Search results for: “macbook”
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Review: Lulu is the Free Little Snitch Alternative you Want
Little Snitch is probably the best host-based application firewall solution for macOS app. I’ve been using it for quite a while but recently ditched it when I found a free alternative that equally works great. If you’re using the free version of Little Snitch, you have to deal with the fact that it automatically quits…
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Tips to Boost Mac Performance with Software and Hardware Tweaks
Mac computers are notorious for getting really slow over time. Aside from physical issues like the fan getting really loud and battery running down quickly, Macs will start acting weird and taking forever to carry out simple tasks. Browsing will become slower, apps don’t open up quickly, there’s heavy latency when toggling between apps or…
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Commander One Review: The Finder Replacement You Need
If all you’ve ever known since you started using macOS is Finder, chances are that you have no idea how easier file management could be. As the default app to manage files, Finder does a great job. But just as it is with every default app bundled with macOS, there are limitations here and there.…
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How to Sync iTunes Playlists With Your Samsung Phone
When I switched from the iPhone X to the Galaxy Note 9, I missed a lot of things. I missed Airdrop, Handoff, the universal clipboard Apple devices share, typing on Apple TV with the iPhone and the little conveniences the Apple ecosystem has to offer. I was able to work around the Airdrop issue by…
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It Seems Apple is Getting too Greedy
Ever since my first iPhone in 2011, I’ve been a great Apple fan. Over the years, I’ve owned most major releases of the iPhone. Although I always have an Android phone with me at every point in time as a secondary device, the iPhone has always been my primary device. Apart from the iPhone, a…
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How to Use PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset on Mac, Android & Windows
Although PlayStation Gold wireless headset works easily when connected to any device using the audio cable, using this headset is a little tricky if you’re trying to use it over Bluetooth with your Mac or Android device. Using PlayStation Gold Wireless Headset with Mac I use a MacBook Pro with just USB Type-C ports and…
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Apple TV 4K Review: An Almost-Perfect, Premium Streaming Box
After years of deciding against getting an Apple TV because of the limitations of Apple products, I got an Apple TV 4K recently. When I needed a streaming box last year, I went for a cheap Android TV box instead. I even wrote a review of XGODY X96 Plus Android TV box. It’s over a…
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Fix: Please Wait While Boot Camp Assistant is Removing The Partitions it Created
Although I’m not really a fan of using Windows on a MacBook, sometimes it’s a necessity. I do review Windows software programs and having a very small Windows partition on my MacBook Pro makes sense. While trying to install Windows 10 via Boot Camp on my MacBook Pro 2017, I came across this error. For…
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Victrola Portable Bluetooth Suitcase Turntable Review
Vinyl records may be dead, but they are definitely not totally forgotten like VHS tapes. Perhaps it’s because of the durability of these records, it seems are more people are willing to bring them back. I recently purchased a unit of Victrola Portable Bluetooth Turntable from Amazon for only about $45. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting…
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Review: Manage Your iPhone Better With IOTransfer 2
Unlike Android OS, iOS file system only lets you do little with your device when connected to a computer. It’s only detected as a media device and all you have access to are your photos. iTunes too limits what you can do. For instance, if you need to transfer the music on your iPhone to…
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Steelseries Nimbus Controller Review: Best MFi Controller For Your iPhone / iPad?
When my devices were still jailbroken, I had no problem using my PlayStation controller for my iPhone and iPad. As a matter of fact, there’s an article I wrote previously detailing how to use DualShock 4 with your iOS device so far it’s jailbroken. But then I upgraded, lost jailbreak and had to face reality.…
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How to Get Magic Mouse 2 Scrolling Feature Working in Bootcamp (Windows)
Magic Mouse 2 works best with macOS and it sort of works with Windows too. I have a Bootcamp partition on my MacBook where I have Windows 10 installed to test certain programs, but Magic Mouse 2 doesn’t work well with Windows. I’m able to move the cursor around normally, but scrolling doesn’t work. To get Magic…