Can the Samsung M8 rise up? — Apple’s Studio Display was a disappointment. Let’s just call it what it was. Ever since Apple released its Pro Display XDR, I wanted something like this but geared towards casual users. This past Spring, that is exactly what I got. Unfortunately, it wasn’t what I asked for. We’ll break this…

To maximize productivity, this is all of my tech. — Every college student needs a good laptop, bag, earbuds, and more. So why not — albeit late — publish my favorite tech products to make sure you get the best of your college experience? The first thing I should mention is that I’m in Apple’s ecosystem of products. With that…

Yes, you should. — It’s September and Apple’s eighth edition of the Apple Watch is finally here. Under the new lineup, there’s the regular Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE to replace the Series 3 that Apple still sold, and the rugged, new Apple Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch Series 8 received few…

Can Affinity Designer replace Illustrator? — For more than two decades, Adobe has been the industry-standard when it comes to design. Photographers use Photoshop and Lightroom, graphic designers use Photoshop and Illustrator, magazine publishers use InDesign, video editors use Premiere Pro, animators use After Effects, podcasters and musicians use Audition. The list is endless. However, in…

Apple has trapped me, I’ll admit. — For the most part, the iPhone vs. Android debate is user-preference. Apple’s phones are easier to use. At the same time, those who prefer phones manufactured by Samsung or Google don’t want to be entrapped inside Apple’s garden. Unfortunately for me, I am well past that. There is some merit…

How can I get away from Adobe and onto something new? — The very first time I was fascinated by technology is when kinetic typography lyric videos first became trendy. I was fascinated by a Green Day fan who uploaded these videos to YouTube several times per year. He used programs called Sony Vegas Pro and Adobe After Effects. Today, Vegas…

How he used his internet fame and social media to abuse women. — Dan Price was every modern liberal’s icon. He was corporate America’s Bernie Sanders. If Dan Price could do it, so could every business owner. Some even led to some small businesses to pay higher wages to employees. He was an icon, an inspiration. Price was the CEO for Gravity Payments…

Apple Silicon is one of the greatest achievements in modern computing. — It’s officially iPhone season again. This means that social media will be flooded with articles, thought-pieces, and tweets arguing that “Android did it first.” In case you missed it, Apple’s new iPhone 14 Pro will include an always-on display and a notch that doesn't look hideous — both features that…

Will we ever see a small iPhone again? — We’ve seen this coming for awhile now. When the iPhone 12 lineup was announced and a smaller, 5.1-inch sized device launched, many began to speculate how long the device would last. As phones are getting larger and larger, consumers who still prefer a smaller screen are getting left behind. My…