Category: Apple

Look, I love software updates and I’m not alone – some of us love to see what new features developers come up with. But even […]

When you’re constantly switching between browser tabs, meetings, and tasks on your Mac, it’s easy to lose sight of a few important things. Perhaps you […]

Apple prides itself on protecting the privacy of its users, but it’s not perfect. Like all technology, Apple devices have their weak points when it […]

You turn on your favorite music on your AirPods when someone decides to call you. The ringtone that matches the volume of the music plays […]

In many ways, it’s great that we can do almost everything we need to do on our smartphones. However, this convenience creates a single point […]

Wireless headphones like AirPods are all the rage right now. But as convenient as these tiny headphones are, they have a fatal flaw: when the […]

In-app purchases are inevitable. The app may be free to download, but most likely a pop-up will tell you immediately that the best features are […]

When you download or purchase an app on your smartphone, that record seems to stay with you forever. Sure, you can easily remove the app […]

I’m a big believer in keeping your Mac as long as possible, but at some point it’s time to say goodbye. When you give up […]

You might get the impression that the world of technology as a whole is in a bit of a stalemate. Companies promote new products every […]

Most professional software these days has moved to expensive subscription-based models, but not Apple: Final Cut Pro is still the same $299 it was when […]

Apple tends to make it easy to uninstall an app: once an app is gone from your iPhone, for example, you expect it to be […]

I write a lot about updates because they are important and interesting. Beyond new features, bug fixes, and security fixes, every update is an invitation […]

Who doesn’t love new emojis? There are 21 new emojis to try in Apple’s upcoming iOS 16.4, including a new emoji, a pink heart, and […]

Putting your iPhone’s Messages app on your Mac and/or iPad was a great move by Apple. Whether you’re on a Mac or watching Netflix on […]

AirDrop is one of the most compelling reasons to invest in the Apple ecosystem. When it works, it’s an easy way to send links and […]

If your iPhone starts showing random calendar events saying “Your iPhone is HACKED”, you may be subscribed to a spam calendar. While it’s intimidating, you […]

The Mail and Notes apps for the iPhone have received some great features over the years, but one notable omission is the ability to add […]

Yesterday Apple released new software updates for iPhone (iOS 16.3.1), iPad (iPadOS 16.3.1) and Mac (macOS 13.2.1). If you don’t stay up to date with […]

The humble Finder’s search feature is pretty simple at first glance, but it has a few advanced features that are more useful than you might […]

Face ID is great for locking and unlocking your iPhone, but it’s even better for authenticating apps that contain sensitive data. Even though many apps […]

Reminders is a humble little iPhone app. You can use it to mark things you want to do today or in the coming weeks. You […]

Any iPhone can take a great photo. However, if you want to scale up, you need to upgrade to Pro. Starting with the iPhone 7 […]

When you start scrolling through a long web page, message thread, or document on your iPhone, you see a scroll bar on the right edge. […]

Quick Look is one of the best features of your Mac. With it, you can highlight any file and press the space bar to view […]

The horizontal tab list worked ten years ago when we didn’t all live in our web browsers. However, these days, the browser has become its […]

While the dream of having one perfect web browser to use on your Mac sounds nice, for most of us it’s not a reality. Different […]

You’re minding your own business, doing some work on your Mac, when all of a sudden you get a notification from System Preferences: Your iCloud […]

You probably use the Notes app on your iPhone all the time. This is the easiest way to quickly write down thoughts as they come […]

Apple really wants you to give their streaming services a try. Apple TV+ has a one-week free trial, and Apple Music is bumping it up […]

Apple is committed to making the Mac as easy to use as possible. At the same time, there’s also a rich world of hidden features […]

As someone who grew up with Windows XP and still uses Windows 11, I confess that using a Mac is a pleasure. But there are […]

Getting accurate speech-to-text conversion has always been a headache. Ten years ago it would have cost you $199 to purchase the app and the result […]

If you often work outside cafes or other public places, you may be afraid to leave your laptop unattended when you go to the bathroom […]

The Notes app hides a lot of secrets (and we’re not just talking about nudity ). It’s filled with obscure features like tags , not […]

Who among us has never forgotten the birthday of a friend or family member? We all lead busy lifestyles and often all we can do […]

Is your setup incomplete without multiple monitors? Whether it’s a MacBook connected to a display or a Mac Studio with two monitors, there are several […]

If you’re worried about your MacBook’s webcam spying on you, you might be tempted to buy a cheap plastic camera cover. You can get them […]

You’ve probably seen iPhone home screens that just look cool , with dynamic text, fun images, and custom icons… but even with the new iOS […]

I’m a big proponent of keeping your technology as long as possible. I still have my original Touch Bar MacBook Pro and plan to run […]