Posts by Kevin Ross
Why Didn’t We Get the Mac Mini Pro
We didn’t get the Mac Mini Pro, but instead we got the Mac Studio with M1 Max and the M1 Ultra Apple Silicon chipset as it was announced at the March 8th event. It seems that many of you were hoping (including myself) for an update to the M1 Mac Mini that was going to…
Read MoreCalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock for M1 Mac and M1 Max
Is the CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 dock the best for M1 Mac, M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pros? In this review of the CalDigit TS4 I want to help you make that buying decision for your next Thunderbolt 4 dock whether you have a M1 Mac Mini or MacBook Air, or the latest M1…
Read MoreDo We Even Want Or Need A Smaller Mac Mini?
Do we even want or need a smaller Mac Mini? With the M1 Pro and Max MacBook Pros, it’s inevitable that we’ll see an upgrade to the current M1 Mac mini, but is this going to be a smaller Mac Mini and will there be issues with thermal throttling and the fan? I’ve reviewed the…
Read MoreDoes This Anker Thunderbolt 4 Dock Work with the M1 Max MacBook Pro?
Does this Thunderbolt 4 mini dock from Anker work for the M1 Max MacBook Pro? I have been using this Thunderbolt 4 dock with the M1 Mac Mini and M1 MacBook Air for the last year and I wanted to follow up on whether this dock is a viable option, or whether you may need…
Read MoreWhen Gear Matters the Most For a Creator
Gear does matter and here’s why. You can start with what you have and also start on a small budget. However once you decide that you want your endeavor to grow and you start pushing yourself to do more, then this is where the gear does matter, especially as it relates to time. I started…
Read MoreIs This the Best Budget Monitor for M1 Max MacBook Pro?
Is this the best budget 4K monitor for M1 Max MacBook Pro? This 27-inch 4K monitor from INNOCN (27C1U) might be one of the best displays to partner up with the M1 line up of MacBook Pros in your desk setup, especially in this price category for those in the creative space. This 4K display…
Read MoreThe 14-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro is Confusing
The 14-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro can be confusing when it comes to making that buying decision between this or the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Do I regret buying the M1 Max MacBook Pro, especially the 32-Core GPU when it comes to performance and battery life? Now, I have reviewed this 14-inch MacBook Pro and talked…
Read MoreSamsung 980 PRO vs WD Black SN850 External SSD For M1 Mac and M1 Max
The Samsung 980 Pro and WD Black SN850 are both great external SSD options, but they do perform differently on these Apple Silicon machines. In this review I tested these SSDs on the M1 Mac Mini and the M1 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro. Keep in mind that you’re not going to get the full advertised…
Read MoreThe M1 Max Desk Setup To Get Work Done
This is my M1 Max Desk Setup where I get work done. In the video I feature the M1 Max 14 inch MacBook Pro along with two of my desks, one from Husky and the other is a DIY IKEA desk setup that I’ve been using in my workflow for a couple of years now.…
Read MoreM1 Pro and M1 Max Accessories For Travel
If you’re looking for M1 Pro and M1 Max accessories for travel, then I’ve got a few that I’ve been testing and have used for quite some time in my workflow over the years. I tried to keep some of these options more geared for those that are on the move or on location and…
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