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If you’re planning on building your own PC or want to replace your operating system, you should check out this deal on Windows 11 Pro. For a limited time, you can purchase a Windows 11 Pro license for only $23. Windows 11 Pro retails for $200 (Home version is $139) directly from Microsoft, so this is quite the deal if you’re in need of a Windows 11 license.
That’s an impressive price cut, but not everyone will be eligible for the savings. Specifically, this purchase is designed for “PCs that need a new license for Windows and meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11.” If you need help checking your specs, you can verify your compatibility here.
It’s worth noting that if you already have an active Windows 10 license, you should be able to upgrade for free. This deal could be useful for you if you’re looking to build your own computer or want to install Windows on a compatible device that doesn’t currently have it.
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Top 10 Vision Pro Apps
- Spatial Cam (Free) – With Spatial Cam, you can watch the camera feed from an iPhone on your Vision Pro. The app lets you connect to your iPhone, and then you can view the feed from afar, which is ideal for keeping an eye on kids and pets. Using this as a window in your workspace is useful for when you’re fully immersed in a Vision Pro experience.
- Juno for YouTube ($4.99) – There’s no official YouTube app for the Vision Pro, so Juno from developer Christian Selig is a good alternative. It offers a better Vision Pro interface than the Safari web interface, and provides quick access controls for creating a home theater experience. Juno is not without its bugs, however, and it does not remove YouTube ads.
- Crouton (Free, in-app purchases) – Crouton is a recipe management app that lets you save recipes from websites, recipe books, and more, saving them in an easy-to-browse interface. You can get step-by-step cooking instructions that you can follow while wearing the Vision Pro and add timers for different meal components. The app does say not to cook while wearing Vision Pro, but there are a lot of handy cooking tools if you want to break the rules.
- Blackbox ($19.99) – Blackbox is a puzzle game where you manipulate orbs, bubbles, and other objects to explore different visuals and sounds on Vision Pro. It is one of the more unique experiences on Apple’s headset. The game is under active development and new puzzles will be added over time.
- Spatial Symphony (Free, $6.99 for Pro)- Spatial Symphony gives you a way to visually interact with and create music. You can sculpt sounds by moving your hands to adjust pitch, volume, and more.
- NowPlaying (Free, in-app purchases) – You can connect NowPlaying to Apple Music to get a more immersive, visual listening experience. The app provides album artwork, lyrics, facts and trivia about what you’re listening to, and song displays so you can watch your music while it plays.
- SynthRiders (Apple Arcade) – SynthRiders is a rhythm game where the idea is to match the color on your hands with the balls coming at you, keeping up with the rhythm. It’s similar to Beat Saber and other games like that.
- FloatNotes (Free) – FloatNotes is a free app that lets you put little sticky notes anywhere in your workspace.
- Shortcut Buttons ($7.99) – With Shortcut Buttons, you can create Shortcut buttons that can be put anywhere and launched with a tap.
- PGA Tour Vision – Golf fans can see a model of select holes on the PGA Tour, with the models able to be rotated and explored in-depth. There’s also a leaderboard, videos to watch, shot tracking, and more.
We have even more great Vision Pro apps in our Vision Pro app guide, but if you have a favorite Vision Pro app, let us know what it is in the comments below.
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The MacRumors Show: One Week With Apple Vision Pro ft. Quinn Nelson
Now that they each have one, Quinn and Dan discuss whether the Vision Pro meets their expectations. A significant portion of our dialogue is dedicated to the technical aspects of the Vision Pro, including its display quality, brightness, and the challenges users might face with hand gestures and text selection. The conversation progresses to evaluate the device’s text sharpness, its implications for productivity, and how comfortable it feels with the two headband options.
An interesting part of our discussion compares the Vision Pro with other VR headsets in the market. We highlight the distinct features of the Vision Pro that set it apart, especially its distortion correction capabilities and suitability for productivity tasks, contrasting it with the Meta Quest’s gaming prowess. We also explore the potential for third-party headbands, future customization, and design possibilities, emphasizing Apple’s unique position in the VR landscape and its differing approach from rivals.
We ponder the coexistence of Apple and Meta within the VR space, acknowledging the competition but also recognizing the distinctive strengths and target audiences each company caters to. This leads to a broader discussion about the challenges current VR headsets face, such as eye strain, and the optimistic outlook for technological improvements over time that could mitigate these issues.
A considerable part of our discussion tackles the technicalities and challenges surrounding Personas and face scanning with the Vision Pro, including the influence of factors like face shape, hair, and lighting conditions on the accuracy of these features. Quinn also shares insights on the integration of iPad apps with the Vision Pro, highlighting how this has transformed his workflow in certain instances and the potential it unlocks for productivity.
Despite the mix of frustrations and amazement the Vision Pro has brought, we come to a consensus acknowledging the exciting possibilities the device offers for the future of VR and productivity, considering whether or not we would recommend Apple’s headset to others.
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