Even if I’m a little late to the party — I finally did it. The timing was right for me to get the latest MacBook Air (M1, 2020). Yes, I know, Apple is expected to refresh this device later in the year, but I may not be in a position to purchase it then. Things are very much up in…

And most don’t cost anything unless you want them to — We live in a digital world. Online banking, social media, food delivery, and even dating happens in the digital realm. We use our computers, phones, and tablets to stay connected to the outside world, but this constant connection also opens up our devices, and us to becoming victims of crime. …

Here are 12 more keyboard shortcuts for you to try that will help you keep your hands on the keyboard instead of on the mouse — Back in November 2021, I posted an article with 12 macOS keyboard shortcuts for beginners. Okay, they really were for everyone who doesn’t use keyboard shortcuts, but whatever. In this installment, I’ll provide some additional keyboard shortcuts that you may find useful. …

And maybe even for those that aren’t — Well it’s 5:30AM on Saturday morning and I can’t sleep as usual. So I thought, what would any self respecting insomniac do when they can’t sleep — how about write a biographical article. …

Big tech knows it and doesn’t care — If you’re reading this you are most likely an addict. We are addicted to television (streaming or otherwise). We’re addicted to social media (doom scrolling to pass the time). We’re addicted to our Medium stats (checking them every 5 minutes). We’re addicted to “Likes” on Facebook (we just love to…

Look no further than the online versions of some of the worlds best apps that even a $99 Chromebook can run — We live in an interesting time in computing. I was thinking about the apps I use today. While I enjoy good computer hardware, having it isn’t really necessary for using many of todays most popular productivity apps. …

It’s small, fast, and light on memory usage, what’s not to like — After Kiwi for Gmail caused a memory leak on my MacBook Air, I went on a mission to find a replacement. I removed Kiwi for Gmail from my system and returned to the ever so boring Apple Mail. I’ve always liked the Gmail interface and that was really what I…

And Let Me Tell You, I was Impressed — I feel fortunate. I was able to get my hands on a base Mac Studio last week for a couple hours thanks to a friend who purchased one and wanted me to see it. While the device is way more than I need (and more than my friend needs since…

You don’t have to play second fiddle to Apple — While I frequently write about Apple products and software, I also have a foot firmly in the Windows world and have for very long time. I’m not one of those people who sees only flaws in Windows, but instead I see the platform as a very viable and vibrant environment…