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Hands-on testing across Macs, iPads, and the gear that lives on my desk. Sorted by newest first.
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M5 Pro Mac mini 15-Core vs 18-Core: Real-World Tests and Is the $200 Upgrade Worth It?
I tested the base 15-core M5 Pro Mac mini against the upgraded 18-core one in Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Xcode, Logic, Blender, gaming, local…
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M5 iPad Pro One Year Later: What I Love, What Still Bugs Me and Should You Wait for M6
I’ve used the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro next to my Macs almost every day for a year. The display and speakers are still the…
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PROLED MacBook Pro First Impressions: Spend the Extra $400
My first impressions of the 14-inch PROLED MacBook Pro I bought, coming from the old M5 Pros and the MacBook Air. The display and…
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Every MacBook Pro Apple Sells: M6 vs M5 Pro vs M5 Max vs PROLED and Which One to Buy
Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup now has the M6, the regular M5 Pro and M5 Max, and the new PROLED with OLED and touch. Most…
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Best Bluetooth Mouse for Mac mini: My 5 Picks and Who Each One Is For
There’s no mouse in the box with a new Mac mini. These are the 5 I’d pick, from the MX Master 4 I use…
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Apple Watch SE 3 vs Series 12: Is the Cheaper One Enough?
I compared the Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 12 side by side. The Series 12 has a screen twice as bright, more health…
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Is the M6 Mac mini Enough for You? The Short Answer
For most people, yes. The M6 Mac mini handles everyday work, photo editing, coding and video editing. Here’s where it falls short, the config…
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Apple Watch Series 12 Review: Battery, Heart Sensor and Who Should Buy It
The Apple Watch Series 12 beat its 24-hour battery rating for me, and the new heart sensor checks your heart rate every 5 seconds.…
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M6 Mac mini vs M5 MacBook Pro: Real-World Tests and Which One to Buy
I tested my $1,099 M6 Mac mini against the base 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro in Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Logic, Xcode, Blender and local…
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Ultra 4: Should You Upgrade?
I wore the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Ultra 4 side by side. The Ultra 4 got over 50 hours on one charge and…
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Anker Smart Display Hub Review: A Great Desk Hub for Mac, With One Catch
I tested the Anker Smart Display Hub with my M6 Mac mini and M5 MacBook Air. The screen is fun and it is a…
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 Review: Battery, Screen and Who Should Buy It
I got over 50 hours on one charge from the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Here’s what changed, what I like, what I don’t, and…
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