Why I’m done with desktop Macs
Back in the day, I had one computer. It was a laptop bought for me by my employer, and at work, I’d attach it to an external display and use it at my desk. At…
Intrepid DIY project turns the new Mac mini into a retro Power Mac M4 Cube
The M4 Mac mini might have earned plaudits for its pleasingly petite redesign, but one owner has decided to reverse that decision and set the machine up in a large clear case in the style…
Onyx review: A must-have utility for your Mac software toolbox
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent utility for sorting out accumulated system gunk and errors Amazing level of customization Reliable bug fixes and updates Cons Scheduling feature could use some refinement Intimidating to new…
The Touch Bar lives in the Flexbar, a zany versatile OLED strip for your Mac
When Apple discontinued the 13-inch MacBook Pro, it marked the end of the line for the Touch Bar. Apple may never make the Touch Bar again, but fortunately, the folks at Eniac have taken on…
Box review: A great cloud storage solution for enterprise
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Super simple, but with plenty of power, too Web app feels better than most Impressive security Cons Personal plan is more expensive than rivals Our Verdict One of the…
Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Folding Wireless Charging Station review: Pocket power rocket
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Charges iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Fast-charge Watch 15W Qi2 for iPhone Compact and portable Color choices Our Verdict Highly portable, this is a minimalist wireless multi-charger that will…
If you’re using WhatsApp on an older iPhone, you’ll need to upgrade soon
WhatsApp users who haven’t upgraded their iPhones in a while might not be able to run their favorite messaging app next year. WhatsApp has announced that it will be dropping support for all iPhones running…
TV or not, Apple is coming to save the smart home
As a young mythical beast, the Macalope was raised on a steady diet of Apple rumors. The neighbors were, frankly, concerned. They have very little nutritional value. (“They” being the rumors, not the neighbors.) There…
Apple was more fun when it was small enough to ignore
I have been writing about Apple for more than 20 years and, at the risk of sounding like an old man yelling at a cloud, I am here to tell you that it ain’t what…
A long-time rumor about a rare Macintosh blunder has finally been proven true
Apple is known for the excruciating detail it puts into the design and engineering of its products. But stuff happens every once in a while—for example when the Macintosh LC III was released in 1993,…