Mac

The M1 MacBook Air: One Blazing Fast Week

First impressions of the original M1 Air — the machine that changed what a laptop could feel like.

M1 MacBook Air In Hand

The unboxing and very first hands-on take — before the week of daily use set in.

MacBook Air 2020 Review

A full review of the Intel-era Air — and why it turned out not to be the last MacBook after all.

2018 MacBook Air Impressions

First look at Apple’s redesigned MacBook Air — the return of the lineup that started it all.

The 2021 MacBook Pro Is Impressive — But I’m Not Buying One

Why the most powerful laptop Apple ever made wasn’t the right call for a writer’s workflow.

The iMac Update Is Underwhelming — But I’m Still Getting One

A look at why a spec-bumped iMac was still the right move, even when the upgrade felt incremental.

Ulysses Writing App: The Complete Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about Ulysses — features, workflow, the subscription model, and whether it’s worth it for serious writers.

How to Organize Your Ulysses Library Like a Kanban Board

A workflow method for turning Ulysses into a visual project manager — so you always know where every piece of writing stands.

How I’d Build the Cheapest Apple Setup for Writers

Looking to break into the Apple ecosystem on a budget? Here’s how to build the perfect writer’s setup without overspending.

My Writing Setup in 2025: The Macs, iPad, and Apps I Actually Use

A real-workflow look at the hardware and software behind the writing — desks, computers, and which apps actually stuck.

Fix Your Focus Modes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

How to set up and use Focus Modes to reduce distractions and reclaim your attention across all your Apple devices.

What WWDC 2026 Means for Writers

A look at the AI features Apple announced this year — Proofread as you type, Write with Siri, Safari tab groups, and more — and which ones are actually worth a writer’s attention.

Siri AI First Impressions: What Apple Got Right (and What Still Worries Me)

First impressions of Apple’s new Siri AI in the iOS 27 beta — including how it blends with Spotlight on Mac and what it knows about you across your files.

MacBook Air Storage Full — Here’s How I Fixed It

Couldn’t install a macOS update because the drive was full. Here’s what I tried — and what actually worked.

Speeding Up My 2019 iMac with an External SSD

When the internal drive became the bottleneck, an external SSD changed everything. Here’s how and why it worked.

How to Automate Light & Dark Mode on macOS Mojave

A simple way to schedule automatic switching between light and dark mode — before Apple built it into the OS natively.

Beta Adventures: iPadOS & macOS Catalina

Running both betas side-by-side — what worked, what broke, and what Catalina’s arrival meant for Mac users.

What to Check Out First with macOS Mojave

The features worth exploring when Mojave dropped — dark mode, Stacks, and the small changes that made a real difference.

iPad Pro vs. MacBook Air: Day 1

The first day with both machines side-by-side — an honest look at how they stack up out of the box.

iPad Pro vs. MacBook Air: Day 7

A week in — which device won the daily workflow, and which one kept getting left on the desk.

iPad Pro vs. MacBook Air: A Month Later

The final verdict after 30 days of real work — where each device earned its place, and where it fell short.