Lory Gil
Lory is a renaissance woman, writing news, reviews, and how-to guides for iMore. She also fancies herself a bit of a rock star in her town and spends too much time reading comic books. If she's not typing away at her keyboard, you can probably find her at Disneyland or watching Star Wars (or both).
Latest articles by Lory Gil
Apple Watch Series 6 review: More control over your health and wellbeing than ever before
By Lory Gil last updated
Apple Watch went from a companion for your phone to a fitness tracker to now, the most important health and wellbeing device in your life.
iPhone SE (2020) review: A lot of iPhone for a little bit o' money
By Lory Gil last updated
The iPhone SE (2020) is the lowest-price iPhone since the original iPhone SE. How does it compare with the iPhone of four years ago? How about the iPhone 11 Pro? Let's find out.
How to reset and reboot any device
By Lory Gil last updated
A simple power cycle can solve a lot of tech problems. Before you start pulling out the wires (and your hair), try turning it off and on again.
How to speed up your Time Machine backups
By Lory Gil last updated
Is Time Machine taking forever to back up your Mac? You can speed it up temporarily with this Terminal trick.
Can't get a Nintendo Switch? These are the five best alternatives
By Lory Gil published
The Nintendo Switch is a hot commodity this year and has become as scarce as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. If you can't find a Nintendo Switch, take a look at these fun alternatives.
Beginner's guide to using MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or Mac
By Bryan M Wolfe, Lory Gil last updated
If you are new to Mac, you might be feeling overwhelmed by how different it is from using a PC. Don't worry. We have everything you need to know about learning the basics of the Mac.
Doing a clean install on your new iPhone? Here's what you'll bring over and what you'll lose
By Christine Chan, Lory Gil published
Are you considering starting fresh with your new iPhone? It's worth considering what you gain by doing a clean install and what you lose out on.
iPhone 12 review: The new standard of iPhone
By Lory Gil last updated
The iPhone 12 is a complete redesign over the iPhone 11 and X before it, but is this the year to upgrade? Is a flat edge worth all this hubbub?
Which MacBook Pro should you get?
By Bryan M Wolfe, Christine Chan, Lory Gil published
13-inch vs. 16-inch — how do you choose the perfect MacBook Pro for you and your needs? Fortunately, we're here to help.
How to use Siri on the Mac
By Bryan M Wolfe, Lory Gil published
Siri on the Mac can sift through your files and find your documents, help adjust your settings, search your pictures, tweet for you, and a whole lot more.
How to upgrade to the New MacBook Pro
By Luke Filipowicz, Lory Gil published
Are you ready to turn in your old Mac for the new MacBook Pro? Make sure you're ready to upgrade today!
How to use Optimized Storage on the Mac
By Bryan M Wolfe, Lory Gil published
If you're wondering what Optimized Storage is all about and how to make it work for you, read on, my friend.
How to use Touch ID on older Macs
By Sergio Velasquez, Lory Gil published
Even if your Mac doesn't support Touch ID or Auto Unlock, you can still secure it using biometrics!
Troubleshooting iTunes and App Store purchases on Macs with Touch ID
By Bryan M Wolfe, Lory Gil published
Although the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro officially support Touch ID authorization of both App Store and iTunes purchases, setting it up can be a bit of a process. Here's how to go about it.
How to speed up tracking and scrolling on your Mac trackpad
By Bryan M Wolfe, Lory Gil last updated
Does the cursor on your MacBook move across the screen too slowly? Make it speedier!
10 things every new Mac owner should know
By Lory Gil published
Your new Mac is easy to set up and use. Make sure you know these important basics after you get started.
DJI Pocket 2 review: Tiniest pro-quality camera ever
By Lory Gil published
With the Pocket 2, you can head for the hills and leave your SLR camera behind, while still capturing high-quality video and photos.
How to transfer your data from your old PC to your new Mac
By Lory Gil published
If you've just bought your first Mac and you're switching from a Windows PC, congratulations!
The LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar is still available at Walmart and it's on sale for $24
By Lory Gil published
Harry Potter LEGO advent calendars always sell out fast. It's hard to believe Walmart has them in stock at all, and they're 40% off for Cyber Monday.
This digital iTunes and Apple Gift Card comes with a $20 Best Buy gift card
By Lory Gil published
We're not seeing a lot of Apple Gift Card deals this year, but this Best Buy Cyber Monday deal is a sweet incentive.
Best Buy has an outrageous 50% off sale on external hard drives right now
By Lory Gil published
No more excuses for not backing up your Mac. This SanDisk sale is just the external hard drive deal you need.
The Razer BlackWidow is nearly 50% off and more than 50% claimed for Amazon's Lightning deal
By Lory Gil published
Get this clicky clacky mechanical keyboard for an incredible discount before it's too late.
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