As Dave Hamilton pondered Neil Young’s recent attack on the MacBook Pro’s audio quality, he realized that there’s another angle to approach this from: one of compassion; one of trying to understand where all this comes from.
Questions I Would Have Asked During Apple's Earnings Report
Apple conducted its Q1 2020 Earnings Report on January 28. After the opening statements by CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri, the session was opened to Q&A with financial analysts. But there were some questions that didn’t get asked.
Things Apple Didn't Want to Talk About in its Q1 Earnings Report
Apple had a stellar Q1 2020 Earnings Report. But there were a few unmentionables.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Why I Cancelled my Apple Arcade Subscription
With some new blockbuster games available on iOS, Charlotte decided that an Apple Arcade subscription just wasn’t providing enough value.
Apple: The intersection of Technology & Liberal Arts Doesn't Include Elevator Music
Apple is known for tackling the grandest of human challenges: best-of-class computational tools, responsible manufacturing, equal rights and respect for all, powerful story telling, privacy, security, and great planetary stewardship. Elevator music isn’t a worthy endeavor.
A Missing Feature From Apple TV+ (On The Mac)
There is one rather important feature missing from Apple TV+ when you watch on a Mac – the skip intro button.
Apple TV+: 'See' Is a Great Show that Transcends Its Captivating Premise
Apple TV+’s See has a lot going on for it on the surface, but beneath that surface is a show about people, relationships, politics, and a reality that challenges most of us to think differently.
Apple TV+ For All Mankind: Flawless, Imperfect, and Fascinating
On a micro level, it’s flawless, even while the macro level is imperfect. Regardless, it’s a fascinating show that Bryan Chaffin is enjoying immensely.
Apple Removes 15-inch MacBook Pro for Sale
Bryan Chaffin is adding this to my growing pile of evidence that Apple cares about the Mac again, as the 15-inch MacBook Pro was introduced just a few months ago.
The Morning Show Episode 4 Review: Bradley Jackson Fights Back
Episode four of the Morning Show takes us through the rollercoaster ride that is Bradley Jackson’s first week in the co-anchor hot seat.
5 Big Takeaways From Apple's Q4 2019 Earnings Call
There were five takeaways from Apple’s Q4 2019 Earnings Call that struck John as notable.
