Posts by Noel S. / Mac Nerd
Mid-May Apple News & Rumors
Apple fans, buckle up—May has been a whirlwind of leaks, rumors, and official teases. From futuristic iPhones to AI-powered upgrades, here are the five most exciting Apple stories from the last two weeks that you need to know about. Yes, there’s not much Mac news right now but as usual, many new features from iPhones…
Read MoreInside Apple’s Cork Campus: Behind the Scenes for Durability Testing
Many Apple users observe that their devices often have a longer lifespan compared to other brands. Personal experiences with HPs, Dells, and even Sony laptops (back when they were in the market) support this observation. This durability isn’t coincidental. We ran across Spanish-speaking YouTuber Verownika (auto-dubbed in English) who recently provided a behind-the-scenes tour of…
Read MoreNew to MacOS User’s Guide – Spring 2025
Unlock Your Mac’s Potential: 5 Essential Tips for New Users Welcome to the world of Mac! Getting a new M4 Mac mini or MacBook Air is exciting, but navigating a new operating system can feel a bit overwhelming at first. With a few key adjustments and by mastering core features, you’ll make your Mac experience…
Read MoreFireside chat with Sir Jony Ive at Stripe Sessions
In a 2025 Stripe Sessions fireside chat with legendary designer Sir Jony Ive, Stripe CEO Patrick Collison explored how design culture and rituals can lead to more empathetic, high-quality products. Collison in past conversations, has publicly argued that a commitment to beauty and exacting craftsmanship is crucial, saying he’d be “much less happy” if Stripe…
Read MoreUsing an external SSD as your Home folder drive
Unlocking the Base Model M4 Mac Mini: Using an External SSD as Your Main Drive The base model M4 Mac Mini offers incredible value and performance for its $599 MSRP, even being capable of serving as a main video editing computer. However, one significant trade-off with the base model is its limited internal storage –…
Read MoreApple News Round Up – Early May 2025
📱 iPhone 17 Pro: Camera Upgrades and New Colors Apple is set to launch the iPhone 17 Pro in September 2025, featuring significant enhancements. The device is rumored to include a 48MP telephoto lens, a redesigned camera bump, and a new “Sky Blue” color option. Powered by the A19 Pro chip, built on a 3nm…
Read MoreThis is E returns with some of the best free Mac Apps
If you’re a Mac user always on the hunt for helpful tools, This is E returns on YouTube with a roundup packed with free apps that can quietly make a big difference in your day-to-day routine. This is E describes them as “cool little apps that quietly add a ton of value to everyday life”…
Read MoreWindows PC Power User tries M4 Max for 6 months
For a Windows power user, the machine sitting under their desk or on their lap is often a carefully spec’d beast, built for demanding tasks like video editing, graphic design, or complex coding. The thought of switching to a Mac can feel daunting – like learning a new language or navigating a foreign city. But…
Read MorePreview of Anker’s Thunderbolt 5 Dock from Alex Ziskind
Are you drowning in a sea of cables, dongles, and power bricks all connected to your Mac? The quest for a single, powerful dock to rule them all is real for many of us. Tech enthusiast (and one of our favorite YouTubers) Alex Ziskind recently got his hands on a promising new contender from Anker:…
Read MoreWhat’s cooking in Cupertino? WWDC 2025 Rumors about new Apple Products
This year is going by in a blur and believe it or not it’s almost time for Apple’s WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) in Cupertino, CA. coming up in June! There are a ton of rumors swirling around and we’re collecting them here. One of the most exciting brand new “genre” would be a new Home…
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