Bob LeVitus
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Happy Trails to You
Dr. Mac is retiring after this column; don't miss the thrilling conclusion to 20+ years of Dr. Mac's Rants & Raves. → Read More
My Penultimate Column
Dr. Mac is retiring; read his penultimate column here. → Read More
As Dr. Mac prepares to retire, he revisits some classic columns
This has been the best gig I’ve ever had, and before I go, I wanted to thank y’all... → Read More
The Magic of Background Removal
Background removal in photos used to require mad skills and big bucks, but Dr. Mac says today you can do it automatically (and convincingly) for free. → Read More
The magic of background removal
Advances in artificial intelligence have introduced new background removal apps and web... → Read More
Underwhelmed by Apple’s Latest Event
Dr. Mac finds Apple's events a little too slick for his tastes... → Read More
Takeaways from Apple’s latest slick but predictable event
You can watch the keynote online if you care to. But if you don’t care to spend an hour... → Read More
iMovie’s Best-Kept Secret: Trailers
Check out this quick course in using iMovie Trailers, which Dr. Mac absolutely LOVES. You'll be creating amazing memory videos in short order. → Read More
iMovie’s best-kept secret will help you create movies like a pro
I love iMovie Trailers and have made at least a dozen over the years, and the results are... → Read More
The Taming of Your iPhone
Be careful what you wish for. I once complained that Apple’s Do Not Disturb feature was hobbled by its lack of options. It was all or nothing for every app or none. Then, we began seeing more and better options for controlling notifications with features like Focus and Deliver Quietly. Now, with many relatively new […] → Read More
Bringing focus to your iPhone’s notifications
Here are some definitions and answers I hope will allow you to have your iPhone bother... → Read More
Smart Lighting by Twinkly: Innovative and Fun
Dr. Mac discusses Twinkly, a unique line of smart lighting products that are tons of fun. → Read More
Twinkly adds fun to smart lighting
Until recently, I considered smart lights convenient but not a lot of fun. → Read More
EcoTank Printers are Super-Economical
Dr. Mac explains why he prefers Epson EcoTank printers and how they save him money year in and year out. For his usage, it's a no-brainer. → Read More
Epson’s innovative printer remains a money-saver
It’s a no-brainer. I’ll save more than $600 over five years by choosing an EcoTank... → Read More
Bluetooth Speakers for Dads & Grads
Dr. Mac names his favorite Bluetooth speakers for 2022 (at least so far). → Read More
My favorite Bluetooth speakers
It’s that time of year when we honor our moms, dads, and grads, and everyone needs a... → Read More
How to Tweak Your Apple Headphones
Dr. Mac explains how to tweak your Apple or Beats headphones based on your hearing, so they sound even better. → Read More
Apple opens headphones to a new level of customization
Did you know you can customize your headphones to amplify soft sounds and adjust certain... → Read More
Apps for Summer Travel
Dr. Mac praises a pair of apps that improve his vacation travels immensely. → Read More