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Apps for Summer Travel
Dr. Mac's Rants & Raves

Apps for Summer Travel

Bob LeVitus · 12:46 PM EDT, Apr 28th, 2022 · 1 Comment

Dr. Mac praises a pair of apps that improve his vacation travels immensely.

Facebook Unable To Account For Personal User Data: The Larger Problem Of Big Tech
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Facebook Unable To Account For Personal User Data: The Larger Problem Of Big Tech

Nick deCourville · 5:42 PM EDT, Apr 27th, 2022 · 1 Comment

Recent reports indicate that Facebook has little idea concerning how to handle personal user data. The report comes from a privacy engineer.

Two Fixes for Spontaneously Rearranged Windows
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Two Fixes for Spontaneously Rearranged Windows

Bob LeVitus · 1:23 PM EDT, Apr 21st, 2022 · 2 Comments

Dr. Mac has discovered not one but two fixes for the longstanding “windows spontaneously rearrange themselves” bug.

Samsung Releases Pokémon-Themed Galaxy Flip 3, Will Apple Join In On The Fun?
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Samsung Releases Pokémon-Themed Galaxy Flip 3, Will Apple Join In On The Fun?

Nick deCourville · 1:46 PM EDT, Apr 20th, 2022 · Add Comment

Samsung has announced a Pokémon-themed phone set to arrive in South Korea. While this is great news for Galaxy users, what about the iPhone?

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Stop Selling the AirTag Immediately, Privacy Advocate Urges Apple
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Stop Selling the AirTag Immediately, Privacy Advocate Urges Apple

Jeff Butts · 4:54 PM EDT, Apr 18th, 2022 · 7 Comments

The accessory may be great for finding lost items, but it’s just too dangerous to personal safety. Apple should stop selling the AirTag.

ChronoSync 10: Better than Ever
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ChronoSync 10: Better than Ever

Bob LeVitus · 1:55 PM EDT, Apr 15th, 2022 · 3 Comments

Dr. Mac likes ChronoSync 10, which he calls “easily the best version yet,” and declares it “chock full of new or improved features.”

Owning a Recalled MacBook Pro: My Experience with the Genius Bar
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Owning a Recalled MacBook Pro: My Experience with the Genius Bar

Nick deCourville · 4:21 PM EDT, Apr 14th, 2022 · Add Comment

After receiving a MacBook Pro with a keyboard recalled by Apple, one user recounts their experience with Apple’s Genius Bar.

Apple’s Latest Original Podcast, ‘Run, Bambi, Run,’ Packs a Punch
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Apple’s Latest Original Podcast, ‘Run, Bambi, Run,’ Packs a Punch

Jeff Butts · 6:20 PM EDT, Apr 13th, 2022 · Add Comment

Two episodes into “Run, Bambi, Run,” and Jeff Butts is hooked on the true crime podcast. Learn what makes Apple’s debut so enticing.

My iPad Now Lives on my Desk
Dr. Mac's Rants & Raves

My iPad Now Lives on my Desk

Bob LeVitus · 12:03 AM EDT, Apr 8th, 2022 · 1 Comment

Dr. Mac explains why his iPad now lives on his desk. (Hint: It’s called Universal Control.)

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My Annual Advisory on World Backup Day
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My Annual Advisory on World Backup Day

Bob LeVitus · 2:22 PM EDT, Mar 31st, 2022 · 1 Comment

It’s World Backup Day and Dr. Mac has his annual reminder for you…make sure you have a solid backup plan and test your backups.

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