Category: Mac Tips
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Is Apple Switching to USB-C to take your Money ?
Is Apple switching to USB-C just to take your Money? I do not think so.. here is why. I worked at Apple when they switched from the 30 pin adapter that came with the first iPhone to the now famous lighting connector. For a whole year everyone who came into the Apple Store would complain…
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One Year of using my iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro review after one year. I do not upgrade my phones as much as you would think. I am one of those techs that feel that as long as the phone does what I need it to do there is not a lot of reason to upgrade. I have never been one of…
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Mac software repair When its odd pull the plist
I worked a long time at Apple in California as a Software specialist. My job was to investigate the odd cases. When I mean odd I mean the case that make the first two people at AppleCare scratch their heads. So I have some advice for those people who wan to do their own Mac…
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Software updates are important
Hello there! Today, I’d like to talk to you about something that might seem a bit technical but is actually quite important for your MacBook’s health and performance. I’m Kevin C. Mason, the owner of MacMason Training and Repairs, and with my 8 years of experience working with Apple, I’m here to shed some light…
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Apple Repair Programs you should know about.
So what is an Apple Repair Program? Apple Repair Programs is when there is something that Apple Feels they could have done better. This means they are willing to extend their normal warranty to repair these specific issues. Sometimes they are willing to repair a unit even after five years. (Depending on the issue Apple…
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What is the difference between a Hard drive and an SSD?
If you’ve bought a small and lightweight laptop in recent years, chances are it came with a special kind of storage called an SSD. This helps your laptop start up quickly. Some bigger laptops also use this technology now, and only a few older ones use a different type of storage called a hard drive.…
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Being a good Mac tech is more about listening than knowing.
Being a top-notch Mac Tech goes beyond just having knowledge; it’s about being a good listener. Let me share my experience: I spent around eight years at Apple, five of which were in the Applecare T2 iApps support team, and the rest as a Genius and Creative at the Apple Store Bondi. This unique combination…
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Why is my Phone Battery hot?
Hello there, tech enthusiasts and smartphone users! If you’ve noticed that your trusty iPhone or Samsung Galaxy has been feeling a little warmer than usual, don’t worry – you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can happen to any smartphone, including those sleek iPhones and powerful Samsung devices. I’m Kevin C Mason, the owner…
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One year of MacMason Macbook and iPhone repairs
Today our shop has been open for one year. We started our business in 2020 after I was made redundant during the lockdowns. With all the Mac shops that needed to hire a tech at my level being over a two-hour commute, we decided that maybe I should start my own business. The first repair…
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Blogging, Podcasting and Comics for a business
One of the problems with running a business is sometimes you need to think about instant return on investment. So the concept of podcasting, or blogging that does add to the bottom line right away seems to be a waste of time. We started the Star-Fall Actual Play podcast a while ago having nothing to…