Overview of what’s coming with iOS 26, unveiled at WWDC on June 9, 2025: 🎨 Visual & Interface Overhaul Introduces the “Liquid Glass” design: translucent, glass-like UI elements with refraction effects across controls, icons, tab bars, sidebars, alerts, and more . Lock and Home screens feature 3D photo effects—subjects “pop out”—and adaptive clock layout . Improved scrollContinueContinue reading “iOS 26 Update”
Category Archives: Computers
‘Headless’ MacBook AVP Hack
Stripped-down and streamlined: I converted a MacBook Air with a broken LCD into a headless macOS machine to pair with my Apple Vision Pro After removing the display assembly, the weight dropped to just 871 grams—nearly half the weight of a stock MacBook Air (M2 model, 1.24 kg). It’s now lighter than an 11” iPadContinueContinue reading “‘Headless’ MacBook AVP Hack”
Why I’m Leaving Substack
After much thought, I’ve decided to leave Substack. It’s not a decision I’ve taken lightly, but over time, the limitations of the platform—and the values it represents—have made it clear that it’s no longer the right fit. Substack prides itself on being a platform that champions “free speech,” but in practice, that’s meant tolerating andContinueContinue reading “Why I’m Leaving Substack”
My Favorite Macs (for now)
Apple has released some phenomenal Mac computers, featuring the M1 and M2 processors. They have a great comparison page where I have listed my 3 favorites. The MacBook Air is probably the best choice for most people. It has phenomenal battery life (up to 15 hours!) and a very fast M2 processor, which blows IntelContinueContinue reading “My Favorite Macs (for now)”
Dr Bob, Brain Mechanic 