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My 7 essential laptop-bag items after decades of working remotely

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The biggest announcements at Apple WWDC 2026 - including Siri, iOS 27 dev beta, and more

We're reporting live from Apple Park to cover the company's developer conference. Here are the latest updates.

Apple's new Siri AI comes with hidden costs that power users should know of

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The two biggest iOS 27 features at WWDC for me had nothing to do with Siri AI

Enhancements to foundational technologies are always welcomed - and potentially more useful - than the flashier ones.

How to download the iPadOS 27 developer beta right now - and which models support it

Apple has released the first iPadOS 27 beta, offering early access to an upgraded Siri, new Safari features, and more.

This 4TB WD Black SSD is nearly $1,200 off at Best Buy - and you can still qualify for it

In the era of rising SSD prices, you can still save 65% on the 4TB WD Black SN850X SSD right now.

I found the quickest way to find blocked numbers on your iPhone - and it's so reliable

You can find, manage, and add blocked numbers from the same place on your iPhone. Here's how I do it.

I took 200+ photos with two of the best Android camera phones - and it was dang close

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MacBook Neo vs. Acer Swift Air 14: I've used both budget laptops - this model clearly wins

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How to download the MacOS 27 developer beta right now - and which models are eligible

MacOS 27 will go live with the new MacBooks this fall, but you can opt into the Developer Beta now. Here's how.

I've used Linux for 30 years - 4 frustrations remain, including 2 that may push me to MacOS

For decades, I've recommended the open-source OS to new and experienced computer users alike. But I'm not oblivious to its handful of faults.

3 new MacOS 27 features make it worth upgrading right away for me - Siri included

Apple's upcoming MacOS 27 Golden Gate is light on new features, focusing instead on a reworked Siri.

As a parent, I'm beyond excited about iOS 27's child safety features - how they're better now

From stronger controls over web browsing and shortcuts to limit screen time, Apple just announced much-needed child-safety features for its OS.

The AirPods getting a custom equalizer with iOS 27 is a bigger deal than you think

Despite flying under the radar during the WWDC keynote, a custom EQ for AirPods is a feature I'm most excited for this fall.

How to download the iOS 27 developer beta right now (and which models support it)

Apple's WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the daily iPhone user experience - here's how you can try iOS 27 early for free.

I quit Safari for Chrome, but these new MacOS 27 features could pull me back

Safari is getting a glow-up with Apple Intelligence, and I'm all set to make it my default browser, again.

WatchOS 27 has arrived: How to download the developer beta now

Apple's WWDC event just elevated every basic user's experience - even on your smartwatch. Here's how to get WatchOS 27 early.

iOS 27's Shortcuts upgrade makes automations easy to build - and will save me so much time

Apple announced several updates to iOS 27 at WWDC, including an AI feature that will greatly improve the Shortcuts app experience.

Every iPhone model that supports the iOS 27 update (and which older ones don't)

Here's a breakdown of which iPhone models will support the next iOS update - and which ones Apple is leaving behind.