ($7.50), but the standard plan is getting a £1 increase to £8.99 ($11.35). The standard plan is Netflix’s most popular subscription option, offering the ability to stream on two devices simultaneously at 1080p resolution.

The premium plan is seeing a £2 hike, and now costs £11.99 ($15.10) a month. The new pricing will go into effect immediately for new subscribers, and will be rolled out to existing customers ”over the coming weeks.” Netflix instituted a similar price hike in the …

Little Friends: Dogs & Cats lets you take care of a number of cats and dogs, from cuddles to playtime to training

If you love and miss the Nintendogs + Cats series, Little Friends Dogs & Cats is a natural choice to turn to for your virtual pet needs. Though the game can’t make use of microphone and touch controls in quite the same way Nintendogs did by virtue of being on the Switch instead of the 3DS, it’s still a good chance to enjoy some adorable puppies in a virtual home, and pet some cute kitties without having to clean the litter box.

Dogs or cats?

Little Friends: Dogs & Cats

$50 at Amazon

Adopt a new, virtual, furry friend

Little Friends: Dogs & Cats is much of the fun of having a pet all your own, but lets you skip a lot of the hard work of owning a real one. You can pet, play with, train dress up, snuggle with, and raise a dog or a cat of your choice, or don’t settle for just one and have up to twelve.

What can you do in Little Friends: Dogs & Cat…

Encryption at the local level.

If privacy is a concern for you, then you’re probably already interested in VPNs. These virtual networks are a great way to keep yourself secure and anonymous on the internet. NordVPN is one of the more popular options around, and now the company is introducing a whole new level of security called NordLocker.

This is a brand new security utility that seeks to do two things: secure your files with the best possible encryption while still making those files super easy to access and share for people who don’t understand the technology.

Away from Prying Eyes

NordLocker personal encryption

Secure your data without changing your habits (except for adding a new one). The new NordLocker app will be releasing later this year, and it promises you even more security for your always-connected lifestyle.

Sign up at NordLocker

It starts as an app you can download on MacOS or Windows. Use it to store and encrypt any files locally. The end-to-end encryption mean…

Your Apple Watch is meant to be used with one phone at a time. You can try to make it work with two phones, but you’re better off just getting a second Apple Watch.

So you love your Apple Watch. And maybe, for some reason, you’ve got two iPhones. It could be that one’s your personal phone, and one’s a work phone. Or maybe you’ve really bought into the idea of having a day phone and a night phone. Doesn’t really matter. The point is this: you have one Apple Watch, and two iPhones. Can you feasibly use your watch with both phones on a regular basis?

No. Not even a little bit.

Because when most people who do so express the wish to use their Apple Watch with two different iPhones, I have to imagine that they want to move freely between iPhones, being able to quickly transfer the watch’s ability to accept calls, texts, and all sorts of other notifications, between both devices, and keep workout data consistent between the two, as well. And unfortunately, Apple doesn’t provide that capa…

Adventure Week, Sleeping Snorlax, Slakoth Community Day, Go Fest Chicago.

Pokémon Go is intended to get you out and about, both on your own and with family and friends. One of the ways Pokémon Go tries to bolster activity is with events. Some of the events get splashy announcements and coincide with big public holidays. Others are quieter and more regular. Here’s what’s happened already and what’s coming up next.

Adventure Week returns from June 4 to June 11

It’s back, so get ready to rock!

Pack your bags and lace up your hiking boots—it’s almost Adventure Week! The groundbreaking event returns this year, bigger and better than ever. Keep your eyes peeled for new Shiny Pokémon to discover, limited-time Field Research, and rewards for exploring new areas with your Buddy Pokémon!

Date + Time

Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 1 p.m. to Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7)
Features

Rock-type Pokémon like Geod…

Transfer your favorite photos from Lightroom to Photos on Mac with Automator!

Let’s face it when using apps from different places they don’t always communicate well with each other. For those of us who like using Lightroom for photo editing, the task of moving your photos after editing can be tedious. First, they need to be exported, and then after that, you still need to upload them into the Photos app if you want access to them across your devices.

There is an easier way, it just requires jumping through a few hoops at first. Using Automator you can create a workflow that will upload your photos for you, and we have the details for you here!

How Lightroom switchers can move to Photos for Mac
How to prepare for setting up Lightroom photos to sync
How to use Automator to export Lightroom photos to Photos for Mac
How Lightroom switchers can move to Photos for Mac

If you switched to Lightroom a while ago but now want to make the move to Photos, your best bet is to load your Lightro…

One of the best ways to protect your MacBook Pro is with a hard shell case. These cases offer scratch and drop protection, and they can often lend a touch of your personal style to your laptop. These are your best options to both protect and beautify your MacBook Pro.

Make sure you choose the correct size of your MacBook Pro (13 inches or 15 inches) before checking out.

Top pick

Mosiso hard shell case and keyboard cover

Staff Favorite

Mosiso has a huge range of great colors for you to choose from, and its hard shell MacBook Pro cases are inexpensive. Each case also comes with a matching keyboard cover to protect your keys from dirt, dust, spills, and wear. Mosiso also throws in a screen protector, so you’re protected all around. Because of its huge selection and great price, it’s our pick!

$16 at Amazon

Runner-up

Ueswill matte hard case

Ueswill’s hard shell cases are pretty similar to Mosiso’s, but if you’d rather more of a design than a solid color, this should be your…