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Four '60hz' stories January 2014 - June 2016

How-To: Drive a 4K display at 60 Hz with the 2016 MacBook

Jeff Benjamin Jun 4 2016 - 3:33 pm PT

The 2016 MacBook is capable of driving a 4K display at 60 Hz via a single USB-C cable. Such a feat is achievable via an easy-to-apply IOKit patch.

One of the great things about the new Intel hardware inside of the 2016 MacBook is that it’s capable of supporting 4K resolution at 60 Hz. The jump in refresh is a big deal, as anyone who’s tried to put up with running a 30 Hz refresh rate can attest to.

Operating at 30 Hz results in jerky and choppy cursor movement, and in some cases can induce headaches after prolonged use.

Sadly, the MacBook only supports 30 Hz out of the box for 4K resolution. It’s not immediately clear as to why this is, but on its support page, Apple makes it known that 4K resolution is limited to 30 Hz.

The good news is that it is possible to enable 60 Hz at native 4K resolution and 1080p (HiDPI/Retina) resolution on a 2016 MacBook. In fact, I just did so on the LG 27UD88 4K USB-C monitor that I recently reviewed. Watch the step-by-step process in our video tutorial for the details.
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60Hz TV tracker updated to version 4.0 with overhauled UI, smart queue, and much more

Mike Beasley May 19 2015 - 7:00 am PT

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60Hz, the TV tracking app we’ve previously covered, has received a massive update to version 4.0 today, introducing a completely redesigned interface and many new features to help you find new shows and keep track of your current library.

While version 3 maintained much of the same functionality as version 2 with a fresh coat of paint on top, the newest release has rethought the entire application completely with great results.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Kensington iPad Air keyboard case $16, iTunes albums $8 each, 3-pack wireless outlets $17, more

Justin Kahn Jul 15 2014 - 9:30 am PT

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

iPad Bluetooth keyboard cases: Kensington Keycover for iPad Air $16, Logitech Ultrathin for iPad 2/3/4 (ref) $20
Media: last chance to watch all South Park episodes for free, dozens of hit iTunes albums for $8 each, more
3-Pack of Etekcity Wireless Remote Controlled Outlets $17 (Reg. $76)

Samsung 28-inch 4K UHD LED 60Hz Monitor $540 shipped (Reg. $700)

Slingbox Pro HD TV Streamer refurb $60 (Orig. $200), Slingbox 350 $100 shipped (Reg. $180)

Kindle Paperwhite e-reader w/ built-in light (cert. refurb) $85 shipped (Reg. $119 new)

Other new deals:

New! Bluetooth sound bars from Yamaha, Philips, and Samsung starting at $70 shipped
New! Daily Deals: AOC Monitors from $100, Logitech UE Headset $15, more
New! Games/Apps: Xbox One games from $6, 10% off Xbox Live GC, iOS freebies, more
New! Activewear: REI up to 35% off, Eastbay 20% off, 2014 Nike Free from $79
New! 1 year magazine subs from $5: ESPN, Macworld, The Economist, more

More deals still alive:

Mpow Dual-Port USB Wall Charger $9, Car Charger $8, MFi lightning cable $10
$100 StubHub gift card for $85 shipped (15% savings)
Nexus 5 (unlocked) 16GB: $335 (Reg. $350)
Roku 3 Streaming Media Player (refurb) $68 shipped (Reg. $100 new)
4TB Samsung D3 Station desktop drive $115 shipped (Reg. $150+)
2TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 portable drive $84.99 shipped (Reg. $130)
Raspberry Pi B+ microcomputer now available w/ several enhancements, same $35 price tag
Epson WorkForce All-in-One $190 (orig. $300), more

Twelve South:

15” MacBook Pro BookBook: $70 http://t.co/yPyKpSWrT0

iPad Air Rutledge: $83 https://t.co/WKR9truDZ9 pic.twitter.com/sP2Vxixtq8

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Fashion: Levi’s jeans/apparel additional 50% off + free shipping, more
Jabra REVO wireless Bluetooth headphones $115 shipped (orig. $249)
Smart Home:
- $25 off the Wink Hub w/ one accessory purchase or $49 off w/ two accessory purchases
- Free Philips Hue personal wireless lightning bulb ($60 value) w/ purchase of Philips Hue pack
Angry Birds Star Wars II for iOS goes free ($0.99 value)
Samsung 51″ Plasma $400 new (Reg. $500), Sharp 32″w/ $100 Dell GC $250 ($410 value)
Save 25% on all accessories from T-Mobile, including Olloclip, cases, speakers, more

New products/ongoing promotions:

Woot founder’s new daily deal website ‘Meh’ officially opens its doors today
Microsoft is handing out $75 in credit to select gamers for upgrading to Xbox One
UE Boom Bluetooth speaker wins Gold at Design Excellence Awards, now $180 (Reg. $200)
Rayman Fiesta Run available for free on iOS (Reg. $3)
Samsung’s new 850 Solid State Drives pre-order from $129.99 shipped
Save 25% on Nomad’s new carabiner, key & credit card sized MFi Lightning cables

Android/Microsoft deals:

LG G3 (AT&T, Sprint, VZW): $100 w/ 2-yr agreement ($250 value)

Review: 60Hz 3.0 for iOS reimagines how you interact with your TV schedule

Mike Beasley Jan 17 2014 - 12:00 am PT

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: Collection view

: Episode detail view

If you watch a lot of TV, you may be familiar with a problem that plagues many TV lovers: you can never keep track of which shows come on which nights or which episodes you missed last week. Thankfully, there are a whole host of online services that can track this information for you.

I’ve tried a few different apps to keep track of my TV viewing habits, and today one of my favorite apps in this category, 60Hz, has been updated with a brand new design and a bunch of new features and tweaks.

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