Alex Blake
Alex Blake has been messing around with Apple tech ever since he caved to the pressure and bought an iPhone 3G “just to see what all the fuss was about.” He’s spent the subsequent 15 years prattling on about Apple and has somehow managed to do so professionally. Don’t ask him how. Formerly the commissioning editor at Apple magazine MacFormat, these days Alex is a freelance writer who is just as happy whipping up tutorials as he is sharing his sadly misinformed opinions on the latest tech developments. He’s got bylines in iMore, TechRadar, Digital Trends, Creative Bloq, PC Gamer, and more. When he’s not writing about Apple or testing the latest apps on his Mac mini or MacBook Pro, you’ll find Alex hiking in the English countryside, gaming on his PC (gasp!), and polishing up his web design skills. He dreams of one day owning his own hard cider business, thereby enabling him to merge the two Apples of his life into one all-powerful superfruit.
Latest articles by Alex Blake
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless: Pro-level Mac gaming
By Alex Blake published
The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless is a mechanical keyboard that you can make (almost) entirely your own, even without macOS support for its Synapse customisation app.
Control Center has been supercharged in iOS 18 — here’s how to get the most from it
By Alex Blake published
In iOS 18, Apple has updated Control Center with new tools and features. Here's how to use them all.
Apple Maps is getting a ton of new features in iOS 18: Here’s how to use them
By Alex Blake published
In iOS 18, the Apple Maps app is full of new features that improve how you hike, navigate and find new places.
Should a student buy a Mac mini as they go back to school?
By Alex Blake, Daryl Baxter last updated
Apple's smallest desktop Mac is perfect for schoolwork in many ways that you might not have previously realized.
Logitech Signature AI Edition M750: ChatGPT is just a tap away
By Alex Blake published
The Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 mouse adds a several dedicated ChatGPT buttons – but do you actually need them?
Razer Viper V3 Pro review: Premium pointing
By Alex Blake published
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is a fantastic mouse that commands a serious price tag.
Logitech Lift for Mac: Quiet comfort
By Alex Blake published
The Logitech Lift for Mac is a vertical, ergonomic mouse that could help provide relief from wrist pain and strain.
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed: The fan-favourite wireless mouse gets an upgrade
By Alex Blake published
Razer has revamped its classic DeathAdder mouse, and the end result is something very impressive indeed.
Keychron M7: A solid if unspectacular mouse for your Mac
By Alex Blake published
The Keychron M7 mouse focuses on the basics. Is that enough to make it worth your cash?
GameSir X4 Aileron review: Xbox gaming for iPhone owners
By Alex Blake published
The GameSir X4 Aileron is an Xbox-style controller that’s branded for Android, but it works just as well on iOS. Should you buy it?
This iPhone weather app nails widgets and complications — here’s how I use it to get instant forecasts
By Alex Blake published
Weather Up’s interactive widgets and Apple Watch complications let you see upcoming weather with none of the hassle.
This clever app gives me Spotify Wrapped stats all year round — here's how to use it to see your music listening trends
By Alex Blake published
Sick of waiting for your Spotify Wrapped to drop? Stats.fm lets you dive into your listening habits whenever you want.
This dark mode iPhone app is a dream come true for night-time reading — here's how to use it
By Alex Blake published
Noir adds a dark mode to every website, making each one easier to read and better for your eyesight.
Stage View: Is this app the fix Stage Manager for Mac needs?
By Alex Blake published
Stage View adds previews to apps and windows in the Stage Manager sidebar. Is it worth your cash?
Want a great keyboard at an affordable price? Logitech Signature Slim K950 types like a stripped-back MX Keys S without the costly extras
By Alex Blake published
The Logitech Signature Slim K950 is a more affordable version of the MX Keys S, with a similar typing feel but without a few nice-to-haves.
Sick of dealing with your Mac’s unwieldy trash? Here’s how to manage deleted files like a pro
By Alex Blake published
There are a ton of hidden methods for managing your trash in macOS. Here are all the best tips and tricks.
This Safari extension helps fix my Reddit experience now that Apollo is gone
By Alex Blake published
Sink It for Reddit nixes a bunch of annoying Reddit features and brings in some excellent ones of its own.
The 10 best Mac tips and tricks you need to know about
By Alex Blake published
Get more from macOS with all the best Mac tips and tricks designed to save you time.
How to take control of your content feed with feeeed
By Alex Blake published
feeeed keeps Twitter threads, subreddit posts, YouTube videos and more all in one place.
The most important changes to the iPhone camera, ever: Selfies, AI, Zoom lenses, and more
By Alex Blake published
iPhone Photography Week Apple’s iPhones create incredible photos and videos. Here are all the best camera features Apple has added over the years.
HyperX Vision S webcam review: Good, but not quite good enough
By Alex Blake published
A well-made webcam with good low-light performance that nevertheless struggles to justify a place in your setup.
SteelSeries Alias Pro microphone review: Be heard clearly
By Alex Blake published
A brilliant option for gaming and streaming – it’s just a shame its software isn’t Mac-compatible.
GameSir T4 Cyclone Pro review: Performance without the price tag
By Alex Blake published
GameSir’s controller throws in an awful lot for the asking price, but there’s one major caveat to be aware of.
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