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Editorial

Apps That Record Your Screen are Normal

Andrew Orr · 9:50 AM EST, Feb 7th, 2019 · 1 Comment

There are definitely real concerns about this, but it’s not a scandal, and screen recording isn’t an abuse of iOS.

Environmentally-Friendly High-Tech (Paper) Notebook
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Environmentally-Friendly High-Tech (Paper) Notebook

Bob LeVitus · 6:19 PM EST, Feb 6th, 2019 · 2 Comments

Dr. Mac says when he first heard about Rocketbook, a line of “endlessly reusable digital notebooks,” he was sure that “environmentally friendly high-tech notebook” was an oxymoron akin to “jumbo shrimp” or “exact estimate.”

After trying them, he admits he was wrong.

What Do We Really, Really Want From Siri?
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What Do We Really, Really Want From Siri?

John Martellaro · 6:01 PM EST, Feb 6th, 2019 · 3 Comments

Siri is just good enough that it makes us think about where it could go next. John asks the tough questions.

Apple is Now a Proper Guardian of Valuable News and Our Privacy
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Apple is Now a Proper Guardian of Valuable News and Our Privacy

John Martellaro · 5:20 PM EST, Feb 1st, 2019 · 8 Comments

Companies that built their fortunes on internet data have too much at stake to preserve authoritative news or privacy. Apple stands in their way.

Cool Stuff Found
  • 'Everyone But Jon Hamm' is The Best Apple TV+ Advert Yet
  • 'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock' Guest Stars Ed Helms, Cynthia Erivo, Daveed Diggs Play Frictionary
  • Apple TV+: How Lavinia's Love Life Was All The Drama in 'Dickinson'
  • Dissecting the Scene Explainer From 'Servant' Season Three Premiere Episode
  • AirGuard Lets You Detect AirTags on Android Smartphones
  • ProtonMail 1.15.11 Update Fixes Bugs With Push Notifications
Free Fun with your iPhone Camera
Dr. Mac's Rants & Raves

Free Fun with your iPhone Camera

Bob LeVitus · 2:40 PM EST, Jan 31st, 2019 · Add Comment

Dr. Mac’s a sucker for camera apps, especially the ones so cool that his friends and family download them before he finishes his demo. Discover three of his favorites this week in Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves Episode #312.

Why It’s Actually Good to Worry About Apple’s Health
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Why It's Actually Good to Worry About Apple's Health

John Martellaro · 4:58 PM EST, Jan 30th, 2019 · 3 Comments

Aside from investors who are accustomed to reaping a profit from their investment, it’s actually good for customers to worry about Apple’s health.

Apple Cares About Services. It Should Also Start Caring More About Media.
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Apple Cares About Services. It Should Also Start Caring More About Media.

Charlotte Henry · 12:40 PM EST, Jan 30th, 2019 · 1 Comment

If Apple execs really want to alleviate their firm’s dependence on iPhone sales, they should grow their media offering.

Dr. Mac's Rants & Raves

Don't Lose a Bit (or Byte) of Precious Data in 2019

Bob LeVitus · 12:38 PM EST, Jan 29th, 2019 · 4 Comments

Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves Episode #313 World Backup Day isn’t until March 31, but I didn’t want this public service announcement to wait that long: You are going to lose every file on your Mac’s hard and/or solid state drive(s) if those files have not been backed up. – Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus  Notice how…

As Video Streaming Services Proliferate, Apple Knows Only a Few Will Survive
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As Video Streaming Services Proliferate, Apple Knows Only a Few Will Survive

John Martellaro · 5:24 PM EST, Jan 25th, 2019 · 2 Comments

The golden age of viewing TV shows and movies in just a few favored streaming services is about to come to an end. But this new era also opens a door for Apple.

Video Tips
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Editorial

Looking at the VSCO Privacy Policy

Andrew Orr · 2:13 PM EST, Jan 25th, 2019 · Add Comment

Recently Bryan Chaffin challenged Andrew to examine the VSCO privacy policy and translate it from lawyer-speak to human-speak. Here’s what he found.

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