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How much RAM do you REALLY need for Macs in 2020?

Now that Apple has refreshed their 2020 iMac with absolutely killer specs and features, a lot of you guys are upgrading, so we created a Buyer’s Guide to help you figure out which model and which upgrades you should buy, but one of the biggest...

Den W. · 22 August 2020 · 4.1K

Why iMessage Is So Popular

Most of us are familiar with iMessage. If you have an Apple device you’ve almost certainly used it. iMessage is the app that allows you to send texts to and from various Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Launched in 2011...

Brown Wolf · 27 January 2021 · 2K

Apple Silicon is FINALLY bringing AAA Gaming to the Mac!

In previous article about how Apple’s future ARM-based Macs will no longer come with discrete GPUs, with evidence from Apple’s own developer tutorial videos. But I keep seeing countless comments saying that gaming is now officially dead on the Mac, w...

Alex · 28 July 2020 · 2K

iPhone Names Make No Sense

It's always nice when naming schemes are straightforward and the powers that be just slap a number onto the end of every new version of something. I mean, it worked fine for the "Lethal Weapon" movies, right? But one very popular product line up has...

Jacob Enderson · 29 November 2020 · 1.3K

How to Play x86 AAA Windows Games on Apple Silicon Macs!

If you read my previous articles on Apple Silicon Mac Gaming, you’ll know how confident I am that Apple’s transition from Intel chips to their own Apple Silicon chips on their Mac computers is going to be huge for gaming. And we know this thanks to t...

Den W. · 09 August 2020 · 1.4K

2020 5K iMac vs 16" MacBook Pro: Best Value Mac in 2020?

Now that we now have the new 2020 iMac, some of you guys have been asking us to compare it to Apple’s 16” MacBook Pro to see how much more performance you can get if you choose the desktop route with the iMac instead of the portable route with the Ma...

Alex · 19 August 2020 · 2K

5600M 16" MacBook Pro Review - DON'T Wait for ARM!

I’ve been using Apple’s 16” MacBook Pro with the brand new 5600M graphics option for over two weeks now, and the performance has been so good that I can confidently say that it actually makes more sense to buy this MacBook Pro right...

Alex · 29 July 2020 · 1.2K

The Evolution of PC Cases

I guess you could consider the wooden frame that the abacus came in as the first computer case, but today we're gonna start by talking about the case from the original 1981 IBM PC. The original Personal Computer from Big Blue was obviously a tremend...

Den W. · 06 July 2021 · 1.1K

Apple Silicon ARM Macs will NOT have discrete GPUs!

So I’ve been digging through Apple’s tutorial videos for developers about Apple Silicon Macs, and I’ve came to the conclusion that Apple’s upcoming ARM-based Macs will NOT have discrete GPUs. So the future Apple Silicon 16” MacBook Pro and every iMac...

Jacob Enderson · 27 July 2020 · 793 · 1

2021 iPad Pro vs Galaxy Tab S7 - Leaks & Rumors!

I keep seeing headlines about Samsung’s upcoming iPad Pro killer, the Galaxy Tab S7, and it makes me think, can it really kill the iPad Pro? So what I’m gonna do in this article, is take a look at all of the leaks and rumors surrounding Samsung’s Tab...

Jacob Enderson · 23 July 2020 · 583

Apple Silicon ARM Chips vs Intel x86 Processors for Mac?

As you guys all know, Apple is switching out the Intel processors in all of their Macs with their own in-house Apple Silicon SoCs starting later this year, and I’ve been digging deep into Apple’s developer tutorial videos to try and find out how much...

Jacob Enderson · 07 August 2020 · 534

iPhone 12 mini vs 12 vs 12 Pro Max size comparison

iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. One is the smallest iPhone Apple's made in years, and the other is the biggest phone it's ever made. Here's what you need to know. Let's start with the iPhone 12 mini. If you've seen the iPhone 12 already it'...

Den W. · 09 November 2020 · 489

Why Apple Releases New iPhones Every Year

Every year, Apple holds an event revealing the next generation of iPhones. But have you ever wondered why they stick to such a consistent release schedule compared to other products like the iPad or MacBook?  Well, that’s what I’ll explain right now...

Brown Wolf · 01 October 2021 · 444

How To Install ANDROID on an iPhone

There's a longstanding idea that if you buy something, you should be able to use it however you see fit. Within reason, of course. But Apple is notorious for making it very difficult to install alternative operating systems on its iPhones, even if th...

Alex · 25 July 2020 · 396

What's That Weird Symbol on Apple Keyboards?

Anyone who's ever used a computer keyboard is familiar with the Control key, but Mac users will know that in addition to Control, you get a button that says Command with this weird looking symbol, that kind of looks like a drone or maybe a four-leaf...

Den W. · 10 December 2021 · 392

Apple Silicon Macs - Apple's ARM SoC Tech Explained!

I’m getting a lot of comments where people aren’t understanding the benefits of Apple Silicon, with some people claiming that they’ll ditch Apple once they transition away from Intel. What a lot of people don’t understand is that Apple’s transition...

Jacob Enderson · 21 July 2020 · 353