A look back at the Silicon Valley giant’s anti-consumer practices — Apple is a divisive company. A look through the comments section of an MKBHD video tells as much. Whether the company earns its fanfare is certainly up for debate. …

Why is Apple still like this in 2021? — Apple has, in the past decade, made leaps and bounds improving iOS. Despite predominantly having only one competitor, the Silicon Valley giant has done a good job keeping its flagship operating system fresh. This trend continues with the recent release of iOS15. While a lot of new features have been…

The convoluted story of Apple’s ludicrous repair policy — Background Apple’s right to repair policy has long been the butt of ridicule and criticism — with good reason. No other company red tapes access to parts, schematics, and software as much as them. It’s easy to see why people find it so incredibly frustrating. While this has always made sense…

Amazing apps for all use cases ~ tested on M1! — Overview Macs aren’t cheap, but I appreciate the reliability that comes with macOS so I see it as an investment. Regardless, I’ve never been one to turn away from a bargain or even better, something free. While a host of fantastic paid apps are available to download, plenty of free hidden…

Payments, Privacy, & Piracy — What happens to us? — We live in strange times. If you had told me just a year earlier that a 56-year-old district court judge would be saying the words “V-Bucks”, I probably would’ve laughed, yet here we are. …

Who is this weird design for? — After over ten years, the iMac has finally been redesigned, and depending on who you are, you’re either thrilled or appalled. While you’re certainly entitled to your opinion, one thing is certain, this look is decidedly not Apple as we know it. Let’s take some time to understand why the…

It’s a lot easier than you think — In its annual Worldwide Developers Conference last June 2020, Apple announced the release of its latest software update for the iPhone — iOS 14. Despite the usual fanfare commonly associated with the yearly release, the company’s silicon valley neighbors aren’t too happy. In a nutshell, Apple is doubling down on…

Why isn’t anyone talking about this? — Full Disclosure I have yet to receive my personal M1 Macbook Air. Given how back ordered they are, I’ve been waiting for a month and am scheduled to receive it in about a week or so. As a self-admitted broke person, I’ve thoroughly researched my purchase decision and am confident in sharing…

No affiliate links; just great products — Full Disclosure: I am not in any way connected to or compensated by the manufacturers or sellers of the listed products. I have bought all of the following products with my own money. Growing up in a thrifty Asian household, saving money is second nature to me. …