There has been a lot of discussion over the past few days about the level of performance we should expect out of Apple’s new MacBook when it ships later this week. A few days back the results of a Geekbench test of the laptop were posted to the web (and have since been rescinded) that clearly […]
Could the New MacBook’s Single USB-C Port Pose a Major Security Threat?
Apple aficionados have applauded many aspects of the new MacBook’s design, but many have complained about the new MacBook’s single USB-C port. In addition to being inconvenient, some argue that it poses a significant security risk. Malware spread via USB is nothing new, and some researchers fear that a USB-C charger could become a malware […]
Why Apple is Betting Big on Force Touch
One of the more interesting new technologies that Apple developed while designing the Apple Watch is Force Touch. This is the ability of the Watch’s touch screen to sense just how much pressure is being applied to it and respond with different options accordingly. Press lightly for instance to make menu selections or launch an app. […]
6 Reasons to Buy the New MacBook
A few days back we shared 5 very good reasons why you should skip the new MacBook, which begins shipping on April 10. Those reasons included the now infamous single USB-C port, an underpowered processor, and a standard-definition FaceTime camera. But Apple’s latest laptop also comes with a tantalizing new design and some innovate features […]
5 Reasons to Skip the New MacBook
A few weeks back Apple announced a beautiful new edition to their laptop line-up in the form of the new MacBook. This stunning laptop, which comes in three different colors, is the thinnest and lightest Mac ever, and features a 12″ Retina display, as well as an innovative new trackpad. While on the surface, this […]
6 Ways to Get Around the New MacBook’s Single USB-C Port
Much has been made about the fact that the new MacBook has just one USB-C Port, including our own article lamenting Apple’s design choices. As much as we’d like to see a second port on this stylish – and ultraportable – new laptop, for now we’re stuck with learning to live with just a single […]
USB-C is the Future, Just Not How Apple is Implementing It
At last week’s special product event, Apple unveiled the all new MacBook with the promise that it was giving consumers a glimpse at the future of laptops in the process. The incredibly thin and light computer features a 12″ Retina display, a fully redesigned keyboard, a fan-less design, and an innovative new trackpad that features Force Touch […]
The Case for Bringing Front Row Back
Prior to OS X 10.7 Lion there was a little app on the Mac called Front Row. This app turned your Mac into a media center that rivaled the Apple TV. Apple initially launched Front Row as a “digital hub” application to make your Mac the center for all things media related in your house. […]
Can Apple Go Completely Wireless?
Everyone hates wires. Nobody ever got a brand new phone and thought, “Hey, I can’t wait to see how the charger plugs in!” With this in mind, it’s no wonder that researchers have been working on ways to charge devices without wires. While inductive charging is nothing new, getting it to work flawlessly with phones, […]
Will Apple Ever Return to a Single MacBook Line?
I’ve had a few MacBooks in my stint as a self-proclaimed Apple fanboy, so I feel that I have at least a small amount of insight into the path Apple has taken over the last 6 years or so in regard to lineup and model placement. I started with a 13” white clamshell MacBook and […]
