Apple has quietly rewritten the rules for media events and presentation yet again, and this photograph demonstrates that.
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5 Reasons to Buy Apple Watch Series 3
It might not have seemed like it during the keynote, but Apple Watch Series 3 has quite a few new features that are must-haves for Jeff Butts and many others.
Thoughts on the New Apple TV 4K and What's Next
Apple got behind the curve while the 4K/UHD revolution was taking place. Now it’s time for some serious catch-up work.
Simple Personal Cloud Storage with My Cloud Home
Not so long ago the phrase “simple personal cloud storage” was an oxymoron. Setup and use weren’t simple and prices were more premium than personal. Then, My Cloud Home, a new personal storage device from Western Digital priced from $149.99, came along and changed everything. It’s reasonably-priced, simple to set up and use, and yet, surprisingly full-featured.
Here's what to Expect from Apple's September 12 Media Event
Apple’s “Let’s meet at our place” media event is coming on Tuesday and thanks to a firehose of leaks we know what to expect from the product announcements.
Your iPhone, Caller ID Spoofing & All That Jazz
If you’ve been receiving robocalls from numbers not in your contacts, they’re fairly easy to block. But Caller ID spoofing is another, more difficult, matter.
Dr. Mac's Advice for CrashPlan for Home Users
CrashPlan for Home is being discontinued. This week, Dr. Mac talks about what he’s using instead, and why.
The iPhone 8 Could Soon Usher in Eye-Tracking Ads
Aside from ARKit, another API that Apple released to developers this summer is a Vision API which can “identify faces, detect features, and classify scenes in images and video.”
Whoa, Siri in iOS 11 Sounds Amazing and Human-Like
iOS 1 1 will bring a Siri that is not only smarter than before, but also more human-sounding.
Essential Gadgets for iPhone Photography
Dr. Mac has collected quite an assortment of photography-related gadgets he uses with his iPhone, all aimed at helping him capture the best possible image every time.
How Will Your TV Work With Apple's new 4K/UHD/HDR Apple TV?
We’re almost certain now that Apple will announce a new 4K/UHD Apple TV with HDR, perhaps on September 12th. How will it work with your current TV system?
Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Speed Up Almost Everything
If these Mac keyboard shortcuts aren’t etched in your muscle memory, they should be.
10% of the Internet Is Encrypted with Lava Lamps
Bryan Chaffin loves Lava Lamps and used to own a half dozen of them, but who knew they could be one of the keys to encryption?
Everything You Need to Know about the Apple Secure Enclave Hack
The Secure Enclave is isolated from the rest of the system. It’s like having a house where the windows are blacked out. The decryption means that now we can look through the windows, but we still can’t get in.
Apple Just Built the App Store Icon from Popsicle Sticks
I’m not sure what message Apple wants to deliver with the new App Store icon, but I see popsicle sticks.
Three Real World Practical Uses for Arduino
Jeff Butts has spent quite a few sleepless nights working with Arduino, ever since he got his Sparkfun Inventor’s Kit, and has some great insight on practical ways you can put the programmable logic board to work.
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How to Upgrade Your Mac to Python 3 [2017 Update]
In macOS Sierra and even High Sierra, Apple provides only Python 2.7, but if you need to install and work with Python 3.x, this article shows how to do it.
Apple TV, 4K Mania: HDR10, Dolby Vision & HLG Explained
Now that we’re fairly certain Apple is planning a 5th generation 4K Apple TV, it’s time to brush up on some terminology.
Here's How to Turn Your Neighbor's Amazon Echo into a Remote Listening Device
MWR Labs was able to open a first generation Amazon Echo and add permanent code to the firmware that streamed live audio from the always-listening microphones to remote services.
The Day Steve Jobs Launched the iPod and Changed Apple Forever
The iPod showed Apple that it could be more than just a conventional computer company, and that changed everything.
Apple Watch Series 3 Will Have the Most Requested New Feature
The Apple Watch has an iconic design, and the Apple Watch Series 3 will likely retain it but offer an important new feature.
Adobe Officially Kills Flash, Support Ends in 2020
I’ve said it before, but this time Adobe is making it official: Flash is dead.
Why WebCrypto Encryption Matters: Apple's Argument for Ditching Older Methods
You’ll be astonished at the improvements a native way of encrypting things can make.
iStat Menus Helps My MacBook Pro Keep Going and Going...
Dr. Mac gives a little credit to iStats Menu for helping him to monitor the handful of critical bits of information about his Mac that help him keep it running smoothly.