Hardware

Adele Higgins asks: I somehow removed the Documents category from the Finder’s menu list on the far left of the screen on my MacBook Air. How do I get that category to display again? You have two methods for certain … Continue reading →

Amazon has several deals on APC back-up power supplies and surge protectors right now, and the best of them is the APC Back-UPS Connect for $55. That’s its lowest price yet on the site, and the first real discount we’ve seen … Continue reading →

For simple needs, this security setup can work well.

The Macalope is all for job mobility, he just wishes it would stop being used as a cudgel against Apple any time some former employee says something about the company. “Former Apple Executive Says Company Stalling in Design Innovations Following … Continue reading →

This all-in-one home monitor increases security with an extra set of eyes.

Connection problems and missing notifications drag down this otherwise solid smart home monitor.

If you’re like most iOS users, you have lots of apps. It’s all too tempting and all too easy to buy new ones (or download free ones) from the App Store. As a result, you probably have a number of … Continue reading →

This USB 3.0 adapter from Inateck can interface with up to three drives simultaneously. It is compatible with 2.5″/3.5″ IDE/SATA hard drives and 5.25″ IDE/SATA CD/DVD drives, and features a one-touch backup function. Use it to read an old internal … Continue reading →

Games are games, and there are mobile experiences that can entertain and enrapture you just as strongly as a console video game—often at a fraction of the cost, as well. But Sony is doing something interesting with its new PlayLink … Continue reading →

Apple has built a lot of proximity tools into iOS and macOS, and they’re great when they work. But when they don’t work, it’s leaves you scrambling to find an alternative. If you’ve ever used Handoff, Apple Pay, or AirDrop, … Continue reading →