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

Wireless tech was my favorite advancement from CES 2023, so I'm hoping for more of the same at CES 2024

By Oliver Haslam Published 7 January 24

CES 2023 saw the improvement of wireless technology across the board, with some key arrivals that I hope we see more of this time out.

3 things I want to see at CES this year

By Oliver Haslam Published 6 January 24

The CES 2024 event is almost here and these are the things I'd like to see plenty of during the big week.

How to watch and follow CES 2024 from home

By Oliver Haslam Published 6 January 24

With CES 2024 kicking off there are sure to be plenty of surprises. Here's how to follow along with the fun from home.

Apple Vision Pro VR headset on a man who is using it as a camera

What I want to see from Apple in 2024

By Oliver Haslam Published 1 January 24

Apple's 2024 could be a huge one for the company with some big, exciting new releases expected.

Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) on a white desk in a studio

7 tips to make your new Mac run faster

By Oliver Haslam Published 1 January 24

Modern Macs can be absolute beasts, but even they can need a helping hand if they're going to run to their full potential. Here's how to make your new Mac run faster.

Our family received these 4 tech gifts this Christmas and some were more well-received than others

By Oliver Haslam Published 31 December 23

From the Apple Watch to a gargantuan mouse, Christmas tech gifts can go one of two ways.

4 ways to recycle your old laptop or PC

By Oliver Haslam Published 29 December 23

Sometimes we find ourselves with older computers that we just don't need anymore. Here are some ways to recycle your old machine before it finds its way into landfill.

MacBook Pro 16-inch on wooden table in modern office

5 must-have apps that every new MacBook owner needs

By Oliver Haslam Published 28 December 23

There are tons of Mac apps to choose from but these are the five that you should consider downloading as soon as you set your new MacBook up.

7 cool uses for your old laptop or PC

By Oliver Haslam Published 28 December 23

Getting a new computer is exciting, but there are still plenty of cool ways to use your old one.

Apple M3 vs Apple M2

By Oliver Haslam Published 7 November 23

Apple's M3 chip promises performance improvements over the M2 that came before it, but what does that mean and do you need to upgrade?

Apple iMac Pro M3 (2023): all the latest news and rumors

By Oliver Haslam Last updated 31 October 23

Updated Now that we have an Apple silicon Mac Pro, it might be time for Apple to bring the iMac Pro back from the dead.

HP's Spectre Foldable PC is exactly the kind of thing Apple should be making

By Oliver Haslam Published 18 September 23

The HP Spectre Foldable PC is here but it should have someone else's logo on the back instead.

Apple kills support for older Touch Bar MacBooks - could this be the end of the line?

By Oliver Haslam Published 31 August 23

Apple has added the 2017 Touch Bar MacBook Pro to its list of vintage products. How long before we see that feature gone for good?

Amid USB-C iPhone and AirPods rumors, Apple has a Mac accessory problem to fix

By Oliver Haslam Published 30 August 23

Apple is expected to go USB-C for the iPhone and AirPods, but what about its Mac accessories?

WhatsApp launches its first native macOS app with group calling support

By Oliver Haslam Published 29 August 23

WhatsApp finally has a native Mac app with improved calling features so you don't have to rely on your phone for group calls.

Steve Jobs handwritten advertisement copy

Steve Jobs handwrote this Apple-1 ad then someone sold it for $175,000 47 years later

By Oliver Haslam Published 28 August 23

One Steve Jobs handwritten Apple-1 ad draft and some Polaroid photos have sold for an insanely great sum of money.

MacBook Pro 13-inch M2 model in an office on a desk

5 things I’m looking forward to seeing at Apple’s late-2023 event

By Oliver Haslam Published 27 August 23

Apple’s 2023 is far from over and there’s plenty still to get excited about before 2024 rolls around.

iMac (24-inch, 2021) shown on top of a desk

Leaked color-matched and braided iPhone 15 cables are cool, but what if they're destined for new iMacs instead?

By Oliver Haslam Published 25 August 23

New color-matched braided USB-C cables have leaked, but what if they're for M3 iMacs and not the iPhone 15 lineup?

Apple MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro, and PS5 controller

New Asahi Linux Mac GPU drivers just did something even Apple couldn't manage

By Oliver Haslam Published 23 August 23

A new Asahi Linux conformant GPU driver supports OpenGL ES 3.1 on Apple silicon Macs.

Apple Vision Pro might be lacking some features at launch, says leak

By Oliver Haslam Published 26 June 23

Apple's Vision Pro is still almost a year from shipping but work is already underway on what comes next.

An Apple MacBook Air 15-inch laptop sitting on a wooden table

Yes, your Mac's storage is hamstrung, but you wouldn't even know it if I didn't tell you

By Oliver Haslam Published 18 June 23

Some Macs, like the 15-inch MacBook Air, have a strange storage configuration and it's upset a lot of people. But should it?

MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) next to macBook Air 13 inch

Apple missed its chance to give us the MacBook Air we really needed

By Oliver Haslam Published 17 June 23

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air is a welcome addition, but it's time it went the other way and made it smaller.

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.

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