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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's Mac and iPad Price Increase: What Changed and Why
Apple's Mac and iPad price increase is here, blamed on a global memory shortage. What went up, what didn't, and whether to buy now.
26 June 2026
macOS Golden Gate Icons: What Changed From Tahoe
A closer look at the macOS Golden Gate icons and how Apple reworked colour, sharpness and Liquid Glass refraction since macOS Tahoe.
22 June 2026
macOS 27 Drops Intel Macs: What Owners Should Do
macOS 27 drops Intel Mac support. Here's who's affected, why macOS Tahoe is the last Intel release, and what to do before autumn 2026.
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
Mac mini £599 Discontinued: What It Means If You're About to Buy
Apple has discontinued the £599 Mac mini, pushing entry to £799. Here's what the Mac mini price increase means and why it happened.
5 May 2026
MacBook Neo Shortage: Why Apple Ran Out of A18 Pro Chips
The MacBook Neo is selling so fast Apple is running out of A18 Pro chips. Here's why the shortage happened and what comes next.
27 April 2026
What Makes a Mac a Mac? What the £599 MacBook Neo Tells Us
The MacBook Neo forces one real question: what makes a Mac a Mac? Here's what Apple kept, what it cut, and why the answer works.
16 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
How Apple Could Have Saved the Mac Pro (and Why It Didn't)
The Mac Pro arrived at the worst possible moment - and Apple's cancelled Extreme chip shows the fundamental problem with where the Mac Pro goes next.
31 March 2026
Mac Pro Discontinued 2026: Why Apple Killed Its Flagship
Apple has officially discontinued the Mac Pro. Here's why the writing was on the wall for years - and what it means if you're a pro Mac user.
27 March 2026
MacBook Neo Review (2026): Is Apple's £599 Mac Worth It?
My MacBook Neo review - is Apple's £599 laptop the real deal? Here's what the A18 Pro chip delivers and where Apple made cuts.
12 March 2026
Apple's Big Week: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and M5 Macs
Everything Apple announced this week - MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip, iPhone 17e with MagSafe, M5 MacBook Air and Pro, and the new Studio Display XDR.
5 March 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
How I Built a Minimalist Desk Setup in a Garden Office
A full tour of my minimalist desk setup in a 4x3m garden office, featuring a MacBook Pro M4, Apple Studio Display, and the gear I use daily.
28 October 2025
How I Turned a 2015 iMac 5K Into a Monitor
I converted my old 2015 iMac 5K into a working external monitor using a converter board. Here is exactly how I did it and what it cost.
3 April 2024