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David Gewirtz cracked open his brand-new 2018 Mac mini within minutes of its arrival. Here's what he found out.
Yes, I bought a 2018 Mac mini (and here's how I spec'd it out)
Apple finally updated its long-ignored Mac mini. With all the pro specs David Gewirtz has been asking for, lo these many years, he bought one. Here's what it's got under the hood.
Don't expect any more big Apple events until WWDC, unless...
Apple has finally stepped up and updated its products. (Why do we even need to say that?) Now that it has, don't expect anything new for about a year. That is, unless...
The new MacBook Air brings moderate performance and Retina to a beloved device
Better screen, more RAM, and a faster (but not fastest) processor at an accessible price. What's not to like?
New 2018 Mac mini: Pro machine in a tiny, upgradeable package
The new Mac mini is a powerhouse little machine, complete with Pro features and the ability to add a 10GB Ethernet port and 64GB RAM. And -- check this -- RAM is upgradeable after purchase.
Waiting on Apple's new Macs: Four scenarios for my next computer
For nearly a year, David Gewirtz has whined about needing a new computer. Tomorrow, he (and all other Mac users) will know their options. These are the four possible scenarios for what hardware he could wind up buying or building.
New iMac: Fantasy features list
David Gewirtz says he's long overdue upgrading his iMac, but he's been waiting for new Macs from Apple. With a big announcement coming up, he shares with us his dream iMac features.
Yep, there's a second Apple event this fall, and it's later than it's been in a decade
Tim Cook will be giving an ethics speech in Europe right around the time we thought there would be a new product event. So what's really going to happen? We have no idea, but we can guess real good.
23 reasons to upgrade your tech: How to make the case for spending approval
Buying decision factors can be broken down into six categories: Emotion, productivity, evolution, money, competitiveness, and health and safety. Here's how to make your case for upgrades big and small.
Cool tool: Live Home 3D can bring your workspace and personal spaces to life
Floor planning software is a unique product category. If you need it, you really, really need it. In this review, we look at a 3D floor planning project and show how it can help save time, reduce physical pain, and even save money on billable contractor hours.
Cool tool: Hands-on with the Bosch GLM 50, an app-enabled laser measuring tool
We look at how you can use a Bluetooth-enabled, laser-measuring device to help create a map or floorplan of your home or office space.
A customer experience story: After a year of Comcast, my verdict
Customer experience (CX) is becoming everything in our hyper-connected world. Over the years, Comcast's customer experience reputation has been far less than stellar. But after a year using the service, how has our favorite broadband-addicted columnist fared? Read on to find out.
Will there be an October Apple event? Signs point to yes
Once again, David Gewirtz puts on his mystical prognostication hat (okay, fine, he launches Excel) to delve into Apple announcement history. Will we see new Macs, iPads, and whatnot in October? There's a pretty good chance, and we'll even tell you what dates to write in your calendar.
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