Welcome Image and Text

Welcome to Low End Mac
Longtime ad-free 0% Ai-generated Mac resource. Designed, ran, and owned by humans.

Main menu

Skip to content

Welcome to Low End Mac

Navigation Bar

  Home | Tech Specs | Articles | Groups | Software | News Feed | Support LEM | Login
 

Category Archives: Low End Mac

Analysis, advice, editorial, opinion, and commentary.

  • 'Book Value 
  • 'mini value 
  • 10 Forward 
  • 75 Mac Advantages 
  • Adam's Apple 
  • Apple Archive 
  • Apple Before the Mac 
  • Apple Everywhere 
  • Apple History 
  • Apple, Tech, and Gaming 
  • Back & Forth 
  • Benchmarks 
  • Best Tools for the Job 
  • Building Bridges 
  • Classic Mac Nostalgia 
  • Classic Mac OS Software 
  • Classic Restorations 
  • Collection Spotlight 
  • Compleat Guides 
  • CustoMacs 
  • Developer Transition Kits 
  • Different Branches 
  • Digital Fossils 
  • Down but Not Out 
  • Early Mac Clones 
  • Edelweiss 
  • Embracing Obsolescence 
  • Empowered 
  • Hacking Your Mac 
  • iBasics 
  • iBasics Classic iBasics articles for the Classic Mac OS
  • iMac Channel 
  • In My Palm 
  • Interviews 
  • iOS & iDevices Articles about iOS and iOS devices: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
  • iOS Accessories 
  • iOS Apps 
  • iOS Hardware iOS devices and accessories.
  • iTed Talks 
  • Kitchens Sync 
  • Leo and Mac 
  • Linux to Mac 
  • Low End Campfire Discussion Campfire style storytelling of Apple finds, exciting discoveries and more.
  • Low End Mac FAQs 
  • Low End Mac Mailbag 
  • Low End Mac Round Table Low End Mac round table discussion.
  • Low End Mac Tech Journal 
  • The Serker Files 
  • Mac "Extras" 
  • Mac Accessories 
  • Mac CPU Upgrades 
  • Mac Daniel 
  • Mac Fallout Shelter 
  • Mac Gaming 
  • Mac Happens 
  • Mac History 
  • Mac Lab Report 
  • Mac Life 
  • Mac Metamorphosis 
  • LinuxPPC Chronicles 
  • Mac Musings 
  • Mac OS X Software 
  • Mac Resources 
  • Mac Restorations 
  • Mac Scope 
  • Mac to Windows Articles about using Macs and Windows PCs together.
  • Mac UK 
  • Mac USB & FireWire 
  • MacInSchool 
  • Macinthoughts 
  • MacPaint and Its Children 
  • Matt's Macs 
  • Maximize Your Mac Jason Schrader's tips on getting the most out of your Mac hardware.
  • Bluetooth & Wifi Upgrades 
  • Memory Upgrade Options 
  • Menagerie of Macs 
  • Miscellaneous Ramblings 
  • Moore's Mailbag 
  • My First Mac 
  • My Turn 
  • Older G4 Macs in the Age of Leopard 
  • One More Thing 
  • Online Thrifter 
  • Orchard 
  • Overclocking Your Vintage Mac 
  • Plays Well with Others 
  • PPC Linux 
  • Printer Reviews 
  • Reality Check 
  • Recycled Computing 
  • Second Class Macs 
  • SETI on Mac 
  • Software FAQs 
  • Stop the Noiz - Frank Fox tries to cut through the static and get to the facts.
  • Taking Back the Market - Tim Nash on how Apple can retake its markets.
  • Tangerine Fusion 
  • Tech Spectrum 
  • Tech Stuff 
  • The 'Book Page 
  • The Efficient Mac User 
  • The Lite Side 
  • Bumper Snickers 
  • The Low End Designer 
  • The Mac Pack Rat The every day adventures of a Macintosh Pack Rat. Repairing and using lower end machines for productive daily work.
  • The Mobile Mac 
  • The Odyssey 
  • The Power of Mac 
  • The Practical Mac 
  • The Productive Mac 
  • The Review Vault 
  • The Road Warrior 
  • The Rumor Mill 
  • The Value Equation 
  • Things Macintosh 
  • 10 Commandments of the Church of Macintosh 
  • Triassic Mac 
  • Unofficial SuperMac Support Site 
  • Using WordPress - Tips on using WordPress, particularly as deployed at Low End Mac.
  • View from the Classroom 
  • Busman's Holiday 
  • Teacher Tools 
  • View From the MacCave 
  • Vintage Mac Living 
  • Vintage Mac Workhorses 
  • Wallpaper Collection 
  • Welcome to Macintosh 
  • In House with Low End Mac 
  • Working with Vintage Macs 
  • Zis Mac - Alan Zisman on Macs, iOS, and other tech.

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

iPhone Users, Do You Blindly Upgrade?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.09.08 - 2 Comments -

Apple just announced iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, but will you be upgrading just because they are new?

Pokemon Go on the iPhone 4s: Yes, It Does Work

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Apps, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.08.05 - Leave a comment -

Pokemon Go officially requires iOS 8 and an iPhone 5/5c – but it does run on an iPhone 4s. I check it out.

How to Downgrade from iOS 10 Beta and Remove It Completely

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.07.22 - Leave a comment -

Downgrading from iOS 10 beta is easier than you think. I take you through how to complete the process and return to the latest official version.

iOS 10: The iPhone 5 and 5c Will Receive It

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS News Review, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.14 - Leave a comment -

The iPhone 5 and 5c will both receive iOS 10, making them the lowest supported iPhones in the new iOS version.

WWDC 2016: Apple Corrects iPad/iPod Requirements Error On iOS 10 Page

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.14 - Leave a comment -

Apple corrects an error on their website which caused confusion over which iDevices would receive iOS 10.

WWDC 2016: iOS 10 & macOS Sierra Revealed

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.06.13 - Leave a comment -

Apples 2016 Worldwide Developer Conference has just finished – what does it mean for your iDevice and Mac?

Apple Phone or iPod Phone: Could Either Be a Budget Handset?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iPod, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.05.27 - Leave a comment -

Feature phone or dumb phone? Apple Phone or iPod Phone? The chances of Apple producing either is slim, but it has opened up a great topic for debate.

iOS 9 on the iPhone 4s: How Does It Perform?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.05.16 - Leave a comment -

Apple surprised everyone by giving the iPhone 4s a fifth major iOS release. How does a 2016 OS fare on a 2011 phone?

What’s the Best Budget iPhone for 2016?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.28 - Leave a comment -

Not everyone needs a brand new iPhone, but which model you pick will depend on what you want to do with it.

Will We See a Successor to the iPhone SE?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2016.04.08 - Leave a comment -

The iPhone SE seems to have been an instant hit, but what – if anything – will Apple follow it up with?

iPhone SE: Hands On Mini Review

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.31 - Leave a comment -

I take a hands on look at the new ‘budget’ 4” special edition iPhone.

iPhone SE: My Initial Thoughts

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.03.24 - Leave a comment -

Recently announced, the iPhone SE is the much rumoured return to 4” iPhones. So what do I think of it?

The iPhone Is Dead; Long Live the iPhone

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2016.01.20 - Leave a comment -

I love the original iPhone – but at nine years old, it really has had it’s day.

Should Apple Offer Expandable Storage for iOS Devices?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.31 - Leave a comment -

Being able to increase the storage on your iPhone has always been a big issue; should Apple think about doing it?

Mophie Juice Pack Plus iPhone 5/5s Review Update

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.30 - Leave a comment -

After finding out my original Juice Pack Plus was a fake, I look at a genuine one.

Is Your Mophie Juice Pack Counterfeit?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.15 - Leave a comment -

Juice Packs are popular with many iPhone users, but is your Mophie genuine or a fake?

Mophie Juice Pack Plus iPhone 5/5s Review

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.12.10 - Leave a comment -

After using a Juice Pack Helium and Air for my iPhone 5, I decided to check out the heavyweight Mophie in the iPhone 5/5s range.

Could We See a New 4” iPhone? And Will It Be Coloured?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.11.10 - Leave a comment -

Perhaps we might see a return to smaller iPhones after all. But will we see colourful handsets in the future?

iOS 9: First Impressions on an iPhone 5

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.09.16 - Leave a comment -

It’s launch day, and I take a quick look at iOS 9 on an iPhone 5.

Setting Up Medical ID on Your iPhone for Emergencies

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.09.10 - Leave a comment -

iOS 8 introduced yet another smart idea, called Medical ID, creating a quick access medical card for emergencies.

No iPhone 6c: Goodbye Coloured iPhones

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.09.09 - Leave a comment -

Like it or not, it appears there will be no new coloured iPhone range.

Push Notifications for OS 3 Have Gone

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.08.19 - Leave a comment -

It would appear Apple have finally turned off Push Notifications for iPhone OS 3.

whited00r: The Last Hope for the Original iPhone

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.08.18 - Leave a comment -

I have been singing the praises of whited00r for a long time – but it’s importance is greater than ever now.

Siri & Pebble: A Perfect Combo

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.05.05 - Leave a comment -

Grab an iPhone, a Pebble, and some earphones, and you have a fantastic handsfree setup.

My Second Experience with My Local Apple Store

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.04.11 - Leave a comment -

I took a trip to my local Apple Store ‘Chapelfield, Norwich’ to have some repair work done. How was it?

iPhone 4: The Ultimate Budget iPhone?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.03.03 - Leave a comment -

Do you want the features of a modern iPhone without the expense. I take a look at the 2010 iPhone 4 as a budget handset.

Import iCloud Contacts To Non-iCloud Devices

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Android, Tech Spectrum - 2015.02.24 - Leave a comment -

iCloud contacts are great if you have iOS6 upwards. I show you how to export your iCloud contacts for use on older iDevices or other smartphones.

What Could 2015 Mean for the iPhone?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.02.11 - Leave a comment -

What? It’s 2015, and it’s iPhone rumour time. Will we see a follow up to the iPhone 5c? Will Apple release a speed bumped iPhone 6 and 6 Plus? Or are they planning something different?

What Could 2015 Mean for iOS 9?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.02.11 - Leave a comment -

The rumour mill is rife with thoughts on Apple’s next version of iOS. What will we see next in Apple’s next generation mobile operating system?

Carmageddon & Carma Free for iOS & Android

Adam Geller,  Android Apps, iOS & iDevices, iOS Apps, Low End Android, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2014.11.05 - Leave a comment -

The gory classic controversial splat fest racing game comes to a mobile phone near you. 

Tips to Extend Your iPhone Battery Life

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.10.21 - Leave a comment -

Is your iPhone battery not lasting as long as you would like? Here are a few tips on how to extend your battery.

The iPhone Home Button: What Can It Do?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.10.21 - Leave a comment -

Since its introduction in 2007, the iPhone has only had one button on the front of it, the home button. What can it do?

iPhone 5 Review: How It Handles iOS 8

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2014.10.17 - Leave a comment -

The iPhone 5 might be two years old now, but this is Low End Mac. I take a look at the hardware and how it handles iOS 8.

What Does the Future Hold for the Original iPhone 5?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.25 - Leave a comment -

Apple dropped and buried the iPhone 5 in 2013, keeping the iPhone 4s as their budget model. What does the future hold for the iPhone 5?

A Grey Day: Checking Out the Grayscale Feature of iOS 8

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.09.24 - Leave a comment -

One of the new additions in iOS 8 is the ability to turn the screen colours off and make the iDevice run in monochrome. I check it out.

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →
See more Low End Mac links in our archive.