Hardware 
Slow Mac? Could be a hidden memory gobbler in macOS
Just hours into using my new 27-inch iMac with 32GB of memory, the system felt sluggish. I checked memory usage via the top -u command in Terminal, which showed all 32GB was full. Exclamation point, I said aloud, and launched … Continue reading
PureGear PureSwitch review: A HomeKit-only smart plug with a high-speed USB port
It’s a little more expensive than its features warrant, but it’s well designed for what it does.
How to keep iPhone data roaming costs down when traveling abroad
Not that long ago, it was easy to rack up bills of hundreds or thousands of dollars in data roaming charges when traveling with your mobile phone. Now, it’s possible to contain your costs, thanks to new offers from carriers, … Continue reading
How to use PayPal as a payment option for iTunes and App Store purchases
There’s a new way to pay for your iTunes digital purchases: PayPal. Apple has added PayPal as a payment option to the iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Apple Music memberships. You can link your PayPal account to your Apple … Continue reading
25 free macOS apps every Mac user should have
Powerful Mac apps that won’t break the bank There’s something of a misconception when it comes to the Mac. While powerful tools like Photoshop or Final Cut Pro certainly have price tags commensurate with their robust feature sets, many of … Continue reading
Apple again offers free Beats for its back-to-school promo, but the iPhone is excluded
It might seem like summer has just begun, but Apple is already thinking of the fall. And nothing says September like a back-to-school promotion. This year, lucky students starting the school year off with a new Mac or iPad can … Continue reading
67% off BioShock: The Collection for PlayStation 4 – Deal Alert
Return to the cities of Rapture and Columbia and experience the award-winning BioShock franchise like never before. BioShock: The Collection retells the epic journeys of the BioShock universe beautifully remastered in 1080p. BioShock: The Collection contains all single-player content from BioShock, … Continue reading
37% off DYMO LabelWriter Twin Turbo Label Printer and Mailing Scale – Deal Alert
This label maker from Dymo is an all-in-one kit with everything you need to address, weigh and stamp your mail. Thermal printing technology is silent and never needs ink, toner, or ribbons. 300 dpi resolution 55 labels per minute print … Continue reading
UptiiQ review: Post videos to three social networks at once from a single upload
The folks at EuclidIQ have come up with a clever way to publish short videos in a single upload to your social media accounts. But those with frequent sharing habits will have to pay for the privilege. J. R. Bookwalter … Continue reading
Why your Mac isn’t working as fast as it says it is—and how you can fix it
John Smith wrote in with a very interest set of queries about whether his Macs slow down when they’re left to complete a task. “Do you know why and whether there is a way to prevent it?” John noted a … Continue reading
