Hardware

WhatsApp’s imagery is getting a Snapchat-like feature boost, following in the footsteps of the rest of Facebook’s various mobile apps. The company just announced new enhancements for its camera feature, including the ability to write or draw on photos and … Continue reading →

As smartphone cameras advance, offering features that rival and sometimes exceed the point-and-shoots of old, hobbyist interest in photography has surged, not only for documenting friends and family, but for recording a critical world view—similar to classic street or landscape … Continue reading →

Premiere Elements, the consumer version of Adobe’s pro video editor Premiere Pro, is on a mission to make videographers of us all. With version 15 of the software, there are relatively few headlining new features, but a series of solid … Continue reading →

When we listen to music, there’s more often than not a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) in the signal path between the source, the amplifier, and the loudspeakers or headphones that ultimately deliver the sound to our ears. Those two components can … Continue reading →

Marvin Schildkraut writes in with a very common question about what upgrade choices to make when purchasing a new Mac. He’s considering extra RAM and a Fusion Drive. The cost of these two options is not burdensome. However, I have … Continue reading →

September’s Mac games While the Mac game release schedule doesn’t always mirror what’s seen on PC and consoles, the advent of fall has boosted the flow of new games of all shapes and sizes. In fact, picking just 10 entries … Continue reading →

The iPhone 7 Plus is the best iPhone money can buy, hands down. Like the iPhone 7, it’s not an essential upgrade if you have an iPhone 6s Plus that you’re happy with, or you want to hold out for … Continue reading →

Of all the new features in macOS Sierra, one of my favorites is this really simple one that changes the way files and folders are displayed in the Finder. (Hat tip to former Macworld editor Scholle McFarland for pointing this … Continue reading →

As an early adopter of the Amazon Echo, the recent reports that Apple has already embarked upon the development of a competing product have me intrigued. Now that Amazon has shown that such a category has legs, it’s not hard … Continue reading →

These Amazon best-selling screen protectors from amFilm are specifically designed for iPhone 7, 6S, and 6. Ultra thin-0.3mm thickness is reliable and resiliant, and promises full compatibility with touchscreen sensitivity. Also ultra-clear with 99.9% transparency to allow an optimal, natural viewing … Continue reading →