In Rants & Raves Episode #340 Dr. Mac explains the transition to 64-bit only computing macOS 10.15 Catalina will bring this Fall and what it means to you.
The Man Behind Apple's Renewed Focus on Engineering
Recent events at and products from Apple suggest that there’s a re-emphasized focus on engineering. John suspects who’s behind it.
The Price of an iPod Touch is Unjustifiable
There are plenty of use cases for the iPod Touch, but the exorbitantly high price means it is very hard to justify buying one.
A New, Better Way to Install Apps in macOS
Apple has required macOS developers to comply with many modern security practices. John explores the next logical step.
How to Do Everything Faster on your Mac
In Episode #339 of Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves, Dr. Mac explains how to make everything on your Mac faster by becoming a better typist.
A Very Personal MacBook Pro Disaster, Part 2
This is part 2 of John’s continuing saga of a failed MacBook Pro. Herein: experiences in the local Apple store.
Alas, Poor MacBook! I Knew it Well
John has loved his 2015 MacBook. It served him well.
A Very Personal MacBook Pro Disaster
For the first time in 15 years, John has had a Mac product fail utterly. The experience confirms the observations of others.
Time Machine Is NOT Time Capsule
Apple’s Time Capsule and Time Machine are two different products, and Dr. Mac has what you need to know.
Getting “Unlock with Apple Watch” to Work on Your Mac
Dr. Mac says he loves the “unlock your Mac with Apple Watch” feature, but it occasionally ceases to function for no reason. Never fear, gentle reader! After countless hours testing dozens of suggestions, the good doctor has a surefire recipe to fix the issue almost every time.
The Unhappy Tale of How iTunes Went from Brilliance to Debacle
The long, sad tale of iTunes is recounted in this extensive, charming essay. It provides us with many lessons to learn about Apple.
Apple Steps Up Its Game at ISTE 2019 Edtech Conference
While Apple has had a presence at prior ISTE events, the company made an obvious effort to increase the number of educators who could get into its display and get their hands on Apple technology.
Saving the Planet with a Mac
There are popular products in Apple’s lineup of consumer products. But the resurgence of the Mac suggests that Apple realizes that scientists won’t be doing research that changes the world on an iPad.
Those Smartphone 'Horns' Aren't What You Think They Are
A story out of Australia announced that smartphone users are sprouting horns, but don’t believe the hype: this isn’t caused by radiation.
Future Macs Could Forsake Intel Compatibility
It’s been presumed that future Macs using A-series CPUs would, via hardware and software magic, maintain Intel X86 compatibility. Maybe not.
GarageBand: Better Than Ever (And Free)…
If you haven’t looked at GarageBand lately, you might want to check it out. Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus thinks you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how mature and usable it’s become and how much fun it is to use.
Why I Won't Be Buying a 4K/UHD Blu-ray Player
John, who often obsesses over all things video, made the leap to 4K/UHD TV long ago. But he’s not making the leap to a 4K/UHD Blu-ray player. He tells us why.
Which Now? Mac Pro or iMac Pro?
Now that the Mac Pro has been announced, it’s time to put it into perspective against the 2017 iMac Pro.
Modernize Your Mac’s Clipboard
Dr. Mac says, “While it’s quaint that the Mac Clipboard has remained virtually unchanged for three decades, I’ve never understood why Apple has avoided adding new functionality to the Clipboard. Today’s Macs have plenty of horsepower and can easily manage more than one item at a time on the Clipboard!
Mac Pro: All Apologies, Signed Apple Pundits
Apple’s new Mac Pro is a great machine, but John Kheit argues that it leaves a hole for enthusiasts, and that those enthusiasts are walking away from Apple.
