Fernando Silva

When people think of credit cards and their miles and points, they think of travel. But what most people don’t know is that these points are their own form of currency. You can use credit card points for gift cards, offset purchases, link to your Amazon, and even buy Apple products! I want to show how I was able to use my American Express points to buy an iPad Air and how you can easily do it, too!

Every year, more and more people are given the ability to work remotely. Some just set up an office in their homes, others bounce around coffee shops and coworking spaces, and others work while traveling. Even though I like to change up my work environment occasionally, I always make sure I have my go-to accessories to create a comfortable work environment wherever I am. Here are my favorite remote work accessories that everyone should consider!

I have been a huge fan of Kuxiu products over the last few years. They have released some high-quality and innovative products, like the X33 Magnetic iPad Charging stand or their budget-friendly X55 3 in 1 charger, which gives you everything you need to charge your big three Apple products for less than $45! They are back at it with their brand-new X40Q, a Qi2-enabled 3 in 1 charger that doubles your iPhone charging speeds! Here is my hands-on review.

We are about a month away from Apple’s yearly iPhone event. Of course, they will announce the new iPhone lineup, but this event is also the jumping-off point for releasing new software to the public. Among those software updates will be watchOS 11. I have been using watchOS 11 since its developer beta release in early June, and I’m excited to share some of the best features!

One of my favorite apps of the year is focusedOS. This app had one goal, and it was to reduce distraction during times of focus. It would basically put a block on apps that you chose and would not let you open them until you turned off that Focus. The same developer is back with another digital detox-style app called Dumb Phone, and I absolutely love the idea and how it was implemented.

Apple introduced MagSafe into its iPhone lineup with the iPhone 12. Since then, the Magsafe accessory ecosystem has exploded. We have battery packs, pop sockets, holders, lanyards, and more. I wanted to show off five of my favorite Magsafe accessories I use frequently and provide great functionality.

I have said this before, and I will say it again. Bringing USB-C to iPhone with the iPhone 15 lineup completely changed how I use and view these phones. When talking about the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, specifically, the power and versatility of that port open up so many new use cases for the iPhone. One use case, in particular, is the ability to record ProRes footage from the iPhone and save it directly to an external SSD without taking up valuable internal storage space. I have found the perfect SSD for this; let me elaborate.

Now that the iOS and iPadOS 18 software are in public beta, more people have taken the plunge and installed it on their devices. iOS and iPadOS 18 brought a ton of new changes. They introduced new visual changes like customizing the home screen with different app themes, as well as functional changes like the new control center. But there was one app that got an abundance of new features; the Notes app. Here are the best new features that are coming to the Notes app.

Apple finally released iOS and iPadOS 18 for public beta testing on July 15th. This opens up the new updates to even more users who are willing to take a risk and install the new OS before its public release in the fall. The great thing for us risk-takers is that the public beta is completely free. Be sure to check out how to install it here. There are an abundance of new features to play with but here are the first 10 features you should try with iPadOS 18.

Sonos has recently made headlines for releasing their first over-ear headphone, the Sonos Ace. It brought the high-quality sound that Sonos customers are used to, but brought it into a portable and personal package. While they were not perfect, they are still up there as one of the best premium over-ear headphones on the market; check out our review here. Now, it seems Sonos is pivoting back to their bread and butter, the Sonos Arc. The Verge reported that the successor to the Arc, the Sonos Lasso, is right around the corner. Here is what we know.

Freeform was released alongside iPadOS 16 in October 2022. Apple created it as a more collaborative and project-focused notes app alternative. Even though it has stayed relatively the same since its debut, I personally think it’s one of Apple’s least talked about and most underrated app offerings in their ecosystem. iPadOS 18 brought some life into Freeform by adding one new feature that has helped with app navigation immensely: Freeform Scenes.

Last month, I demonstrated the power of credit card points and how I turned a MacBook Pro purchased into a free iPhone in this post. To my surprise, most people enjoyed that post and got some big-time value out of it. That original post focused mainly on the Chase Ultimate Rewards ecosystem. This time, I want to give you an example of how you can parley Capital One Miles into a brand new M2 iPad Air or even an M2 Mac Mini!

It seems as if every day, thousands more iPhone accessories hit the market from USB-C hubs to cases to MagSafe battery banks and more. When I look for new accessories, they have to be one of two things: have a unique aesthetic or be extremely functional, preferably multi-functional. Here are some of the iPhone accessories that I have used that fit these categories.

Earlier this year, Clicks announced their Clicks Keyboard case for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. They wanted to bring back the tactility of a physical keyboard to the modern smartphone. As someone who loved using Blackberry Pearl and Bold and the T-Mobile Sidekick back in the day, I was immediately intrigued. But I also had a lot of questions, like: Will the total package be too big? Will it drain my iPhone battery? Is it a true daily product or more of a nostalgic gimmick? To my surprise, the Clicks Case was actually awesome for many reasons. But also has room for improvement. Here is my Clicks Keyboard Case for iPhone review.

I always tell people that iPads, specifically iPad Pros, have the best displays for any tech device. Even dating back to the 2018 iPad Pro, that 120hz ProMotion display was second to none. As we have gotten new iPads, Apple has doubled down on the display by giving us MiniLED with the M1 iPad Pro, and now we have new OLED panels with the new M4 iPads. But aside from using features like Sidecar, you cannot natively use your iPad as a dummy display for other video sources. I am going to show you how.

The beauty of the iPad and iPadOS is that you have access to the app store. Some say that the iPadOS software tends to bog the user experience down, especially in a productivity setting, but I disagree. Between the nearly 2 million apps you have access to and the raw power from the iPad Pro chipset, I believe the iPad can be a more productive alternative to a traditional desktop or laptop experience. Here are the seven apps I use on my M4 iPad Pro to stay productive.

Yesterday, Apple released a slew of beta updates for all of its hardware devices. Developers can now install the Beta 2 versions of Apple’s new platforms and see what new features and changes Apple has made. One new feature that was released with iOS 18, iPad 18, and MacOS 15 Beta 2 is their new SharePlay Remote Control. I have been able to demo it thoroughly, and I think its going to be used by many. Here is what you need to know!

As someone who uses their iPad Pro as their main computer, I tend to bring it with me wherever I go. One of my favorite aspects about the iPad is that it is basically a modular device without actually saying it’s modular. Between the pin connectors, Thunderbolt port, the magnets, and its lightweight chassis, this makes it the perfect computer to pair with many accessories. So here are some of my favorite accessories I have been using with my new M4 iPad Pro, specifically centered around travel.

Apple has officially released iPadOS 18 Beta 1 for all developers to try out. I took the plunge and installed it on my main M4 iPad Pro so you wouldn’t have to. Surprisingly, despite plenty of bugs, it isn’t nearly as bad as I anticipated. So here are the best features coming to your iPad and what is still missing.

Over the last two years, I have become obsessed with the miles and points credit card game. I am always looking for the best way to get the most value out of all the signup bonuses and points I receive through spending with my credit card. I have recently been trying to find ways to leverage these points to, perhaps, get Apple products like an iPhone or iPad. I think I finally figured it out!

One of Sonos’ most anticipated products is finally available to order. Sonos has been teasing its new Sonos Ace headphones for the last month or so. We have had the pleasure of having hands-on time to really experience and review these headphones. In short, if you are in the market for a premium and prosumer-level headset, these will be my recommendation for most. Even more so if you are already in the Sonos ecosystem.