Apple’s annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2022. A number of important resolutions are on the agenda and ballot.
Columns & Opinions
Blockchain: Explaining the Negative Backlash Over Mozilla's Crypto Donation Option
After swift backlash, Mozilla pulled back on its decision to include cryptocurrency as a way of donation. But why the controversy?
Dr. Mac Gets Emails
Dr. Mac shares email from readers you may find helpful, including some information about macOS Monterey and making backups.
Does The Jon Stewart J.K. Rowling Anti-Semitism Row Prove Apple's Media Fears?
A section of a recent ‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ podcast about Harry Potter and author J.K. Rowling, caused significant controversy.
Cool Stuff Found
Living and Working Conditions at India iPhone Plant Truly Reprehensible
Following a rash of food poisoning cases and a protest at Foxconn’s India iPhone plant, it’s clear we need to look closer at the company.
When Good Macs Go Bad (Part II)
Dr. Mac offers up a few more things you can try before you throw in the towel when your Mac is on the fritz.
Gifts for Geeks (Part II)
As promised in his last column, Dr. Mac has more great gift ideas at reasonable prices for the geeks you love.
Just in Case...
Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus offers up a few of the iPhone cases that he’s found to be impressive in 2021, which is saying something considering how many cases cross his desk.
Charlotte's Favorite Apps of 2021
We’ve (nearly) made it through 2021! Here are three apps Charlotte Henry has used a lot and get some benefit from this year.
Here Are My 3 Favorite Apps I've Been Using in 2021
Here we come to the end of another year, and as always Andrew likes to share his favorite apps he’s been using.
Until Apple TV+ Has Its Own 'Succession' it Will Always Trail Rivals Like HBO
The ‘Succession’ season three finale from HBO underlined what is missing from Apple TV+ – blockbuster, unmissable, best-in-class dramas.
Gifts for Geeks (Part I)
Dr. Mac has some low-cost (and no-cost) gift ideas for the geeks in your life, including Apple Watch suggestions, tips on getting refurbished stuff, and more.
When Good Macs Go Bad... (Part I)
Dr. Mac has been troubleshooting his Mac’s instability lately and offers things to try when your Mac gets wonky.
No to Monterey (still), but Yes to PopClip
Dr. Mac’s still having issues with Monterey but that hasn’t stopped him from finding a time-saving utility he’s become enamored with of late.
Podcasts
The Rocky Road to Monterey
Dr. Mac’s upgrade to macOS Monterey was neither pleasant nor pretty, and he lays out some of the pitfalls he’s experienced so you don’t have to!
Big Tech Employees Deserve Better Treatment
As the culture of secrecy shrouding tech giants erodes, a fact is clear. Big Tech employees deserve to be treated better than they have been.
Lessons Learned on a Recent Road Trip
Dr. Mac discovered a few things on a recent road trip that he thinks you may find useful (or at least thought-provoking).
Live Text Is Way Cool!
Bob LeVitus shows us how Live Text lets you copy text from a picture and then share it, translate it, dial it, open it, and much more.
Does Apple Need to Get More Into HomeKit Hardware?
Is a lack of Apple-branded HomeKit hardware a death knell for the smart home ecosystem? Jeff Butts explains why he doesn’t think so.
Cool Stuff Found
Companies Totally Miss the Point of App Tracking Transparency
Peloton is the latest to blame Apple’s App Tracking Transparency for lost revenues. Instead of pointing fingers, change they should adapt.
