Mac apps often request some kind of “permissions” during their installation. Since Apple expanded macOS Mojave’s Security and Privacy permissions, requests have only increased. If we could track the most frequently requested permission, it would have to be Accessibility access. The name of the permission seems to imply that the permission should be used for […]
Does Apple Suck Now?
I’ve been an Apple fan for years. Even since I bought a 2010 white MacBook for college, I’ve been on the side of their design principles. I love macOS with so much of my heart. Using Windows or even Linux feels painful in contrast to a well-designed operating system. Do I like it because it’s […]
Is Apple’s Augmented Reality Ready for the Big Time?
Augmented reality and ARKit 2 was a major focus of Apple’s WWDC Keynote on Monday, but is augmented reality ready for the big time yet? Craig Federighi said in his WWDC presentation that “AR is transformational technology,” and he is surely right. But its implementation might require a dramatic transformation of the way we interact […]
USB-C Hubs Are Garbage: Here’s Why
The USB–C connector has been on the market for some time. They’ve been part of the MacBook since 2015, and the standard has existed for far longer. So why does it seem like all USB-C hubs are somewhere between barely functional and basically trash? What is USB–C? USB Type C, or USB–C to its friends, […]
macOS 10.14 and iOS 12: Improvements That Apple Needs To Make
WWDC is fast approaching, and that means we’re getting ready for the next major update to macOS and iOS. While there’s been some noise about “maintenance releases” for both operating systems, Apple will likely still release new features or update old ones. We can always debate what to expect, but there’s a more pressing problem: […]
Should I Buy a Refurbished Mac?
Apple is well known for producing expensive products. Part of it is brand recognition, part of it is market forces, and part of it is reputation. If you want an Apple device, you’ll likely need to spend some money. But you can get what is essentially a new device for at least fifteen percent less […]
Is The MacBook Pro Keyboard Lawsuit a Big Deal?
Just recently, news came out that Apple was being sued over their MacBook Pros. Some lawyers have filed a class action lawsuit about the reliability issues in the keyboards attached to the current model of MacBook Pro. These keyboards have anecdotally shown themselves to be unreliable and prone to failure or malfunction based on the […]
Apple Accessory Prices Are Basically Indefensible
For a long time, I’ve counted myself among the crew of online Apple defenders: people that feel the need to explain Apple’s ethos and decision-making process to strangers online. A lot of people are offended by what can be seen as aloofness, arrogance or obsession with details, and a variety of Apple apologists frequently rise […]
What The End of 32-Bit App Support Means for macOS
Just last week, Apple subtly announced that macOS will eventually be dropping support for 32-bit apps. In some future version of macOS, 32-bit apps will no longer run on macOS. These apps must be updated to 64-bit architecture by their developers or stop functioning completely. For now, the apps will work fine, but it’s unclear […]
Can Apple Still Make Pro Hardware?
For many years, Apple was at the top of the creative pro hardware world. Digital artists, animators, 3D modelers, photographers, game designers and developers all seemed to prefer Apple devices, reinforcing the brand’s prominence as the fancy creative brand. Some of the best creative software ran on Macs only, and there was a broad ecosystem […]
