May 23 2026
It is no secret that I have been a fan of Pages, and I am always trying to convince people that Microsoft Word (in most cases) is something you just don’t need. Despite my best efforts, though, there are still those that think that Word is the only processor out there, that it is needed …
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May 15 2026
I have a 2019 iMac. It is a magnificent slab of aluminum and glass, housing a 5K Retina display that is so sharp it could probably perform eye surgery. It is a beautiful thing to look at—sleek, minimalist, and expensive. But there is a snag. The silicon brains inside are now so ancient they struggle …
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May 15 2026
For years, the people in Silicon Valley have been telling us that the future is “seamless.” They want a world where you don’t have to speak to anyone, look at anyone, or—God forbid—actually press a button. And that brings us to something Apple calls Express Transit Mode. In the olden days, if you wanted to …
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May 15 2026
Now, look. Don’t panic. Don’t immediately reach for the “back” button or go scurrying off to find a video of a cat playing the piano. Stay with me, I am going to show you how to make a Shortcut. I promise this is going to be simple and you are going to surprise yourself, and …
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Apr 10 2026
In 2020, Apple did something truly remarkable. They decided that Intel—the company that has provided the “brains” for every serious computer since the dawn of time—was no longer invited to the party. They launched their own “M-series” chips, and to make sure the transition didn’t cause a global productivity meltdown, they gave us Rosetta 2. …
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