You know the moment—your phone lights up and your heart does a quick gymnastics routine because it is an unexpected call from your parents. First thought: Please don’t let it be about health. Second thought: Oh no, please don’t let it be about technology.
Continue reading “That Dreaded Parent Call”Mac Mini Apple Silicon M1 Impressions
How do I even begin to describe the new Apple Silicon M1 powered Mac Mini except with one very simple word: “Wow!”
After reading and watching every review I could find on the internet (or at least from countries where Apple deigned to launch it first), I was practically vibrating with excitement to get my hands on one.
Continue reading “Mac Mini Apple Silicon M1 Impressions”iPad Air Review
After a few days of using the new iPad Air with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil 2, I am glad to say that it is much closer to a laptop. It has neat features and design that makes it so much more closer to a laptop replacement. But that is not the full story. Find our more in this long-ish iPad Air review.
Continue reading “iPad Air Review”iPad Air 2020, the ideal laptop replacement?

Apple has been promoting the idea that iPad is a great notebook replacement over the past couple of years. It started when they introduced iPad Pro. These devices come with desktop class processors and have the ability to connect with special keyboards and pencil.
Continue reading “iPad Air 2020, the ideal laptop replacement?”Time for a new laptop
Recently, I had been bitten by the upgrade bug for a notebook. I was looking for something to replace the very reliable Surface Pro 4 2-in-1 that I had been using everyday since it was launched as the main daily driver at work. My must-haves were simple. The following are compulsory features that I am looking for:-
- Light (I had really grown to like the ultra portability of the Surface Pro line of computers);
- Large high resolution screen (not necessarily 4k but definitely not 16:9 as I had found the 3:2 form factor to be ideal for work and photography); and
- Powerful enough to handle my daily work routine (which could range from creating Powerpoint presentations to analyzing complex Excel worksheets to occasionally editing photos on Lightroom).
Something’s amiss with Apple

I’ve owned and used various Apple products over the years. Right now, I’m typing this blog post on an iPad Pro, tethered to my iPhone 6S Plus, while glancing at my Apple Watch to make sure I don’t miss my next appointment. When I get home, I’ll probably watch Netflix on my TV via an Apple TV, then check emails on my iMac before bed.
