by Terry McAdams | Sep 4, 2026 | Upgrade
September has arrived, so Apple will soon release major upgrades for all its operating systems. iOS 27 and watchOS 27 will undoubtedly ship alongside new iPhone and Apple Watch models mid-month. iPadOS 27 will likely accompany iOS 27, as will tvOS 27 and visionOS 27....
by Terry McAdams | Sep 4, 2026 | How-To, iPhone, troubleshooting, Upgrade
Are you considering getting one of Apple’s new iPhone 18 models? While it’s tempting to unbox a new iPhone and dive right in, a methodical setup will save you from potential frustrations down the road. When you’re ready to transfer your data—and, for many people, that...
by Terry McAdams | Jun 5, 2026 | MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Upgrade
If you have a college-bound student, it’s time to think about whether they need a new Mac. Perhaps their current computer is showing its age, or it was a high school loaner, or it would be better handed down to a younger sibling. Whatever the reason, navigating...
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 | Jan 2, 2026 | How-To, Mac, troubleshooting, Upgrade
Apple has now sufficiently refined macOS 26 Tahoe to make an upgrade worthwhile for interested users. You don’t need to upgrade immediately, but there are no strong reasons for most people to delay further. Unlike last year, when Apple was releasing new Apple...
by Terry McAdams | Jul 3, 2025 | Mac, Upgrade
In 2020, Apple introduced the M1 chip, the first of the family of Apple silicon chips that now power the entire Mac lineup. At the time, Apple said it would “continue to support and release new versions of macOS for Intel-based Macs for years to come.” Since then, it...
