Do Not Disturb is now Focus, and Dr. Mac says it’s better than ever now.
Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves
Dr. Mac Gets Emails
Dr. Mac shares email from readers you may find helpful, including some information about macOS Monterey and making backups.
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.
Podcasts
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.
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.
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!
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.
Dr. Mac REALLY Likes his iPhone 13 Pro Max!
Dr. Mac presents three reasons he loves his new iPhone 13 Pro Max: exceptional battery life, beautiful screen, best camera ever.
How to Avoid Becoming Powerless
If you suffer from FOROOJ (Fear of Running Out of Juice), Dr. Mac has the cure (and it’s not “more cowbell…”)
Tips and Tricks for Setting Up a New iPhone
After encountering migration hiccups with his new iPhone 13 Pro Max, Dr. Mac offers tips and advice to make your transition easier.
Drooling over iPhone 13 Pro Max
Dr. Mac is drooling over the iPhone 13 Pro Max: the camera, Cinematic mode, the lenses, the display, and ProMotion all have him excited.
Shop ‘Til You Drop
Dr. Mac spent some time shopping for a new iPhone and has determined that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is…
The Joys of Multiple Mac Monitors
Dr. Mac shows you how to get more screen real estate for free (as long as your Mac and iPad are new enough…)
I’ve Seen the Future of Do Not Disturb
Dr. Mac says Do Not Disturb in Big Sur and iOS/iPadOS 14 is good, but its replacement—Focus (in macOS Monterey and iOS/iPadOS 15)—is everything he hoped for and more.
Apple’s AirTags Find Lost Items
Dr. Mac says Apple’s AirTags are the best tracker for lost items to date but finds Apple’s accessories way overpriced.
Try BBEdit for Writing
Dr. Mac prefers composing text in a plain-text editor instead of a word processor for myriad reasons he discloses in Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves Episode #449.