For the vast majority of people the new Airs from Apple could be all they need until 2025 or possibly longer. The leap for both is very impressive.
Mac
Big Sur problems, app problems, privacy problems, Apple problems…
Quite a lot is happening regarding macOS at the moment and not all of it good. Here is a selection of related links I have seen shared by the WhatsApp Group- Big Sure bricking older MacBooks Apple apps bypassing firewalls… Read More ›
Your Computer Isn’t Yours
On modern versions of macOS, you simply can’t power on your computer, launch a text editor or eBook reader, and write or read, without a log of your activity being transmitted and stored. It turns out that in the current… Read More ›
Apple leaps forward
I watched the Apple event last night and I was stunned by the specs on offer, the improved battery performance and the fact the prices remain the same. It felt like my iPhone 11 Pro being released 4 years ago…. Read More ›
AirBuddy 2
With AirBuddy, you can simply open your AirPods case next to your Mac and see the current status right away, just like how it works on your iPhone or iPad. With just a click you’ll be instantly connected and playing… Read More ›
What Happened When I Switched From Macs to Windows
After a bit of a learning curve, I was converted. Apple’s Mac OS X was so well thought-out, and my new machine was fast and powerful. When it came time to upgrade in 2012, I got another MacBook Pro without… Read More ›
Testing new apps
Have you been fortunate enough to be able to ship any new iOS/Mac apps during your time in lockdown? Come share what you’ve been working on that makes you happy… Check out the responses here. Take a look at the… Read More ›
HybridDrive: too good to be true?
As more laptop devices are converting to USB Type-C, many gadgets and devices have not. HybridDrive acts as a bridge to connect, providing a smooth connection to gadgets that are incompatible otherwise. Besides, up to 2TB SSD storage is included… Read More ›
ana tomy
A selection of basic inserts: Plain, ruled, grid, dotted, ruled with red lines, habit tracker, recipe journal and many more. Mix and match the inserts as you see fit… More here. For some bizarre reason I love a high quality… Read More ›
Tot
Over the holidays, my friend Craig Hockenberry started working on a small Mac app with a small name: Tot. The basic idea: Tot has one window containing seven and only seven scratchpads for collecting text. Tot is most certainly not… Read More ›
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