Hardware
iOS Plus: Imagining a Mac that runs iOS apps
Inspired by a Bloomberg report that Apple may introduce a way for iOS apps to be converted to run more easily on macOS, a couple of weeks ago I came up with a list of iOS apps that I’d like … Continue reading
Save Over 80% on 6 Top-Reviewed Mac Apps
Not all of us are blessed with the creative writing acumen of John Green or J.K. Rowling, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many of us struggle when it comes to producing our works of fiction. However, that … Continue reading
Snapchat’s Spectacles 2 are here and Apple’s AR glasses can’t come soon enough
When Snapchat released its first pair of camera glasses, the hype was off the charts. With a carefully strategized marketing plan and release—which included pop-up vending machines and three-hour waits—the first Spectacles were a must-have gadget for the selfie generation, … Continue reading
Nest Secure review: This security offering carries a premium price tag
Save your pennies if you want to adopt Nest’s sleek—yet limited—security offering.
Amazon’s one-day PC hardware sale has unprecedented deals on all sorts of gear
Amazon’s deal of the day is a blitz of PC hardware, and a lot of it is selling for the lowest prices ever—including AMD’s 16-core Threadripper 1950X.
The last Apple Watch boutique is closing, and good riddance
Far on the other side of the world, an Apple store is dying. It’s not the usual blocky space filled with randos checking their email on carefully arranged display iMacs, but rather the last dedicated Apple Watch boutique in Tokyo’s … Continue reading
Problems with an Apple AirPort? It could be a hardware failure
Hardware fails in very different ways. Sometimes, it’s catastrophic and abrupt, and you hear terrible sounds coming from inside your hard drive. Other times, it’s subtle, and a failing component or system causes hardware to limp along, throwing out errors … Continue reading
Macworld’s May digital magazine: Apple’s new $329 9.7-inch iPad
Every day, Macworld brings you the essential daily news and other info about all things Apple. But staying on top of that torrent of information can be a constant challenge. One solution: the Macworld digital magazine. In the May issue Are you … Continue reading
Five products Apple needs to put to rest
Throughout much of its early life, Apple made printers. They were pretty good! Hell, the original LaserWriter was a groundbreaking advancement in home desktop publishing. Eventually, third-party printers with razor-thin profit margins flooded the market, and they worked fine with … Continue reading
Wi-Fi gets quicker with 802.11ax, but buying early might offer few advantages
The latest Wi-Fi standard makes home networks faster, especially for video streaming.