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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 vs M4 Max Mac Studio: Real-World Tests and Which One to Buy
I tested the base $1,699 M5 Pro Mac mini against my upgraded M4 Max Mac Studio in Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Logic, Xcode, local…
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Apple Watch Series 12 vs Ultra 4: Which One Should You Buy?
I wore the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 for over a week. The Ultra got over 50 hours of battery, the Series…
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Which Apple Watch Should You Buy? SE 3 vs Series 12 vs Ultra 4
I wore the Apple Watch SE 3, Series 12 and Ultra 4. Most people should get the Series 12. Here is who should get…
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The Best Thunderbolt 5 Docks: My 8 Top Picks and Who Each One Is For
I tested almost every Thunderbolt 5 dock and hub on the market. These are the 8 I would buy, from a tiny $190 hub…
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The Best Mac Studio Accessories: What I’d Buy for a New Setup
A new Mac Studio comes with a power cord and nothing else. These are the mice, keyboards, displays, hubs, SSDs, speakers, lighting and UPS…
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The Best Tech Deals for Prime Big Deal Days 2026
The Anker, Satechi and audio deals I would actually buy during Prime Big Deal Days 2026, all things I use every day.
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The Apple Prime Big Deal Days 2026 Deals Worth Buying
Every Apple deal from Prime Big Deal Days 2026, sorted into the ones worth buying and the ones I would skip.
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M6 Mac mini vs M5 MacBook Air: Real-World Tests and Which One to Buy
I tested the M6 Mac mini and the M5 MacBook Air, the two cheapest Macs with an M-series chip. The Air keeps up on…
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M5 Pro vs M4 Pro Mac mini: Real-World Tests and Is It Worth Upgrading?
I tested the M5 Pro Mac mini against last year’s M4 Pro Mac mini in Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Logic, Xcode, Blender and local…
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M4 Max vs M5 Max Mac Studio: Real-World Tests and Is It Worth Upgrading?
I tested my upgraded M4 Max Mac Studio against the base $2,499 M5 Max in Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Logic, Xcode, local AI and…
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AirPods 4 vs AirPods 5: Should You Upgrade?
I used the AirPods 5 and AirPods 4 side by side while mowing and weed eating. Here is what actually changed and whether the…
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M6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini: Real-World Tests and Is It Worth Upgrading?
I tested the $899 M6 Mac mini against my base M4 Mac mini in Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Logic, Xcode, Blender and local AI.…
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