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2016 MacBook Pro USB-C/Thunderbolt Survival Guide

October 30, 2016 By Stephen 143 Comments

So you bought a late-2016 MacBook Pro? Congratulations! So did I! But how will you connect your favorite monitor, hard drives, and other accessories to those pesky new USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports? Read on for my "survival guide", listing the essential cables and accessories you should (and shouldn't) buy to go with your new MacBook Pro! Revisiting USB Type-C and Thunderbolt … [Read more...] about 2016 MacBook Pro USB-C/Thunderbolt Survival Guide

Total Nightmare: USB-C and Thunderbolt 3

October 29, 2016 By Stephen 112 Comments

Did you buy the new MacBook or MacBook Pro? Maybe the Google Pixel? You're about to enter a world of confusion thanks to those new "USB-C" ports. See, that simple-looking port hides a world of complexity, and the (thankful) backward-compatibility uses different kinds of cables for different tasks. Shoppers have to be very careful to buy exactly the right cable for their … [Read more...] about Total Nightmare: USB-C and Thunderbolt 3

USB Ethernet Not Working in macOS 10.12 Sierra?

October 22, 2016 By Stephen 23 Comments

It's become routine: Each new update of Mac OS X macOS breaks third-party drivers and applications. This time it's many popular third-party USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet adapters that don't work. But have no fear! It's a simple fix! I've got a few different USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet dongles: One from Cable Matters (from Amazon) and another by j5 Create (from Best Buy). Both … [Read more...] about USB Ethernet Not Working in macOS 10.12 Sierra?

macOS Sierra Includes a New Apple File System, APFS

June 13, 2016 By Stephen 3 Comments

Although not discussed in today's keynote, Apple is adding a new "universal" filesystem to iOS and macOS. Apple File System (APFS) will likely replace HFS+ as the default filesystem for Macintosh computers, iPads, and iPhones and brings a wealth of modern features. But judging from the initial developer documentation, that's not going to happen for a few more years. And there's … [Read more...] about macOS Sierra Includes a New Apple File System, APFS

How Smart Is the Mondaine Helvetica Smart Watch?

December 30, 2015 By Stephen 3 Comments

I love watches and technology, so I was thrilled to hear about the creation of a "horological smart watch" base by the Swiss watchmaking industry. One of the first examples of this new breed is the just-released Mondaine Helvetica Smart. I purchased one of these watches, the limited-edition "1 of 1957" variety, and have had a chance to evaluate it both as a watch and a … [Read more...] about How Smart Is the Mondaine Helvetica Smart Watch?

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