As we may have already guessed, 5G wireless means whatever the carriers want it to mean. Clarification is in order.
Apple's MacBook Air Future May Be In Question
Regarding Apple’s MacBook Air future, there is a case to be made that it will soon no longer fit in Apple’s lineup.
Value Shopping for Tech Gear
Dr. Mac has some advice for being a “value shopper” who seeks the highest quality product at the lowest price from a vendor you trust.
Apple Watch’s Blood Oxygen Sensor Might Not Be All It’s Cracked Up To Be
If you think wearing your own blood oxygen sensor is a great idea, don’t count on Apple Watch to be the best option for that.
Dr. Mac's Two Cents on Apple's Media Event
While the brief (for Apple) 1-hour broadcast focused on hardware, Bob LeVitus noted that it also included a couple of surprising announcements about Apple’s subscription service offerings.
Apple TV+: Ted Lasso Soothes our 2020 Soul
Ted Lasso is the salve for our soul we’ve been yearning for as 2020 unwound into a hellfire landscape of epic proportion.
This is What an iPhone 12 Case Looks Like
Apple Just Made Selecting an iPad Really Hard
Apple seems to enjoy doing this to us. That is, making the process of selecting an iPad really hard. A lower level product leapfrogs a pro product in some technical respects. Deciding which to buy then involves a very careful analysis and comparison of the specs. And user needs.
Apple Services Have Been Wildly Successful. More Coming
Apple services have been wildly successful. They work well for Apple and its customers. In time, there will be many more.
The Apple Watch Series 3 Competes With Fitbit Sense
One thing from the Apple Event on Tuesday left Andrew scratching his head: Why is the Apple Watch Series 3 back?
The Best Thinking About Apple's September 15 Event
Swift Playgrounds: Not Just for Kids Anymore…
Dr. Mac has gotten over his fear of coding with Swift Playgrounds on his Mac and iPad, and his biggest takeaway is that it’s not longer just for kids.
Instagram is Latest Complaint Against iOS 14 Anti-Tracking Feature
Adam Mosseri, CEO of Facebook-owned company Instagram, is the latest to hit back against Apple’s privacy feature that will limit invasive tracking in iOS 14
Apple's New 'Over Sharing' Video Ad is a Failure
Apple’s new ‘Over Sharing’ video ad tries to be cute but ends up being cryptic and ignorable. Apple can do better.
How to Max Out a Mac mini
Apple’s Mac mini invokes strong reactions from most users. It sits in a twilight zone of performance and price. But, properly configured, it can make for a formidable Mac.
Improve Your Streaming Videos (for Free)
Now that everyone is doing it, Dr. Mac has some tips for making your streaming videos look better and more professional.
Sleuthed: Apple Silicon Release Dates
Apple Insider looks at the history of the PowerPC to Intel transition, what Tim Cook has said to date, practical constraints, and product timing logic to lay out a thoughtful roadmap for Apple Silicon release dates.
macOS Troubleshooting Checklist Part II
Dr. Mac is back with more things to try when good Macs go bad…
Apple Profiting From The Pandemic. But That's Not a Bad Thing.
Apple is profiting from the pandemic, and some might, at first blush, (wrongly) assume that’s bad. Akin to profiteering. But, actually, it’s an outward sign that Apple is doing things right for its customers.
macOS Troubleshooting Checklist Part I
After more than three decades as a Mac user, trainer, and troubleshooter, Dr. Mac has seen and resolved more Mac snafus than most. Here are some things he recommends you try when a good Mac goes bad…
