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Why the new macOS update is worth the download

As you know when it comes to software updates, I’m all for waiting to see if issues occur on other people’s computers –  not my clients. This time is no exception as I have waited quite a few weeks before posting this but to be honest, on reflection or not sure why I waited because …

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Never Microsoft – be warned

I Won’t Beat About the Bush: This Article Is Fuelled by Personal Outrage and Professional Disgust I’ve never been a huge fan of Microsoft. Their approach to personal computing has always struck me as motivated by a deep-seated contempt for the end user. Their products are bloated, overly complex, illogical, and overpriced. Most home users …

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Friends don’t let friends host on google

Ah, Gmail. The darling of free email. The inbox of the masses. The place where your cousin’s cat photos, your dentist’s appointment reminders, and your two-factor codes all live in chaotic harmony. For personal use? Sure, it’s fine. But if you’re thinking of hosting your business domain with Google Workspace, grab a helmet and a …

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Time Capsule is dead

Once upon a time, Apple sold a magical white box called the Time Capsule. It backed up your Mac wirelessly, looked like a minimalist loaf of bread, and it was one of the most elegant backup solutions in the tech industry. In fact, even in its dying days, it still is. But now, in 2025, …

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The Sorting Hat no one asked for

Apple Mail has always been the quiet workhorse of macOS and iOS. It didn’t try to be flashy. It didn’t throw pop-ups in your face. It just delivered your email in a nice, boring list—like a responsible adult. But then came macOS Sequoia and iOS 18, and Apple decided your inbox needed a makeover. And …

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