Dr. Mac rhapsodizes about recent iPhone innovations he finds impressive.
Columns & Opinions
"Focus" is the new "Do Not Disturb" (and it ROCKS)!
Do Not Disturb is now Focus, and Dr. Mac says it’s better than ever now.
Apple Schedules 2022 Shareholder Meeting
Apple’s annual shareholder meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2022. A number of important resolutions are on the agenda and ballot.
When Good Macs Go Bad (Part II)
Dr. Mac offers up a few more things you can try before you throw in the towel when your Mac is on the fritz.
Gifts for Geeks (Part II)
As promised in his last column, Dr. Mac has more great gift ideas at reasonable prices for the geeks you love.
Just in Case...
Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus offers up a few of the iPhone cases that he’s found to be impressive in 2021, which is saying something considering how many cases cross his desk.
Gifts for Geeks (Part I)
Dr. Mac has some low-cost (and no-cost) gift ideas for the geeks in your life, including Apple Watch suggestions, tips on getting refurbished stuff, and more.
No to Monterey (still), but Yes to PopClip
Dr. Mac’s still having issues with Monterey but that hasn’t stopped him from finding a time-saving utility he’s become enamored with of late.
The Rocky Road to Monterey
Dr. Mac’s upgrade to macOS Monterey was neither pleasant nor pretty, and he lays out some of the pitfalls he’s experienced so you don’t have to!
Lessons Learned on a Recent Road Trip
Dr. Mac discovered a few things on a recent road trip that he thinks you may find useful (or at least thought-provoking).
Live Text Is Way Cool!
Bob LeVitus shows us how Live Text lets you copy text from a picture and then share it, translate it, dial it, open it, and much more.
Does Apple Need to Get More Into HomeKit Hardware?
Is a lack of Apple-branded HomeKit hardware a death knell for the smart home ecosystem? Jeff Butts explains why he doesn’t think so.
Companies Totally Miss the Point of App Tracking Transparency
Peloton is the latest to blame Apple’s App Tracking Transparency for lost revenues. Instead of pointing fingers, change they should adapt.
Dr. Mac REALLY Likes his iPhone 13 Pro Max!
Dr. Mac presents three reasons he loves his new iPhone 13 Pro Max: exceptional battery life, beautiful screen, best camera ever.
Is the New MacBook Pro as “Pro” As It Could Be?
The new MacBook Pro is certainly a welcome upgrade. However, with some components already outdated, is it as “pro” as it could be?
How to Avoid Becoming Powerless
If you suffer from FOROOJ (Fear of Running Out of Juice), Dr. Mac has the cure (and it’s not “more cowbell…”)
Tips and Tricks for Setting Up a New iPhone
After encountering migration hiccups with his new iPhone 13 Pro Max, Dr. Mac offers tips and advice to make your transition easier.
Surprise! iPad Mini 6 Has Smaller Usable Display
Frank Cioffi is a big fan of Apple’s iPad mini, but was surprised to find that even though the display is bigger diagonally with the new iPad mini 6, the way that real estate is used makes for less actual usable space in some key areas.
EU’s Mobile Charging Port Law Won’t Stifle Innovation
Cupertino continues to insist the European Commission’s proposed charging port law will stifle innovation. Is this true, or just rebellion?
The Joys of Multiple Mac Monitors
Dr. Mac shows you how to get more screen real estate for free (as long as your Mac and iPad are new enough…)
Apple’s AirTags Find Lost Items
Dr. Mac says Apple’s AirTags are the best tracker for lost items to date but finds Apple’s accessories way overpriced.
Apple’s Bias Against Discussing Pay Equity Rears Its Head in Slack
Apple recently barred employees from discussing pay equity on Slack. Jeff Butts believes this censorship clearly demonstrates Cupertino’s reluctance to deal with an important issue.
Try BBEdit for Writing
Dr. Mac prefers composing text in a plain-text editor instead of a word processor for myriad reasons he discloses in Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves Episode #449.
Apple’s On-iCloud or Is It On-Device CSAM Scan?
John Kheit digs into where Apple’s CSAM scanning is taking place, arguing that where Apple reads your files is super important for privacy.