Consumer tech writer covering the Apple ecosystem, device integration, and the trade-offs of platform lock-in. Former Apple store technician; now writes about the realities of living inside—or outside—the walled garden.
iOS
iPhone
Does the iPhone Action Button run a Shortcut while the screen is off?
Chris Walsh
October 7, 2026
Laptops & Mobile Computing
The Real Tradeoffs of Using a Chromebook as Your Only Computer
Chris Walsh
July 7, 2026
Gadgets & Consumer Tech
Laptops & Mobile Computing
The Case for Buying Second-Hand Tech—And When Not To
Chris Walsh
July 7, 2026
Laptops & Mobile Computing
Why Thin-and-Light Laptops Keep Compromising in the Same Places
Chris Walsh
July 7, 2026
Gadgets & Consumer Tech
iOS & Apple Ecosystem
Apple Watch Ultra vs Standard: When the Upgrade Cost Is Actually Justified
Chris Walsh
July 7, 2026
Consumer Technology
Gadgets
Bluetooth LE Audio in 2026: What the Spec Promises vs What Your Headphones Deliver
Chris Walsh
April 8, 2026
Gadgets & Consumer Tech
Why Your E-Reader's Screen Is Still the Best Display You Own
Chris Walsh
March 15, 2026
iOS & Apple Ecosystem
Why AirDrop Still Beats Every Cross-Platform Alternative
Chris Walsh
March 1, 2026
Gadgets & Consumer Tech
iOS & Apple Ecosystem
When to Leave iCloud: A Practical Decision Framework
Chris Walsh
March 1, 2026
Gadgets & Consumer Tech
iOS & Apple Ecosystem
The Real Trade-offs of Going All-In on Apple's Ecosystem
Chris Walsh
March 1, 2026