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Columns & Opinions
The Taming of Your iPhone
Dr. Mac demystifies iPhone features such as Notifications, Deliver Quietly, and Focus.
Smart Lighting by Twinkly: Innovative and Fun
Dr. Mac discusses Twinkly, a unique line of smart lighting products that are tons of fun.
Siri Needs Better Consistency As a Voice Assistant
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.
EcoTank Printers are Super-Economical
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.
Bluetooth Speakers for Dads & Grads
Dr. Mac names his favorite Bluetooth speakers for 2022 (at least so far).
How to Tweak Your Apple Headphones
Dr. Mac explains how to tweak your Apple or Beats headphones based on your hearing, so they sound even better.
Apple’s Self-Service Repair Program Meets Some, Not All, of What We Wanted
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.
Apps for Summer Travel
Dr. Mac praises a pair of apps that improve his vacation travels immensely.
Facebook Unable To Account For Personal User Data: The Larger Problem Of Big Tech
Recent reports indicate that Facebook has little idea concerning how to handle personal user data. The report comes from a privacy engineer.
Two Fixes for Spontaneously Rearranged Windows
Dr. Mac has discovered not one but two fixes for the longstanding “windows spontaneously rearrange themselves” bug.
Stop Selling the AirTag Immediately, Privacy Advocate Urges Apple
The accessory may be great for finding lost items, but it’s just too dangerous to personal safety. Apple should stop selling the AirTag.
ChronoSync 10: Better than Ever
Dr. Mac likes ChronoSync 10, which he calls “easily the best version yet,” and declares it “chock full of new or improved features.”
Owning a Recalled MacBook Pro: My Experience with the Genius Bar
After receiving a MacBook Pro with a keyboard recalled by Apple, one user recounts their experience with Apple’s Genius Bar.
Apple’s Latest Original Podcast, ‘Run, Bambi, Run,’ Packs a Punch
Two episodes into “Run, Bambi, Run,” and Jeff Butts is hooked on the true crime podcast. Learn what makes Apple’s debut so enticing.
My Annual Advisory on World Backup Day
It’s World Backup Day and Dr. Mac has his annual reminder for you…make sure you have a solid backup plan and test your backups.
Mac Studio Proves Modular Doesn’t Mean What It Used To
When Apple described the Mac Studio as “modular,” many of us assumed upgradeable. This, sadly, is definitely not the case.
My Take on Mac Studio and Studio Display
Dr. Mac offers his take on the new Mac Studio and Studio Display Apple introduced last week.
FaceTime: Better than Ever
Dr. Mac is enjoying group FaceTime and SharePlay more than he expected.
First Apple Event of 2022 Is a Sign of Good Things to Come
Judging by Apple’s first media event of 2022, this could be a very good year for consumers. New and redesigned Macs are still in store.
WD My Cloud Home: My Support Nightmare
Find out why Dr. Mac no longer recommends Western Digital storage products in episode #474 of Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves.
Fisker Ocean and Other EVs Show Promise for Apple Car
Looking at how Henrik Fisker is designing and marketing his Ocean SUV gives important hints for the future Apple Car.
Apple Notes has Grown Up
Dr. Mac has ditched Evernote Premium for Apple Notes and saved a pretty penny.
How to Kill Some Time...
Dr. Mac shares some of his favorite ways to kill time…