by Devin | Jun 8, 2022 | Apple, Computers, Hardware, macOS, OS
The new M2 MacBook Air looks amazing. The images remind us of PixelBook Go, a similarly svelt Chromebook with a touch screen. The MacBook Pro, meanwhile, retains exterior design of the M1 and Intel models. In historical context, changing the Air first…...
by Devin | Jan 26, 2022 | Computers, COVID, Gadgets, Hardware, macOS, Public Health, VR
As I’ve explored my COVID experience, I thought I’d share some unique insights I have learned from being raised by technical people and conversations with people like my father, W. Larkin Crutcher, as well as some other wise folks whose careers predated...
by Devin | Apr 25, 2021 | Apple, Computers, Gadgets, Hardware, macOS, OS
The original iMac was iconic for its colorful design, but Apple’s subdued design limited it to white (in the G5), silver, and black for the majority of its life. The design of the new iMac is very intentional and that’s the point, but it’s not...
by Devin | Dec 17, 2020 | Apple, Bugs, Computers, macOS, OS, Software, UI / UX
As M1 ushers in a new generation of Mac users, there are likely to be some questions about macOS abandonware. Some are likely to be a bit confused about Apple’s abandoned applications. Despite dropping dashboard in Catalina, macOS Big Sur still hasn’t...
by Devin | Dec 16, 2020 | Apple, Bugs, Computers, Hardware, macOS, OS, Software, UI / UX
Apple’s recent graphics switching bugs in Big Sur have specifically affected the most expensive MacBook Pros it sells, including new 16″ configurations released in 2020. The latest update has made workarounds increasingly disruptive to the regular use of...
by Devin | Dec 5, 2020 | Apple, Bugs, Computers, Hardware, macOS, OS, Software, UI / UX
As I’ve used Big Sur, I have noticed Messages in the battery menu, “Using Significant Energy.” Today I discovered that Messages and potentially some other applications are occasionally activating the dGPU. I’ve also seen Automator flash to...
