The future of the Finder
The desktop metaphor is practical and useful, but maybe it’s time to move on to a new way to use our computers.
07/21/2017
Apple’s Home Sharing: Why is troubleshooting it so painful?
When something goes wrong with Home Sharing, you don't get much troubleshooting guidance. That can turn minor issues into major ones.
07/07/2017
iCloud Photo Library’s sync need fixing
It'd be nice if users had more control over syncing to the cloud,
06/23/2017
Hey, Apple Fixed This!
At WWDC, Apple introduced new features that address the more egregious problems that plague users.
06/09/2017
Apple’s iOS Setting app needs a major UI overhaul
As iOS evolves, it gets more complicated. That means we need a better way to customize and adjust iOS settings.
05/26/2017
App Store upgrades: It’s not that Apple can’t do it, but they won’t do it
It’s hard to believe that Apple can’t figure out a way for developers to offer a discount for software upgrades.
05/12/2017
Wouldn’t it be nice if Mac error messages actually told us what’s wrong?
Apple's vague or cryptic error messages leave users even more confused than before.
04/14/2017
Apple’s bug reporting system: An impractical black hole that’s frustrating to use
Reporting a software bug to Apple really bugs me.
03/31/2017
Apple’s desktop Mac lineup: A showcase of old technology
The most prestigious computer company in the world has a top-of-the-line Mac that hasn’t been updated in three years. Where’s the innovation?
03/17/2017
The mess left behind by Messages
Apple needs to do more with Messages’ ability to let you read text messages on multiple devices.
03/03/2017
When backups go bad: The problem with using network drives with Time Machine
Data backups are vital, so any problems that a user can’t easily fix are not acceptable.
02/17/2017
Hey Apple, let me control my iCloud Photo Library
There has to be an easier way to manage photos on iOS devices.
02/03/2017
No internet connection? Be prepared for iTunes to drive you crazy
iTunes should be smart enough to know when an internet connection isn’t necessary. But it isn’t.
01/20/2017
Hey Apple, it's time to give up thinness for a bigger battery
If Apple insists on making its devices thinner and lighter, there simply won't be enough room for batteries that last all day in real-world situations.
01/06/2017
The Mac App Store Purchased list needs to be more user-friendly
It's too difficult to find an app you've already purchased.
12/23/2016
It’s time for Safari to go on a memory diet
Safari is a very capable web browser, but it's too demanding of memory resources.
12/09/2016
Apple, let us choose the apps we want to use in iOS
Freedom of choice. It’s what we want.
11/25/2016
The artist photos in iTunes are useless. They shouldn’t be
Why is such a vital part of the iTunes expereince so neglected by Apple?
11/11/2016
Documents & Data: A mysterious black hole of data storage in iOS
It’s hard to manage your iPhone’s storage when you can’t figure out what each app is doing.
10/28/2016
The Apple two-step: My disastrous attempt to use Apple’s two-factor authentication
2FA is a good idea to stay secure, but it shouldn’t be this hard to use it.
10/14/2016
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