Reading Time: 4 minutesApple Announces Hearing Test and Use of AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids At Apple’s event on Monday, September 9th, a groundbreaking feature was announced as part of iOS 18: a built-in, scientifically validated hearing test. This test will allow AirPods Pro 2 to be transformed into over-the-counter hearing aids, offering a personalized solution for …
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 6th generation of the iPad mini is, without question, the darling of the Apple tech crowd. Recently I listened to yet another podcast discussing the iPad mini. All of the comments were positive, with not a single negative point coming up. Many Apple tech enthusiasts seem to be using the iPad mini as their …
Reading Time: 2 minutesI purchased an Apple Watch Ultra a few days after the release date in October 2022. I’d had Apple Watches since the Series 1, but when I saw the features of the Apple Watch Ultra, I had to upgrade! I ordered a Trail Band watch band with my Ultra. It’s nylon and is adjustable with …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere Was No Comparison Between the First macOS and the PC A recent article in MacWorld highlights a video by Noble Tech. The video celebrates the evolution of the Mac Operating System from the first system in the 1984 128k Mac to the 2022 macOS Ventura. When Apple Computer introduced the original Mac in 1984, …
Reading Time: 3 minutesI’ve been a Mac user for a long time. I purchased my first Mac in the fall of 1984, an original 128k machine. Hence, the name of my blog, “Original Mac Guy.” The ease of use and artistic form of the Mac resulted in love at first sight. I’ve enjoyed my new Mac Studio more …