David Chartier, The Mac Observer

David Chartier

The Mac Observer

Chicago, IL, United States

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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • The Mac Observer
  • The Wirecutter
  • Macworld

Past articles by David:

With iOS 11, Apple's iPad Really Could Be Your Next Computer

Whether you’ve never really considered an iPad as much more than a Netflix box, this fall will be a great time to take consider iPad. → Read More

Macstock 2017 Was a Blast and You Should Totally Go Next Year

Macstock, a new, independent conference focused on all things Apple is gaining steam in the Chicago suburb, and good times were had by all. → Read More

3D Touch Can Be a Big Time Saver, Here's How to Get Started

3D Touch has all sorts of little conveniences around iOS that can add up to big time savers. Here are a bunch of ways to get started with it. → Read More

The Blossoming New World of Apple Watch Apps

Thanks to some big improvements in watchOS 3, the app experience on Apple Watch is getting pretty good. Here's proof. → Read More

Quick Apple Watch Tip: Get to know the new App Dock

The new App Dock in watchOS 3 makes some big improvements to the Watch's app experience. Here's a quick why and how to get the most out of it. → Read More

AirPods: Useful Siri Commands and Other Tips

Apple's new AirPods are a solid innovation of Bluetooth headphones. Naturally, we've found some great tips to help you get more out of them. → Read More

Looking for an iOS Calendar? Try Timepage

Timepage for iPhone and iPad is not-too-minimal yet feature-full. It really feels like a fresh take on calendars that’s worth a look. → Read More

Dear Apple: Your Products Are Thin Enough Already. Stop it

No one is asking for a paper thin MacBook. No one wants a feather light iPhone. But we do have real problems to solve. → Read More

iOS 10: How to Secure Your Lock Screen

The lock screen in iOS 10 is more useful than ever, but it might show more information and features than you want. Here's how to lock it down. → Read More

iOS 10: Apps are Gaining 3D Touch Widgets and They're Freakin Sweet

In iOS 10, 3D Touch gets even more useful with a new trick when strong pressing an app's icon: 3D Touch widgets. → Read More

iOS 10: Four Tips for Getting Started With iMessage Stickers and Apps

Apple has finally caught up to the messaging world with a new iMessage stickers and apps platform. Here's how to get started with it all. → Read More

Quick Tip: iCloud Can Now Backup and Restore Health Data

There are new options for moving your Health data to a new iPhone using iCloud Backup in iOS 9. Here's what you need to know. → Read More

Music for iOS 10: A Tour of the Big Changes

Music for iOS 10 gets a complete revamp, and for the better. Take a look at what changed, disappeared, and improved. → Read More

9 Great New 'Little' iOS 10 Features

As with previous releases, many iOS 10 features may not make headlines on their own, but still bring big improvements in their own ways. → Read More

The Best Weather App for iOS

Virtually everyone on the planet has to care about weather to some degree, yet weather apps vary so widely that they need their own dedicated category in the Ap → Read More

16 secrets of Google Drive

Google Drive is a souped-up productivity machine with lots of features you may not have even noticed. Here are 16 you shouldn't miss. → Read More