This thrilling episode (#395 for those keeping score) offers up a trio of inexpensive utilities Dr. Mac uses regularly to speed his workflow and keep his Macs running smoothly.
Exciting Possibilities for the Trackpad on ARM-based MacBook Pros
Apple may have exciting plans for the trackpad on ARM-based MacBook Pros.
One New iMac is Fabulous. The Other, Not so Much
On August 4, Apple announced a new iMac and a minor update to the iMac Pro. Only the new iMac is fabulous.
MacBooks with Apple Silicon Could be Substantially Cheaper
The first official Mac with an ARM CPU could be a re-branded MacBook, and one leak suggests these new MacBooks with Apple Silicon could be substantially cheaper than their predecessors.
Superb Apps You Won’t Find in the Mac App Store
Dr. Mac says, “If you only buy apps from the Mac App Store, you’ll miss out on many useful, reasonably priced, and effort-saving Mac apps.
Dr. Mac's Checklist for Buying Hard or Solid-State Drives
Dr. Mac is frequently asked for advice on adding storage to a Mac, so he distilled his thoughts into a checklist to help you decide on your next storage upgrade.
Apple's Next iPhone Vision: Up Periscope
This week, P.D. opens with an exciting change to the iPhone telephoto camera—a periscope lens system. It’s Apple’s next iPhone vision.
Apple's TV Strategy: Become the Favored Subscription TV Platform
Unlike Roku and Amazon, Apple has immediately welcomed HBO Max and Peacock to its own streaming TV systems, tvOS and iOS. Apple’s TV strategy is interesting.
NBC Peacock Review
John has mixed feelings about this new TV streaming service in his NBC Peacock review.
The Technology and Impact of the Mac's Move to Apple Silicon
This week, Particle Debris opens with an in-depth look at ARM technology as well as a former Apple exec’s view of how the Apple Silicon move will change the entire computer industry.
Don’t Install Betas on Devices You Need
Dr. Mac offers food for thought in a column you might want to read before you install a beta operating system on any device.
Breaking up With Chrome is Hard, But Right, to do
Tests prove that Safari outperforms Google Chrome on a Mac. Because of that and the extra privacy, Charlotte is going to give it another try.
Apple TV+ 'Greyhound' Review
Tom Hanks explained the concept behind his film Greyhound, but critics still didn’t get it. John offers his review.
The Real Story Behind Apple TV+ 'Greyhound'
Greyhound is an exciting movie on Apple TV+, designed to make a splash. But, as with any historical presentation of war, there’s a lot more behind the scenes to know about.
Setapp (the Netflix of Mac Apps) Just Keeps Getting Better
Dr. Mac has been a fan of Setapp (the Netflix of Mac apps) since it was introduced and thinks it’s a fantastic value, allowing you to use any or all of its 180+ high-quality apps for just $9.99 a month.
The Magic of Mac’s Option Key
This week Dr. Mac raves about useful shortcuts with the Mac’s Option key.
What Mattered to Dr. Mac: Notes from WWDC
Dr. Mac separates the wheat from the chaff, detailing what mattered (to him) after Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference last week.
Apple Services Are Gearing up For The Next Phase
Apple Services will never overtake selling iPhones in terms of importance to the firm, but they are no longer vanity projects either.
A New iMac Seems Imminent
We’ve been expecting a new iMac with an Intel 10th generation CPU, Comet Lake. It wasn’t announced at WWDC, but reports suggest this new iMac seems imminent.
Now We Know Why Macs Are Moving to Apple Silicon
We’ve been hearing the rumors for years. Now we know why and when Apple made the decision to move Macs to Apple Silicon.
