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February 28, 2022
Upgrade 396: The 2022 March Event Draft (Podcast)
Apple silicon year two: Apple saved the best Macs for last by Dan Moren at Macworld
February 27, 2022
iZotope RX finally adds Apple silicon support by Jason Snell
February 25, 2022
The Back Page: A non-comprehensive list of things Apple has spent 50 million euros on without blinking by Dan Moren (members-only post)
Six Colors Podcast: Smart Locks and Vintage Macs
February 24, 2022
Review: Level Bolt is a stealthy smart lock contending with an imperfect world by Dan Moren
February 23, 2022
The Rebound 380: I Don’t Feel Anything Anymore (Podcast)
Clockwise 439: I Wish I Had a Right Hand That Smacked (Podcast)
February 22, 2022
Downstream 11: Paramount’s Paramount (Podcast)
Quick Tip: Export encrypted PDF without a password in Monterey by Dan Moren
February 21, 2022
Vacation scripting: Python goes to the beach by Jason Snell
Upgrade 395: This App May Kill You (Podcast)
February 18, 2022
Sponsor: Clay – Be More Thoughtful with People
Six Colors Podcast: Electric Cars and Sleeping Macs
February 16, 2022
The Rebound 379: You Down With NFC? (Podcast)
A next-generation iMac wish list by Jason Snell
Clockwise 438: A Cat and Mouse Game (Podcast)
How (and why) I publish a book every summer by Shelly Brisbin (members-only post)
Apple’s worst-case scenario might be the best thing for the iPhone by Jason Snell at Macworld
February 15, 2022
Forget System Preferences, it’s time for Settings by Jason Snell
John Gruber’s personal 2021 Apple Report Card by Jason Snell
Table stakes for streaming apps by Dan Moren
Fantastical update adds cloud-based scheduling features by Jason Snell
February 14, 2022
The Talk Show 337: See Me After Class (Podcast)
Upgrade 394: Historic Dongletown (Podcast)
The missing piece of Apple’s ecosystem could bring it all together by Dan Moren at Macworld
February 11, 2022
Fun With Charts: A 2021 Report Card breakdown by Jason Snell
Six Colors Podcast: AirTags and Tap to Pay
Sponsor: Kolide: Device management for teams that value honest security
February 10, 2022
Apple issues an AirTag status update by Jason Snell
February 9, 2022
Audient EVO 4: Double the… fun? by Dan Moren (members-only post)
Clockwise 437: Just Beam Me Ten Bucks (Podcast)
Apple’s profit is always the priority–no matter the cost by Jason Snell at Macworld
February 8, 2022
The Rebound 378: Are You Talking Like My Dog? (Podcast)
Downstream 10: C Against C (Podcast)
Apple will let iPhones accept contactless payments later this year by Dan Moren
February 7, 2022
Upgrade 393: Nothing Is So Perfect™ (Podcast)
Apple in 2021: The Six Colors report card by Jason Snell
How iOS 15.4 could finally eliminate password hell by Dan Moren at Macworld
February 4, 2022
Six Colors Podcast: February 4, 2022
Sponsor: Kolide: Slack-powered device security
When Apple TV’s ‘Universal Search’ is a black hole by Joe Rosensteel (members-only post)
February 2, 2022
The Rebound 377: Jiggling The Line (Podcast)
Clockwise 436: Email Makes Me Sad (Podcast)
Apple’s headset: Another Apple Watch or HomePod? by Jason Snell at Macworld
February 1, 2022
Mac workflows with Matthew Cassinelli by Jason Snell
The Incomparable 247: Monkey Cam (Podcast)
40 Years Later: The Letterman YouTube Channel by Jason Snell
January 31, 2022
Upgrade 392: The Whimsy Committee (Podcast)
Why Apple is happy to let the metaverse pass it by by Dan Moren at Macworld
January 30, 2022
The Back Page: Road Map to Perdition by Dan Moren (members-only post)
January 28, 2022
Sponsor: Kolide: VC-backed remote-first startup is hiring
Six Colors Podcast: January 28, 2022
Apple’s record quarter: Big numbers, no roadmap by Jason Snell at Macworld
January 27, 2022
This is Tim: Complete Apple Q1 2022 conference call transcript by Jason Snell
Apple Results: The biggest ever ($123.9B) by Jason Snell
Apple announces results later today by Six Colors Staff
January 26, 2022
Shortcuts, AppleScript, Terminal: Working around automation roadblocks by Jason Snell
The Rebound 376: Rebound Fatigue (Podcast)
Clockwise 435: Never Clean Out Your Inbox (Podcast)
Audio Hijack update on the way–with scripting by Jason Snell
January 25, 2022
Downstream 9: Little Crown Jewel (Podcast)
January 24, 2022
A WebKit feature was crowdfunded. Let the dunks begin? by Jason Snell
Upgrade 391: They’re Great Uphill (Podcast)
How to fix the iPhone’s communication problem by Dan Moren at Macworld
January 22, 2022
The 5G airline controversy by Jason Snell
January 21, 2022
Sponsor: Kolide: Device management for teams that value honest security
Six Colors Podcast: January 21, 2022
More podcast workflow tweaks by Dan Moren
January 20, 2022
Seventeen years later, my weather station is retired by Jason Snell (members-only post)
Apple names Kristin Huguet head of PR by Jason Snell
Dashboard, come back! by Jason Snell
End of the road for Google Apps for Domains by Jason Snell
January 19, 2022
Ten great movies you can’t legally stream by Dan Moren
Clockwise 434: ChatBoy110Pedia.com (Podcast)
iMessage: Threat or failure? by Jason Snell at Macworld
January 18, 2022
The Rebound 375: Stupid Technology Topic (Podcast)
More notes on Podcast Notes automation by Jason Snell
January 17, 2022
Button Creator: Quick icons for Stream Deck by Jason Snell
Upgrade 390: 🦓🦅🦜🐧 (Podcast)
January 14, 2022
Sponsor: Unite 4
January 13, 2022
That question again: iMac or external display? by Jason Snell
What’s in my menu bar, 2022 edition by Dan Moren (members-only post)
Six Colors Podcast: January 13, 2022
January 12, 2022
The Rebound 374: More Like a Lexorcism (Podcast)
Podcast Note workflow, now with Shortcuts by Dan Moren
Imagining the 2022 Mac Pro by Jason Snell at Macworld
Clockwise 433: My Work Nest is Pretty Well Feathered (Podcast)
January 11, 2022
Downstream 8: Everyone’s Talking About Bruno (Podcast)
Massachusetts offers digital vaccine records to all residents by Dan Moren
Apple to allow alternative App Store payments in South Korea by Dan Moren
January 10, 2022
Upgrade 389: I Have Extra Buttons (Podcast)
Why Intel, AMD, and Nvidia will never beat an Apple silicon Mac by Dan Moren at Macworld
January 7, 2022
NightWatch: An Apple Watch stand, if you want it by Jason Snell
Sponsor: Kolide: Slack-powered device security
Six Colors Podcast: January 7, 2022
20 Macs for 2020: iMac G4 by Jason Snell
iMac G4 review: Bold system avoids the sophomore slump by Jason Snell at Macworld
January 6, 2022
TV for Picky Eaters by Shelly Brisbin (members-only post)
In case of podcast problem, push button by Jason Snell
The Rebound 373: I Need More Underwear (Podcast)
January 5, 2022
Clockwise 432: By “Read” I Mean “Listen” (Podcast)
January 3, 2022
Upgrade 388: The Year of the Headset (Podcast)
David Sparks goes all in on MacSparky by Jason Snell
January 1, 2022
Microsoft Exchange finds a Y2K22 bug by Jason Snell
December 31, 2021
The Back Page: Perennial Predictions, 2022 Edition by Dan Moren (members-only post)
2021 Favorites: Books by Six Colors Staff
Six Colors Podcast: December 31, 2021
December 30, 2021
Why the iPhone won’t take center stage in 2022 by Jason Snell at Macworld
2021 Favorites: Movies by Six Colors Staff
December 29, 2021
2021 Favorites: TV by Six Colors Staff
Clockwise 431: Eat My Virtual Hat (Podcast)
December 28, 2021
Downstream 7: The All-Letters Edition (Podcast)
December 27, 2021
Upgrade 387: The 2021 Upgradies (Podcast)
Apple’s next things could bring huge changes by Dan Moren at Macworld
Cores, colors, and lucky 13: How 2022 could be the Mac’s best year ever by Jason Snell at Macworld
December 24, 2021
Sponsor: Kolide: Device management for teams that value honest security
December 22, 2021
Connected 377: Connected Café 🍕🍺 (Podcast)
2021 Favorites: Games by Six Colors Staff
Mystery machine: Automating puzzle hunting by Dan Moren (members-only post)
Clockwise 430: Misinformation Tracing (Podcast)
December 21, 2021
WinterFest 2021 by Jason Snell
December 20, 2021
Upgrade 386: The Tube Man Ecosystem (Podcast)
2021 Favorites: Hardware by Six Colors Staff
Apple’s most significant moves of 2021 by Dan Moren at Macworld
December 18, 2021
Apple adds device bezels to resource page by Jason Snell
December 17, 2021
What’s in my office, 2021 edition by Jason Snell (members-only post)
Sponsor: Kolide: Slack-powered device security
Some people want to fill the world with silly notch apps by Jason Snell
Apple’s challenges to improve Shortcuts by Jason Snell
December 16, 2021
Swift Playgrounds 4 arrives, including App Store submission by Jason Snell
Six Colors Podcast: December 16, 2021
Pixelmator Photo comes to iPhone by Jason Snell
December 15, 2021
2021 Favorites: iOS Apps by Six Colors Staff
Moving from 1Password to iCloud Keychain by Jason Snell
The Rebound 371: This is My Show (Podcast)
Downstream 6: All Four Quadrants (Podcast)
Clockwise 429: The Intersection of Work and Our Firewall (Podcast)
After a dramatic 2020, Apple’s 2021 was an anticlimax by Jason Snell at Macworld
December 13, 2021
Upgrade 385: Millie Metre (Podcast)
Apple delays Universal Control to spring 2022 by Jason Snell
3 features that prove Apple’s headset is hiding right in front of our eyes by Dan Moren at Macworld
December 10, 2021
MacBook Pro: Live reboxing video by Jason Snell
2021 Favorites: Mac Apps by Six Colors Staff
Six Colors Podcast: December 10, 2021
December 9, 2021
Project: Google Calendar to Slack by Jason Snell
Matter standard will include TV control and a casting feature by Dan Moren
December 8, 2021
December 7, 2021
All along the WashTower by Shelly Brisbin (members-only post)
Typora: ‘Distraction-free Markdown’ by Jason Snell
The lackluster state of Retina quality external monitors by Dan Moren
December 6, 2021
Upgrade 384: Don’t Fear the Laser (Podcast)
Apple is running out of time to deliver on its 2021 promises by Dan Moren at Macworld
December 3, 2021
Six Colors Podcast: December 3, 2021
Quick Tip: Cat-proof those HomePods by Jason Snell
Car thieves are using AirTags too by Dan Moren
December 2, 2021
How Kobo beats Kindle on library books by Jason Snell
December 1, 2021
Batch converting shortcuts for use throughout Monterey by Jason Snell
The Rebound 369: Straight-Up Toilet Paper Scam (Podcast)
Downstream 5: The Netflix Connected Universe (Podcast)
Clockwise 427: Old Man Yells at Fail Whale (Podcast)
Run shortcuts from the Mac command line by Jason Snell
Now Playing in hardware form by Jason Snell
Why Monterey’s best feature still hasn’t arrived by Jason Snell at Macworld
November 30, 2021
The Back Page: Tim Cook’s Wishlist by Dan Moren (members-only post)
November 29, 2021
Upgrade 383: Dongletown Hotel (Podcast)
November 24, 2021
Clockwise 426: Little Bobby Tables (Podcast)
Display network quality in your menu bar by Jason Snell
A Thanksgiving spread by Jason Snell (members-only post)
November 23, 2021
Apple sues spyware maker NSO Group by Jason Snell
November 22, 2021
Qualcomm has an exclusivity deal with Microsoft for Windows on ARM by Jason Snell
Shortcuts makes my Mac user automations portable by Jason Snell
Upgrade 382: Hey Car, Stop (Podcast)
David Smith extends his Apple Watch battery by Jason Snell
Why does Apple’s ‘change’ feel more forced than transformative? by Dan Moren at Macworld
November 19, 2021
Tip: Make Shortcuts into Mac Apps (sort of) by Jason Snell
Sponsor: Unite 4
Nuphy Air75: A low-profile keyboard that feels a bit cramped by Jason Snell
Six Colors Podcast: November 19, 2021
November 18, 2021
A HomePod mini on my desk by Jason Snell
‘Letterman Bumpers’ by Jason Snell
Apple Car: Nobody’s at the wheel? by Jason Snell
The Rebound 367: Grist for the Mule (Podcast)
November 17, 2021
Downstream 4: Sorry, World! (Podcast)
Clockwise 425: Neither Ultra Nor Fine (Podcast)
How the first year of Apple silicon changed the Mac forever by Jason Snell at Macworld
Apple launches a consumer “Self Service Repair” program, starting with iPhones by Dan Moren
November 16, 2021
Qualcomm expects to lose Apple’s business by Jason Snell
The future of the TV app is still unclear by Joe Rosensteel (members-only post)
November 15, 2021
Upgrade 381: Get Used to Disappointment (Podcast)
macOS Monterey’s new network quality tool by Dan Moren
If Apple keeps letting its software slip, the next big thing won’t matter by Dan Moren at Macworld
November 12, 2021
Rebuilding my smart home: Sensors active by Dan Moren (members-only post)
Six Colors Podcast: November 12, 2021
Joanna Stern embarks upon 24 hours in the metaverse by Dan Moren
November 11, 2021
2021 e-reader roundup: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite reviews by Jason Snell
Panic’s Playdate delayed until early 2022 by Dan Moren
The Rebound 366: We’re All Legacy Nodes (Podcast)
November 10, 2021
The Template Gun meets Shortcuts by Jason Snell
Clockwise 424: Who Doesn’t Love Sensible Scissors? (Podcast)
Apple’s keyboards are boring again, and that’s fine by Jason Snell at Macworld
Apple’s request for a stay denied in Epic case by Dan Moren
Apple reaches out to small businesses via new Business Essentials service by Jason Snell
November 9, 2021
Take Control of Photos, version 2.2 by Jason Snell
Twitter Blue arrives, with news aggregation inside by Jason Snell
‘The iOS App Icon Book’ by Jason Snell
November 8, 2021
Review: Lutron Aurora bridges the gap between Hue bulbs and wall switches by Dan Moren
Upgrade 380: Hey Self, Don’t Do It! (Podcast)
How 2022 could be a game-changing year for Apple by Dan Moren at Macworld
November 5, 2021
Six Colors Podcast: November 5, 2021
Help a Mac automation find Focus by Jason Snell
November 4, 2021
Monterey’s new screensaver is probably a trip through an underwater canyon by Dan Moren
November 3, 2021
The Rebound 365: Snell Mafia (Podcast)
Clockwise 423: A Psychic Toll (Podcast)
Downstream 3: Snackable Trash (Podcast)
The trials and travails of iOS 15’s digital vaccine cards by Dan Moren
It’s Time for Another ‘iMac to Go’ by Stephen Hackett (members-only post)
November 2, 2021
Fun with Charts: Apple’s fiscal year in review by Jason Snell
Netflix begins to roll out games by Jason Snell
November 1, 2021
October 31, 2021
M1 Pro vs. M1 Max: Which MacBook Pro is best? by Jason Snell at Macworld
October 29, 2021
The Back Page: Notch your business by Dan Moren (members-only post)
Six Colors Podcast: October 29, 2021
Why Apple’s record quarter has everyone worried by Jason Snell at Macworld
October 28, 2021
This is Tim: Transcript of Apple’s fourth-quarter call with analysts by Jason Snell
Apple announces record fourth quarter by Jason Snell
Building cross-platform shortcuts by Jason Snell
October 27, 2021
Clockwise 422: Let’s Not Tie It to Facebook (Podcast)
The Rebound 364: The Cats Worked For Me (Podcast)
M1 Pro vs. M1 Max: Which MacBook Pro is best? by Jason Snell at Macworld
October 26, 2021
macOS Monterey Review: Seeking harmony, but a work in progress by Jason Snell
Putting Netatmo weather on the menu by Dan Moren
October 25, 2021
Upgrade 378: The Maximum Macintosh (Podcast)
14-inch MacBook Pro review: A Mac Pro in your backpack by Jason Snell
October 23, 2021
An original iPod prototype by Dan Moren
Twenty years of iPod by Jason Snell
Twenty years ago, the iPod paved the way for Apple’s success by Dan Moren at Macworld
October 21, 2021
In macOS Monterey, Finder learns a few new tricks by Jason Snell (members-only post)
October 20, 2021
How the M1 Pro and M1 Max open up a world of possibilities for the Mac by Jason Snell at Macworld
Downstream 2: Churn and Return (Podcast)
The Rebound 363: Notch City (Podcast)
Clockwise 421: We’re Pivoting to Tables (Podcast)
October 19, 2021
The missing announcements from Apple’s MacBook Pro event by Dan Moren
October 18, 2021
Exile from Dongletown by Jason Snell
Upgrade 377: Most Importantly, Compressor (Podcast)
Safari 15 Watch: Old tabs edition by Jason Snell