In Praise of the Knock-Off Nylon Sport Loop

ADAM ENGST 19 March 202124 comments In Praise of the Knock-Off Nylon Sport Loop   One of the hallmarks of the Apple Watch is its selection of watch bands and the ease with which they can be swapped. I got my original Apple Watch with the silicone Sport Band, and while...

Caller ID Authentication May Tame the Scourge of Spam Calls

GLENN FLEISHMAN 18 March 202149 comments Caller ID Authentication May Tame the Scourge of Spam Calls   This morning, my iPhone rang five times. Because I pay Hiya for reverse Caller ID lookups, each number lit up with a name I didn’t know, along with the originating...

Apple’s AirPods Max Headphones Are Pricey but Good

JULIO OJEDA-ZAPATA 15 March 202111 comments Apple’s AirPods Max Headphones Are Pricey but Good Apple’s AirPods Max headphones will set you back $549. That’s a hefty price considering headphones with comparable features—such as active noise cancellation—can be...

The Role of Bootable Duplicates in a Modern Backup Strategy

ADAM ENGST 23 February 202120 comments Is it time to upgrade to macOS 11 Big Sur? I’ll write more about that soon. However, there is one general concern that has caused us to hesitate to recommend upgrading. That’s the complexity of creating a bootable duplicate of...

How to Manage Breathe Notifications on the Apple Watch

JOSH CENTERS 8 February 20218 comments   I’m a big fan of breathing, and I make sure to breathe every day—it’s a great habit to cultivate. I joke, of course, but there is plenty of evidence that deliberate, controlled breathing is good for you, helping you reduce...