Category: Mac Hardware

  • iMac Repairs Lithgow

    iMac Repairs Lithgow

    Title: Navigating the Digital Realm: Demystifying iMac Repairs for Seniors Greetings to all our valued seniors from MacMason Training and Repairs! We understand that the world of technology can be a bit perplexing, but fear not – we’re here to guide you through the fascinating world of iMacs, their repairs, and everything in between. Introducing…

  • 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…

  • iMac upgrade adds a little more time before buying a new one.

    iMac upgrade adds a little more time before buying a new one.

    The number of iMacs in my shop inspired me to write this blog post. There are a lot of people who think that an iMac that is only a few years old needs to be replaced. I am here to tell you that is not true. I’m currently writing this on an iMac (21.5-inch, Late…

  • When is your iPad too old to repair?

    When is your iPad too old to repair?

    We all love our iPads, but they do break and they do get old. So when is an iPad too old for repair? Like most things I blog about, the answer is “It Depends”. At some point, iPads are no longer able to download the latest version of OS or works no longer able to…

  • My JBL Earbuds, honest review from someone who does not sell them.

    Before we delve into the review, I want to clarify that I’m not affiliated with any company selling Bluetooth headsets, including MacMason. This is simply my unbiased opinion, and I’m not receiving any compensation for writing this review. So, let’s get started! Thought after writing this review I may reconsider this stance. As someone not…

  • Mac Vs Coffee Spill, Who wins?

    We have all done it. Working really hard on a project in the early morning hours and bumping a cup of coffee across your keyboard. Macbook Vs Coffee Spill, Who wins? Sometimes you are lucky sometimes you are not. But what can you do? Can the Macbook be repaired? Bad news first Let’s get the…

  • My First Week using an Xpen Deco Mini 7

    My First Week using an Xpen Deco Mini 7

    A lot of people do not know this but my first love was art and drawing. My love for tech is relatively a new thing. I love painting, drawing, sculpture, and FX makeup. But in the last five years or so I got into digital painting. I love it! But the problem is always budget.…

  • Refurbished iPhone X Lithgow

    Refurbished iPhone X Lithgow

    Where to get a great refurbished iPhone in Lithgow? If you are thinking that I’m going to say MacMason you would be right. I have been using the iPhone X for some time and am very happy with that model. With that, I recommend that if you need to upgrade from an iPhone 6 or…

  • Yarrr! What does opening a phone and Mac repair shop have to do with pirates?

    If you are thinking of piracy having to do with BitTorrent …. I’m not that guy. (I have Married a Copyright lawyer…besides, I like open source software ). But there is this quote from Steve Jobs that has always inspired me. “Why join the navy if you can be a pirate?” Steve Jobs I have…

  • Coffee Shop and Coding in Bathrust

    About once a week I go to the Bathurst Seymour Centre to teach computer literacy for Seniors. Honestly, it is one of my favourite classes to teach. As the students are always happy to see me. We often get sidetracked and talk about life, the universe and everything. And other times I help fix their…