by Terry McAdams | Jul 3, 2026 | Apple Watch, HomePod, iPad, iPhone, Mac, News
There’s no way to put a positive spin on this: Apple has raised prices across most of its product lineup, with increases averaging 20% on Macs, iPads, HomePods, the Apple TV, and even the Vision Pro. The iPhone and Apple Watch remain unaffected… for now. The price...
by Terry McAdams | Jun 5, 2026 | AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, HomePod, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Upgrade
The simple answer to “When should you upgrade?” is when your device no longer does what you need, or when you want something new. But that’s not helpful if you’re trying to make an informed decision—is there a sweet spot when it makes more sense to upgrade rather than...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 5, 2025 | Apple Watch, Tip
With the release of iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1, Apple restored blood oxygen monitoring capabilities to US Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 models that previously had this feature disabled due to a patent infringement suit by medical device maker Masimo....
by Terry McAdams | Aug 1, 2025 | Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone, Mac, troubleshooting
A massive heat dome earlier this summer exposed large swaths of the United States to heat index values approaching or exceeding 120ºF, underscoring the importance of protecting our devices from heat damage. Overheating can degrade performance, interrupt charging,...
by Terry McAdams | Feb 28, 2025 | Apple Watch, Photos, Tip
We’re taking a brief break from helping you become more productive to recommend a feature that could spark moments of joy for Apple Watch users. In watchOS 11, the new Photos watch face can display a photo from a shuffled set of images each time you raise your wrist...
by Terry McAdams | Nov 29, 2024 | Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone, Mac, productivity, Tip
Apple has included the Tips app with the iPhone and iPad since iOS 8 in 2014 and on the Mac since macOS 10.14 Mojave in 2018. Initially, it didn’t contain much useful content, and many longtime users ignored it. However, Apple has significantly increased the amount of...
