RSS: Hardware 2.0

Time to take a tour of what I consider to be the best tech gadgets of 2018. There are some that you'll no doubt expect to find in this list, and others that will probably come as a surprise. All have been personally tested for quality, performance, and durability. […]

Is your old iPhone or iPad starting to feel a little sluggish? Here's a tried and tested way to speed up an iPhone or iPad that's simple to do and is only going to cost you a little time. […]

Apple has announced two new service programs to fix defective components in the iPhone X and 13-inch MacBook Pro laptops. So if you own one of these devices, and you're having problems, you might be able to score a free fix. […]

Most of the time iOS apps are very good at letting you know they want your attention, but if you use folders to organize your app, things can get a little bit confusing. […]

Apple has given repairability some though. Just a little. […]

AMD made huge waves in the server market with EPYC. Now the company has officially lifted the lid on the next-generation of EPYC processors featuring the Zen 2 microarchitecture. And they're processing monsters. […]

Here are a selection of the most useful iOS 12.1 shortcuts and tricks. Many use the 3D Touch feature, and this is present for all iPhones from the iPhone 6S to the latest iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, but is not available on the iPhone XR. […]

A report claims that Apple has canceled plans to boost production of the 'budget' iPhone XR. What does this mean for sales of Apple's newest smartphone? […]

Apple keeps trying to position the iPad Pro as a replacement to a desktop. But there's one limitation that Apple seems to stubbornly refuse to do anything about. […]

I'm a huge fan of single board computers (think Raspberry Pi, but from different manufacturers). Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects, industrial applications, and automation. With prices starting at only $5, there's a board for every type of application. […]

iOS was first released 11 years ago. Now that it's hit iOS 12 you'd expect that it would be a mature platform, but it contains some really crazy, outdated user interface design choices that I can't believe Apple hasn't either fixed. […]

Are you constantly running out of space on your iPhone? Don't have space for that photo you want to take or that app you want to install? Here are some tips to help you. (Updated for iOS 12) […]

Users are rejoicing that Apple has finally refreshed the iPad Pro, along with the painfully old MacBook Air, and almost fossilized Mac mini. But be under no illusion, this is not where Apple's priorities are focused on. […]

I'm betting that enough of you would spend that sort of money on an iPhone to make it worthwhile, and Apple knows this. […]

Analysts, pundits, and Wall Street types have all become obsessed with iPhone unit sales, tying Apple's quarterly health to this single metric, that the Cupertino giant has decided to bring it to an end. And shareholders are far from happy about it. […]

Apple's gamble that offering more expensive iPhones would result in increased revenue without having to increase sales continues to pay off. […]

Has Apple's endless pursuit of iPhones that are increasingly thinner and lighter led the company to create products that have design flaws that limit longevity? It sure seems like it. […]

There are a lot of new and updated features buried in Apple's new iOS 12 update, so if you are feeling confused, overwhelmed, or just want to see if you've missed something, you've come to the right place. […]

iOS 12 is home to dozens of new features and ways to do things, and it can be hard, even a little overwhelming at times, trying to find what's new let. Fear not! Here is a rundown of some of the most useful features in iOS 12. (Updated for iOS 12.1) […]

Chances are that by now you've downloaded and installed iOS 12 onto your iPhones and iPads. Here are ten of the best new features that you should check out, explore, and start using. (Updated for iOS 12.1) […]