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Apple has one of the best user experiences around, but it isn’t perfect. In fact, Siri as a voice assistant is plagued by inconsistencies.

Dr. Mac explains why he prefers Epson EcoTank printers and how they save him money year in and year out. For his usage, it’s a no-brainer.

Dr. Mac names his favorite Bluetooth speakers for 2022 (at least so far).

Dr. Mac explains how to tweak your Apple or Beats headphones based on your hearing, so they sound even better.

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Apple’s self-service repair program is a good start. It has a serious flaw, though: cost. You pay more for some parts than the repair itself.

Dr. Mac praises a pair of apps that improve his vacation travels immensely.

Recent reports indicate that Facebook has little idea concerning how to handle personal user data. The report comes from a privacy engineer.

Dr. Mac has discovered not one but two fixes for the longstanding “windows spontaneously rearrange themselves” bug.

Samsung has announced a Pokémon-themed phone set to arrive in South Korea. While this is great news for Galaxy users, what about the iPhone?

The accessory may be great for finding lost items, but it’s just too dangerous to personal safety. Apple should stop selling the AirTag.