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Ranting and Raving About the 2018 iPad Pro

November 11, 2018 By Stephen Leave a Comment

Now that I've used the new 2018 iPad Pro a bit longer, I thought I would share some more in-depth observations about Apple's latest pro tablet. There are some concerns about durability, curious design issues, and really nice aspects in practice. Let's dive in! Handle With Care The 2018 iPad Pro has a slab-sided design reminiscent of the iPhone 4 and 5, but its durability … [Read more...] about Ranting and Raving About the 2018 iPad Pro

Beware! USB-C HDMI Adapters are Flaky with 2016 MacBook Pro

November 26, 2016 By Stephen 61 Comments

The new MacBook Pro has USB-C ports for everything - power, I/O, and graphics. And although USB-C ought to support HDMI monitors just fine, I've found that it doesn't work all that well with my 15" MacBook Pro. I recommend sticking with DisplayPort until Apple resolves the issues. First, a bit of background: The "Thunderbolt 3" USB-C ports on the Late-2016 MacBook Pro … [Read more...] about Beware! USB-C HDMI Adapters are Flaky with 2016 MacBook Pro

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

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