Articles by Oliver Haslam, Contributor

Oliver has written about Apple and the wider technology business for more than a decade with bylines on How-To Geek, PC Mag, iDownloadBlog, iMore, and many more. He has also been published in print for Macworld, including cover stories.

Having grown up using PCs and spending far too much money on graphics card and flashy RAM, Oliver switched to the Mac with a G5 iMac and hasn't looked back. Since then he's seen the growth of the smartphone world, backed by iPhone, and new product categories come and go. Current expertise includes iOS, macOS, streaming services, and pretty much anything that has a battery or plugs into a wall.

Oliver also covers mobile gaming, with Apple Arcade a particular focus. He's been gaming since the Atari 2600 days and still struggles to comprehend the fact he can play console quality titles on his pocket computer.

Passionate about apps and the developer ecosystem, Oliver is always keen to try out the hottest new things to hit the App Store — and some that haven't made it there yet, too.

Articles by: Oliver Haslam

Apple's macOS Sonoma update won't support your legacy Mail plug-ins

By Oliver Haslam published 16 June 23

Apple's upcoming macOS Sonoma update could course problems for those who rely on legacy third-party Mail plug-ins.

In a world where the Mac Studio exists, who is the M2 Ultra Mac Pro even for?

By Oliver Haslam published 10 June 23

The Mac Pro's in a tricky spot right now and it's all thanks to the Mac Studio and Apple's weird product positioning.

M2 Ultra Mac Studio now tipped for WWDC 2023 launch

By Oliver Haslam published 5 June 23

The Mac Studio could finally get a refresh with Apple said to be readying production of a new model ahead of WWDC.

macOS Sonoma announced: everything we know so far

By Oliver Haslam published 5 June 23

Apple's macOS Sonoma is the next version of the Mac's operating system and it's coming later this year.

Does No Man's Sky's pre-WWDC Mac debut hint that Apple is getting serious about gaming?

By Oliver Haslam published 1 June 23

Mac gamers just got a big new game to try, but is this just the beginning of a newfound focus on gaming for Apple?

A 2020 iMac 27-inch against a pink abstract background

Multiple Macs tipped for WWDC 2023 unveiling, but what could they be?

By Oliver Haslam published 31 May 23

Apple's WWDC 2023 is just around the corner and we've been told to expect "several" new Macs to be unveiled.

MacBook Pro 16-inch (2023) in use in a studio

M3 Pro MacBook Pro could be much more powerful, but it won't launch in 2023

By Oliver Haslam published 15 May 23

Apple's M3 Pro is coming to a future MacBook Pro, but it might not arrive as soon as we'd like.

Several MacBook Air 2022 models on display

Apple has a new touchscreen Mac patent — but don't get too excited just yet

By Oliver Haslam published 11 May 23

Apple has applied for another patent that could put a touchscreen in a Mac, but don't go getting too excited because it might never happen. But should it?

This Dock concept is exactly what we want to see from macOS 14

By Oliver Haslam published 11 May 23

A concept imagines what a more active Dock could be like and we hope it's one of many macOS 14 changes coming later this year.

This Dell 6K monitor is the Apple Pro Display we wish Apple would make

By Oliver Haslam published 10 May 23

The Dell U3224KB is here and it's everything Apple's next pro monitor should be.

Getting a new 15-inch MacBook Air after WWDC will be much easier this time around

By Oliver Haslam published 5 May 23

The 15-inch MacBook Air is rumored for a June 5 debut and Apple's suppliers are reportedly stockpiling units ahead of time.

How to use Freeform on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

By Oliver Haslam published 11 February 23

Here's how you can use all the best features that Freeform provides on an Apple device of your choosing.

A MacBook Air and a MacBook Pro against a two-tone background

MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: we'll help you find which Mac portable is right for you

By Oliver Haslam published 21 January 23

The Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are two of the most popular laptops around, but which is right for you? We put the two models to the test.

An office chair opposite a gaming chair on a blue and tan background

Gaming Chairs vs Office Chairs: which seat is right for your setup

By Oliver Haslam published 2 December 22

A gaming chair and an office chair look similar, but there are some key differences to consider before making a purchase.

A 4k vs 2k monitor against a two-tone color background

4K vs 2K monitor: which monitor is right for your needs

By Oliver Haslam published 1 December 22

4K and 2K monitors are great, but which is right for your needs?

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