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March 3, 2016
Quick Tip: Push notifications from Mac to Apple Watch by Jason Snell
March 2, 2016
Six Colors Podcast: 10: March 2, 2016
Automate This: Turn on your Xbox One from afar by Dan Moren
Apple may be about to shake up its naming scheme by Jason Snell at Macworld
March 1, 2016
‘Twitter Has Become a Park Filled With Bats and Perverts’ by Jason Snell
Tim Cook’s relationship with the White House by Jason Snell
‘F.B.I. Error Locked San Bernardino Attacker’s iPhone’ by Jason Snell
How developers rate Apple’s app review by Jason Snell
Live stream: Congressional hearing over iPhone privacy by Dan Moren
February 29, 2016
The next generation of Emoji: Gender, hair color, and more flags by Jason Snell
The Back Page: Depersonal tech by Dan Moren (members-only post)
By Request: Future tech by Jason Snell (members-only post)
What We Use: Tea by Six Colors Staff (members-only post)
Complex systems by Jason Snell (members-only post)
Quick Tip: Stop Gmail from auto-importing events to calendar by Dan Moren
Quick Tip: Override Gatekeeper with one click by Jason Snell
On the Mac, Siri has room to grow by Dan Moren at Macworld
February 28, 2016
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February 27, 2016
So my iMac’s Ethernet port stopped working… by Jason Snell
February 26, 2016
New member of the Golden Key Wizard Society by Jason Snell
iPad vs. Mac: I’m on Team Both by Jason Snell at Macworld
Six Colors Podcast: 9: February 26, 2016
February 25, 2016
The Rebound 74: Terrorists are Bad (Podcast)
Apple, FBI sit down for congressional hearing by Dan Moren
Why slowness is killing the Apple Watch by Dan Moren
Blackbox is an iOS puzzle game with no touching required by Dan Moren
February 24, 2016
Report: Apple beefing up security measures in case of future requests by Dan Moren
Tim Cook talks to ABC by Jason Snell
‘The $500 Freewrite word processor is pretentious hipster nonsense’ by Jason Snell
Apple, the FBI, and Security by Jason Snell
Report: Siri coming to Mac in OS X 10.12 by Dan Moren
February 23, 2016
Pencil’ers rejoice: Apple restoring gesture navigation by Jason Snell
Apple: The Pencil won’t lose features after all by Jason Snell
Every color scheme in MLB history by Jason Snell
Apple, don’t de-power the Pencil in iOS 9.3 by Jason Snell
More about ebook conversions by Jason Snell
Where the smartphone growth happens by Jason Snell
Keeping on top of peak TV with Television Time by Dan Moren
Law enforcement circling a dozen more iPhone unlocking cases by Dan Moren
February 22, 2016
Calibre: How I put epub books on my Kindle by Jason Snell
How the FCC’s moves could give Apple TV a new lease on life by Dan Moren at Macworld
Tim Cook’s letter to Apple employees by Jason Snell
FBI-Apple fight would have been moot with device management by Dan Moren
Apple posts FAQ about FBI request by Dan Moren
February 21, 2016
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February 19, 2016
How a streaming video service could solve Apple’s biggest problem by Jason Snell at Macworld
Tim Cook’s stand and the FBI’s grandstanding by Jason Snell
What the FBI already knows by Jason Snell
Six Colors Podcast: 8: February 19, 2016
February 18, 2016
The Rebound 73: It’s the Best Show We’ve Ever Made (Podcast)
Getting Sonos to work with AirPlay (and Overcast) by Jason Snell
Apple issues iOS update to fix phones bricked by Error 53 by Dan Moren
Chips, ahoy! A look inside Apple’s hardware technologies division by Dan Moren
February 17, 2016
The Secure Enclave is no protection from a court order by Jason Snell
Rich Mogull on Apple’s fight with the FBI by Jason Snell
Apple versus the FBI by Dan Moren
Tim Cook: Government requirement for a backdoor is an “overreach” by Dan Moren
February 16, 2016
Dr. Dre series aims to “extend” Apple Music by Dan Moren
Quick Tip: Retrieve a forgotten password for a Wi-Fi network by Dan Moren
Prompt 2.5 is a terminal multitasker’s dream by Dan Moren
Stephen Fry gives up on Twitter by Jason Snell
Mattel’s new 3D printer lets kids make toys by Dan Moren
Quick Tip: Adjust startup sound volume by Dan Moren
February 15, 2016
6 essential tips for working smarter with Slack by Jason Snell at Macworld
February 14, 2016
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February 12, 2016
John Gruber interviews Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi by Jason Snell
Dr. Dre filming scripted TV series for Apple by Jason Snell
Gravitational Waves by Jason Snell
The Smart Home isn’t yet where Apple’s heart is by Dan Moren at Macworld
February 11, 2016
The Rebound 72: Small, Childlike Hands (Podcast)
Forbidden Desert comes to the iPad by Dan Moren
Six Colors Podcast: 7: February 11, 2016
February 10, 2016
NASA Goes Social to Take Its Case Directly to the People by Jason Snell at Yahoo Tech
Taking screenshots of iOS features in motion by Dan Moren
Twitter launches algorithmic timeline as an opt-in feature by Dan Moren
February 9, 2016
Apple Music coming to Sonos tomorrow by Dan Moren
Wish List: Document security via Touch ID by Dan Moren
Campo Santo/Panic joint Firewatch out now by Dan Moren
Bryan Fuller to helm new Star Trek series by Dan Moren
February 8, 2016
The mysterious case of the undead iMac by Jason Snell
A proposed adapter for the eventual death of the iPhone headphone port by Dan Moren
tvOS 9.2 bringing Dictation to the mix by Dan Moren
February 5, 2016
This Week in Space: Weird Pluto and No Plan for Mars by Jason Snell at Yahoo
‘Error 53’: Security measure or devious plot? by Jason Snell
Apple Watch as gateway drug by Jason Snell
A Mac for all seasons: Why the Mac has so much staying power by Dan Moren at Macworld
February 4, 2016
Amazon’s take on an iOS music app by Jason Snell
‘Hulu Minus’ by Jason Snell
The Rebound 71: The Smirror (Podcast)
Six Colors Podcast: 6: February 4, 2016
Jason answers questions! by Jason Snell
How far can the iPad fall? by Jason Snell at Macworld
Stream Spotify via your Amazon Echo by Dan Moren
February 3, 2016
Mossberg: Apple’s software has problems by Jason Snell
February 2, 2016
New Kindle software update revises home screen by Jason Snell
Exterminate… the shows? by Jason Snell
Habitica lets you kill monsters, get loot, be productive by Dan Moren
App rot by Jason Snell
How Screen Sharing saved my bacon by Jason Snell
February 1, 2016
Copy files back into a Photos for Mac library by Jason Snell
iTunes Match subscribers lose free Radio stations by Dan Moren
January 31, 2016
Sponsor: Igloo Software
The Back Page: Privacy trade by Dan Moren (members-only post)
By Request: Apple Report Card by Jason Snell (members-only post)
What I Use: Hawaii edition by Dan Moren (members-only post)
The life of a server by Jason Snell (members-only post)
January 29, 2016
Chartopia: More charts about Apple by Jason Snell
It’s interesting that Apple would mention virtual reality by Dan Moren at Macworld
The persistence of iPhone by Jason Snell at iMore
January 28, 2016
The Rebound 70: Unknown Unknowns (Podcast)
Open up your Xbox One’s NAT via AirPort Utility by Dan Moren
January 27, 2016
Three more observations about Apple’s conference call by Jason Snell
Apple issues Snow Leopard update (not a typo) by Dan Moren
Canary, meet Alexa and WeMo by Dan Moren
Google: Did we say use Hangouts for SMS? We meant DON’T use it for SMS by Dan Moren
The 5 key moments in Apple’s Q1 2016 earnings call by Jason Snell at Macworld
VMware Fusion virtualization app may be dead by Dan Moren
Have we hit peak iPhone? It doesn’t really matter. by Dan Moren
January 26, 2016
Apple Q1 2016 results by Jason Snell
Apple results: Congratulations, I’m sorry by Jason Snell
January 25, 2016
The good and bad of Microsoft’s NFL marketing deal by Jason Snell
Rowmote Pro, for your Mac remote controlling needs by Dan Moren
Enter the clicky keyboard by Jason Snell
Donald Rumsfeld helps create a solitaire app (with a little help from Churchill) by Dan Moren
January 24, 2016
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January 22, 2016
What would make the Apple Watch 2 compelling? by Dan Moren at Macworld
January 21, 2016
The Rebound 69: Five Minutes of Magic (Podcast)
Why Apple Defends Encryption by Jason Snell
The case for (and against) a Mac home server by Jason Snell at Macworld
Old Sport helps you build cocktails with a missing ingredient by Dan Moren
Apple opening iOS App Development Center in Italy by Dan Moren
January 20, 2016
Planet Nine? Evidence grows for big addition to solar system by Jason Snell at Yahoo Tech
Six Colors Podcast: 5: January 20, 2016
On iPad Pro, Google apps are a second-class citizen by Jason Snell
Apple’s iOS audio apps get an update by Jason Snell
January 19, 2016
Ad-supported iTunes Radio stations going off the air by Dan Moren
Apple releases 2015 diversity numbers by Dan Moren
January 18, 2016
SpaceX landing: So close… by Jason Snell
Happy 30th birthday, Mac Plus by Jason Snell
January 17, 2016
January 15, 2016
Apple’s diversity distraction by Jason Snell
This Week in Space: Crowdsourcing Jupiter, Blue Pluto, and Future Telescopes by Jason Snell at Yahoo Tech
Does iOS 9.3 herald a new release strategy? by Dan Moren at Macworld
January 14, 2016
The Rebound 68: Flux You (Podcast)
NY State Assembly bill would fine smartphone makers who don’t provide a backdoor by Dan Moren
An app generates Netflix viewership ratings… sort of by Jason Snell
Cars, trucks, iPads, and laptops by Jason Snell at Macworld
Emoji report: Slight changes in iOS 9.3 by Jason Snell
January 13, 2016
Report: Apple shifting to automated iAd platform by Dan Moren
Six Colors Podcast: 4: January 13, 2016
iOS gestures you may not have known by Jason Snell
Report: Apple eyeing Time Warner sale by Dan Moren
January 12, 2016
Adventures in DVD authoring by Dan Moren
Amazon is working on a portable Echo by Dan Moren
January 11, 2016
Loopback extends Mac audio flexibility by Jason Snell
iOS 9.3 Preview by Jason Snell
David Bowie’s beautiful life by Jason Snell
January 9, 2016
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January 8, 2016
Apple in 2015: The Six Colors report card by Jason Snell
January 7, 2016
Thoughts on an iPhone 6C by Jason Snell
The Rebound 67: Bug Harness (Podcast)
Why supply chain rumors don’t necessarily mean bad news for the iPhone by Jason Snell at Macworld
January 6, 2016
Netflix expands widely by Jason Snell
SF’s Yellow Cab may file for bankruptcy by Jason Snell
Vidyo, a screen recorder for iOS by Jason Snell
January 5, 2016
Notes.app: Everyone’s favorite Twitter extender by Jason Snell
Twitter pondering 10,000-character limit by Jason Snell
Griffin’s BreakSafe USB-C cable by Jason Snell
January 4, 2016
Yahoo Screen to shut down by Jason Snell
Puzzle solved: A faster Mac mini server by Jason Snell
BoomStick punches up headphone audio, if you like that sort of thing by Jason Snell
TiVo demos Apple Watch remote by Jason Snell
January 2, 2016
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December 30, 2015
A first look at the new Twitter for Mac by Jason Snell
Searching for storage in the couch cushions by Jason Snell
‘It’s Spring Break forever’ by Jason Snell
December 29, 2015
Programming BB-8: Our best Christmas present gets better by Jason Snell
Our favorite things: iOS apps by Six Colors Staff
December 28, 2015
The Incomparable’s “Star Wars” spectacular by Jason Snell
How Android Wear fares on the iPhone by derekwalter
December 27, 2015
Is Touch ID too good? by Jason Snell
December 26, 2015
Sponsor: SCOTTeVEST
December 23, 2015
Merry Holidays by Jason Snell
An automation anthem by Jason Snell
‘A Screenshot Is Worth a Thousand Words’ by Jason Snell
December 22, 2015
Our favorites: Mac apps by Six Colors Staff
Apple sticks to its guns on encryption by Dan Moren
December 21, 2015
High-resolution audio on iTunes? Don’t hold your breath by Dan Moren
Tim Cook talks taxes, innovation on 60 Minutes by Dan Moren
Why the iPhone 7 could (and should!) be waterproof by Dan Moren at Macworld
December 20, 2015
Sponsor: Igloo Software
December 18, 2015
This Week in Space: Exploring Europa, exoplanets, and reasons to be cheerful by Jason Snell at Yahoo
My favorite gadget of 2015: The Amazon Echo by Dan Moren
December 17, 2015
The Rebound 65: There’s No Dropbox to the Afterlife (Podcast)
What the Mac needs in 2016 by Jason Snell at Macworld
A fan’s new hope by Dan Moren
Grayout, the follow-up to Blackbar, arrives by Jason Snell
Our favorites: Services and stuff by Six Colors Staff
Apple promotes Williams, puts Schiller in charge of App Store by Jason Snell
December 16, 2015
Six Colors Podcast: 3: December 16
Christmas music: The 10 biggest holiday playlist mistakes by pmichaels
The Force is strong with Apple’s new Star Wars radio station by Dan Moren
December 15, 2015
Apple Music on Sonos by Jason Snell
In defense of the Apple Watch’s Photo Album face by Dan Moren
December 14, 2015
Wallpaper from Mars by Jason Snell
‘The sad economics of internet fame’ by Jason Snell
December 12, 2015
Sponsor: Bushel
December 11, 2015
Grayout, the prequel to puzzle game Blackbar, is coming soon by Dan Moren
This Week in Space: Planet X, SpaceX, and Japan’s Wayward Mission to Venus by Jason Snell at
Why I’m willing to wait for an Apple TV streaming service by Dan Moren at Macworld
December 10, 2015
The Rebound 64: A Wizard in the Backseat (Podcast)
Pixelmator, djay Pro updated for iPad Pro by Jason Snell
A smarter home: My second try at the Internet of things by Jason Snell at Macworld
December 9, 2015
The Apple TV remote strategy by Jason Snell
Report: Apple TV hits pause on streaming service plans by Dan Moren
Our favorites: Board and card games by Six Colors Staff
Apple working on Siri-enabled Remote app for Apple TV by Dan Moren
December 8, 2015
Six Colors Podcast: 2: December 8
Hands on with the tvOS 9.1 update by Jason Snell
iOS 9.2, OS X 10.11.2 now available by Dan Moren
Apple’s new Lightning to SD Card reader is faster, supports iPhone by Dan Moren
Speedtest Beta drops Flash for HTML5 by Dan Moren
Quick Tip: Get rid of stuck progress bars on Dock folders by Dan Moren
Apple charges into battery case fray by Dan Moren
December 7, 2015
Our favorites: iOS/tvOS games by Six Colors Staff
What the Apple TV needs to improve: It’s personal by Dan Moren at Macworld
iTunes Match ups track limit to 100,000 by Dan Moren
December 6, 2015
This Week In Space: Mining Asteroids, Reusing Spacecraft, and Orbiting Venus by Jason Snell at Yahoo
December 5, 2015
Sponsor: Trailer Town
December 4, 2015
The Next iPhone: Headphone Jack Wouldn’t Be First Technology Apple Has Killed by Dan Moren at Yahoo
Podcasting from inside a browser with Cast by Jason Snell
An iPad Pro wish list by Jason Snell at Macworld
December 3, 2015
The Rebound 63: Why Are You Hitting Yourself, John? (Podcast)
Swift goes open source by Dan Moren
Pedometer++ 2.3 steps up Apple Watch support by Dan Moren
Resolving Calendar duplicates by Dan Moren
December 2, 2015
Facebook, Twitter are making end-runs around Apple TV login problems by Dan Moren
Talking back to your TV’s more fun when it listens by Dan Moren
December 1, 2015
Six Colors Podcast: 1: December 1
Adobe’s final thoughts on Flash by Jason Snell
Sketch leaves the Mac App Store by Dan Moren
Understanding “Optimize Mac Storage” in Photos for Mac by Jason Snell
November 30, 2015
“The Expanse” episode 1, free on iTunes by Jason Snell
The Back Page: Here’s to the crazy ones by Dan Moren (members-only post)
By request: Apple and OS convergence by Jason Snell (members-only post)
What I Use: iPad Pro with Cellular by Jason Snell (members-only post)
Can the MacBook Pro replace your iPad? by Jason Snell