Published in One Thousand and Beyond·PinnedMember-onlyThe Medium Academy Is Open for Registration!I’m sharing ALL of my secrets — Since February 2021, I’ve not earned less than $2,000 every month via the Medium Partner Program. Don’t get me wrong, this comes from many years experience writing for a living, and… well, I dread to think how many hours ploughed into that aspect of Mark Ellis Reviews. That got me…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·5 hours agoMember-onlyWhat I Think We’ll See at WWDC23And no, it won’t be a new Mac Studio! — It’s that time of the year, folks! The time when everyone descends on Apple’s invitation graphic for the upcoming Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) to look for clues as to what we’re going to see. I’m not falling for that trick, though. Absolutely not. We all know that the invite means…Technology5 min readTechnology5 min read
Published in One Thousand and Beyond·1 day agoMember-onlyThe Surprising Reality of Launching an Online CourseAnd why it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done — This week, the first cohort for the Medium Academy kicked off. It’s my first attempt at running a live online course and, like every business venture I’ve undertaken, I had no idea if it would work. I wasn’t even sure I’d attract enough members to make it worth my while…Writing5 min readWriting5 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·2 days agoMember-onlyWhich Size MacBook Pro Is Right for You?The battle of 14-inch vs 16-inch ends here — Today is a rest day, which means that, rather than head to the gym, I’m walking to the studio. This counts as a rest, in my book; it means my day will be absent of the desire to throw a treadmill through a gym window. Despite this, previous treks to…Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·3 days agoMember-onlyWhat Does It Take To Go iPad-Only?I’m gonna give it a go, folks! — I’ve created a lot of content about the iPad. I’ve reviewed most versions of Apple’s tablet, tried out a multitude of brilliant accessories for it, and even designed my own ultra-productive setup for the iPad Air. This Is My New iPad Air Productivity Setup! Finally, it’s found a home!medium.com But what I’ve done the most is lament the inability of the iPad to…Technology6 min readTechnology6 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·6 days agoMember-onlySo, I Used Apple TV Exclusively for a YearIt hasn’t all been plain sailing… — Last year, we ditched Sky and replaced the most recognisable set-top box in the UK with an Apple TV 4K. This was the first time in nearly twenty years that I no longer had access to the UK’s default satellite TV network. …Technology7 min readTechnology7 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Mar 23Member-only16 Things Only Mac Users KnowIf you know, you know. — I was once a Windows user. Believe it or not, I was one of those people who looked at Mac users and considered them to have far too much disposable income and an absence of common sense. Why own a Mac when you could own a faster, cheaper Windows-based PC? …Technology8 min readTechnology8 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Mar 21Member-onlyWhat Happened When I Swapped Alexa for SiriWe’ve gone all-in… — A few weeks back, I unboxed and gave a first listen to the brand-new 2023 HomePod. I’d never experienced ‘the big one’ before, and having heard great things from those who had been in the same room as the previous generation, I was rather excited. The result was a little…Technology6 min readTechnology6 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Mar 20Member-only5 Ways to Justify Your Expensive Mac PurchaseIt’s ok. I’ve got you. — If you’re someone who doesn’t have the kind of disposable income which renders most purchases devoid of pre-planning or pontification, it’ll take you a long time to buy a Mac. I sit firmly within that crowd, and even though buying Macs these days is a rather different process for me…Technology5 min readTechnology5 min read
Published in Mac O’Clock·Mar 16Member-onlyBattle of the iPhone contenders: S23 Ultra vs Pixel 7 ProWhich one grabs the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s crown? — Unlike some tech reviewers, I don’t get to try every flagship smartphone that hits the shelves — but I do get to play with the ‘biggies’. Primarily (and I know this will ruffle a few feathers), that means devices from Apple, Samsung, and Google. Certainly, those are the three brands…Technology8 min readTechnology8 min read
