Published inMac O’Clock·Sep 26Member-onlyThe USB-C iPhone Backlash Is ComingConsistency, reliability, and familiarity are features With the newly announced iPhone 15s, iPhones are finally abandoning Apple’s proprietary Lightning port for charging and data transfer and moving to USB-C. The tech press and tech enthusiasts have been calling for this move for nearly a decade, citing the clear advantages of…Apple12 min readApple12 min read
Aug 29Member-onlyWhy Is There A Stigma Against Minivans?No car this useful should be so maligned With two kids under four years old who require two bulky child car seats, I was feeling like my 2016 Honda CRV compact SUV was just barely cutting it. While both child seats could fit in the backseat, it would be extremely…Cars16 min readCars16 min read
Published inMac O’Clock·Jun 20Member-onlyApple Vision Pro: I Like This StrategyEverything, including the price, is on another level Ever since Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote, friends have been asking me what I think of Apple Vision Pro, the company’s newly announced AR/VR goggles that will be available in early 2024. While the product itself seems impressive, with an impressively high $3,500…Apple12 min readApple12 min read
Published inMac O’Clock·Mar 2Member-onlyIs HomePod 2 THAT Confusing?I’m looking at you, MKBHD — As I’ve been looking through reviews of HomePod 2, I’d largely describe my reaction as relief. Despite what I’d consider my initial well-founded fears, most reviews have confirmed that Apple managed to pull off a sort of technological audio jiujitsu, with HomePod 2 matching the audio quality of the original…Apple14 min readApple14 min read
Published inMac O’Clock·Jan 26Member-onlyIs This the Cheaper, Worse-Sounding HomePod You Wanted?Be careful what you wish for The big HomePod is back! And way earlier than I had expected! It’s been less than two years since Apple announced that the original HomePod was being discontinued so they could focus more on the smaller, cheaper HomePod mini. But it appears that Apple…Apple9 min readApple9 min read
Published inMac O’Clock·Oct 7, 2022Member-onlyDIY: Headphone StandThe unique design of AirPods Max deserves a unique stand A few months ago, I decided to splurge on a pair of expensive AirPods Max headphones. Since I planned to use them almost exclusively at home for watching TV and sometimes listening to music while working, and there is a…DIY7 min readDIY7 min read
Published inMac O’Clock·Jul 11, 2022Member-onlyApple Gear For New ParentsGet baby stuff you and your kid will use for years If you have a baby on the way, you’ll surely be inundated with suggestions for supposedly must-have parenting items you should be buying or adding to a registry/wish list. To be honest, very few of these items are ones…Apple14 min readApple14 min read
Published inMac O’Clock·Apr 25, 2022Member-onlyAre AirPods Max the Second Coming of the Big HomePod?With all the pros, cons, and risks that entails Apple’s AirPods Max over-ear headphones were intriguing, confounding, and polarizing from the moment they were unveiled in December 2020. How could any headphones be worth $550? Is Spatial Audio a real thing worth paying for? Why isn’t there a power button…Apple17 min readApple17 min read
Published inMac O’Clock·Oct 29, 2021Member-onlyI Upgraded Early to Apple Watch Series 7. It Was Worth It.I could’ve waited another year, but I would’ve suffered for it — I really wasn’t planning on getting the Apple Watch Series 7. I have a Series 4 that is still in good shape aside from a little lag here and there, so I figured I’d wait one more year before upgrading. But my wife pointed out that our healthcare plan includes…Apple12 min readApple12 min read
Published inMac O’Clock·Aug 30, 2021Member-onlyApple Fitness+ Meets You Where You AreMy thoughts after using Fitness+ for eight months Even though exercise and fitness have always been very important to me for both physical and mental health, I’ve never had a gym membership. I don’t like the atmosphere, cost, and questionable hygiene of gyms (even before the pandemic), and I’m a…Apple17 min readApple17 min read
