Published in Techuisite·Jun 19Is iPadOS 16 the Lifeboat iPad Power Users Wanted?Or was this the last straw? — This question might be a little early to answer since we are in the very early days of the Developer Beta of iPadOS 16; things may change. Also, the Power Users that may find this feature an opportunity for the iPad to feel Pro finally may feel differently after using…Technology8 min read
Published in Techuisite·Jun 11The Beauty in Single-Use ItemsDowntime can be challenging, but the right tools can help. — Lately, my focus when trying to do something pleasurable has been challenging. Leisure time is becoming more limited as my responsibilities grow. As a homeowner, a new parent, a husband, and working a full-time job, when I have time to do things for myself, I tend to get stuck wasting…Technology12 min read
Published in Techuisite·May 19Music in my pocketI had an iPod Mini but the iPhone is my favorite music player. — The iPod Mini was the first iPod I ever owned. It was my first introduction to Apple, besides the forgettable use of a Mac in my elementary school library when I played Oregon Trail. …Technology4 min read
Published in Techuisite·May 17I Should Have Never Sold My MacBook AirIt took me six months, but I think I replaced it with something better. — My journey through computers has been hectic over the last five years. Part of this is because I have a problem with the constant release of new and shiny tech. It is also because I have moved homes a few times, causing me to continue to adapt as I search…Apple8 min read
Published in Techuisite·Apr 2My New Favorite Gaming DeviceUpgrading my Gameboy Advance Mod to an Anbernic RG552. — I am not a huge gamer. I do not own a PS5 or Xbox Series X, let alone any other standard gaming console. I used to have a Nintendo Switch, which I sold during the pandemic — made quite a profit during that time. I enjoyed playing Zelda Breath of…Technology7 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Mar 31MagSafe’s greatest strength: Car MountsI feel like MagSafe is mostly a gimmick, except in a car. — Ever since MagSafe was introduced with the iPhone 12, I have had the MagSafe charger on my bedside table. So, after almost two years now, let’s just say that I have never been super happy with the little white puck that charges my phone each night. Even though I am…Gadgets6 min read
Published in Techuisite·Mar 28From the iPad Mini to iPad Pro to iPadMy journey through iPad’s as a portable writing setup. — When my setup included a MacBook Air and iPhone Mini, the iPad Mini fit right in. It was the perfect device when I didn’t want to use a laptop, but a bigger screen than the small iPhone Mini. The iPad Mini is the ideal tablet for those that want an…Technology7 min read
Published in Techuisite·Mar 19iPad Power Users are Jumping ShipDoes the M1 in the iPad Air mean Apple is giving up on iPadOS and iPad Pro? — Since the announcement of the new iPad Air with M1 and the now coming out reviews, I have noticed a lot of angst within the iPad power user community. Whether you use iPad as your main computer or a big enthusiast in the platform, many feel iPadOS is lagging behind…Apple10 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Mar 14The Apple Studio Display is DisappointingIt is a pretty display but the panel is old — The Mac Studio and Studio Display are very exciting for many reasons. For one, Apple solidifies its stance on providing powerful desktop computers for users who want them. Two, they are getting back into the consumer display game, which has been lacking in monitors in general for those who want…Technology5 min read
Published in Techuisite·Mar 13The Best Apps for Reading on iPadConsuming words on the iPad is the best. — I consume a lot of things on my iPad Mini. For example, I have removed TikTok and Instagram from my phone, so I only use those apps on my iPad now. But when I am not using TikTok or YouTube, I usually consume words of some kind. Most of those…I Pad10 min read
