Sat Feb 24 2018 #apple #gadgets #thunderbolt

MBP Adventure: Thunderbolt Charging Performance

There’s been some speculation about powering 2016 - 2017 MacBook Pros with 60-watt Thunderbolt 3 docks. Most users have nothing to worry about, but I’d like to put that speculation to rest. Allow me to show you some graphs. The 2016 - 2017 MacBook Pro 15” ships with an 87-watt USB-C charging brick. The Apple Store offers just one Thunderbolt 3 dock – a Belkin model with a 2-star rating after 27 reviews. ...

Wed Dec 20 2017 #apple #software

MBP Adventure: Essential Software

The toughest thing about migrating to macOS is replacing all those little productivity tools and utilities you used every day on your previous OS. Here are some that I find essential and worth recommending: Everyday productivity tools: Kiwi for gmail; turn gsuite into a desktop app Marked 2 markdown previewer The Clock world clock; very helpful for planning activities with remote teams google music Desktop Player because I didn’t choose browser-tab-life Programmer / coder / have you seen my stapler: ...

Tue Dec 19 2017 #apple #keyboard

MBP Adventure: Azio MkMac Keyboard

To really be in the MacBook Pro cult, you need a keyboard with the right symbols etched onto it. Also, I used a PC keyboard with my Hackintosh for a year, and was still confused about which button was ⌘. If your requirements for a keyboard include Mac key caps, there are surprisingly few options. The first keyboard I’m trying is an Azio model. Azio’s marketing indicated tactile feedback but without the clickyness. ...

Mon Dec 18 2017 #apple #thunderbolt

MacBook Pro and Thunderbolt 3 Docking

I’ve gone clear. Drank the Kool-Aid. Found Steve. I finally bought a MacBook Pro. I resisted this move for years. I’ll tell you why in a future post. First, let me first show you the thing I’m looking forward to most about the MBP: Thunderbolt 3 docking. This new feature, available on some Apple, Dell, HP, and other high-end laptops, allows you to connect all perhipherals to your laptop with a single cable, and charge over it, too! ...