Stephen HackettSocial Links NavigationStephen Hackett is the co-founder of the Relay FM podcast network. He's written about Apple for seven years at 512 Pixels, and has more vintage Macs than family members living in his Memphis, TN home. Grid List Latest articles by Stephen Hackett The Case for a HomePod with a Screen By Stephen Hackett published 15 October 18 Amazon and Google have set up a new category: smart home speakers complete with screens. Is the market ready for Apple to stroll in and raise the bar? With newest devices, Apple continues to push the price ceiling By Stephen Hackett last updated 18 September 18 The cost of iPhones and Apple Watches has increased over time, and that can be annoying for consumers, but the reasons for it are complicated. The future of Mac hardware should be more flexible By Stephen Hackett last updated 25 April 18 Rumors are swirling that Apple is on the edge of entering a major transition with the Mac. But what should that transition look like? How to restart your Mac By Stephen Hackett, Cella Lao Rousseau last updated 18 April 18 While Mac OS X is designed to run for long stretches of time, from time to time, restarting — or rebooting — your Mac can do it plenty of good. Meet iCloud's great-grandfather: iTools By Stephen Hackett last updated 9 March 18 Ever wondered about iCloud's lineage? This week on Apple History, Stephen Hackett digs deep into the company's early Internet ventures to talk about iTools. 12 years out, the iTunes Music Store is still genius By Stephen Hackett last updated 6 March 18 The iTunes Store has changed a lot in the last 12 years. Let's take a Mac Classic time machine back to 2003 and travel through the Store's ups, downs, and revolutionary moves. These text expanding apps will make your life easier By Stephen Hackett last updated 3 March 18 If you're like me, you find yourself typing the same things pretty often. From addresses to bits of code, any time I notice that I am keying something on a regular basis, I work to automate it. The advent and evolution of Apple's digital hub By Stephen Hackett last updated 3 March 18 Like many people, the iPhone has replaced many consumer electronics in my home. Titanium PowerBook G4: The Power and The Sex By Stephen Hackett last updated 3 March 18 The MacBook Pro of today owes a lot to the machines that came before it. In particular, 2001's Titanium PowerBook G4. Nine notebooks worth remembering By Stephen Hackett last updated 3 March 18 Love your iPad, or your current MacBook Pro? These Mac notebooks helped pave the way. Tracing the 'SE' name through history By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 The rise and fall of Apple's all-in-one machines By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 Apple's used the all-in-one design for Mac models from day one, but the concept has evolved heavily since 1984. The Macintosh TV: The worst of both worlds By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 While the Apple TV may be making headlines this month, even the original box previewed in 2006 wasn't Apple's first major foray into television. For that, we need to take a trip to 1993. The e is for Education By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 The eMac G4 was a unique — but mostly forgettable — 2000s-era Macintosh, designed for the classroom. The weird world of old Apple accessories By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 While the Apple of today sells more accessories than ever, the company has been in the business of add-ons for decades. Here a few of my strange and obscure favorites. The Switch to Intel By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 After completing the move from OS 9 to OS X, Steve Jobs announced another transition for the Mac: the switch to Intel The hidden history of educational gaming on the Mac By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 MECC is responsible for some of my fondest early memories of the Mac. The Blue and White G3: Part Power Mac, part archetype By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 iMac G4: Form, meet function By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 This month on Apple History, Stephen Hackett looks back at the computer with an attitude: The iMac G4. Back in Black: Remembering the high-end MacBook By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 Sold with a $200 premium, the "BlackBook" ushered in the use of darker materials in Apple's Mac line. 5K iMac vs. iMac Pro: The pro's silent fans made a fan out of me By Stephen Hackett last updated 10 January 18 After a misadventure with Apple's top-of-the-line 5K iMac, the iMac Pro is proving to be the perfect studio machine for podcasters. Why I'm considering the iMac Pro By Stephen Hackett published 12 December 17 The iMac Pro promises power at a level not seen before in a Mac, but who should be willing to pay for it? Can you live on just an LTE Apple Watch and leave your iPhone behind? By Stephen Hackett published 6 October 17 Special guest Stephen Hackett joins us to write about his experience using the Series 3 GPS + Cellular Apple Watch as his sole device after an untimely iPhone screen crack. Remembering Apple's special Music events By Stephen Hackett last updated 23 October 15 For numerous years, Apple hosted special events in the fall to unveil new iPods, iTunes features and more. iMore Newsletter Get the best of iMore in your inbox, every day! Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to iMore. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Ted Lasso is Apple TV’s most popular show, and it's not even close2iPhone 14 Pro helps Apple dominate 2022 smartphone scene3A mobile gaming subscription war looms as Netflix sets its sights on Apple Arcade41More Sonoflow review: these are the best headphones under $1005iPhone 15 Pro leak reveals design change 16 years in the making
The Case for a HomePod with a Screen By Stephen Hackett published 15 October 18 Amazon and Google have set up a new category: smart home speakers complete with screens. Is the market ready for Apple to stroll in and raise the bar?
With newest devices, Apple continues to push the price ceiling By Stephen Hackett last updated 18 September 18 The cost of iPhones and Apple Watches has increased over time, and that can be annoying for consumers, but the reasons for it are complicated.
The future of Mac hardware should be more flexible By Stephen Hackett last updated 25 April 18 Rumors are swirling that Apple is on the edge of entering a major transition with the Mac. But what should that transition look like?
How to restart your Mac By Stephen Hackett, Cella Lao Rousseau last updated 18 April 18 While Mac OS X is designed to run for long stretches of time, from time to time, restarting — or rebooting — your Mac can do it plenty of good.
Meet iCloud's great-grandfather: iTools By Stephen Hackett last updated 9 March 18 Ever wondered about iCloud's lineage? This week on Apple History, Stephen Hackett digs deep into the company's early Internet ventures to talk about iTools.
12 years out, the iTunes Music Store is still genius By Stephen Hackett last updated 6 March 18 The iTunes Store has changed a lot in the last 12 years. Let's take a Mac Classic time machine back to 2003 and travel through the Store's ups, downs, and revolutionary moves.
These text expanding apps will make your life easier By Stephen Hackett last updated 3 March 18 If you're like me, you find yourself typing the same things pretty often. From addresses to bits of code, any time I notice that I am keying something on a regular basis, I work to automate it.
The advent and evolution of Apple's digital hub By Stephen Hackett last updated 3 March 18 Like many people, the iPhone has replaced many consumer electronics in my home.
Titanium PowerBook G4: The Power and The Sex By Stephen Hackett last updated 3 March 18 The MacBook Pro of today owes a lot to the machines that came before it. In particular, 2001's Titanium PowerBook G4.
Nine notebooks worth remembering By Stephen Hackett last updated 3 March 18 Love your iPad, or your current MacBook Pro? These Mac notebooks helped pave the way.
The rise and fall of Apple's all-in-one machines By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 Apple's used the all-in-one design for Mac models from day one, but the concept has evolved heavily since 1984.
The Macintosh TV: The worst of both worlds By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 While the Apple TV may be making headlines this month, even the original box previewed in 2006 wasn't Apple's first major foray into television. For that, we need to take a trip to 1993.
The e is for Education By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 The eMac G4 was a unique — but mostly forgettable — 2000s-era Macintosh, designed for the classroom.
The weird world of old Apple accessories By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 While the Apple of today sells more accessories than ever, the company has been in the business of add-ons for decades. Here a few of my strange and obscure favorites.
The Switch to Intel By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 After completing the move from OS 9 to OS X, Steve Jobs announced another transition for the Mac: the switch to Intel
The hidden history of educational gaming on the Mac By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 MECC is responsible for some of my fondest early memories of the Mac.
iMac G4: Form, meet function By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 This month on Apple History, Stephen Hackett looks back at the computer with an attitude: The iMac G4.
Back in Black: Remembering the high-end MacBook By Stephen Hackett last updated 28 February 18 Sold with a $200 premium, the "BlackBook" ushered in the use of darker materials in Apple's Mac line.
5K iMac vs. iMac Pro: The pro's silent fans made a fan out of me By Stephen Hackett last updated 10 January 18 After a misadventure with Apple's top-of-the-line 5K iMac, the iMac Pro is proving to be the perfect studio machine for podcasters.
Why I'm considering the iMac Pro By Stephen Hackett published 12 December 17 The iMac Pro promises power at a level not seen before in a Mac, but who should be willing to pay for it?
Can you live on just an LTE Apple Watch and leave your iPhone behind? By Stephen Hackett published 6 October 17 Special guest Stephen Hackett joins us to write about his experience using the Series 3 GPS + Cellular Apple Watch as his sole device after an untimely iPhone screen crack.
Remembering Apple's special Music events By Stephen Hackett last updated 23 October 15 For numerous years, Apple hosted special events in the fall to unveil new iPods, iTunes features and more.
