First look iTunes 11 HD
iTunes 11 brings a cleaner visual redesign, album-focused browsing, a compact mini player, and a refreshed store view, while many device and preference settings still feel familiar.
Review iPad mini Smart Covers Dark Grey and Red HD
A practical look at Apple's iPad mini Smart Cover in dark gray and red, including fit, magnets, stand positions, color, price, and what changed from the older Smart Covers.
Review Auris HD
The Auris HD adds Bluetooth to older 30-pin docks and stereos, with Bluetooth 4.0, aptX support, line-out, and a rechargeable battery. It worked well on a Bose dock, but not with every 30-pin car adapter I tested.
Spotify Beta Intro to Apps SD
Spotify's beta added an Apps section and App Finder, giving users early access to music charts, reviews, concert discovery, lyrics, playlists, and social listening tools inside Spotify.
Burn iso HD
A quick practical guide to burning an ISO disk image on a Mac with OS X Disk Utility, using the built-in Burn option and an inserted CD or DVD.
Unboxing WaterField Muzetto leather 10 portable Copper SD
A practical first look at the WaterField Muzetto 10-inch portable leather bag in brown leather with the copper finish, including build quality, pockets, materials, and first impressions.
Control internet usage
If your kids have a hard time getting offline on school nights, AirPort Utility can schedule when specific devices are allowed to use Wi-Fi.
FirstLook: RHA t10i
A practical first look at the RHA T10i in-ear monitors, including the stainless steel build, included accessories, tuning filters, iPhone controls, cable design, and early durability observations.
Testdrive: Spinn by Waterfeild
A practical first look at the WaterField Spinn case for the iPhone 6 Plus, including fit, leather quality, belt clip use, and how well the built-in earbud cord wrap works.
FirstLook: Shoulderpod S1
A practical first look at the Shoulderpod S1 smartphone rig, including how it fits the iPhone 6 Plus, how secure it feels, and what stood out during the unboxing.
Take a brake from Yosemite beta | Disable notifications
If OS X Yosemite keeps prompting you to install developer beta updates, you can turn off pre-release update notifications from System Preferences in the App Store settings.
Att iPhone 6 preOrder
My AT&T iPhone 6 Plus pre-order ran into Apple Store downtime, eligibility errors, fraud holds, duplicate payment problems, and confusing ship dates. Here is what happened and what I learned.