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Just to get this out of the way I am an Apple fan one hundred percent. I love everything that Apple has to offer and in no way want to switch back to PC. But, do I think that YOU would think Apple is the best? That is a good question.  Unsplash.com There are a few reasons I like Apple as much as I do and I want to share them with you. One reason is of course design. Let’s be honest there simply isn’t a better looking computer on the market. Apple has the best looking laptops and desktops out there. The machine finished aluminum design makes even the hardest to impress drool at the site. From the simple iPhone line to the high end Mac line Apple has the market cornered on sheer beauty.  Next I love the integration of the products. I can start writing an article or making a video on my iPhone, then move over to my iPad, and finish up on my MacBook. It’s really that simple. All Apple products play so nice together and sync up so easily using iCloud. All you have to do is simply log in whe

 What a question and also hard to believe its still a question. The latest iPads and accessories are built to be an alternative to the tradition computer or clamshell laptop. These devices are fast, powerful, and efficient machines with real work capabilities.  So why all the fuss? Those who don't believe are those who are tied to a specific type of software that can't be used on iPad. But don't worry, the software we are speaking of is for creative professionals and coding. For the majority of us this doesn't come into play at all and shouldn't be a factor in our decision. iPads can be a true traditional laptop or computer replacement for 99% of the population today.  These machine can be used for all types of office work, most types of creative work, and any type of leisure activity thrown at them. The iPad is just as capable as any Chromebook or budget laptop, as well as most middle tier laptops on the market today, possibly beating out some top tier laptops alon

  Oh My!! This little SSD might be tiny and lightweight but don’t let that fool you, it packs one heck of a punch!!! I purchased the Emtec X200 256GB version of this device at Walmart thinking it would come in handy since I currently use a 1TB Seagate External Hard Drive and a few thumb drives of various sizes. With the fact that my 1TB Seagate could fail me at anytime since it has moving parts and thumb drives are pilling up around the house I wanted to try out my first external SSD. These little beauties are notoriously expensive for even the smallest GB size and up until yesterday I couldn’t bring myself to drop a pile of money since my other storage practices had been working. When I saw the $45 price tag on this device I had to purchase it and try it out.  First off the brand is something I have never heard of. Honestly, who’s heard of Emtec before? I mean seriously tell me in the comments if you have. SanDisk, Seagate, WD and maybe a couple more that I can’t think of rule the nes

  This is the best beginners guide to FCPX that I know how to make. I cover from importing to exporting and the basic features in between. Although I don’t cover music, masking, plug-ins, and other advanced features this is good enough to get even the most green user up and running. I hope you learn and create. Thank you for watching. 

Well it’s time to look at what (after 11 years) still has the computing world in an argument. Can iPad Pro replace your laptop or desktop. I for one have a personal choice as do so many others out there in the tech world.  For me I do use both devices. I have a 2018 MacBook Pro 15 inch 16 GBs RAM and i7 Processor with 500 GBs flash storage. I use a 1 TB SeaGate HDD that I store all of my YouTube and business videos on. I also have the 2020 11 inch iPad Pro base model with 6 GBs RAM and 128 GBs Flash storage. Each device is great for my use but I have had a tendency to grab my iPad for more everyday uses until recently. More on that in a bit. Let’s take a look at what most people actually do with a PC. Web browsing and social media take up most of my friends time. FaceBook and TikTok have become the go to sites for leisure and fun while others tend to try to do more creative tasks. I am one of those who tries to be creative. I tend to spend time filming videos, taking

There is NO time like NOW to begin looking around the stores for school supplies. New clothes and shoes, maybe some paper and pens, and of course some technology. But wait.... as you look over the giant sea of tablets and laptops you may become overwhelmed by the huge selection. No problem. Just head over to the local apple store and pick up an iPad or MacBook. In this video I compare the two devices to help you decide if one triumphs over the other for your needs this fall. Both are excellent choices of course but the iPad can be a scanner, camera, note taker, web browser, notebook, art canvas, instrument, studio, and more. The MacBook is a powerhouse for pro level photo editing, video editing, and other desktop exclusive software. The MacBook is also a great machine for typing up documents or papers and conducting research for those papers just like the iPad. Hopefully this look into daily use of each device helps you sort out those confused feelings about what may be in your b

So recently I have been using the iPad Pro 10.5 inch a ton. I started school at Full Sail University and they sent me a 2018 iPad 9.7 inch as well as a 2018 MacBook Pro 15 inch with Touch Bar included. I don’t use the iPad due to having an iPad Pro and trust me I love my iPad Pro. I have the Apple Keyboard and a nice stylus to use along with it. I even downloaded the new iPad OS. Everything about the iPad Pro is amazing.......but. There are those days when I need to pull out the MacBook Pro and use it. Whenever I do I realize how much better the experience is using a real laptop. A mean, using s Mac is like riding in a limo, while using an iPad is like riding in a really nice car but not a limo. The MacBook just feels and looks like a true work of art. The OS is smooth and the keyboard is so much better than the Smart Keyboard on my iPad. The software that I use such as Final Draft, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Motion, and After Effects work amazingly well and not even ava