Which Thunderbolt Dock or Hub is Right For Me? It’s been ten years since Intel introduced “Light Peak.” Apple incorporated the technology into their 2011 MacBook Pro and dubbed it “Thunderbolt.” Now we see Thunderbolt 3 on most Macs and...
Starting with macOS Catalina, iTunes was broken up into separate apps: Apple Music (where your iTunes media library is located), Apple TV (the app, not the set-top box or streaming service — yes, it’s confusing), Apple Books app, and Apple Podcasts app. The result was some tweaks to the way playlists were handled. But, not to worry, it’s still relatively easy.
Along with the release of iOS 14.5 on April 26, Apple updated most of its operating systems. Here's what's new in macOS Big Sur 11.3 and why those changes are important for Mac users. How to Install macOS Big Sur...
You can edit photos in a variety of formats with the macOS Photos app. For some folks, working with the RAW format offers several benefits. RAW vs JPEG. Of course, keep in mind that files in the JPEG format, the...
The pandemic put a damper on a lot of vacation plans. For me and my wife, it was an opportunity to put a halt to expensive foreign travel and see more of our country. We bought a small travel trailer...
Apple updated the Find My app today, finally allowing third-party products to use Apple’s Find My network. This secure and private network is made up of hundreds of millions of Apple devices. Device manufacturers can now build products that utilize...
Big Sur marked Apple’s move to macOS 11 from the venerable macOS 10 (or OS X as it was known for many years). It’s a huge move, a big redesign, and a paradigm shift that is accompanied by Apple using...
Welcome to the first edition of Rocket Yard’s Apple News Roundup. This column provides a quick recap of some of the biggest Apple news announcements from each month. To kick us off, here are ten highlights from the first quarter...
Apple turned 45 on April 1, 2021, and though it certainly is not as monumental as a 40th or 50th anniversary, it did not go unnoticed by Apple's CEO. In a company-wide memo, Tim Cook took the opportunity to remember the past and look forward to the future.
