Technologies
Try Unreleased iOS Features With Apple’s Beta Software Program
You should download beta software on something other than your main device just in case.
Apple usually releases an iOS update every month or two, and these updates have bug fixes, patches and occasionally new features. But if you want to try new features before they’re widely available, you can sign up to be a part of Apple’s Beta Software Program.
This program allows you to test beta versions of iOS software before wider release. New iOS features can be fun, but we recommend only downloading a beta on something other than your primary phone just in case the new software causes issues. Apple also provides beta testers with an app called Feedback. Testers can notify Apple of any issues in the new software with the app, that way the problem can be addressed before general release.
If you want to beta test the latest iOS software and help push it across the finish line, here’s how to sign up for Apple’s Beta Software Program.
Joining Apple’s Beta Software Program on your iPhone
Signing up for the program takes a few steps. Here’s how to sign up on your iPhone.
1. Back up whatever iPhone you plan to use beta software on. Again, we recommend using an iPhone that isn’t your main device.
2. Go to the Apple Beta Software Program page on that iPhone.
3. Tap Sign Up.
4. Sign into your Apple ID.
5. You should already be in the iOS section, but if not, tap iOS under Guide for Public Betas.
6. Tap enroll your iOS device under the Get Started section.
7. Tap Download profile and Allow.
8. Go back to your home screen and tap Settings.
9. Tap Profile Downloaded.
10. Tap Install in the top-right corner of your screen.
11. Enter your passcode and tap Install again on the consent form.
12. Tap Install for the third time.
13. Restart your iPhone.
14. Once your phone has restarted, go to Settings and tap General.
15. Tap Software Update and if one is available, download it as you normally would.
For more on iOS, check out the what’s included in iOS 16.3.1 and features you might have missed in iOS 16.3, iOS 16.2 and iOS 16.1.
Technologies
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, Nov. 29
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Nov. 29.
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.
Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? It’s Saturday, so it’s a long one. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword
Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Hockey disks
Answer: PUCKS
6A clue: Signature headwear for Mr. Monopoly
Answer: TOPHAT
7A clue: Seedy establishment?
Answer: NURSERY
8A clue: Bioweapon at the center of a 2001 envelope scare
Answer: ANTHRAX
9A clue: Cleverly skillful
Answer: ADROIT
10A clue: Sleeping enclosure for a pet dog
Answer: CRATE
11A clue: Picks up the tab
Answer: PAYS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Play, as a film character
Answer: PORTRAY
2D clue: Ultimate consequences
Answer: UPSHOTS
3D clue: Sweetheart, in French
Answer: CHERIE
4D clue: 24-___ gold
Answer: KARAT
5D clue: River in which Achilles was dipped (except for his heel!)
Answer: STYX
6D clue: Frozen landscape
Answer: TUNDRA
7D clue: Civil rights org. co-founded by W.E.B. Du Bois
Answer: NAACP
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Repair Your Electronics at Home With This Rare Black Friday Discount on the iFixit Pro Tech Go Toolkit
This toolkit rarely goes on sale, so take advantage of this opportunity to snag it for only $40.
While Black Friday is an excellent time to replace old smartphones or broken laptops at a discount, not everyone is looking to splurge on new tech right now. If you’re shopping on a budget, or simply like the devices that you have and aren’t ready for an upgrade, investing in an electronics repair kit may be a wise option. We’ve spotted a discount on the iFixit Pro Tech Go tech toolkit, bringing its price down to just $40. But don’t delay, Black Friday is in its final hours and this kit rarely goes on sale.
The iFixit Pro Tech Go kit can be used to open up and repair a wide range of electronics, including smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, and smart home devices for DIY repairs like battery or screen replacements. The kit has a 32-bit Moray driver kit, an opening tool, a suction handle, a jimmy, a spudger and angled tweezer to carefully open your devices.
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Repairing your own tech can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. It also reduces e-waste by helping your devices last longer rather than throwing them away over minor issue. As of this year, all 50 states have introduced right-to-repair legislation designed to give people a legal right to fix their own tech, and several states have already signed it into law.
You can check out more deals from iFixIt now on Amazon. Plus, for other budget buys, check out our roundup of the best Black Friday deals under $100.
MOBILE DEALS OF THE WEEK
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Why this deal matters
This is a record low price on a repair kit that rarely goes on sale. While we did see a modest discount on the iFixit Pro Tech Go toolkit during Amazon Prime Day in July, it was not marked down for October Prime Day or other sales such as Memorial Day or Labor Day. As such, it’s fairly unlikely that we’ll see it go on sale again this season, so this might be your last chance to get the toolkit for only $40.
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