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Wispr Flow Alternative: Why I Cancelled It for FluidVoice (Free Mac App)
After dictating 44,414 words in Wispr Flow, I switched to FluidVoice: a free, open source, on-device Wispr Flow alternative for Mac.
29 June 2026
Apple Business Manager: The Plain-English Guide (2026)
Apple Business Manager is Apple's free portal for setting up and managing iPhones, iPads and Macs at work. Here's what it does and how to start.
4 June 2026
10 Hidden Mac Apps Apple Ships but Never Mentions
Apple ships a folder of hidden Mac apps it never promotes. Here are 10 worth knowing, from Keychain Access to Wireless Diagnostics.
3 June 2026
Microsoft Is Making Office 2019 for Mac View-Only
Microsoft is dropping Office 2019 for Mac into view-only mode on 13 July 2026. Here is what changes and how to keep editing.
31 May 2026
Mac Auto Power On: Skip the Button in macOS Tahoe 26.5
Set your Mac mini, Mac Studio, or iMac to auto power on when connected to power. New macOS Tahoe 26.5 feature explained.
25 May 2026
Apple Sports Lands in 90+ New Countries for World Cup 2026
Apple Sports has rolled out to 90+ new countries with World Cup 2026 features: brackets, visual formations and Live Activities.
21 May 2026
10 Hidden iPhone Features Apple Doesn't Advertise
Ten hidden iPhone features Apple barely mentions, from using AirPods as a wireless mic to custom alarm snooze and locking apps behind Face ID.
13 May 2026
5 Hidden Apple Apps That Reveal How Apple Really Works
Apple ships hidden apps on the App Store for staff, accessory makers, and regulators. Here are 5 hidden Apple apps and what they reveal.
29 April 2026
iPhone Predictive Text: Turn It Off to Type Faster
Struggling with iPhone typing errors? Turning off predictive text could fix the problem - and it takes about ten seconds to do.
14 April 2026
Claude Dispatch: Turn Your iPhone Into a Mac Remote
Claude Dispatch turns your phone into a remote for your Mac. Here's why mobile-driven desktop agents change how you set up your tools.
7 April 2026
Apple Business 2026: The Free MDM, Email and Maps Ads Platform
Apple Business launches April 14 - a free all-in-one platform combining device management, business email, and ads on Apple Maps. Here's what's changing.
25 March 2026
Apple Notes Tips: The Only Productivity App You Need
Apple Notes has become a powerful productivity app. Here are the tips and features most people miss, from smart folders to audio transcription.
26 February 2026
10 Best Free Mac Apps You Should Be Using in 2026
These are the 10 best free Mac apps I use every day to boost productivity, tidy up macOS, and make my Mac worth the price tag.
24 February 2026
5 Free Apple Apps Missing From Your iPhone
These 5 free Apple apps don't come pre-installed on your iPhone but are well worth downloading — from pro video tools to a hidden Wi-Fi scanner.
13 January 2026