We’ve always expected just a little more from Apple when it comes to treating the customer with respect and delivering best-of-class products. That’s been called into question with one Apple service.
Why I Abandoned Safari For Google Chrome
Charlotte had been using Safari, but eventually had to abandon it for Google Chrome after encountering too many problems and inconveniences.
When an Apple Macintosh Isn't a Macintosh Anymore
John looks at the week’s curated news that didn’t make the TMO headines. This collection of news debris, however, is as juicy as ever. iPhone 11 trickery. HDMI 2.1 details. And a cute robotic cat.
Pixelmator Pro: Image Magic via Machine Learning
Dr. Mac has discovered something approaching the holy grail of image-processing—a way to enlarge (or reduce) an image with fewer visible artifacts and jagged edges, and less blurriness and other unwanted elements.
AirPods Pro: What I Like About You!
Dr. Mac explains why he loves his new AirPods Pro for their passive and active noise cancellation, excellent sound quality, and comfortable silicone ear tips, all in Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves Episode #361.
BBEdit Just Keeps Getting Better
Dr. Mac is impressed with the latest release of Bare Bones Software’s venerable Mac text editor, BBEdit, saying it just keeps getting better and better, with the latest release (BBEdit 13), adding several extremely useful features.
Celebrating 25 Years of New Year’s Columns from Dr. Mac
Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus looks back at 25 years of writing New Year’s columns, and some of the predictions he got right and some of the predictions he got wrong.
What Apple Might Have in Mind for its Macs in 2020
There are some tantalizing opportunities for Mac upgrades in 2020. And even some opportunities to fill in holes in the lineup. John’s selected article of the week explore it all.
What Shall Become of Apple's 2017 iMac Pro?
Apple’s 2017 iMac Pro began shipping in December 2017. There have been no upgrades since. What can we now expect from Apple in 2020?
Maybe There's Room in Apple's Lineup for a New Mac Model
The design of Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro strongly suggests that there may be room for a new model, a new kind of Mac in 2020.
I Love AirPods Pro (Part I)
Dr. Mac loves his 1st gen Apple AirPods, but it turns out he loves his new AirPods Pro even more, as he explains in episode #360 of his long-running Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves column!
My Life and Times With a 2013 Mac Pro
The unloved, beautiful, black duckling of a 2013 Mac Pro has been a workhorse for John for almost six years. He tells its story.
'The Morning Show' Episode Eight Review - This is How it Happens
Episode eight of the Morning Show goes back in time, and gives a good insight into how the various characters came to be where they are now.
As Apple Prepares for 5G iPhones, Twists and Turns Are Coming. Be Ready
As carriers do, nomenclature and technology get manipulated for the sake of marketing, bragging rights and coverage maps. Plus, 5G bio safety issues are being more extensively explored.. Buckle up.
3 Cool Ways Apple Could Make Major macOS Upgrades Easier
It’s getting to be quite a process to upgrade a Mac to a new version of macOS. Here are three things John thinks could make the process less nerve-wracking and increase user confidence.
Favorite Apps and Games of 2019
It is the time of year when we look back at the previous 12 months, so Charlotte reveals her favorite apps and games of 2019.
Apple Doesn’t Truly Let You Change Search Engines
Apple lets you go into iOS settings and change your default search engine. But Google is still the default engine when you search via Spotlight.
The Morning Show Episode Seven Review: 'Quick and Painful'
The Morning Show team returns to New York after covering the wildfires in LA, but it’s not all that good to be home for America’s family.
Notable Background Mode Podcasts for Holiday Listening
John has had some very notable, interesting, even spectacular guests on his Background Mode Podcast recently. Here’s a recap.
Just in Case: iPhone Case Roundup 2019
So, each year Dr. Mac tests dozens of iPhone cases and selects the handful he likes best to share (in Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves Episode 359).
