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Apple Public Beta Software

First, to get the basics out of the way: Do not install Beta software on any device you rely on. Really. I'm serious. Apple has released public Betas of iOS, MacOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and WatchOS. There is some very interesting a useful new features, and I'll link to some...

iOS 15 – Go Ahead and Install

iOS 15 is now available for all iPhones back to iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and iPhone SE first generation, all released in 2016, and all iPhones since. (also including iPod Touch 7th generation, from 2019). On older iPhones, some features are not available, because...

Ubiquiti Security Breach – 2021

I still recommend Ubiquiti products and their UniFi line in particular, but I think it’s important for me to address a problem that’s been in the news lately. Ubiquiti had a security breach in December, which they announced in early January. At the time they...

A Time for Caution, but…

If you are considering buying new Apple Products, the summer is generally a time for caution. New phones are expected soon, and probably some new Macs, too. And this year the rumors say there is a significant update coming to the Apple Watch.  As always the MacRumors...

MacBook Air with M2

Yesterday at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2022), Apple announced new MacBook Air models, featuring a new M2 processor and new chassis design. My Advice The new MacBook Air with M2 is an excellent computer, which will provide good service for years to...

The future social internet

The Social Internet today is a mess. Users are tracked across the internet and manipulated for more engagement to drive advertising revenue. However, big social media sites are faltering. There is a better future coming. Much better in fact. ActivityPub is a protocol...

Masked FaceID and Security

In a Beta of iOS 15.4, one of the new features is FaceID that works while wearing a mask. Apple says the iPhone can recognize unique features around the eyes to authenticate, and that you must look at your iPhone to use Face ID while wearing a mask. Apple says that...

MacBook Air M2

… The new MacBook Air (M2, 2022) is a sleek machine, beautiful crafted and with an excellent feature set. For most people, this is the best Mac. It has a bigger, better display, an improved camera, better speakers, MagSafe charging, and a beautiful new design.

MacBook Pro 14″ and 16″ with M1 Pro and M1 Max (late 2021)

These are superb computers. They are also quite expensive. I'm working on a more complete recommendation, but below are some important notes: MacBook Pro: Upgrade Before Migrating There are initial reports that setting up a new MacBook Pro goes much more smoothly if...

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MacBook Air with M2

Yesterday at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2022), Apple announced new MacBook Air models, featuring a new M2 processor and new chassis design. My Advice The new MacBook Air with M2 is an excellent computer, which will provide good service for years to...

MacBook Pro 14″ and 16″ with M1 Pro and M1 Max (late 2021)

These are superb computers. They are also quite expensive. I'm working on a more complete recommendation, but below are some important notes: MacBook Pro: Upgrade Before Migrating There are initial reports that setting up a new MacBook Pro goes much more smoothly if...

Those Cameras! The iPhones 13

Remarkably, Apple continues to make significant improvements in the cameras on new iPhone models. These cameras are amazing. This is an excellent update to the iPhone with solid improvements in processing power and battery life, and even better cameras. My bottom...

New Macs (Apple Silicon M1)

New Macs (Apple Silicon M1)

Apple has released three new low-end computers. They are remarkable. Both performance and battery life tests from various reviewers show that this is the beginning of a huge change in the Mac ecosystem. Apple M1 Computers: MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini These...

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