The MacWhisperer Speaks

The MacWhisperer is known for his outspoken opinions.  On this page he shares his thoughts about the present state of technology, productivity, the march of progress... and of course ALL things Apple. 

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The Settings you Should Change RIGHT AWAY on a New Computer

Apple does a great job of making their computers work right out of the box. But that doesn’t mean that the default settings that come preinstalled are always the best settings to use.

As a ...

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Apple’s new app Freeform

If you noticed this NEW icon on your dock, iPhone on iPad that’s Apple’s newest collaborative app, Freeform and it comes preinstalled on the latest iPad, iPhone, and Mac Operating...

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Stage Manager (iPad) vs Stage Manager (MacOS: Ventura)

Apple just released a brand new way of managing windows, on both the computer and the iPad. They share the same name, and many of the same functionalities… but how well do the two versions...

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3 Ways to use an iPad to Make any Party Better

Everybody loves a party, but we’ve all been at that party that just needed a little help…

Maybe everybody is just watching TV, and there isn't even any music playing…...

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Tick-Tock: is it finally time for the Apple Watch?

The Apple Watch was released over seven years ago, and since then it has been updated many times, with massive functionality upgrades each year (like an always on display, water resistance,...

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iPhones and iPads and Upgrades… Oh My!

Historically, Apple’s fourth quarter is one of their busiest times, and 2022 was even busier than most.  

It all started in September when Apple announced 4 new iPhones, the iPhone...

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Which Apple Laptop is Right For You?

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Now that Apple has finally transitioned all their laptops to the new Apple Silicon M1 and M2 chips it's time to stop waiting for your next laptop, and figure out which one to...

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The Foundation Blocks

Whatever your profession, whatever your passion, whatever you have found expertise in during your life, there is no skill that starts from scratch.

When we were in school, we were given basic...

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