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Testing Apple’s “Vehicle Motion Cues” on the Ferry from St. Croix to St. Thomas
Apple recently introduced Vehicle Motion Cues, an accessibility feature designed to reduce motion sickness when using your phone in a moving vehicle. While waiting to board the QE IV ferry from St. Croix to St. Thomas, I decided to test the feature somewhere a little different—on the open water.
Apple Vision Pro (M5) Review
I recently purchased the Apple Vision Pro (M5) and spent several days testing it across the things I do every day—email, Slack, documentation, spreadsheets, WordPress, browsing, and even connecting it to my MacBook as an external display. It’s one of the coolest pieces of technology I’ve ever used. But after the initial awe wore off…
Twelve South TimePorter
The Twelve South TimePorter transforms your Apple Watch bands from drawer clutter into a stylish wall display. It’s practical, modular, and makes swapping bands easier than ever.
Share Wi-Fi with Other Devices Using Your MacBook
On a recent trip, I discovered that my MacBook could share a single hotel Wi-Fi connection with my iPhone and iPad. It saved me from paying extra fees and bypassed annoying device limits.
What a Box of Crayons Taught Me About UX Design
The macOS crayon color picker may look playful, but behind its simplicity lies a deep understanding of user behavior. Here’s why it’s one of the smartest UX decisions Apple ever made—and what it taught me about designing for real people.
How to Use Emergency SOS via Satellite on Your iPhone
Emergency SOS via Satellite is a powerful safety feature on your iPhone, allowing you to reach emergency services even without cellular coverage. Whether you’re hiking off-grid or caught in a remote location, understanding how to activate and use Emergency SOS via Satellite can provide critical assistance when it matters most. Here’s everything you need to…
Send Messages via Satellite on your iPhone
Apple’s new Messages via Satellite feature lets you stay connected even when you’re off the grid. With iOS 18 and an iPhone 14 or newer, you can send texts, emojis, and Tapbacks without cellular or Wi-Fi—perfect for emergencies or remote adventures. Here’s how it works and what you need to know before trying it out.
Terminal Commands You’ll Find Helpful
Terminal can be a super useful app. I’ve used it many times to perform a variety of tasks such as removing a time zone from Calendar (which is only possible through Terminal commands), stopping an iOS or iPadOS backup/sync, and more. Here are two useful commands for Terminal. There are times when you need to…
Flighty on StandBy & Night Mode Indicators (Concept)
When Apple released iOS 17 they included a new feature called StandBy. It is designed to turn your iPhone into a bedside clock, a photo frame, a display for viewing widgets or Live Activities in full screen. Note that StandBy only works on iPhones that support the always-on display (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14…