A YouTuber by the name of SURGE?? posted a video back on July 6th 2025 upgrading a 2018 Mac mini to an 9-core i9 CPU. . . The Intel chip appears to be an I9-9980HK, the same which is used in the 2019 16″ 2.4 GHz i9 MacBook Pro. . (Above: MAC MINI 2018 i9 […]
Category Archives: Low End Mobile
Today’s iPhone lineup is more powerful than ever, with the A19 and A19 Pro both holding the line for Single Core performance scores on smartphone CPUs. If you’re on a budget, don’t care as much for tech specs but still want an all-around good device, one could feel indecisive amongst the sea of choices out […]
It’s been a month since the launch of the iPhone Air, and I’ve been using it as my daily driver after replacing the iPhone 14 Pro. Now after a month in, I believe I can give a better reflection of my experiences and perspectives. One thing is for sure, it’s a keeper. . . Smooth […]
Back in September 2023, a 24-Inch 2006 polycarbonate iMac ended up in my hands, and I’ve had ideas for years on what to do with this specific model – which mostly came to fruition with this project. Fast forward 2 years, this iMac is alive and kicking, working as well as ever. “Lunar Leidenfrost” in […]
I think I finally figured out the trick to the thermal paste, making sure it doesn’t get pushed off the CPU die. Experimenting some more after the last article, I made a square O-ring shaped buffer out of layered clear tape, sitting on the CPU. This way the heatsink doesn’t press all the way down […]
Earlier today, Wylsacom uploaded a YouTube video unboxing what appears to be the next generation M5 iPad Pro, before Apple ever even announced it. This is not only an unreleased product, but also has an unreleased Apple Silicon chip in it – the M5. . (Source: ?????????! ?????????? iPad Pro ?? M5 ?????? Apple! – […]
Of course when I get a new phone, I’m gonna put a case on it. I used to even be someone who used screen protectors, reluctantly stopping using them with my last device after a while. But for years now, when getting a new iPhone, I forgo getting a $50 case or any fancy clear […]
On September 15th 2025, Apple released iOS 26 alongside iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe. This version brings about a completely new UI called “Liquid Glass”, an updated graphical API to Metal 4, and some other changes. . . This version of iOS leaps up to number 26, up from last year’s iOS 18, to keep […]
Looking back over the years.. many smartphones, iPod touches, and mp3 players shared slight iterations of the same rectangular design centered around a touchscreen. Many contrivances were iterated upon over time to get to where we are today, but not every device was so memorable. . . Right now if you have a 4th generation […]
Have I thought about getting a new iPhone? Absolutely, and every year I at least entertain it depending on how pertinent and appealing the upgrade is. This year, I somehow wound up thinking I’d be okay with any one of them: If I wanted another purple iPhone: Get the Lavender iPhone 17, it’s good enough. […]
The iPhone 17 features some upgrades over the iPhone 16 in some key areas: a more power efficient A19 chip, a better screen, and stronger glass to match. While it looks very similar on the outside to the previous generation, you’ll notice right away when you start using it, how fluid the screen is. That’s […]
This new update comes with a security fix, known as “CVE-2025-43300: Apple”. It mentions how a malicious image file may result in memory corruption. and also adds “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals”. . . This isn’t meant to […]
I never expected a $42 pair of refurbished Powerbeats³ headphones to last as long as these have, but here we are. I’ve had this pair for over 5 years now, and miraculously haven’t had a need to replace the batteries yet. Seriously, I don’t know how these headphones are even lasting this long! . . […]
For iPads which have the 3-pin Smart Connector on the back, the port is typically reserved for keyboards, covers, and charging stands. When desiring proper fast charging, you’ll typically want to use the charging brick your iPad is meant to use, plus the USB cable. Now, there is another option. . . Introducing a new […]
According to MacRumors and AppleInsider, Apple’s software engineers are testing iOS 26.4 internally, leaving some visitor logs on their website. This is an OS update which is expected to be out in spring, with some possible major new features. This is not to be confused with the 4th Developer Beta of iOS 26 which was […]
Yesterday iOS 26 Beta 5 was released, two weeks after Apple dropped an “m” build of Developer Beta 4. Even more visual changes come to the OS, as icons and small details are lining up alongside the work done with Liquid Glass. We also start to see new animations, refinements in existing animations, as well […]
iOS 26 Developer Beta 4 and Public Beta 1 are out this week, with iterations to the UI and plenty of work going under the hood of the OS. There were two slightly different build numbers that went out, one a day before the public beta and the newer one has a matching build number. […]